This Friday, September 18, 2026, brings a diverse lineup of new movies to Indian theatres, including Daayra, Vibe, Resident Evil, Practical Magic 2 and The Uprising. The week's film line-up includes Hindi and English movies and those that hit theatres in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi and Haryanvi. Crime, horror, comedy, romance, and all the way up to some regional films are there for those seeking fresh movies this week.
All Major Movies Releasing This Friday
Hindi
- Daayra
- Vibe
- Nawmai: The Wancho Warrior
- Om Ka Hari
- Bharat Desh Hai Mera
English / Hollywood
- Practical Magic 2
- The Weight
- The Uprising
- Chasing Rahul
- Resident Evil
Other Indian - language releases
- Mitti De Putt – Punjabi
- Azaad Singh – Haryanvi
- Manjar – Marathi
- Chatni and Firki – Gujarati
- BeeP, The Dark Heaven, Nallapadam, Paris Cafe, Cold Call and All Pass – Tamil
- Secret Soldier, Good Time, Anumana Pakshi, Kalyanam Kamaniyam Jeevitam, Vegaleela and Happy Journey – Telugu
- Amartha, City Lights and Anireekshita Atithigalu – Kannada
- Ottam Thullal – Malayalam
- Autobi and Daktar Kaku – Bengali
These titles are listed with September 18 release dates in the current India theatrical roundup.
Daayra — Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran Lead a Crime Thriller
What It's About
Daayra is a Hindi crime thriller film directed by Meghna Gulzar. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran star as cops who end up on opposite sides of a hotly contentious case. The story is inspired by true events and questions the nature of truth, accountability and justice.
Cast and Director
The film stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kanwaljeet Singh, Achint Kaur and others. Meghna Gulzar directs the film.
Genre and Runtime
Daayra is a crime drama, mystery action thriller film; it is said to be around 02 hours 23 minutes in length. It will be released in India on 18th September 2026.
Should You Watch It?
The movie is a major Hindi release in theatres this week and stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Meghna Gulzar. It’s especially relevant for those seeking a serious crime thriller, as the subject matter of the film is an investigation.
Vibe — Kunal Kemmu's Action-Comedy
What It's About
Vibe is an action-comedy film that has been directed, written, produced and headlined by Kunal Kemmu. It's a tale of two friends who lead already tempestuous lives that suddenly go further awry.
Cast and Director
The movie features Kunal Kemmu, Preity Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava and Vanshika Dhir. Kunal Kemmu also plays the lead role and is also the director.
Genre and Runtime
Vibe has action, comedy and thriller elements, and runs for about 2 hrs 26 min. It will be released theatrically on September 18, 2026.
Should You Watch It?
The movie is a lighter alternative to the week's crime and horror movies. It's also Kunal Kemmu's second directorial venture after Madgaon Express.
Resident Evil — A New Survival-Horror Story
What It's About
The new Resident Evil is a completely new look at the long-running survival-horror series. It's about a medical courier named Bryan whose normal day suddenly changes for the worse when a frightening outbreak of some kind wreaks havoc on his life.
Cast and Director
Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis and Paul Walter Hauser star in the movie. Zach Cregger directs and co-writes the film.
Genre and Runtime
Resident Evil is a 1 hour 30 minute long action, horror and science fiction movie. According to Sony Pictures, it is confirmed that the film will enter theatres on September 18, 2026.
Should You Watch It?
Resident Evil is one of the primary choices for audiences looking for new films in theatres this week. It also has a new storyline and horror-action approach, making it relevant to the fans of the franchise and survival horror.
Practical Magic 2 — Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman Return
What It's About
In Practical Magic 2, the sisters Sally and Gillian Owens (Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman) reunite. The sequel will focus on the magical world of the original film, with the Owens family's legacy and an ongoing curse once again at the heart of the story.
Cast and Director
Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing star in the film. Susanne Bier directs.
Genre and Runtime
The movie will be a fantasy romance film, lasting around 110 minutes. Warner Bros. India has announced its release date for September 18, 2026 on the movie in theatres.
Should You Watch It?
The sequel is especially significant for those who know the 1998 original. It's one of the week's marquee-worthy Hollywood releases with the return of Bullock and Kidman – and the ongoing Owens family saga.
