If you’re a movie lover eagerly waiting for fresh releases every week, this week is a true treat. With over two dozen new films hitting theatres across various languages and genres, get ready for unlimited entertainment on May 16 and 17, 2025. From intense thrillers and emotional dramas to rib-tickling comedies and action-packed stories, there’s something for everyone.
Let’s explore all the upcoming movie releases this week.
Releases on May 16, 2025
Final Destination: Bloodlines
A horror-thriller that combines supernatural forces with suspense. This 1 hour 50-minute film follows a college student searching for someone who can protect her family from dark forces.
Directed by: Zach Lipovsky & Adam B. Stein
Starring: Tony Todd, Brec Bassinger, Richard Harmon
Romeo S3
An action-packed film shot in Goa and produced by Pen Studios. Expect fast-paced drama with a stylish twist.
Directed by: Guddu Dhanoa
Starring: Palak Tiwari, Shaji Chaudhary, Thakur Anoop Singh, Sachin Khedekar, Zakir Hussain
Eleven
A romantic story told in Telugu and Tamil, with a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Directed & Written by: Lokesh Ajales
Starring: Naveen Chandra, Abhirami, Dilipan, Adukalam Naren, Ravi Verma
DD Next Level
Also known as “Dhilluku Dhuddu,” this Tamil comedy horror has a runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Directed by: S. Prem Anand
Starring: Santhanam, Gautam Vasudev Menon, Redin Kingsley, Geetika, Kasturi Shankar
Pune Highway
A Hindi-language thriller about three childhood friends who get trapped in a murder case 200 km from home.
Directed & Written by: Rahul Da Cunha and Bugs Bhargava Krishna
Starring: Swapnil Ajgaonkar, Smita Dongre, Manjari Fadnnis
Written and Directed by God
A Malayalam-language comedy that explores human values and divine humor.
Directed by: Febi George Stonefield
Written by: Linto Devasia, Jomon John, Roshan Mathew
Starring: Aparna Das, Saiju Kurup, Sunny Wayne, Neena Kurup
Ina Nu Rehna Sehna Ni Onda
A Punjabi comedy that you can enjoy with the entire family.
Directed by: Rupen Bal
Written by: Surinder Arora
Starring: Sapna Pabbi, Imran Ashraf, Nasir Chinyoti, Jassi Gill, Navpreet Banga
Suswagatam Khushamadeed
A Hindi comedy that spreads a message of love, friendship, and compassion.
Directed by: Dheeraj Kumar
Starring: Arun Bali, Manu Rishi Chadha, Sajjad Delafrooz
Produced by: Insight India, Yellow Ant Productions, Azaan Entertainment
Lovely
A unique comedy involving the friendship between a man and a housefly.
Directed & Written by: Dileesh Nair
Starring: Mathew Thomas, Arun Dilip, Jomon Jyothir
Banjara
A Marathi-language drama about life’s journey, directed and written by Sneh Ponkse.
Produced by: Maurya Productions & VS Productions
Starring: Sunil Barve, Bharat Jadhav, Aditya Dhanraj, Sharad Ponkse
Shaunki Sardar
A Punjabi drama about the relationship between a guru and his student, with deep emotional and crime elements.
Directed by: Dheeraj Rattan
Written by: Jimmy Rampal, Dheeraj Rattan, Devender Virk
Starring: Guggu Gill, Guru Randhawa, Babbu Maan
Khavis
A Marathi suspense thriller based in a village haunted by nearby forest unrest.
Directed by: Aniket Ghadage
Written by: Akshay Gaikwad, Pradeep Gurav
Starring: Amrita Dhongade, Hardik Joshi
23 (Iravayi Moodu)
A Telugu crime-thriller based on true events, with intense storytelling.
Directed by: Raj R
Starring: Tanmay Kushi, Teja R
Runtime: 2 hours 15 minutes
April May 99
A Marathi emotional drama about life, love, and transformation.
Directed by: Rohan Mapuskar
Written by: Kunal Pawar, Vimal Oberoi
Starring: Sajiri Joshi, Pooja Suresh, Aryan Meghji
Maman
A Tamil family drama about relationships, life, and values.
Directed by: Prashant Pandiyaraj
Starring: Suriya, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Rajkiran, Swastika, Baba Bhaskar
Music by: Abdul Wahab
To stream later on: Zee5
Surprise
A Gujarati mystery-thriller about two thieves hiding in Goa, only to face an unexpected twist.
Directed by: Sachin Brahmbhatt
Written by: Maulin Parmar
Starring: Helly Shah, Janhvi Chauhan, Vatsal Seth
POSCO 307
A Marathi crime thriller centered around a serious legal case.
Directed by: Swaroop Sawant
Written by: Swaroop Sawant, Vishal S Jadhav, Keshav Kalyankar
Starring: Divya S Ghatge, Rajat Rajesh Rajput, Sanket Deshmukh
The Real Kerala Story
A Malayalam family drama film with strong emotional values.
Directed & Written by: J.K. Nair
Starring: Santosh, Shri Dhanya, Khushboo Poddar
Runtime: 1 hour 42 minutes
Releases on May 17, 2025
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
An English action-thriller releasing in India 6 days before the US release.
Runtime: 2 hours 49 minutes
Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Hannah Waddingham, Pom Klementieff
Genre: Action, Adventure, Espionage
Banda Ye Bindaas Hai
A Hindi comedy featuring a star-studded cast including Govinda, Tabu, Lara Dutta, Boman Irani, and Rajpal Yadav.
Directed by: Ravi Chopra
Produced by: B.R. Films & T-Series
Rendaavathu Padam
A Tamil-language comedy directed by C.S. Amudhan that takes a satirical look at Tamil cinema itself.
Starring: Vimal, Aravind Akash, Richard Rishi
Produced by: Screen Crafts Entertainment
With such a huge lineup of diverse movies, from mainstream Bollywood and regional gems to high-octane Hollywood thrillers, this week is guaranteed to keep the cinema halls buzzing. Whether you’re in the mood for comedy, suspense, action, or drama, there’s something special waiting for you on May 16 and 17, 2025.
Get ready to pick your favorites and enjoy a blockbuster weekend!
