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Adimakannu, a child slave, escapes from Ibrahim's prison and saves a devadasi from getting assaulted. However, when he goes home, he learns that his father has gone missing.

The Story revolves around Johnny (Murali) and Annie (Madhavi), a married couple.Johnny is a recurrent alcoholic. After an altercation between Johnny and Keshavan (N F Varghese), who is humiliated in front of his family decides to take revenge and hurts one of their kid.During required blood transfusion it is discovered that Annie's is suffering from a late stage of Leukemia and that she only has a couple of months to live. Annie fearing her kids well being gives then up for better future through adoption.

Film starring Saif Ali Khan, Atul Agnihotri and Kajol

A young man's relationship with his career, fiancee and brother is brought under stress by the birth of an unexpected sister. The film deals with the relationship between siblings Unnikrishnan and Meenakshi who have an almost 30 year age difference between them.

Click through this interactive special, helping superstar Ranveer Singh and adventurer Bear Grylls brave the Serbian wilderness to find a rare flower.

Two individuals who live in the same locality influence the lives of each other without even realising the presence of the other.

A teenage boxer accused of a high-profile political murder is quietly sent to a juvenile reformatory, where relentless assassination attempts test his survival. As he battles for his life and identity behind bars, he must summon inner strength to confront a dangerous past and hostile enemies.

Krishna and Mahalakshmi have been in love since childhood. But he is a coward and she is the sister of a local factionist.

Trapped in a loveless marriage with her domineering husband Raghu, homemaker Ammu moves through the routines of her household with quiet resignation. In a home where even food becomes a symbol of control and neglect, she is often denied the care and dignity she deserves. Ammu finds solace in Pathu, her neighbor and the wife of Raghu’s rival Shihab. Pathu expresses her affection through food quietly shared across boundaries, offering Ammu the nourishment and warmth withheld from her own home. In return, Ammu gives Pathu something just as vital: the freedom to speak, to be seen, and to exist beyond silence. In a world that often pits women against each other, their bond becomes a quiet act of woman for woman solidarity.

One of a four-film series on the AIDS epidemic in India, this film examines the virus as Indian society's great class leveler, following its transmission through interweaving stories that link urban and rural India.

Gopichand Verma is a retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India. He re-locates to scenic Ooty and decides to live there in a palatial home. He has a cook/servant in Badriprasad Chaurasia. When Chaurasia wins a lottery, he quits, and Verma hires a woman by the name of Nandini in his place. He soon finds out that there is a mystery behind Nandini and her presence in his house, apart from the fact that she is mentally imbalanced. When he probes further, he finds that she is claiming to be his illegitimate daughter. He does accept her and decides to let her live there, but his wife, his son, his sister, his son-in-law, and daughter have other plans - for they have hired notorious hit-man Samar Khan to abduct and kill Nandini at any cost. Is Nandini really Verma's daughter? Why would the Verma family want her dead?

A boy is adopted by his grandfather after his parents are murdered. He grows up to be an actor to honor a promise to his dying grandfather that he would perform in a play in his native village. The performance leads him to his parents' murderers.

Two friends wake up in their office to find the city overrun by zombies after a mysterious outbreak. As they struggle to survive, hidden tensions, broken relationships, and selfish choices turn their escape into a deadly game. Will they make it out alive?

Yeh Dil Ashiqana is the story of Karan and Pooja who are studying in the same college in Poona. They meet and fall in love and their romance progresses without any problems until one day while going to her brother's house in Mumbai.

Nandi Veendum Varika is a 1986 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. G. Viswambharan and produced by M. Sunil Kumar. The film stars Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Urvashi, M. G. Soman and Sreenivasan in lead roles.

Wah Taj is a Bollywood drama film directed by Ajit Sinha, presented by Jayantilal Gada (Pen India Pvt Ltd) and co produced by Pawan Sharma and Abhinav Verma under the banners of Pun Films Pvt. Ltd. and SpyderWave Films. It features actors Shreyas Talpade and Manjari Fadnis in the lead roles.

Policeman Vishal is shot when his boss bungles a raid on a boat. To avoid the wrath of Vishal's family, his boss hires a lookalike to stop their suspicions. But when the policeman's girlfriend Sapna falls in love with the 'new' Vishal, all sorts of trouble is caused.

Well Ammayilu Abbayilu is just that and more. The story revolves around Vara Prasad( Vijay Sai) a four foot something midget with a repulsive nasal drawl and equally repulsive chest hair.(His dad has the same and he is proud of how the genetic transfer happened). Vara Prasad is in love with the sexiest girl in the neighborhood, Manju(Vidya). But Manju falls in love with a new boy who moves into the neighborhood, Sanjay(Mohit). Sanjay meanwhile has his eyes set on another girl in the neighborhood, Anju(Debina). Unfortunately Anju is engaged to be married to Rakesh(Sonu Sood). Vara Prasad has no other option but to settle for wannabe witch Ranjani(Swapna Madhuri). The story goes through many a romantic twist and turn before all the characters finally get what they want and the bad guys what they deserve

Vandana and Aby are outstanding volleyball players. An accident changed Aby's life forever. Aby is so disheartened that his dream will never come true. Vandana sets off to Central Jail to select efficient players to fulfill Aby's wish.

