May 05: The early May lineup at PVR INOX brings together global star power and bold storytelling. From grand historical epics to sharp, modern-day dramas, this week’s films highlight stories that are both engaging and emotionally resonant.
Reflecting on the curation, Mr. Aamer Bijli, Lead Specialist – Innovation, Film Marketing & Digital Programming, PVR INOX Ltd, shared “This week celebrates the varied tastes of today’s moviegoer, where scale meets strong storytelling. From a much-anticipated return to the world of high fashion, to legendary tales of heroism and gripping underworld dramas, we aim to offer something for everyone. Cinema continues to be that shared space where audiences come together to experience the emotion and energy of a story well told.”
PATRIOT – The legends unite to safeguard the nation.
Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, this high-profile spy action-thriller brings together the two biggest legends of Indian cinema, Mammootty and Mohanlal. The 188-minute epic follows covert operatives as they uncover a deep-seated surveillance conspiracy that rapidly escalates into a critical national security emergency. Racing against time, they must dismantle a ruthless network before it silences all opposition and compromises the nation’s safety.
Featuring an incredible ensemble cast, including Fahadh Faasil and Nayanthara, alongside a pulse-pounding score by Sushin Shyam, Patriot is a historic cinematic event for Malayalam cinema and action fans alike.
Trailer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUi3cuDTag0
EK DIN – BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR—IT MIGHT JUST COME TRUE IN JAPAN.
Dinesh Kumar Srivastav, aka Dino, is a trivia-loving nerd secretly in love with his beautiful co-worker, Meera Ranganathan.
Convinced she is way out of his league, a heartbroken Dino makes a wish at a famous Fortune Bell during a company offsite in Japan: he wants Meera to be with him for just one day. He never imagined that this one wish would throw both their lives into total, hilarious chaos across the streets of Japan.
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 – GROUNDBREAKING? ABSOLUTELY.
Miranda Priestly returns in this highly anticipated sequel, navigating her career amid the steep decline of traditional magazine publishing in a rapidly shifting media landscape. As high fashion moves toward digital dominance, the legendary editor faces a new generation of rivals including her former assistant, Emily Charlton, now a high-powered executive for a luxury group with the advertising dollars Priestly desperately needs.
Starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, the film promises the same sharp wit, impeccable style, and high-stakes office politics that made the original a global cultural phenomenon.
Trailer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGCBJ9Qs6Bk
RAJA SHIVAJI – THE LION OF MAHARASHTRA ROARS ON THE BIG SCREEN.
Directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh, this sweeping historical epic brings the legendary life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, one of India’s greatest warrior kings to life with unprecedented scale. The film explores how he rose against formidable powers to lay the foundation of Swarajya, showcasing the visionary leadership and tactical brilliance of the Maratha ruler as he builds an empire against all odds. It is a visually spectacular tribute to a monumental icon, designed for the grandest cinematic experience.
Trailer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAxfckXzKxA
KARA – A SURVIVAL JOURNEY FUELED BY CRISIS.
Directed by Vignesh Raja, this emotional action-thriller is set against the intense backdrop of the 1991 fuel crisis. Starring Dhanush as Karasaami, the film follows a gritty survival journey where every drop of fuel and every choice carries the weight of life and death.
Featuring standout performances by Mamitha Baiju and Jayaram, Kara is a visceral exploration of human resilience during one of India’s most challenging economic periods.
Trailer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAxfckXzKxA
KD THE DEVIL- A PETTY CRIMINAL IN A WORLD OF DANGEROUS THUGS.
Set in the early 1970s, this gritty period action drama follows Kaali, a petty criminal who unwittingly involves himself in the machinations of the ruthless underworld. As events spiral beyond his control, Kaali’s life is thrown into a vortex of violence and power struggles.
Starring Dhruva Sarja, the film is a high-octane journey through the vintage Bangalore underworld, where destiny and survival are constantly at odds.
Trailer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAxfckXzKxA
This week at PVR INOX, cinema brings together global fandoms, emotional storytelling, and edge-of-the-seat thrills, showing how the big screen continues to be a place for shared emotion and connection.
