5 Malayalam, Kannada films releasing in theaters this week: Mammootty’s Bazooka, Basil Joseph’s Maranamass to Vidyapati

This week, both the Malayalam and Kannada movie industries will receive significant focus as they launch numerous new films that challenge conventional norms. These cinematic universes promise an exciting array of releases gracing the big screen.

Let’s dive right into it; here are 5 Malayalam and Kannada movies hitting the cinemas this week!

5 Malayalam and Kannada films releasing in theaters this week

Bazooka

  • Cast: Mammootty, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Babu Antony, Neeta Pillai
  • Release date: April 10
  • Language: Malayalam

In a new directorial venture, Deeno Dennis helmed the movie titled “Bazooka.” This film presents an unconventional narrative about a police officer and a businessman joining forces to apprehend a notorious serial killer. Rather than employing conventional detective techniques, these two characters devise complex games as a strategy to entice the criminal into a trap, ultimately securing his arrest.

Maranamass

  • Cast: Basil Joseph, Rajesh Madhavan, Suresh Krishna, Babu Antony, Siju Sunny
  • Release date: April 10
  • Language: Malayalam

The forthcoming Malayalam film, Maranamass, is loosely based on the notorious serial killer Ripper Chandran, who faced numerous accusations. In this movie, the villain encounters an unforeseen predicament as he, his intended victim, and her companion wind up on the same night bus. This sets off a chain of tense and dramatic occurrences.

Alappuzha Gymkhana

  • Cast: Naslen K Gafoor, Lukman Avaran, Ganapathi, Redin Kingsley, Shine Tom Chacko
  • Release date: April 10
  • Language: Malayalam

In Alappuzha Gymkhana, the story revolves around a band of students who secure college admission via sports scholarships after falling short in their senior high school exams. Upon entering college, they opt for boxing as their preferred sport. The movie then unfolds the tale of these individuals as they strive to excel in prestigious boxing competitions at higher levels.

Vidyapati

  • Cast: Nagabhushana NS, Malaika Vasupal, Dhananjaya, Ramachandra Raju
  • Release date: April 10
  • Language: Kannada

In simple terms, the Kannada film Vidyapati portrays the life of a man who thrives on the limelight of his wife, a well-known TV actress. His habit of living off others starts putting pressure on their marriage, leading him to set out on a quest for self-realization and personal change.

Agnyathavasi

  • Cast: Rangayana Raghu, Paavana Gowda, Siddu Moolimani, Sharath Lohitashwa
  • Release date: April 11
  • Language: Kannada

The movie titled “Agnyathavasi” is actually a thrilling murder mystery set in a serene village. However, this peace is abruptly shattered when a gruesome homicide takes place at the local police station. Consequently, the narrative unfolds as an intense investigation that gradually peels back layers of deception within the community, revealing their hidden truths and secrets.

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2025-04-09 13:08