With five major releases spanning genres, industries, and star power, May 1 is shaping up to be one of the most high-stakes box office days of the year. The line-up is led by returning franchises, superstar vehicles, and genre-driven dramas — making it a rare convergence of commercial appeal and variety.
Retro – Suriya Back In Action
Marking his return to pan-India releases, National award-winning superstar Suriya stars in Retro, an action-packed romance set in the vibrant ‘80s. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, this stylish saga promises high-octane drama, retro swag, and whistle-worthy action sequences. The film is designed as a nostalgic hat tip to classic masala cinema, with a modern scale and grand vision.
Raid 2 – Ajay Devgn Returns With Political Thriller
If you liked Raid, you’re going to love what’s coming. Ajay Devgn reprises his role as Amay Patnaik, the upright IT officer, this time taking on bigger fish in a murkier swamp of corruption. With Vaani Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh joining the cast, this one’s pegged as a gripping, no-nonsense thriller. The first one was a sleeper hit. This one’s got all the makings of a blockbuster.
HIT: The Third Case – Nani Takes The Lead
The HIT franchise returns with its third chapter, this time with Nani in the lead. After Vishwak Sen and Adivi Sesh set the tone, this chapter amps up the stakes with grisly crimes and psychological unraveling in true noir fashion. This franchise has quietly built a reputation for smart thrillers and Nani brings fresh energy to the cop universe.
Thunderbolts- Marvel’s New Phase Begins
Thunderbolts will release in India on May 1. The movie stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. It focuses on a group of antiheroes, who are caught in a deadly trap and forced to work together on a dangerous mission.
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The Bhootnii – Sanjay Dutt Turns Ghostbuster
Sanjay Dutt in a horror comedy? Count us in. With Mouni Roy, Sunny Singh, and Palak Tiwari for company, this madcap haunted-house-style entertainer promises a generous dose of camp, chaos, and cackles. Horror comedy is a hit genre post-Stree, and Dutt in a goofy avatar is a win.
