October is bringing a packed cinematic calendar, and moviegoers may have a tough time deciding what makes it to their weekend plans. From big sequels and star-led dramas to horror comedies and romantic entertainers, theatres are set for a busy month. The month is loaded with highly anticipated releases, with Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3, Rajkummar Rao’s Prahaar, Ayushmann Khurrana’s Udta Teer and Yami Gautam’s Nayyi Navelli among the titles arriving in theatres. Here’s a full list to keep an eye out for this month.

Drishyam: The Conclusion
Release date: October 2

Drishyam: The Conclusion marks the return of Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar and is touted as the final chapter in the Hindi franchise. This time, Vijay faces a new challenge with Jaideep Ahlawat joining the franchise as SP Crime Branch Rajveer Singh Tomar. With the Salgaonkar family once again caught in a web of danger, the stakes are higher than ever. Vijay must go to any lengths to protect his family and keep the secrets of the past buried.

Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor, Ishita Dutta and Mrunal Jadhav will also reprise their respective roles in the film.

Prem Keetanu
Release date: October 2

Prem Keetanu brings Veer Pahariya and Aparshakti Khurana together in a youthful tale set against the backdrop of college life. The film also features Aafiya Sayed, Rakesh Bedi and Nikhil Vijay, with Apoorv Singh Karki at the helm. 

The story revolves around a group of college boys as they navigate the highs and lows of young adulthood, with friendship, romance and the unpredictability of growing up at its core.

Udta Teer
Release date: October 9

A case of mistaken identity takes centre stage in Akash A Kaushik’s upcoming film, which stars Ayushmann Khurrana as Bilal, a Pakistani spy caught in an unusual situation. After losing his memory in an explosion, Bilal becomes convinced that he is an Indian counter-terrorism officer, setting the stage for a series of comic situations.

The film also features Sara Ali Khan, Rahul Bose, Ram Kapoor, Suhail Nayyar, Gulshan Grover and late actor Mukul Dev in pivotal roles.

Nayyi Navelli

Release date: October 16

Yami Gautam is set to headline the upcoming fantasy horror comedy Nayyi Navelli, where she takes on a never-seen-before avatar. Set in Meerut, the film follows Mohini, a newlywed who enters the Awasthi household as its new daughter-in-law.

While Mohini is initially welcomed warmly by her in-laws, the atmosphere soon changes when rumours begin to circulate that she is a daayan. Everything turns into a mystery surrounding Mohini’s identity, her character and the secrets hidden within the family.

Nayyi Navelli is produced by Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma.

Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam
Release date: October 16

Rajkummar Rao steps into the role of renowned public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam in the upcoming courtroom drama. Known for representing the prosecution in several high-profile criminal cases, Nikam served as the special public prosecutor in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case involving Ajmal Kasab.

The film will revisit the devastating 26/11 attacks and explore the legal proceedings that unfolded in their aftermath. Wamiqa Gabbi and Jaideep Ahlawat also feature in the courtroom drama in key roles.

Tu Hai Meri Kiran
Release date: October 23

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are set to share the screen in Tu Hai Meri Kiran, an upcoming romantic thriller that marks their first film together after marriage. The film is written and directed by Karan Rawal and is set to release in theatres.

While details about the storyline are being kept under wraps, Tu Hai Meri Kiran promises to blend romance with mystery and suspense. The film brings Sonakshi and Zaheer together in a story that is expected to explore their relationship against an intriguing backdrop.

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Kaali Kheti

Release date: October 23

Jackie Shroff, Sharad Kelkar and Neha Sargam headline Haris Imtiyaz Khan’s horror film, set in a rural world where agriculture, family legacy and buried secrets fuel a chilling tale of fear.

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Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar

Release date: October 23

Produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg, the film blends comedy, romance and friendship with a series of unexpected twists and complications. Packed with witty one-liners, playful banter, friendly jibes and plenty of leg-pulling, the story promises a lively take on relationships and young love.

The ensemble cast includes Sparsh Walia, Alisha Chopra, Kunal Vaid, Sakshi Vaidya, Tushar Chhibber and Sargun Kaur Luthra.

