Among the new releases this week is Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

Film: Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (Hindi)  
Producers: TriColour Films, Varghese Moolan Pictures and 27th Investments
Director: R Madhavan

Based on the life of ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan, Rocketry: The Nambi Effect stars R Madhavan in the lead role. The cast also includes acclaimed international actors like Phyllis Logan, Vincent Riotta and Ron Donachie. There are special appearances by superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Suriya.

This action-thriller features Aditya Roy Kapur and Sanjana Sanghi in the lead roles. After playing a girl-next-door in Dil Bechara, Sanjana will be seen doing action sequences in this one.

Film: Lover (Punjabi)  
Producers: KV Dhillon, Parvar Nishan Singh
Director: Khushpal Singh, Dilsher Singh

Young actors Guri and Ronak Joshi play lead roles in Lover, a romantic comedy. Yashpal Sharma, Avtar Gill, Rupinder Rupi, Karan Sandhwalia, Harsimran Oberoi and others will be seen in supporting roles.

Film: Minions: The Rise of Gru Movie (English animated)  
Producers: Chris Meledandri, Janet Healy, Chris Renaud
Director: Kyle Balda

Get ready to roll with the Minions, as Kevin, Bob and Stuart embark on a journey to retrieve the magic stone-embedded locket, which will help their ‘Mini Boss’ become the world’s greatest supervillain! This animation movie has voice-overs by Pierre Coffin, Steve Carell, Michelle Yeoh, RZA, Taraji P. Henson, Jean-Claude Van Damme, among others.

Film: Khaao Piyo Aish Karo (Punjabi) 
Producer: Harsimran Singh
Director: Ksshitij Chaudhary

This keenly-awaited film stars Tarsem Jassar, Ranjit Bawa, Gurbaaz Singh, Aditi Aarya, Jasmin Bajwa and Prabh Grewal. Expect great comedy with loads of drama.

—Dharam Pal