The Uprising — Paul Greengrass' Historical Drama
What It's About
Uprising is a historical action drama by director Paul Greengrass about the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 in England. It is a tale of a widower farmer who finds himself caught up in an uprising against King Richard II.
Cast and Director
Andrew Garfield, Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane, Tom Hollander, Thomasin McKenzie, Jonny Lee Miller and Katherine Waterston are among the cast of the film. Paul Greengrass is the director.
Genre and Runtime
Uprising is a historical action-adventure film that has been reported to be 2 hours 8 minutes in length. The current India listings have the release date as September 18, 2026.
Should You Watch It?
The film offers an alternative to the crime dramas, horror, and comedies of today's week, but it's a history-based option. It's one of the more distinctive English-language releases of the week due to its big cast and the 14th-century setting.
The Weight — Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe Lead a Prison Drama
What It's About
The movie The Weight is set in 1930s Oregon and is about Samuel Murphy, a jailed widower who is given a chance at freedom for participating in a perilous gold smuggling mission.
Cast and Director
Ethan Hawke, Russell Crowe, Julia Jones and Austin Amelio star in the movie. Padraic McKinley directs.
Genre and Runtime
It is an action, adventure, crime, drama and thriller film, and is about 1 hour and 55 minutes long. It will be held on the 18th of September.
Should You Watch It?
For those seeking something other than a week full of fantasy, horror and Indian-language films, The Weight is a darker period thriller.
Other Notable Releases This Week
The September 18 lineup is particularly broad for Indian regional cinema.
In Tamil, releases include BeeP, The Dark Heaven, Nallapadam, Paris Cafe, Cold Call and All Pass. The films cover psychological crime, mystery, social comedy, romance and family drama.
The Telugu lineup includes Secret Soldier, Good Time, Anumana Pakshi, Kalyanam Kamaniyam Jeevitam, Vegaleela and Happy Journey, spanning action, comedy, horror, romance and drama.
Kannada audiences have Amartha, City Lights and Anireekshita Atithigalu, while Malayalam cinema has Ottam Thullal. Bengali releases include Autobi and Daktar Kaku. Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi and Haryanvi cinema are represented by Manjar; Chatni and Firki; Mitti De Putt; and Azaad Singh, respectively.
Where to Watch — Theatres vs. Streaming
The following list of titles released on September 18 is mostly theatrical releases. Showtimes and availability of screens may differ from city to city and chain to chain.
If you prefer a streaming version, Lust Stories 3 will be released on Netflix on September 18. It is therefore not present in the theatrical movie list.
Important Release-Date Update: 418
One title that should not be included in the September 18 list is 418.
Some release calendars are still carrying the original date for the movie, but reports have since emerged that the Prashanth Neel-helmed Telugu horror film has been delayed. Thus, it is not to be considered the confirmed release of September 18.
What to Watch This Weekend — Our Pick
September 18 will feature several genres. Daayra is a Hindi crime thriller, Vibe is an action and comedy film, Practical Magic 2 is a fantasy romance, and The Uprising is a historical drama.
So, viewers can select according to the genre, language, as well as whether they are looking for a major Hindi release, a Hollywood film or a regional language film.
Coming Up Next Week
The next significant update after Friday is The Paradise, which will arrive on September 24, 2026. It's currently playing Heart of the Beast, other releases and The Vvaan – Force of the Forrest on September 25.
FAQs
What movies are releasing this Friday, September 18, 2026?
Daayra, Vibe, Resident Evil, Practical Magic 2, The Weight, The Uprising and several regional films are scheduled to release this Friday.
What are the new Hindi movies releasing this Friday?
Daayra, Vibe, Nawmai: The Wancho Warrior and Om Ka Hari are among the Hindi releases scheduled for September 18.
Which Hollywood movies are releasing this Friday?
Resident Evil, Practical Magic 2, The Weight, The Uprising and Chasing Rahul are among the Hollywood releases.
Is Practical Magic 2 releasing this Friday?
Yes. Practical Magic 2 is scheduled to release in Indian theatres on September 18, 2026.
Is Resident Evil releasing on September 18?
Yes. The new Resident Evil movie is scheduled to release in Indian theatres on September 18, 2026.
Are any movies releasing on OTT this Friday?
Yes. Lust Stories 3 is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on September 18, 2026.
What are the major movies coming next week?
The Paradise is scheduled for September 24, followed by several new releases on September 25, 2026.
