This week is going to be exciting for movie lovers as theatres will see the release of a big suspense thriller, a fresh Bollywood love story and a major Hollywood film. Several regional and independent movies are also arriving between May 18 and May 22, 2026. From the much-awaited suspense thriller Drishyam 3 starring Mohanlal to the romantic drama Chand Mera Dil featuring Ananya Panday and Lakshya, audiences will get to enjoy a mix of action, emotion and entertainment. Along with Bollywood and Hollywood releases, a few regional films are also gearing up for theatrical release this week.
Big Movies Releasing In Theatres This Week
1. Drishyam 3
* Release Date: May 21
* Language: Malayalam with Hindi and other dubbed versions
* Genre: Crime Thriller
Starring Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan and Esther Anil, the film is directed by Jeethu Joseph. The third part of the popular franchise once again follows Georgekutty and his family as they face new trouble after fresh evidence comes to light. The movie is releasing on Mohanlal’s birthday.
2. Chand Mera Dil
*Release Date: May 22
*Language: Hindi
*Genre: Romantic Drama
Produced by Dharma Productions and directed by Vivek Soni, the film stars Ananya Panday and Lakshya together for the first time. The movie promises an emotional and musical love story.
3. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
*Release Date: May 22
*Language: English with regional dubbed versions
*Genre: Sci-Fi Adventure
This week’s major Hollywood release brings the famous duo from the Star Wars universe to cinemas with a new action-packed adventure.
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Regional And Independent Films
4. Shubh Mangal Dhamal (May 22)
A Gujarati family entertainer directed by Vipul Sharma starring Tushar Sadhu, Vyoma Nandi and Khushbu Trivedi.
5. September 21 (May 22)
This multilingual drama recently screened at the Cannes Film Festival. It is directed by Karen Shiti Suvarna and stars Priyanka Upendra and Zarina Wahab. The film is based on an emotional exploration of Alzheimer's disease, focusing on the struggles of patients and their caregivers.
6. Ugly Story (May 22)
The Telugu romantic thriller Ugly Story, starring Shree Nandu and Avika Gor, is scheduled to hit theatres on May 22, 2026. The film is a drama/thriller directed by Pranava Swaroop that explores the dark and psychological consequences of obsessive attachment and toxic relationships.
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For OTT viewers, the legal drama series System starring Sonakshi Sinha and Jyothika, along with Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, will also release this week.