It is a packed week at the cinemas. Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 opens on Thursday, followed by several Hindi, Telugu and Hollywood films on Friday, October 16, 2026. Here is the full list.
Movies releasing this week: Full list
| Film | Release date | Cast |
|---|---|---|
| Jailer 2 | October 15 | Rajinikanth, S J Suryah, Vidya Balan, Mithun Chakraborty |
| Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam | October 16 | Rajkummar Rao, Wamiqa Gabbi |
| Nayyi Navelli | October 16 | Yami Gautam, Mita Vashisht, Sunita Rajwar |
| Ranabaali | October 16 | Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna, Arnold Vosloo |
| Street Fighter | October 16 | Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Callina Liang, Vidyut Jammwal |
| Sense and Sensibility | October 16 | Daisy Edgar-Jones, Caitriona Balfe |
Jailer 2 (October 15)
Rajinikanth returns as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian in Nelson Dilipkumar’s sequel to Jailer (2023). Anirudh Ravichander has composed the music. Advance bookings are strong, with worldwide pre-sales reported in the Rs 30 crore range.
Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam (October 16)
Rajkummar Rao plays public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam in this courtroom drama. The film is about Nikam, who argued the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case.
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Nayyi Navelli (October 16)
Yami Gautam plays a newlywed whose calming effect on her dysfunctional in-laws makes them suspect she is a witch.
Ranabaali (October 16)
Vijay Deverakonda leads this period action film, set against British rule during the Great Famine of 1876 to 1878. Rashmika Mandanna and Arnold Vosloo also star.
Street Fighter (October 16)
The live-action film based on the popular video game features Indian actor Vidyut Jammwal alongside Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo and Callina Liang.
Still running in theatres
Drishyam: The Conclusion is in its third week and has collected over Rs 315 crore net in India.
Frequently asked questions
Which movies are releasing in theatres this week?
Jailer 2 (October 15), Prahaar, Nayyi Navelli, Ranabaali, Street Fighter and Sense and Sensibility (October 16).
What is Prahaar about?
Prahaar is a courtroom drama about public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, played by Rajkummar Rao.
Is Vidyut Jammwal in Street Fighter?
Yes. Vidyut Jammwal is part of the cast of Street Fighter, which releases on October 16, 2026.
When is Ranabaali releasing?
Ranabaali, starring Vijay Deverakonda, releases on October 16, 2026.
Release dates may change in some regions. Check local listings before booking.
