The trailer for "O Romeo," Vishal Bhardwaj's upcoming thriller starring Shahid Kapoor as a violent anti-hero based on real-life Mumbai gangster Hussain Ustara from the book "Mafia Queens of Mumbai," blending romance and underworld drama in post-independence settings.
This marks Shahid and Bhardwaj's fourth collaboration after "Kaminey," "Haider," and "Rangoon," with Triptii Dimri as the female lead in a story of intense, devotional love amid betrayal and action, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala.
The three-minute trailer features gritty visuals of Holi chaos, gunfights, and emotional confrontations, teasing a Shakespearean twist on forbidden romance while highlighting an ensemble cast including Vikrant Massey and Nana Patekar.
The shoot wrap of Tamil period crime thriller Lakshmikanthan Kolai Vazhakku, inspired by the 1944 real-life murder of tabloid journalist C.N. Lakshmikanthan, a scandal implicating film stars like MGR in colonial Madras.
Directed by Dayal Padmanabhan (Kondraal Paavam), it stars Vetri as a convict-turned-thief, Rangaraj Pandey as a police officer, and Brigida in lead roles, with Darbuka Siva's music following his acclaimed Enjoyable New Period Track score.
Post-production is underway for a theatrical release soon, building on the film's first-look buzz from January 2026 and shooting start in November 2025, positioning it as a non-linear mystery revisiting suppressed historical truths.
The Malayalam action-comedy Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies, starring Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew, and Mammootty as Walter, with a WWE-inspired plot about misfits forming a wrestling club in Fort Kochi, directed by debutant Adhvaith Nayar and scored by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.
Produced by Reel World Entertainment and Dharma Productions, the film releases January 22, 2026, following a promotional trailer released six days prior that highlights high-energy wrestling sequences and humor.
Early buzz is strong, with Indian advance sales exceeding ₹1.50 crore and enthusiastic fan posts sharing showtimes and character excitement, positioning it as a potential pan-India hit blending local flavor with global wrestling appeal.
The title promo for "Purushan," a Tamil action-comedy starring Vishal and Tamannaah Bhatia, directed by Sundar C in their fourth joint project since 2015's "Aambala."
The vibrant poster and linked YouTube teaser highlight comedic elements with Yogi Babu's quirky role and Hip Hop Tamizha's energetic score, signaling a high-octane entertainer aimed at mass audiences, with filming starting imminently.
Released on January 21, 2026, amid buzz from official announcements, the post taps into fan anticipation for Sundar C's signature humor, evidenced by rapid likes and shares from Tamil film followers.
The second poster for Thudakkam, a Malayalam thriller marking Vismaya Mohanlal's acting debut alongside her father Mohanlal in a supporting role and Ashish as lead, directed by Jude Anthany Joseph of 2018 fame.
Jakes Bejoy's involvement, fresh off successes like Por Thozhil, signals a high-stakes score, with the film's Onam 2026 release positioning it against Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 for festival dominance.
Early buzz highlights Vismaya's poised screen presence in the gritty visuals, amplified by French action choreographer Yannick Ben's input, while Mohanlal wraps his schedule this week amid fan speculation on his extended cameo.
