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Directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, Article 370 revolves around the escalation of terrorism in Kashmir and the government’s resolve to abolish Article 370…reports Asian Lite News

Cinemas this week are offering cinephiles a movie bonanza with many titles released across various genres. From action to comedy, to an Oscar-nominated movie, the lineup of titles being played at cinemas this week has something to offer for everyone.

Titles like Article 370 and The Teachers’ Lounge are the talk of the town. So, buckle up, put on your movie glasses, grab that bucket of popcorn, and check out the movies to watch this week. The complete list is below:

Article 370

Directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, Article 370 revolves around the escalation of terrorism in Kashmir and the government’s resolve to abolish Article 370. Yami Gautam takes on the lead role in the film as an agent from the National Investigation Agency (NIA), supported by a talented cast including Priyamani, Arun Govil, Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Skand Thakur, Ashwini Koul, and Kiran Karmarkar, among others.

The Teachers’ Lounge

The Teachers’ Lounge is a German drama film directed by İlker Çatak, who co-wrote the screenplay with Johannes Duncker. The film stars Leonie Benesch, Michael Klammer, Rafael Stachowiak, and Anne-Kathrin Gummich, among others. The movie centers around Teacher Carla Nowak, who decides to intervene when one of her students is suspected of theft. Caught between her ideals and the school system, the consequences of her actions threaten to overwhelm her.

All India Rank

Written and directed by Varun Grover, All India Rank is a slice-of-life dramedy set in the late 1990s. It follows the story of Vivek, a 17-year-old teenager who is sent away from home to a prep school to prepare for the highly competitive IIT entrance examination. Bodhisattva Sharma portrays the titular role, supported by a talented cast of veterans including Sheeba Chaddha, Kailash Gowthaman, and Saadat Khan, among others.

Mean Girls

Mean Girls is an American musical teen comedy film helmed by directors Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr., with a screenplay by Tina Fey. The ensemble cast features Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auliʻi Cravalho, and Christopher Briney, with Fey and Tim Meadows reprising their roles from the original film. The story revolves around new student Cady Heron, who finds herself catapulted to the top of the social hierarchy when she joins the elite group of popular girls known as the Plastics, led by the manipulative Regina George. However, Cady’s world takes a tumultuous turn when she falls for Regina’s former flame, leading to a series of confrontations and conflicts within their clique.

Crakk: Jeetegaa Toh Jiyegaa

Crakk: Jeetega Toh Jiyegaa is a high-octane action thriller starring Vidyut Jammwal in the lead role. It showcases the journey of a man from the slums of Mumbai to the world of underground extreme sports. Directed by Aditya Datt, the film also features Arjun Rampal, Nora Fatehi, and Amy Jackson.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira Training

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira Training is a captivating anime film adaptation of the immensely popular manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge, published under Shueisha’s Jump Comics. The story follows Tanjiro, a young boy whose life is shattered when his family is brutally slaughtered by demons. His sister, Nezuko, miraculously survives but is transformed into a demon. Despite her monstrous form, Nezuko retains her humanity, spurring Tanjiro on a quest to become a Demon Slayer. The film combines breathtaking animation with intense action sequences and heartfelt moments to deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience.

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A period biographical drama based on the life of late Tamil Nadu chief minister and AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa, Queen has a lifetime performance by Ramya Krishnan…reports N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe

The rise of OTT has added an altogether new paradigm to the cinema experience. Gone are the days when home entertainment meant sporadic comedy or horror shows and daily soaps. There is no dearth of the entertainment at home now, and to make the choice easier, IANSlife has compiled a list of the best shows currently streaming on MX Player.

Raktanchal

Set in the backdrop of 1980s Purvanchal, Raktanchal is a crime drama directed by Ritam Srivastav where mafia war and politics go hand in hand. Starring Kranti Sambhav of MS Dhoni The Untold Story fame and Nikitin Dheer, who was last seen in Sooryavanshi, along with Ashish Vidyarthi, Mahie Gill and Vikram Kochar, among others, Raktanchal has two seasons wherein the tussle keeps getting more fearsome. And this time, it’s not about conspiracy, but politics.

Bhaukaal

Mohit Raina, the Mahadev of Indian television, plays an upright senior police official in this series, inspired by a real event during the service period of IPS Navniet Sekera in Uttar Pradesh.

When he gets transferred to the infamous region, several attempts are made to overshadow his commitment to the betterment of society. However, he leads the force from the front and emerges a winner against the evils of society. Directed by Jatin Waghle, the cast of the series includes Abhimanyu Singh, Bidita Bag, Rashmi Rajput and Siddhanth Kapoor, among others.

Detective Boomrah

A renowned detective named Boomrah and his partner Sam come across a case where a man mysteriously appeared in a locked room and jumped from the roof to go missing midair.

When they visit Ropam Haveli, a heritage hotel property in Rajasthan, they come across unprecedented events and a hotel staff who makes Boomrah enter another era. The series directed by actor-director Sudhanshu Rai also includes in the cast Chaipatti fame Abhishek Sonpaliya, Shobhit Sujay, and Priyanka Sarkar along with Raghav Jhingran, Manisha Sharma and Garima Rai.

Aashram

Touted as the comeback of 1990s Bollywood heartthrob Bobby Deol, Aashram has brought the actor a lot of critical appreciation along with the mass appeal. Based on the happenings at an Aashram of a Guru Ji, who is revered by common people as well as the bigwigs of the region, the series shows how many are conned in the name of belief.

The series has interesting side plots running to keep you entertained throughout the three seasons. The series also stars Tridha Choudhury, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Anupriya Goenka and Darshan Kumar, among others, and has been directed by Prakash Jha.

Queen

A period biographical drama based on the life of late Tamil Nadu chief minister and AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa, Queen has a lifetime performance by Ramya Krishnan.

The series follows the journey of Jayalalithaa as an actor’s daughter and a brilliant student who is compelled to enter films to earn livelihood for the family. She breaks down when denied admission at a school but eventually emerges to be one of the country’s most powerful politicians. The series also stars Anikha Surendran, Vamsi Krishna and Indrajit Sukumaran, among others.

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