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We are fast approaching the new year, and that also means a fresh list of releases is all set to hit the cinemas. Leading the slate is Ikkis, a biographical drama starring Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra, opening in cinemas on January 1.
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants and the suspenseful American drama The Housemaid, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, are hitting the cinemas on January 2.
Ikkis (January 1)
Directed by Sriram Raghavan, this biographical war drama is based on the real-life events of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, one of India's youngest recipients of the Param Vir Chakra during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War. Legendary actor Dharmendra gives what is considered to be his last on-screen performance in the film, which also stars Agastya Nanda in the lead role, after debuting with Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies.
Azad Bharath (January 2)
Roopa Iyer's Hindi historical drama Azad Bharath portrays valiant moments in India's freedom movement, with a particular emphasis on the Indian National Army and the Rani of Jhansi Regiment. Starring Shreyas Talpade, Roopa Iyer, Suresh Oberoi, and Indira Tiwari, the film depicts the inspirational tale of Neera Arya and other unsung heroes in the struggle for freedom.
The Housemaid (January 2)
The Housemaid, a psychological thriller directed by Paul Feig and based on Freida McFadden's best-selling book, stars Sydney Sweeney as Millie, a young woman whose ideal job as a live-in housemaid for an affluent couple quickly turns into danger and deceit. Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar co-star as the mysterious Winchester couple, whose magnificent residence conceals sinister, disturbing secrets.
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (January 2)
The newest animated adventure in the cherished series, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, follows SpongeBob as he sets out to show his courage by travelling into the deep sea with the ghost pirate Flying Dutchman. In addition to new cast members like Ice Spice and Mark Hamill, the movie brings back beloved voices like Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, and Clancy Brown.
Dear Radhi (January 1)
Praveen K Mani's Tamil romantic comedy-thriller Dear Radhi centres on Madhan, whose one-day meeting at a spa with the enigmatic Radhi turns into a high-stakes pursuit with unexpected turns involving cops and mafia. Saravana Vickram, Hasli Amaan, Rajesh Balachandiran, and Sai Dinesh play major roles in the film.
Justice for Jeni (January 1)
Ashika Ashokan, Sandhra Anil, Sinan, and Hareesh Peradi star in Santhosh Ryan's upcoming Tamil drama-thriller Justice for Jeni. The film chronicles the dramatic and poignant journey of a medical student who, following the violent death of her best friend Jeni, sets out to find the truth and confront a dysfunctional legal system.
Psych Siddhartha (January 1)
Varun Reddy's first Telugu comedy-drama, Psych Siddhartha, stars Shree Nandu and Yaamini Bhaskar and combines crazy humour with realistic life challenges. The movie's theatrical premiere, which was originally scheduled for December 2025, has been rescheduled for January 1, 2026, with the hope of entertaining viewers as a New Year's treat.
Nilakanta (January 2)
The upcoming Telugu movie Nilakanta (The Essence of Karma) explores the life of Nilakanta, a good-hearted tailor in Saraswathipuram, a community that values education. A strong proponent of karma, his existence is put to the test as he faces a formidable foe—possibly fate itself—in a valiant struggle for survival.
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants and the suspenseful American drama The Housemaid, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, are hitting the cinemas on January 2.
Ikkis (January 1)
Directed by Sriram Raghavan, this biographical war drama is based on the real-life events of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, one of India's youngest recipients of the Param Vir Chakra during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War. Legendary actor Dharmendra gives what is considered to be his last on-screen performance in the film, which also stars Agastya Nanda in the lead role, after debuting with Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies.
Azad Bharath (January 2)
Roopa Iyer's Hindi historical drama Azad Bharath portrays valiant moments in India's freedom movement, with a particular emphasis on the Indian National Army and the Rani of Jhansi Regiment. Starring Shreyas Talpade, Roopa Iyer, Suresh Oberoi, and Indira Tiwari, the film depicts the inspirational tale of Neera Arya and other unsung heroes in the struggle for freedom.
The Housemaid (January 2)
The Housemaid, a psychological thriller directed by Paul Feig and based on Freida McFadden's best-selling book, stars Sydney Sweeney as Millie, a young woman whose ideal job as a live-in housemaid for an affluent couple quickly turns into danger and deceit. Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar co-star as the mysterious Winchester couple, whose magnificent residence conceals sinister, disturbing secrets.
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (January 2)
The newest animated adventure in the cherished series, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, follows SpongeBob as he sets out to show his courage by travelling into the deep sea with the ghost pirate Flying Dutchman. In addition to new cast members like Ice Spice and Mark Hamill, the movie brings back beloved voices like Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, and Clancy Brown.
Dear Radhi (January 1)
Praveen K Mani's Tamil romantic comedy-thriller Dear Radhi centres on Madhan, whose one-day meeting at a spa with the enigmatic Radhi turns into a high-stakes pursuit with unexpected turns involving cops and mafia. Saravana Vickram, Hasli Amaan, Rajesh Balachandiran, and Sai Dinesh play major roles in the film.
Justice for Jeni (January 1)
Ashika Ashokan, Sandhra Anil, Sinan, and Hareesh Peradi star in Santhosh Ryan's upcoming Tamil drama-thriller Justice for Jeni. The film chronicles the dramatic and poignant journey of a medical student who, following the violent death of her best friend Jeni, sets out to find the truth and confront a dysfunctional legal system.
Psych Siddhartha (January 1)
Varun Reddy's first Telugu comedy-drama, Psych Siddhartha, stars Shree Nandu and Yaamini Bhaskar and combines crazy humour with realistic life challenges. The movie's theatrical premiere, which was originally scheduled for December 2025, has been rescheduled for January 1, 2026, with the hope of entertaining viewers as a New Year's treat.
Nilakanta (January 2)
The upcoming Telugu movie Nilakanta (The Essence of Karma) explores the life of Nilakanta, a good-hearted tailor in Saraswathipuram, a community that values education. A strong proponent of karma, his existence is put to the test as he faces a formidable foe—possibly fate itself—in a valiant struggle for survival.
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