Legendary Indian actor Ajith Kumar‘s highly anticipated 61st film is the Tamil-language heist thriller THUNIVU, and it is coming to the Rio Theatre for screenings on January 11. Re-teaming for a third time with director H. Vinoth, the film follows a criminal mastermind and his team who form a plan and commit bank heists across Chennai … Read more
Legendary Indian director Mani Ratnam‘s upcoming Tamil-language gangster action-drama THUG LIFE follows Rangaraaya Sakthivel Naicker, a powerful gangster who was presumed dead and returns, only to find himself at odds with his own son, Amaran “Amar”, leading to a bitter rivalry between them. The highly anticipated title marks the significant reunion between lead actor Haasan … Read more
THEY CALL HIM OG marks the explosive comeback of Pawan Kalyan, unleashing him in his fiercest and most intense avatar yet. After a decade in hiding, Ojas Gambheera — the Original Gangster — returns, and the underworld will never be the same. Directed by Sujeeth and produced on a massive scale by DVV Entertainment (RRR fame), the film pits Pawan Kalyan against Emraan Hashmi, the … Read more
THE LAST TOURIST is a wake-up call. We need to dramatically rethink the way we travel. In 1950, there were 25 million international tourist arrivals. In 2020, that number was expected to be 1.6 billion. That means more people traveling than at any other point in history. Travel is in an unfortunate state – and … Read more
An explosive thriller inspired by the 2004 Moscow Metro bombing, where a suicide bomber detonated in a crowded subway, killing dozens. It delves into the aftermath and pursuit of those responsible. Starring Vijay, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Prasanth, Malvika Sharma, Raghava Lawrence. Sunday, September 8 Doors 2:30 pm | Movie 3:00 pm *Start time subject to change. … Read more
The real-life incident of an Indian migrant worker, Najeeb Muhammad, who goes to Saudi Arabia to earn money. However, in a twist of fate, he finds himself living a slave-like existence, herding goats in the middle of the desert. With Prithviraj Sukumaran, Amala Paul. Sunday, April 7 Doors 11:30 am | Movie 11:55 am *SHARP! … Read more
Come see folks who wrote jokes for Netflix’s latest season of Mystery Science Theater 3000 provide live, hilarious commentary for modern-day auteur M. Night Shyamalan‘s (whose work is always appreciated by The Gentlemen Hecklers) criminally under-seen chestnut from 2008, THE HAPPENING. Let The Gentlemen Hecklers provide you with their unique brand of live, hilarious commentary … Read more
THE FAMILY STAR, starring the charismatic Vijay Devarakonda and the talented Mrunal Thakur in the lead roles, the movie is poised to weave a compelling love story that will undoubtedly resonate with viewers. It is a much-anticipated project under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations, with the combined production prowess of Dil Raju, Vasu Varma, and Shirish. Under … Read more
SU FROM SO is a Kannada-language film directed by JP Thuminad and produced by Raj B Shetty‘s Lighter Buddha Films. The film is a social horror story that explores themes of superstition and fear within a village setting. “JP Thuminad delivers a refreshing and hilarious horror comedy… Helped by witty performances as it becomes a … Read more
The Telugu-language vigilante action thriller SARIPODAH SANIVAARAM follows the story of a unique man who acts upon his anger only one day of the week – Saturdays. The film stars Nani, alongside S. J. Suryah, Priyanka Mohan, Abhirami, Aditi Balan, P. Sai Kumar and Subhalekha Sudhakar. Saturday, August 31 Doors 1:15 pm | Movie 1:45 … Read more
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