New Hindi Releases This Week: Ramayana Hits Theaters, Haiwaan and Diwali Diwali Stream on OTT

Big screen or sofa? This week, you don’t have to choose. The long-awaited Nitesh Tiwari epic finally reaches cinemas, and two OTT titles are lined up for the same days, one for family comedy and one for edge-of-the-seat thrills. Here’s what’s worth your time.

Ramayana : This Week’s Releases

1. Ramayana: Part 1, The Big-Screen Event

The film is releasing worldwide on November 5, and the buzz is real. Pinkvilla reports it sold around 2 lakh tickets at national chains three days before release.

• Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Ravi Dubey, Sunny Deol, Anupam Kher and Kajal Aggarwal
• Director: Nitesh Tiwari
• The story: Lord Ram is sent into a 14-year exile with Sita and Lakshman. Their forest journey turns dramatic when Ravana, the King of Lanka, abducts Sita, setting up an epic battle between good and evil.

If you want a quick refresher before booking, the Wikipedia page on the Ramayana covers the original epic.

2. Diwali Diwali, a Festive Family Watch

Directed by Ritesh Menon, this Netflix family comedy follows a young man who comes home for Diwali. He quickly lands in the middle of generational clashes, unspoken feelings and clashing expectations. As the extended family gathers, tensions surface and a few revelations follow.

• Cast: Mihir Ahuja, Manoj Pahwa, Neelu Kohli and Aurra Bhatnagar
• Best for: A cozy watch with relatives

3. Haiwaan, Priyadarshan Goes Dark

Haiwaan marks Priyadarshan’s return to a non-comedy genre after a long gap. The story centers on a blind father trying to save his daughter from a psychopath.

• Cast: Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Rajpal Yadav, Asrani, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Boman Irani and Mohanlal (guest appearance)
• The twist: Akshay Kumar plays the negative lead, while Saif Ali Khan plays a blind man for the first time in his career.

Which One Should You Pick?

• Want a spectacle? Book Ramayana for the big screen.
• Want laughs and feelings? Diwali Diwali is the easy pick.
• Want suspense? Haiwaan is your weekend binge.

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