This Friday, October 9, 2026, brings a diverse lineup of new movies to Indian theatres across Hindi, English and several regional languages. The week's releases include horror, thriller, comedy, crime, romance, drama and action films, giving audiences a wide choice during the Dasara holiday period.
Among the notable releases are Bokshi, Dongri: Gangster's Paradise, Other Mommy, The Social Reckoning, Beware Boiúna, Comrade Kalyan, Mayookha, Good Time, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Itllu Arjuna, Paach Futaacha Bachchan, Dhappa, Sahal, Afratafri, Thaainilam, Nova, Chiram and Eh Din Roz Ni Aune.
All Major Movies Releasing This Friday
Hindi
- Bokshi
- Dongri: Gangster's Paradise
English / Hollywood
- Other Mommy
- The Social Reckoning
- Beware Boiúna
- Double Trouble
- Falling
- Tenzing
Other Indian - language releases
- Comrade Kalyan, Mayookha, Good Time, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Itllu Arjuna, Ah – Telugu
- Paach Futaacha Bachchan, Dhappa, Sahal, Afratafri – Marathi
- Thaainilam, Nova – Tamil
- Chiram – Malayalam
- Eh Din Roz Ni Aune – Punjabi
The October 9 theatrical slate is particularly broad, with Hollywood horror and thriller titles alongside Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Malayalam and Punjabi releases. Current theatrical listings also include several smaller regional and English-language titles.
Bokshi
Release Date: October 9, 2026
Language: Hindi, English and Nepali
Genre: Horror, Drama
Cast: Prasanna Bisht, Shernaz Patel, Siddharth Shaw, Swaroopa Ghosh
Bokshi is a horror drama directed by Bhargav Saikia. The story follows 17-year-old Anahita, who is dealing with trauma and recurring nightmares following her mother's mysterious disappearance. During a school trip to a remote prehistoric site in Sikkim, Anahita and her classmates enter an area associated with the ancient legend of Bokshi.
As supernatural events begin to unfold, Anahita is forced to confront both her traumatic past and the mystery surrounding her family. The film combines folklore, psychological horror and supernatural elements and is scheduled to release in cinemas on October 9.
Udta Teer – Postponed
Earlier Release Date: October 9, 2026
New Release Date: October 23, 2026
Language: Hindi
Genre: Comedy, Action
Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, Rahul Bose, Ram Kapoor, Gulshan Grover
Udta Teer, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, was originally scheduled to release on October 9. However, the film has now been postponed to October 23, 2026. The film is directed by Akash A Kaushik and is built around a chaotic spy-comedy setup involving mistaken identity and an unusual mission.
Other Mommy
Release Date: October 9, 2026
Language: English
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Cast: Jessica Chastain, Jay Duplass, Arabella Olivia Clark, Dichen Lachman
Other Mommy is a supernatural horror film directed by Rob Savage and produced by James Wan. The story follows eight-year-old Bela, who lives in a troubled household and encounters a sinister entity that looks and sounds like her mother.
The mysterious presence, which Bela calls "Other Mommy," gradually becomes more threatening to the girl and her family. Jessica Chastain takes on a central role in the film, which is adapted from Josh Malerman's novel Incidents Around the House. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on October 9.
The Social Reckoning
Release Date: October 9, 2026
Language: English
Genre: Biography, Drama, Thriller
Director: Aaron Sorkin
Cast: Jeremy Strong, Mikey Madison, Betty Gilpin, Jeremy Allen White
The Social Reckoning is Aaron Sorkin's follow-up to The Social Network. The film focuses on Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen and journalist Jeff Horwitz and dramatizes the events surrounding the disclosure of internal documents that brought renewed scrutiny to the social media platform.
Mikey Madison plays Frances Haugen, while Jeremy Strong portrays Mark Zuckerberg. The film combines journalism, technology, corporate accountability and political themes and is scheduled for theatrical release around October 9.
