THIS WEEK AT PVR INOX: 12 TO 18 DECEMBER: Emotion, Conflict, Chaos, and Nostalgia on the Big Screen
From 12 to 18 December, PVR INOX brings a lineup that moves across sharp comedy, tension, quiet reflection, and two major re-releases that honour evergreen screen moments. The week shifts from lively confusion in Bollywood, to dark choices in crime dramas, to slow building suspense, to tender emotions in Korean animation, and then to high energy action in Tamil and Kannada cinema. Added to this flow are two Indian classics returning to theatres, each carrying memories that have stayed with fans for decades. It is a week shaped by characters who stand at turning points driven by loyalty, love, fear, duty, or chaos, offering audiences a wide range of stories on the big screen.
Gautam Dutta, Chief Executive Officer, Revenue and Operations, PVR INOX Pvt. Ltd., said “Each film this week brings a moment of choice for its characters, whether it is through humour, fear, conflict, or quiet reflection. The re-releases add the comfort of stories that have stayed in our hearts for years. The December Movie Carnival runs all month with films, rewards, and a light festive touch. Together, they create a mix that reminds us why the big screen continues to bring people closer. We look forward to welcoming audiences to a month filled with emotion, connection, and strong storytelling”
On the Bollywood front, Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 builds on the 2015 rom-com and brings back Kapil Sharma’s familiar style. The sequel leans into confusion, drama, and quick comedy as his character ends up in a multicultural marital mess, now married to three women from different religions. The mix of chaos and humour sets it up as a full-on shaadi comedy.
PVR INOX Pictures’s Christmas Karma brings a different tone to the week with a British musical drama directed by Gurinder Chadha, known for Bend it like Beckham and Viceroy’s House. The film is a Bollywood musical take on Charles Dickens’s 1843 novella A Christmas Carol. Kunal Nayyar from The Big Bang Theory leads the cast as Mr. Sood, a modern day Scrooge who meets the three Ghosts of Christmas, played by Eva Longoria, Billy Porter, and Boy George. Through these visits, he is pushed to face his past and understand that kindness gives real meaning to the season.
In contrast, Your Letter is a South Korean animated drama about a girl who moves to a new school after facing bullying. She hopes for peace but remains held back by past trauma. Her days start to change when she finds secret letters hidden around the school. Each note draws her into a gentle search for the person behind them, leading her toward clarity and slow emotional healing.
Regional cinema adds a lively burst of style with Vaa Vaathiyaar. Karthi plays a cop raised by his grandfather, played by Rajkiran, on the ideals of 80s screen heroes. He grows into an officer whose odd methods often clash with authority, creating a mix of humour, conflict, and charm. Director Nalan Kumarasamy, known for his dark comic tone and unusual rhythm, blends hints of fantasy, quirky moments, and modern pacing with a clear love for classic masala.
The regional lineup grows with Akhanda 2, the sequel to the blockbuster Akhanda (2021), directed by Boyapati Sreenu and starring Nandamuri Balakrishna. He will play dual roles, with the Akhanda character, a fierce Aghori sadhu, as the main highlight. The movie explores themes of spirituality, protection of nature, and the power of faith, showing Akhanda as a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. It portrays the rise of a divine protector against adharma and promises to be a mass commercial entertainer.
Alongside it comes the Kannada film The Devil, a mass action drama led by Superstar Darshan. The film is packed with high-energy visuals, sharp dialogues, and a strong screen presence from Darshan. It marks his second collaboration with director Prakash after their 2017 film Tarak. With Darshan returning to theatres after two years, the film arrives with solid excitement among fans.
This week also brings two grand re-releases for fans. Padayappa returns to theatres to celebrate Rajinikanth’s birthday and celebrates 50 years of his work in cinema. The film remains one of his biggest hits, known for strong scenes and high energy moments. Sholay returns this week not just as a re-release, but as a tribute to Dharmendra, who passed away on 24 November 2025. His portrayal of Veeru brought courage, wit and warmth, and helped make Sholay one of the most loved films in Indian cinema. Watching it again on the big screen gives fans a chance to remember and honour a legendary actor whose presence and performances left a mark on generations.
