Venom: The Last Dance, featuring Marvel's favourite anti-hero, will make its final appearance in theatres this week. Meanwhile, the Hindi thriller-mystery film Do Patti, starring Kajol and Kriti Sanon, will be released on Netflix.
OTT RELEASES
Do Patti
Release date: October 25
Streaming platform: Netflix
Do Patti is a thriller-mystery centering on Vidya Jyothi, an ambitious police officer determined to solve a complex case involving twin sisters, Saumya and Shailee. Saumya seemed to be living the perfect life, especially in her happy relationship with Dhruv, until the unwanted arrival of her twin sister changed everything. Directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi, the film stars Kajol, Kriti Sanon, Shaheer Sheikh, Tanvi Azmi, and Vivek Mushran.
The Bikeriders
Release date: October 21
Streaming platform: JioCinema
Directed by Jeff Nichols, The Bikeriders is inspired by the Chicago Outlaws Motorcycle Club, as seen in Danny Lyon's 1968 photography book The Bikeriders. Spanning over a decade, the film follows the life of a motorcycle gang, the Vandals, and their slow move into the crime underworld that transforms them into a sinister gang. The film features Jodie Comer, Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, Norman Reedus, and Mike Faist.
Zwigato
Release date: October 25
Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video
Zwigato is a social drama that focuses on the deteriorated lives of the common man. Manas used to work at a factory until he lost his job during the pandemic. He later becomes a delivery boy for Zwigato, while his wife Pratima starts working as a cleaner at a mall. The film delves deep into the underlying struggles of the working class to sustain their livelihood. Directed by Nandita Das, the film stars Kapil Sharma, Shahana Goswami, Sayani Gupta, Neelambari Bhattacharya, and Swanand Kirkire.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Release date: October 23
Streaming platform: JioCinema
Directed by George Miller, Furiosa is the prequel to the Mad Max saga, this time based on the origins of the fierce Furiosa, a killer warrior. Warlord Dementus snatches the young Furiosa from her homeland in the Green Place of Many Mothers. She fights hard to make it home amidst a brutal power struggle between two rival forces. The film features Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Nicholas Hault, Elsa Pataky, and Tom Burke.
THEATRE RELEASES
Venom: The Last Dance
Release date: October 25
In the third and final Venom movie, Eddie Brock and Venom encounter Knull, an Eldritch God of darkness and the king of symbiotes, which forces them to stay at large. Along the way, they make a heart-wrenching decision that will change everything. Directed by Kelly Marcel, the film features Tom Hardy, Juno Temple, Peggy Lu, Rhys Ifans, and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Pani
Release date: October 24
Pani is a Malayalam language thriller, directed by and starring Joju George. The film revolves around a happy couple, Giri and Gauri, whose lives turn upside down after encountering two young men with a criminal history. The couple are involuntarily roped in to become part of the vengeance against the mobs of Thrissur. The film also stars MG Abhinaya, Sagar Surya, Junaiz V.P., Abhaya Hiranmayi and Seema.
Conclave
Release date: October 25
Directed by Edward Berger, the film goes over one of the most critical decisions made in the Catholic Church – the selection of the pope. Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with this heavy-duty, but on his journey uncovers deep secrets that could shatter the very foundation of the Roman Catholic Church. The film stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini, Carlos Diehz, and John Lithgow.
Thrayam
Release date: October 25
Thrayam follows the story of a few people who unexpectedly end up in a bustling city where they all are seemingly interconnected in one way or another. A mysterious girl named Elsa is at the centre of it all. Directed by Sanjith Chandrasenan, the film features Dhyan Sreenivasan, Sunny Wayne, Aju Varghese, Niranj Maniyanpilla Raju, and Anarkali Marikar.