by Abhi Parasher
June 21
Medal | Forum Films | Punjabi
Medal follows a young athlete, Rajvir Singh, who dreams of winning a gold medal. Losing his hearing due to an accident, but winning a prized spot in a sports academy, where Rajvir befriends Angad, an arrogant athlete.
This one has it all. A tragic and complex character journey, Judas-like betrayal, and a redemption arc. If you’re looking for a wild gangster flick (yes, gangster!), Medal will be for you.
June 23
Dhoomam | Tolly Movies | Malayalam
Originally titled Nicotine, Dhoomam focuses on the exploits of an ambitious businessman named Avinash (Fahadh Faasil). Described as an “edge-of-your-seat suspense thriller”, this one is a must for many reasons, especially as it is helmed by Kannada director Pawan Kumar, who is quickly becoming one of Indian’s premier filmmakers.
Shonk sardari da | Southern Star | Punjabi
Based on the real life of Kamal Grewal, his father and their family’s work, in particular, incidents involving disputed property.
Punjabi cinema has long held a strong reputation for their comedy and memorable one-liners, both of which will be in full force here. Plus, there is nothing like a Punjabi song that will get you wanting to dance, and luckily, this one stars one of Punjab’s most reputable singers, Kamal Grewal.
Paayum Oli Nee Yenakku | Southern Star | Tamil
Following a catastrophe in his life, Aravind, an entrepreneur suffering with low light blindness, embarks on a relentless hunt utilising only audio clues.
Featuring high-octane action, which will get the adrenaline pumping, this is one that you’ll want to catch on the big screen.