A young man and an older woman fall in love and decide to marry. However, their lives become more complicated when he learns that his father is in love with the same woman's daughter.

Kavikkuyil, Kavikuyil or Kavi Kuyil is a 1977 Tamil film directed by Devaraj Mohan and starring Sivakumar, Sridevi and Rajnikanth. Fatafat Jayalakshmi plays Rajnikanth's love interest. Sridevi plays the younger sister of Rajinikanth. The film was shot under the S. P. T. Films banner and produced by S. P. Tamizharasi. The film premiered on July 29, 1977.

Suli's life takes a turn after she is forcefully made to serve the local deity because of an ancient tradition. When she meets Tayappa, who shares a similar fate, they find comfort in one another.

For Detective Sherdil, crime-solving is his superpower. But can his wit, intellect and street-smart instincts help him crack the murder mystery of the industrialist Pankaj Bhatti?

A care-free youngster sets out to become a cop and comes back to his village to control a riot. He realises that he has to take on people, who are close to him, to manage the situation.

The film is about seven young men, passionate about football – sevens football to be precise – and how they inadvertently get involved in a crime.

A terminally ill man frames himself for murder to allow his family to collect the reward money. After a successful operation, he escapes police custody and searches for the real killer.

En Thangai Kalyani is a Tamil film released in 1990 directed and produced by T. Rajendar. Rajender himself appeared in the title role with Sudha, whilst the film featured an extensive cast, which also featured Rajendar's real life children, along with a bevy of supporting actors. The film released on 5 February 1990 and was a blockbuster.

Balu and Isha are colleagues in a corporate company who fall in love and get married. This urban married couple's life changes, and they begin to struggle with irreconcilable differences.

Guna is a happy-go-lucky guy who believes the solution to solving issues is not through violence but through compromise.When he is framed for a crime he didn't commit by someone close to him, Guna is left with no choice and forced to the extremes to prove his innocence.

Sagar Hussain is under trial accused of raping his three daughters. He is mentally tortured by society, other inmates and even the officers at the jail due to the morbid crime he's accused of, and he seems to have accepted his fate. When he hears that his oldest daughter has committed suicide, Sagar is determined to get the truth out and find out what actually happened.

Moonwalk is a family comedy entertainer starring Prabhudeva, Yogi Babu, Aju Varghese, and Arjun Ashokan. Featuring music by A. R. Rahman, the film marks the high-profile reunion of Rahman and Prabhudeva after 30 years. Moonwalk also serves as Rahman’s acting debut. Designed as a wholesome theatrical experience, the film combines high-energy dance, music, and humor for families, children and audiences of all ages.

When mysterious occurrences plague a closed Shiva temple at Mahendragiri, a fearless and dynamic cop Bhimaa quests to unravel and confront the sinister truth hidden in the shadows and the revelations behind strange happenings in the village, supported by spirits.

Bhanwar, a simpleton young man in the rural Rajasthan wants a bride for him but gets duped. Instead of a woman, he is married off to a transgender person – Sanwri. Having no resort Bhanwar and his uncle decide to keep Sanwri for their household work but fearing the social ostracization they also try to keep her actual identity a secret. Bhanwar and Sanwri eventually fall in love and fight to survive as a couple in a conservative, oppressive society where marriages are meant to take place only between a man and a woman, and traditional norms are more important than humanity.

Raja faces danger from Vikral Sing, when four goons are assigned the task to bring Raja dead or alive to Vikral Singh. But seeing his innocence they fall in love with Raja and decide not to kill him. Now, what will be Vikral Singh's reaction?

Neil, a showroom executive, finds a bag full of money after a party. He receives a call to meet at a secluded spot where he finds four strangers and gets involved in a dangerous deal.

Venu, a cameraman working for Reuters, happens to meet Renuka, his old lover, while trying to cover a case involving a politician. Together they go to investigate a murder planned by Bharatan Pillai.

Seedan (Tamil: சீடன்) (English: Disciple) is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Subramaniya Shiva. The film stars newcomer Unni Mukundan and Ananya of Naadodigal fame in the lead and features Dhanush in an extended guest appearance, while Suhasini, Sheela and Vivek appear in supporting roles. The film, a remake of the 2002 Malayalam hit film, Nandanam, released on 25 February 2011 to mixed reviews. The whole film is shot inside a palacial set created by art director Jacki. The whole house including the exterior and interior was built in Prasad Studios. After more than a few decades a full traditional house set is made for a Tamil film.

Thomas, a reluctant priest is forced into ordination to fulfill his mother's vow. His peaceful existence at the church mansion is disrupted when a young woman, seeking refuge from her troubles, unexpectedly arrives. To complicate matters, a mischievous thief sneaks into the same room, setting the stage for a series of chaotic and humorous encounters. As the unlikely trio navigates misunderstandings and dilemmas, they uncover heartfelt connections and unexpected revelations in this entertaining tale of faith, humanity, and redemption.

