Hindi entertainment has a packed lineup this week, with films and reality shows spanning supernatural thrillers, action dramas, devotional cinema, romance, mystery and coming-of-age stories.
The theatrical slate includes Sidharth Malhotra’s The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest, Nani’s The Paradise and Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha. On the OTT front, viewers can look forward to Shaque: Trust No One, Hunkkaar: The Roar, Don’t Be Shy and the second season of Rise And Fall.
Here is a look at eight Hindi releases arriving in theatres and on streaming platforms this week.
1. The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest
Cast: Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia, Sunil Grover, Maniesh Paul, Shweta Tiwari, Anup Soni
Director: Deepak Kumar Mishra
Language: Hindi
Genre: Supernatural Thriller
Release date: September 25, 2026
Where to watch: In cinemas
Sidharth Malhotra headlines The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest, a supernatural thriller built around a mysterious legend.
The story follows a man who does not believe in the myths associated with a legend from his hometown. However, after returning home with his wife, he begins encountering a series of unexplained events. As the mystery deepens, he is forced to confront forces that challenge everything he believes.
2. The Paradise
Cast: Nani, Raghav Juyal, Mohan Babu, Kayadu Lohar, Tanikella Bharani, Sonali Kulkarni, Sampoornesh Babu, Keerthy Suresh
Director: Srikanth Suits
Genre: Action Thriller
Language: Hindi
Release date: September 24, 2026
The Paradise follows a man who takes a stand against the injustices faced by his people and homeland.
As he confronts those responsible for their suffering, Jadal emerges as a powerful figure and symbol of resistance. His decision sets the stage for a high-stakes conflict involving power, identity and survival.
3. Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha
Cast: Dev Sharma, Anjali Arora, Rajniesh Duggall, Sheel Verma, Nirbhay Wadhwa
Director: Abhishek Singh
Genre: Spiritual-Devotional
Language: Hindi
Release date: September 25, 2026
Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha brings the Ramayana to the big screen, focusing on Shri Ram’s journey of duty, righteousness, devotion and sacrifice.
The film explores themes of courage, compassion and the triumph of good over evil while drawing from the epic’s cultural and spiritual significance.
4. Love Lottery
Cast: Akshay Oberoi, Heli Daruwala, Indira Krishnan, Kabir Duhan Singh, Hemant Pandey, Arshdeep Sandhu
Director: Arvind Pandey
Genre: Romantic Drama
Language: Hindi
Release date: September 25, 2026
Where to watch: Theatres
Love Lottery revolves around a married couple whose relationship begins to unravel amid mistrust, betrayal and social pressure.
When Bharani Verma is found in mysterious circumstances, her husband Kartik Saxena becomes the centre of suspicion. As he attempts to prove his innocence, the film explores the impact of strained relationships and societal expectations.
5. Shaque: Trust No One
Cast: Parineeti Chopra, Jennifer Winget, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Soni Razdan, Anup Soni
Director: Rensil D’Silva
Genre: Mystery Thriller
Language: Hindi
Where to watch: Netflix
Streaming date: September 24, 2026
Shaque: Trust No One centres on a mother whose newborn daughter, Apeksha Dutt, vanishes from a hospital shortly after birth.
Nine years later, the search for the missing child continues. Each year, mysterious photographs of the girl arrive, giving the parents hope while raising new questions about where she is and who has been sending the pictures.
6. Hunkkaar: The Roar
Cast: Aneet Padda, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Arjun Mathur, Ram Kapoor, Raghubir Yadav, Zoya Hussain
Directors: Nitya Mehra and Karan D. Kapadia
Genre: Social Thriller
Language: Hindi
Where to watch: JioHotstar
Streaming date: September 25, 2026
Hunkkaar: The Roar follows 17-year-old student Meenu Rawat after she files a complaint against a powerful and revered spiritual guru.
The complaint triggers public controversy and places Meenu under intense pressure. Officer Jasleen Singh Soin becomes involved in the case as she attempts to uncover the truth and investigate the network surrounding the influential guru.
7. Don’t Be Shy
Cast: Aarushi Bajaj, Ansh Duggal, Bianca Arora, Piyush Khati, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Neha Dhupia, Anurag Basu
Director: Happy Mukerji
Genre: Coming-of-Age Comedy Drama
Language: Hindi
Where to watch: Prime Video
Streaming date: September 25, 2026
Don’t Be Shy follows 20-year-old Shyamili, known as Shy, who believes she has her life completely figured out.
Her plans begin to fall apart after unexpected romantic complications and a series of questionable decisions push her into situations she never anticipated. The coming-of-age comedy drama is co-produced by Alia Bhatt.
8. Rise And Fall Season 2
Cast: Virender Sehwag, Swara Bhasker, Karan Patel, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, Shehzad Poonawalla
Genre: Game Show
Language: Hindi
Where to watch: Prime Video and MX Player
Streaming date: September 26, 2026
The second season of Rise And Fall brings together 15 celebrities in a reality competition divided between two contrasting living spaces.
The privileged contestants, known as the ‘Rulers’, stay in a luxurious penthouse, while the ‘Workers’ are placed in a basement and must navigate a tougher setup. Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag hosts the show, with Swara Bhasker, Shehzad Poonawalla, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary and Karan Patel among the first confirmed contestants.
Conclusion
This week’s Hindi release calendar brings a varied mix of theatrical films and OTT titles. From the supernatural mystery of The Vvaan and the action-packed world of The Paradise to the mystery of Shaque and the social thriller Hunkkaar, there are several genres to choose from.
OTT viewers can also explore Don’t Be Shy and Rise And Fall Season 2, while Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha and Love Lottery add more options for those heading to cinemas.
