From high-stakes sequels and supernatural chills to indie gems and action-packed ensemble chaos, the first weekend of May is firing on all cylinders. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline or aching for something offbeat, this is the kind of cinematic lineup that dares you to step into the unexpected.
Raid 2 – Justice Has No Expiry Date
Ajay Devgn returns as Amay Patnaik in Raid 2, and this time, the stakes are sky-high. Building on the quiet storm of the 2018 original, this sequel digs deeper into the underbelly of India’s political corruption—where money flows like water and power protects the guilty. Set against the volatile landscape of North India, Raid 2 is part procedural, part action-drama, all wrapped around one man’s unshakable moral compass. With Devgn in peak form, expect intensity, slow burns, and a payoff worth the wait.
Hit: The Third Case-Where Vengeance Meets Violence
Nani steps into uncharted territory in Hit: The Third Case, the darkest and most emotionally charged installment in the HIT franchise. He plays Arjun Sarkar, a cop who joins the Vizag Homicide Intervention Team to crack a brutal series of murders that have haunted him for years. His investigation spans the length of the country, but every clue drags him—and his team—deeper into danger. As the lines between justice and revenge blur, Arjun is forced to confront the one thing he can’t escape: himself. A gripping thriller that swaps restraint for raw rage, this is Nani like you’ve never seen him before.
Retro – Where Love Tames the Beast
Suriya roars back to the big screen in Retro, an action-packed love story set against the neon-drenched backdrop of the 80s underworld. He plays a dreaded gangster battling inner demons and violent instincts, all for a promise made to the woman he loves, played by Pooja Hegde. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj—known for cult hits like Jigarthanda and Iraivi—Retro blends stylized violence, emotional depth, and unforgettable music into a cinematic firecracker. At its core is a raw, redemptive love story that dares to ask: can a man outrun his past when it lives inside him?
Thunderbolts – Meet Marvel’s Most Wanted
Move over Avengers—Marvel’s Thunderbolts storms in with a lineup that’s anything but squeaky clean. Bucky Barnes, Yelena Belova, Red Guardian, Taskmaster, and more anti-heroes come together under a shadowy government directive to do the dirty work no one else will. Directed by Jake Schreier, this isn’t your typical cape-and-hero saga—it’s grittier, funnier, and drenched in grey-area morality. Exploding onto screens in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, Thunderbolts is set to shake up the MCU with style, swagger, and a whole lot of chaos.
The Bhootnii – When Love Gets Possessive
In this horror-comedy set on a Delhi University campus, a student’s wish for true love awakens Mohabbat—a ghost who haunts the Virgin Tree every Valentine’s Day. Sanjay Dutt stars as a ghostbuster called to stop her, only to discover she’s not out for revenge, but for love. With 27 days until Holika Dahan, the clock’s ticking on a haunting that’s as emotional as it is eerie
Gulkand- Where Love Ages Like Fine Jam
Gulkand is a warm, whimsical tale that explores the sweet surprise of rekindled love. When two former lovers cross paths years later, old emotions resurface—richer, deeper, and messier than before. Set against a nostalgic backdrop, the film blends humour, heartbreak, and heartfelt moments in equal measure. Much like its namesake, Gulkand is fragrant, layered, and unexpectedly good for the soul.
Guru Nahak Jahaz – A Journey That Shook an Empire
Set in 1914, Guru Nanak Jahaz tells the powerful true story of the Komagata Maru voyage—a moment that marked a quiet but fierce stand against colonial injustice. Led by Gurdit Singh, 375 Indians, mostly Sikhs, sailed to Canada chasing hope, only to be met with racism, rejection, and heartbreak. The film dives deep into a chapter of history often forgotten, capturing the courage of those who boarded not just a ship, but a rebellion. It’s a story of struggle, spirit, and the unshakeable will to be seen and heard.
From ghostly vengeance to rogue superheroes, righteous raids to musical mysteries—this week’s lineup isn’t just diverse, it’s daring.