The
new week has begun and the plan to keep viewers hooked to the big screen has been laid down well by filmmakers. June has been the busiest ever after a long time and nobody is complaining. Kangana Ranaut’s Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, tells an emotional and inspiring story of brave nurses who saved lives during the 26/11 Mumbai Terrorist Attacks at Cama Hospital. On the other hand, Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga promises to take the audience back to the pre-Partition era with a heartwarming love story. Manoj Bajpayee brings India’s past chapter to the big screen with Chinmay Mandlekar-directed Governor. If you are looking forward to visiting a theatre with the family, here’s your go-to guide to make the right choice.
Main Vaapas Aaunga - June 12
In Imtiaz Ali’s old-school romantic drama,
Main Vaapas Aaunga, Vedang Raina plays Keenu and Sharvari portrays Jiya. The film has two timelines – pre-Partition and the present day. A tale of love, longing and sacrifices, Diljit Dosanjh and Naseeruddin Shah play pivotal parts to connect both ends. With AR Rahman’s music,
Main Vaapas Aaunga promises to be a soulful love story.
Governor: The Silent Saviour - June 12
Governor is set in 1990, amid the backdrop of the Gulf War that led to India’s worst economic meltdown. Headlined by Mano Bajpayee, the film draws inspiration from lesser-known historical events that shaped the nation. The actor plays the role of the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Directed by Chinmay Mandlekar,
Governor is co-produced by Aashin A. Shah and written by Suvendu Bhattacharyjee, Saurabh Bharat, Ravi Asrani, and Vipul Amrutlal Shah.
Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata - June 12
Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, headlined by Kangana Ranaut, is inspired by true events. The film is set within Mumbai’s Cama Hospital, where terrorists opened fire. Set against a night of terror, the real-life inspired movie chronicles the extraordinary true story of the hospital Staff, nurses, ward boys, cleaners, lift operators, security staff, and administrative workers, people from every rung of the hospital ecosystem, who stood firm in the face of armed violence. Written and directed by Manoj Tapadia, the movie also stars Girija Oak, Smita Tambe, Amrutha Namdev, Esha Dey, Priya Berde, Asha Shelar, Suhita Thatte, Rasika Aghase, Aditya Mishra, and Zahid Khan.
Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past - June 12
Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past stars Mimoh Chakraborty, Chetna Pande, Shruti Prakash, Gaurav Bajpai, Praneet Bhatt and Hemant Pandey. Directed by Vikram Bhatt, the film promises to make horror more immersive than ever. It is produced by Anand Pandit, and Rakesh Juneja.
Heer Sara Aur Pondicherry - June 12
Patralekhaa and
Maanvi Gagroo’s
Heer Sara Aur Pondicherry is an emotional journey of healing, friendship, and self-discovery. Directed by Kartik Chaudhry, the film is an uplifting road-trip drama that explores identity, female friendships, and the societal expectations imposed on women, while celebrating the courage to break free and rediscover oneself.
Backrooms - June 12
Backrooms is a psychological horror and sci-fi thriller that is based on one of the internet’s most terrifying conspiracy theories into a haunting cinematic nightmare. The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell.
Disclosure Day - June 12
Disclosure Day’s official synopsis reads, "If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This summer, the truth belongs to 7 billion people. We are coming close to… Disclosure Day." The Steven Spielberg film stars Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo, Wyatt Russell, Elizabeth Marvel, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Michael Gaston, and McKenna Bridger.
Which film are you watching first?