Tum Mere Ho
Release date: October 23

Isha Malviya makes her big-screen debut opposite Gurmeet Choudhary in Tum Mere Ho. The romantic drama follows two people as they navigate love, emotions and the challenges that test their relationship.

Little Thomas

Release date: October 23

Hridansh Parekh plays Thomas, with Gulshan Devaiah and Rasika Dugal portraying his parents. Set in Goa, the trailer offers a warm and charming glimpse into the life of a close-knit family, seen through the innocent and heartfelt perspective of a young boy.

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Every decade has a sound. The 2000s hummed in sync: in college canteens, sangeets, long drives and last-row cinema seats. Here are ten tunes that never really left.

Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai (2000)

Artists: Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik

Music: Rajesh Roshan

The new millennium began with a heartbeat. Hrithik Roshan’s debut turned a breezy title track into a national obsession, and a nation that had barely met him suddenly knew every word. He walked away with both Best Debut and Best Actor at Filmfare. The song’s sunlit romance set the tone for the decade ahead.

Bole Chudiyan (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, 2001)

Artists: Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Kavita Krishnamurti, Sonu Nigam, Amit Kumar

Music: Jatin–Lalit

Bangles jingle, a family dances, and a whole generation learns what a Karan Johar wedding should sound like. The multi-singer ensemble is as grand as the film’s cast. Over two decades later, no sangeet is complete without it.

Kal Ho Naa Ho ( Kal Ho Naa Ho, 2003)

Artists: Sonu Nigam

Music: Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy

Javed Akhtar’s words are tender, the melody aches, and Sonu Nigam’s voice holds both. The title track taught us to live like tomorrow might not come. It also earned Sonu a Filmfare trophy, and a permanent place in every tearful New York montage.

Mitwa (Lagaan, 2001)

Artists: Sukhwinder Singh, Shankar Mahadevan, Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Srinivas

Music: A.R. Rahman

Dusty fields, a cricket match, and an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. Amid it all, Rahman’s Mitwa felt like a quiet confession. It’s earthy, devotional and effortlessly cinematic.

Chaand Sifarish (Fanaa, 2006)

Artists: Shaan, Kailash Kher

Music: Jatin–Lalit

Prasoon Joshi’s lyrics ask the moon to carry a lover’s message, and the Kashmir-set romance gives it a hush that lingers. Shaan’s silken voice and Kailash Kher’s rustic depth make an unlikely and unforgettable pair.

Ajab Si (Om Shanti Om, 2007)

Artists: KK

Music: Vishal–Shekhar

The decade’s last great gift from Rahman is a rooftop, a pigeon, and Chauhan’s unhurried voice. Prasoon Joshi’s words give an old Delhi lane the sweep of a folk tale, and it sounds like open sky.

Kajra Re (Bunty Aur Babli, 2005)

Artists: Alisha Chinai, Shankar Mahadevan, Javed Ali

Music: Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy

Gulzar’s wit, Aishwarya Rai’s swagger, and a beat you can’t resist. Add Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan to the frame and Kajra Re became a dance-floor staple that still gets the room on its feet.

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, 2001)

Artists: Lata Mangeshkar, Sonu Nigam

Music: Jatin–Lalit

When Lata Mangeshkar’s voice enters, the film becomes something more than a blockbuster. It feels like a prayer for every family that has ever fought, forgiven and found its way home.

Tum Se Hi (Jab We Met, 2007)

Artists: Mohit Chauhan

Music: Pritam

Irshad Kamil’s words arrive when Geet and Aditya need them most, and Chauhan sings them as if he’s been in love, been lost and found his way back. It captures the decade’s tenderest truth: sometimes love is simply who you want beside you.

The films have aged, the fashions have shifted, and the cassettes have long given way to streaming. But play the first few notes of any of these tunes and you’re back: a little younger, a little softer, humming a lyric you never knew you remembered. That, perhaps, is the real magic of a memorable melody. It doesn’t just soundtrack a moment. It keeps the moment alive.

This International Music Day, press play, let the nostalgia in, and let the music do what Bollywood has always done best: make us feel.

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