What to watch in UAE cinemas and OTT this weekend: Hanuman Ansh, Haiwaan and more
Cinemas are having a moment this week, with a genuinely wild spread of new releases landing between September 10–11, everything from a soccer survival thriller to a shark-infested bachelorette nightmare to a mouse detective sequel. Whatever mood you're in, there's something opening near you. Here's your cheat sheet. Saif Ali Khan on ‘Haiwaan’, surviving a home intruder stabbing, and why this may…
This weekend's UAE cinemas and OTT offerings are packed with a diverse lineup to suit every mood and preference. From sports thrillers to horror films, historical epics to family-friendly animated adventures, there's something for everyone.
Saif Ali Khan leads the charge with "Haiwaan," a Hindi-language thriller about a blind maintenance manager with uncanny instincts framed for murder. His performance may be his most defining role yet. Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar stars opposite Saif in "Haiwaan," a gripping tale of survival against impossible odds.
Sports enthusiasts can sink their teeth into "Blue Lock," a Japanese sports movie that transports viewers to a brutal facility where 300 high school players compete to become Japan's next great striker. For a heart-pounding edge-of-your-seat experience, "Runner" pairs Owen Wilson and Alan Ritchson in a race against time, as a former soldier smuggles a life-saving medical delivery, only to become cartel prey.
For those seeking a mix of horror and survival, "The Bay" delivers a terrifying tale of two friends stranded on a sinking boat in a tiger shark sanctuary. And if you're in the mood for pure, unadulterated horror, "Spider Island" follows a group of twenty-somethings on a sun-soaked getaway, with the tagline that says it all - what could go wrong?
History buffs will appreciate "The Uprising," a 14th-century England epic starring Andrew Garfield and Jamie Bell, where a peasant's accidental spark ignites a rebellion against King Richard II. For family movie night, the beloved animated series "Cats in the Museum: Treasures of Egypt" continues with a new adventure, featuring Maurice the mouse and his feline friends.
"Hanuman Ansh" is a Hindi devotional drama that tells the story of a grieving boy who searches for the divine through a figure devoted to quiet acts of service and love. Meanwhile, "Sardar 2" and "Singh Vs Kaur 2" offer intense espionage stories and action-packed thrillers, respectively, set against the backdrop of international threats and personal vendettas.
For romantic drama lovers, "America America 2" and "Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar" provide heartwarming tales of self-discovery and personal growth. Finally, "Crew Girl," an eight-episode Netflix series, offers a high-stakes, soapy teen sports romance set in the world of East Coast rowing.
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