South Asian Movies to Catch in Theatres This September

September continues to bring plenty of new South Asian cinema to the big screen, with major releases arriving throughout the month. While some films have already hit the big screen, others are set to follow later this month, playing at a theatre near you!

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You enjoy reading our Monthly OTT Watchlists, so consider this your September Theatre Watchlist!

Already in Theatres

“I’m Game”

Dulquer Salmaan leads this Malayalam fantasy-action thriller, also starring Antony Varghese and Mysskin. The film follows a reckless gambler who relies heavily on luck as he gets pulled into a wild, unpredictable fight for survival. 

Release Date: September 3
Language: Malayalam (also dubbed in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Hindi)

“Mirzapur: The Movie”

The popular Mirzapur franchise made its jump from streaming to the big screen, bringing Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyendu, and Ravi Kishan back into the world of the series. Mirzapur’s throne faces new enemies, and new contenders emerge in a brutal war, where blood debts are settled, and power-hungry rivals fight to control the underworld. 

Release Date: September 4
Language: Hindi

“Jeevan Ya Bheema Con?”

A dark comedy thriller, directed by Abhishek Dogra. The plot mixes financial fraud, mistaken identity, and diamond smuggling, starring Arshad Warsi in a double role along with Vijay Raaz and Sanjeeda Sheikh. 

Release Date: September 4
Language: Hindi

“Sardar 2”

Karthi returns in a dual role as spy Agent Sardar Chandra Bose and Vijay Prakash in this action-packed sequel directed by P.S. Mithran. The story unfolds across two timelines as Sardar is pulled into a dangerous mission involving a new global threat.

Release Date: September 10
Language: Tamil (also dubbed in Telugu and Hindi)

“Haiwaan”

Directed by Priyadarshan, “Haiwaan” is a crime thriller starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. Saif plays a visually impaired man who becomes the target of a killer portrayed by Akshay Kumar while trying to protect a young girl. The film remakes Priyadarshan’s 2016 Malayalam thriller “Oppam”.

Release Date: September 11
Language: Hindi

Upcoming Releases

“Daayra”

A crime drama directed by Meghna Gulzar, “Daayra” stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran as police officers whose investigation brings them into a complex story surrounding crime, justice, and accountability. The film explores the difficult line between following the law and delivering justice.

Release Date: September 18
Language: Hindi 

“Vibe”

Written and directed by Kunal Kemmu, “Vibe” is an action-comedy thriller that follows two best friends whose ordinary, chaotic lives take an unexpected turn when they accidentally uncover a terrorist plot, forcing them into a dangerous mission far beyond anything they are prepared for. The film also stars Preity Zinta and Sparsh Shrivastava. 

Release Date: September 18
Language: Hindi

“Love Lottery”

This suspense thriller and courtroom drama follows Kartik Saxena, a corporate professional accused of murdering his wife, Bharani Verma. As he maintains his innocence, the case brings the couple’s troubled marriage, conflicting testimonies, and questions of law and morality into focus. 

Release Date: September 18
Language: Hindi

“Mitti De Putt”

An action-drama movie revolving around a young man who faces the consequences of a long and violent village rivalry. Directed by R Malkana, this film features an ensemble cast including Dev Kharoud, Sharan Kaur, and Vikramjeet Virk. 

Release Date: September 18
Language: Punjabi 

“The Paradise”

Directed by Srikanth Odela and starring Nani, “The Paradise” is a fictional period action-drama set in 1980s Secunderabad. The film follows a marginalized community facing discrimination and fighting for citizenship under an unlikely leader.

Release Date: September 24
Language: Telugu (also releasing in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam)

“The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest”

Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia star in this folklore-inspired fantasy thriller directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra. The story follows a rational urban man who returns to his ancestral village and enters a forbidden forest, where he awakens a divine goddess and becomes caught in a supernatural battle to protect his people.

Release Date: September 25
Language: Hindi 

With new films making their way to theatres, September has plenty of cinema to explore. There are big-screen thrillers, famous show-inspired movies, and even films rooted in culture and mythology, ready for your next movie night out!
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