From Housefull 5 To Maa: Movies Hitting Theaters This June

This June, there are a tonne of exciting films in theatres for everyone. Aamir Khan is back with new faces and a heartwarming theme, while big stars like Kamal Haasan, Kajol, and Akshay Kumar are returning with new stories. Here’s a simple list of all the major movies hitting the big screen near you this month.

Thug Life, June 5
Genre: Tamil-language Gangster Drama

Mani Ratnam is the director of this high-stakes gangster drama set in the underground, where power is everything. Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, and Aishwarya Lekshmi are among the cast members.

Housefull 5, June 6
Genre: Hindi-language Comedy Thriller

Tarun Mansukhani directs this star-studded comedy film that brings back Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Abhishek Bachchan alongside a massive ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Nana Patekar, Jacqueline Fernandez, and more. The fifth entry in the hit franchise promises even more confusion, chaos, and laugh-out-loud moments.

Elio, June 20
Genre: English Animated Sci-Fi Adventure
Directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, and Adrian Molina, this animated adventure follows young Elio, who accidentally becomes Earth’s ambassador to aliens. Featuring the voices of Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, and Jameela Jamil, the film takes audiences on an intergalactic ride full of heart and humor.

Sitaare Zameen Par, June 20
Genre: Hindi-language Sports Comedy Drama
R.S. Prasanna helms this emotional sports drama with Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh. A reimagining of the Spanish film Champions, the film explores inclusion and determination as a coach leads a team of players with intellectual disabilities.

Kuberaa, June 20
Genre:  Telugu, Tamil and Hindi Social Thriller
Sekhar Kammula presents a gritty social thriller featuring Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna. With themes of power and morality, the film delves into a world where every choice comes with a cost.

Maa, June 27
Genre: Mythological Horror
Vishal Furia brings together mythology and horror in a tale led by Kajol, who plays a mother battling dark forces to protect her child. The story draws deeply from Indian spiritual traditions and maternal strength. The cast also includes Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, and Jitin Gulati. 

Gyanvapi Files: A Tailor’s Murder Story, June 27
Genre: Crime Drama

Directed by Bharat S Shrinate and Jayant Sinha, this crime drama stars Vijay Raaz and is based on the real-life killing of Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur. The film covers the unsettling details of the case and its wider impact.

Nikita Roy,  June 27
Genre: Hindi Psychological Thriller
Kussh Sinha directs this psychological thriller headlined by Sonakshi Sinha, with Arjun Rampal and Paresh Rawal. The movie’s trailer is yet to be released.