Starring Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif, and directed by Sriram Raghavan, the film is set in 1980s Bombay. The story follows Albert (played by Sethupathi) who reunites with the city and crosses paths with a lonely mother, Maria (portrayed by Kaif), and her child on Christmas Eve. As the night unfolds, their meeting takes a dark turn with the discovery of a dead body in Maria's apartment.
The movie explores two significant crimes that rocked Kerala, along with the ensuing investigations. Split into two parts, the first half focuses on the past, depicting Anand Narayanan's (played by Tovino Thomas) leadership in an investigation and the consequences that shape his future. In the second half, a distinct investigation unfolds, bringing forth fresh challenges and revelations.
'Damsel' is a fantasy film helmed by Spanish director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. The story follows Brown, portraying a dutiful damsel chosen by her queen to wed a handsome prince. However, her fantasy transforms into a nightmare as she discovers she's a pawn in the royal family's scheme to settle an ancient debt through sacrifice.
In 'Poor Things', produced by Emma Stone and directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, the eccentric scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (played by Willem Dafoe) revives a young woman named Bella Baxter (portrayed by Stone). Under Baxter's care, Bella is free to explore and learn. Accompanied by the charming but morally questionable barrister Duncan Wedderburn (played by Mark Ruffalo), Bella embarks on a whirlwind journey across countries, driven by her thirst for worldly experiences.
Shanker Ramakrishnan's 'Rani- The Real Story', starring Niyathi Kadambi, Bhavana is a crime drama that revolves around the death of a politician. The women in politician Dharmarajan's life, including his sister, wife and his mistress are interrogated for answers, while the domestic help Rani is taken into custody.