Movies Releasing In Theatres This Week: A fresh week of cinema is here, and movie lovers have plenty to look forward to between May 11 and May 17, 2026. Fans of South Indian cinema can catch massive stars like Suriya and Trisha Krishnan on the big screen, while Bollywood loves can watch Sanjay Dutt's upcoming legal drama and Ayushmann Khurranna's family entertainer. Check cast, release date and other details of these new releases.

Theatrical Releases This Week (May 11-17)

Karuppu

Karuppu is an intense Tamil action movie starring Suriya, Trisha Krishnan, and RJ Balaji. The story follows a young lawyer, played by Trisha, who tries to help an elderly man and his granddaughter with a court case that has been stuck for years. She faces a tough battle against another lawyer, played by RJ Balaji. The plot takes a supernatural turn when a lawyer becomes possessed by a deity to fight for justice for marginalised people.

Release Date: May 14

Vadhala

Vadhala is a Telugu thriller directed by Akella V. Krishna. The movie stars Jagapathi Babu, Laya, and Hrithika Srinivas in the main roles. The story centres on a young student who develops a strange and unhealthy obsession with a doctor. The reason for this obsession is that the student believes the doctor looks exactly like her late father.

Release Date: May 14

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do is a spiritual sequel to the 2019 hit. It stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Rakul Preet Singh. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the Bollywood movie is a classic situational comedy that balances funny moments with emotional depth. The story follows the complicated and hilarious lives of a husband, his wife, and the other person.

Release Date: May 15

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Aakhri Sawal

Directed by National Award winner Abhijeet Mohan Warang, this legal movie stars Sanjay Dutt and Amit Sadh. The plot follows a professor accused of bias after he rejects a student's thesis about the RSS. The movie explores sensitive historical topics, such as the Emergency and the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. It is a fearless drama that aims to show a perspective rarely seen in mainstream Indian films.

Release Date: May 15

IIZ: Indian Institute Of Zombies

IIZ is an experimental horror-comedy set at a top Indian engineering university. The story begins when a sudden zombie outbreak turns the quiet campus into a nightmare. A group of students must fight to survive while dealing with the chaos of the undead. Starring Mohan Kapur and Jessey Lever, the film mixes scares with plenty of humour.

Release Date: May 15

Shera

Shera is a Punjabi action-drama starring the popular Parmish Verma and Sonal Chauhan. The story follows a man named Shera who returns to Punjab from Canada, hoping to live a quiet and peaceful life. However, his plans change when he discovers a shocking family betrayal. Forced into a violent world, he must fight a high-stakes battle for justice and revenge. Directed by Savio Sandhu, the film is packed with high-octane action scenes.

Release Date: May 15