Kantara: Chapter 1 To The Smashing Machine: Films You Can’t Miss At Theatres This Weekend

Looking for the perfect weekend plan? Head to the theatres this weekend and you will find an exciting mix of films awaiting you. From star-studded blockbusters to heartwarming dramas and spine-chilling horror movies, this weekend’s lineup promises something for every movie lover.

Here are the top 5 movies worth watching in theatres this weekend:

Kantara: Chapter 1 (October 2)

The Kannada period mythological action drama Kantara: Chapter 1 takes audiences back to Kantara land and shows what happens when the tribal community and the Bangara Kingdom clash due to their differences. Directed by Rishab Shetty, the film is a prequel to the 2022 film Kantara and stars Rishab Shetty in the lead role alongside others, including Jayaram, Rukmini Vasanth,

Gulshan Devaiah and Pramod Shetty.

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (October 2)

Catch Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor in this light-hearted, festive, fresh rom-com. Backed by Dharma Productions, the film is directed by Shashank Khaitan, which taps into the traditional Bollywood romantic genre. Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari features amusing mix-ups, deceptions and an unexpected romance. Alongside Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, the film stars Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf in other leading roles.

The Smashing Machine (October 3)

This biographical sports drama is based on the 2002 documentary titled The Smashing Machine: The Life and Times of Extreme Fighter Mark Kerr. Helmed by Benny Safdie, the film features Dwayne Johnson as the legendary MMA fighter and Emily Blunt as Mark Kerr’s girlfriend, Dawn Staples. The supporting actors include Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten and Oleksandr Usyk. The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in 2025 and won the prestigious Silver Lion award for best directing achievement.

Idli Kadai (October 1)

This Tamil-language drama film written and co-produced by Dhanush follows the story of Murugan, who leaves his village and his father’s humble idli eatery to pursue his dream of becoming a renowned chef. Years later when he is successful in his life, Murugan comes back to his village and rediscovers his roots. The film stars Dhanush in the lead role alongside a versatile lineup of actors, which includes Arun Vijay, Sathyaraj, P. Samuthirakani, Nithya Menen, Shalini Pandey, Rajkiran and R. Parthiban, among others.