Movie Updates - 31st October

 

The OTT premiere of "Kantara Chapter 1," a mythological prequel to the 2022 blockbuster "Kantara" directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, which grossed over ₹400 crore worldwide and won National Film Awards for its cultural portrayal of Karnataka's Bhoota Kola rituals.

Streaming begins October 31, 2025, on Amazon Prime Video in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam— an unusually quick four-week theatrical-to-OTT window after the film's ₹85-90 crore Day 1 opening—due to a ₹125 crore digital rights deal, though it has raised industry concerns about potential box office erosion.

Posted by cinema tracker, the update features the film's dramatic poster of Shetty as ancient warrior Kaadubettu Shiva drumming amid fiery mysticism, highlighting its themes of divine conflicts and nature's power, with one reply dismissing it as unexciting.

the OTT availability of "Lokah - Chapter 1: Chandra," a Malayalam superhero thriller starring Kalyani Priyadarshan as the lead, now streaming on JioHotstar after its August 2025 theatrical release.

Directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan, the film achieved record-breaking success as the highest-grossing Malayalam movie, selling over 5 million BookMyShow tickets through innovative action and visual effects.

Posted by cinema tracker , the update taps into the film's ongoing buzz in Kerala's entertainment scene, where it has redefined the local superhero genre amid enthusiastic fan discussions on platforms like Reddit.

The one-week countdown to the November 7, 2025, release of "Others," a Tamil medical crime thriller starring debutant Aditya Madhavan as a cop and Gouri Kishan as a doctor, directed by Abin Hariharan with music by Ghibran.

The film's teaser addresses ethical lapses in IVF treatments, echoing documented Indian cases like the 2025 Hyderabad surrogacy racket where clinics sold babies for up to Rs 35 lakh after acquiring them for Rs 90,000.

Posted by Indian film reviewer, it signals targeted hype in Tamil cinema circles, following the October 24 song release and August first-look endorsements from stars like Venkat Prabhu.

The Sun Pictures at 6 PM on November 1, 2025, featuring director Lokesh Kanagaraj's acting debut in an action thriller helmed by Arun Matheswaran, with Wamiqa Gabbi as the female lead.

Accompanying images depict a revolver and red rose in a Van Gogh-inspired starry night style, symbolizing intertwined themes of violence and passion, echoing speculated titles like "Guns and Gulaabs."

This collaboration builds on Lokesh's success with high-octane films like Vikram (2022, ₹500+ crore worldwide gross) and Arun's gritty style in Rocky (2021), positioning the project as a potential pan-India hit under producer G. K. Reddy's banner.

The official poster for the upcoming Malayalam action drama Vilaayath Budha, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran alongside Anu Mohan, Shammi Thilakan, and Teejay Arunachalam, set against a rugged sandalwood forest backdrop evoking themes of rivalry and smuggling.

Adapted from G.R. Indugopan's 2020 novel, the film marks debut director Jayan Nambiar's project, originally conceived by the late Sachy, with Jakes Bejoy's score building on his Kalki 2898 AD success to heighten anticipation.

Released amid recent buzz from a September 2025 teaser drawing Pushpa comparisons and an October single "Kaattu Raasa" on Prithviraj's birthday, it signals a pan-India theatrical push by Urvasi Theatres for late 2025.

Tamil cinema reviewer Saloon Kada announces the October 31, 2025, theatrical release of Aaryan, a Tamil crime thriller where Vishnu Vishal plays a cop chasing a writer plotting "perfect" murders, directed by debutant Praveen K and scored by Ghibran of Ratsasan fame.

The attached posters highlight the ensemble cast including Shraddha Srinath and Selvaraghavan, emphasizing high-stakes action and investigative tension in a bilingual production Vishnu Vishal also produces.

Early social media reactions show strong audience buzz for the film's taut pacing and performances, contrasting mixed critic views on its ethical framing of vigilantism, with Telugu release shifted to November 7 to sidestep clashes with Ravi Teja's Mass Jathara and Baahubali re-release.

the theatrical release of the Tamil film Aan Paavam Pollathathu on October 31, 2025, featuring lead actors Rio Raj and Malavika Manoj in a selfie-themed poster that hints at romantic and thriller elements through a bloodied mirror reflection.

Directed by debutant Kalaiyarasan Thangavel with music by Sidhu Kumar, the movie explores marital tensions between a traditional husband and his progressive wife, blending drama, humor, and social commentary on feminism and equality.

Early audience reactions on social media praise its engaging narrative and strong performances, particularly Rio Raj's mature role and RJ Vigneshkanth's impactful courtroom scenes, earning ratings around 3.75-4/5 for relatable insights into modern relationships.

the October 31, 2025, theatrical release of the Tamil film Ram Abdullah Antony, a debut project directed by T. Jayavel with music by TR Krishna Chetan, starring Super Singer alum Poovaiyar and Soundararaja as leads in a story of misguided schoolboys.

Accompanying images feature the official poster, showcasing dramatic silhouettes of the protagonists against an industrial backdrop, emphasizing themes of youthful rebellion and consequence through fiery Tamil title styling.

Posted by cinema reviewer, it encourages immediate ticket bookings amid building anticipation from the trailer's depiction of a "perfect gruesome murder," positioning the film as a fresh entry in Tamil youth dramas.