A photo feature written on the widespread drug addiction among students lands Usha in trouble, when the students involved in it tries to get their revenge.

Chaitra needs to return to her hometown as PM has announced national lockdown. Raju, a bike mechanic and her friend, agrees to take her. Meanwhile a little girl is kidnapped. Will Chaitra reach home safely? Is the little girl safe? What is Raju hiding from Chaitra?

Shankar Dada is a local goon who sets out to fulfill his parents' dream of him being a doctor. With help from his sidekick ATM, he enrolls himself in medical college and drives the principal and his daughter Dr. Sunitha up the wall.

Sreeram, an ex NRI, along with few other people, gets involved in an easy money-making plan and finds himself amidst unexpected situations. In this unusual ride, each one ends up showing different shades of their personality, revealing how far they are willing to go to fulfill their dreams.

1980s Punjab. Naseeb and Guddi are cousins whose relationship changes when a rich boy falls in love with Guddi and asks for Naseeb's help to marry Guddi. However, when Naseeb refuses, the boy takes help from his aunt and fix his marriage with Guddi. When Naseeb's mother-in-law finds out, she throws Naseeb out of the house that leads to Guddi's relationship with Naseeb and his marriage.

Bheeman realizes the inconvenience caused by an old pathway when he had to take his mother to the hospital. His life takes an interesting turn when he decides to broaden the pathway.

A two-bit actor faces challenges after he is asked by Police to impersonate a look-alike gangster.

Raja, son of a vegetable vendor, is a simple man. His girlfriends dump him because of his honesty. However, things take a turn when he meets his true love Priya, the daughter of a police commissioner.

Twin brothers Jeeva and Guru are separated in childhood by tragedy and fate. When their paths cross years later—one a humble driving instructor, the other a feared gangster—their identities collide, leading to a tale of revenge, redemption, and the enduring bond of family.

A middle-aged man wins a lottery and a group of people aim at this prize money. The plot is unveiled through a lot of twists and turns giving an unexpected twist to the thrilling tale.

Seenu dreams of becoming a thug and grows up to be a member of a local gangster's group. Things take an unexpected turn when Seenu's younger brother is killed due to Seenu's lifestyle.

Lovely and Jean Antony, living in separate countries, face a legal crisis when Jean visits Lovely in London with their infant daughter. Despite their unfamiliarity with local laws, will they overcome the challenges and reunite?

A famous actress, after being kidnapped by a fan of her's, starts liking him.

The setting is in scenic Simla, summer capital of the British Raj in the 1970's. Chandramukhi from Bombay is on holiday with her parents and so is Naresh, a US educated medical professional with his parents. Chandramukhi and Naresh show interest in each other, encouraged by their parents. Choudhary Janak Singh, an important and wealthy man lives with his lawyer daughter Karuna in a lovely colonial period mansion. Their house-guest Mohan, a lawyer from Chandigarh is a protege of Janak Singh. Karuna and Mohan develop a romantic interest. The story of Paro and Madho, who lived in pre-independence India comes to affect the present.

Life changes for Madhavankutty, a school teacher after he witnesses a theft at a money lender's shop in his village, which has no identity of its own.

Satyaprakash is an honest security officer who works at the docks in a small town in India, and lives with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vishambernath; wife, Janki, a blind daughter, Munni; and an unmarried sister, Juhi. He hopes to make enough money to get Munni's vision back and ensure that Juhi gets married and the rest of the family are looked after well. Before that could happen, he is killed. When the Police come to his house looking for his killer, Janki, unknowingly shields the killer, but when she finds out the truth, she tells them about his location, but the killer flees.

Several interested parties go in search of a sleep-generating machine which was made 150 years ago by a scientist. However, a little boy is named the scientist's heir and becomes his legacy.

Rasool Akthar, a hardcore terrorist wants to cause confusion and chaos among the people of India by killing VIPs and destroying important buildings with bombs to separate Kashmir from India. How Narasimha destroys the terrorist and saves the country is the story.

PANGHRUN is a love story that takes place in this dark age when women could do no more than honor their family name, fall in love with a person chosen for them by someone else, and remain faithful to him at any cost. Inspired by a short story by the renowned poet and author B B Borkar, and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, PANGHRUN is a tragic tale of love, compassion and ultimate sacrifice one will make, to have a shot at redemption.

D' Souza witnessed a physical alteration between his friend Kishan and Tootie Shah. As a result of which his friend is killed and he is arrested and sentenced to jail. D' Souza struggles in jail in order to educate and brings up his friend's son. Years later the boy grows up to be a police officer, Vijay Sinha and is a brave police officer of the corrupt police department, who often gets into confrontation with Tootie Shah and is misunderstood. D' Souza wanted Vijay to take revenge on Tootie Shah but Vijay is under a wrong impression and will only ensure total destruction of his father's killer - none other than D' Souza himself.