Beware Boiúna
Release Date: October 9, 2026
Language: English
Genre: Action, Horror, Thriller
Cast: Logan Marshall-Green, Jessica Rothe, Kiana Madeira
Beware Boiúna is another English-language genre release appearing in the October 9 theatrical lineup. It combines action, horror and thriller elements and is listed among the films scheduled for release in India on October 9.
Other Notable Releases This Week
The October 9 lineup also includes several films from India's regional film industries. Telugu cinema has Comrade Kalyan, Mayookha, Good Time and Baa Baa Black Sheep, while Marathi cinema brings Paach Futaacha Bachchan, Dhappa, Sahal and Afratafri. Tamil releases include Thaainilam and Nova, Malayalam cinema has Chiram, and Punjabi cinema is represented by Eh Din Roz Ni Aune.
- Comrade Kalyan – Telugu
- Mayookha – Telugu
- Good Time – Telugu
- Baa Baa Black Sheep – Telugu
- Paach Futaacha Bachchan – Marathi
- Dhappa – Marathi
- Sahal – Marathi
- Afratafri – Marathi
- Thaainilam – Tamil
- Nova – Tamil
- Chiram – Malayalam
- Eh Din Roz Ni Aune – Punjabi
Where to Watch — Theatres vs. Streaming
October 9 is primarily notable for its theatrical lineup, but several films and other titles are also arriving on streaming platforms during the October 5–11 period.
Reporting Live, starring Parineeti Chopra, is scheduled for Netflix on October 9. Epic is also listed among Netflix's October 9 releases, while Matchbox: The Movie is scheduled for Apple TV+ on the same day. These streaming releases give viewers additional options beyond the films arriving in cinemas.
For audiences specifically looking for a cinema experience, Bokshi, Other Mommy, The Social Reckoning and the confirmed regional releases provide the main theatrical choices for the week.
What to Watch This Friday?
The best choice depends on the genre you prefer. Horror fans can look at Bokshi and Other Mommy, while viewers interested in technology, journalism and real-world events may prefer The Social Reckoning.
For regional cinema, Comrade Kalyan, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Paach Futaacha Bachchan, Thaainilam and Chiram offer different genres and storytelling styles. The week therefore provides a broad mix rather than being dominated by one major release.
What Is Releasing Next Week?
The following week brings some of October's bigger releases. Jailer 2, starring Rajinikanth and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, is scheduled to release worldwide on October 15, 2026. The makers have reconfirmed the date following earlier postponement rumours.
Other films scheduled around October 16 include Street Fighter, Whalefall and Forgotten Island internationally, along with several Indian regional releases.
FAQs
Which movies are releasing this Friday, October 9, 2026?
Movies releasing on October 9, 2026, include Bokshi, Other Mommy, The Social Reckoning, Beware Boiúna and several Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Malayalam and Punjabi films.
Which Hindi movie is releasing on October 9, 2026?
Bokshi is the major Hindi movie scheduled to release in theatres on October 9, 2026. The horror drama stars Prasanna Bisht, Shernaz Patel and Siddharth Shaw.
Which Hollywood movies are releasing on October 9, 2026?
Other Mommy, The Social Reckoning and Beware Boiúna are among the English-language movies releasing around October 9, 2026.
Is Udta Teer releasing on October 9, 2026?
No. Udta Teer, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, has been postponed from October 9 and is now scheduled to release in theatres on October 23, 2026.
Which Telugu movies are releasing this Friday?
Telugu movies scheduled around October 9 include Comrade Kalyan, Mayookha, Good Time and Baa Baa Black Sheep.
Which Marathi movies are releasing on October 9, 2026?
The Marathi releases include Paach Futaacha Bachchan, Dhappa, Sahal and Afratafri.
Which regional Indian movies are releasing this Friday?
The October 9 lineup includes Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Malayalam and Punjabi films. Notable titles include Thaainilam, Nova, Chiram and Eh Din Roz Ni Aune, along with several Telugu and Marathi releases.
