Hold on to your samosas and strap in, cinephiles — May 1, 2025, is officially turning into the Battle of the Blockbusters. In what might be the most chaotic, crowd-pulling, and utterly bonkers movie day in recent memory, three cinematic giants are charging into theatres at full speed — and they’re bringing romance, ghosts, and government officials with them. It’s a triple-decker film feast, and everyone’s invited.
Retro: Romance, Rhythm & One Really Long Shot
First up in the cinematic showdown is Retro — the action-romantic-thriller where emotions fly higher than kicks and the drama is more choreographed than the dance numbers. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, and starring the ever-swaggy Suriya and radiant Pooja Hegde, Retro boasts a jaw-dropping 15-minute single-take scene that involves dancing, fighting, arguing, and possibly levitating (unconfirmed, but we’re hopeful).
This one’s for the lovers, the fighters, and the film school students who’ll spend years dissecting how that scene was even filmed.
The Bhootnii: Ghosts Gone Wild
Coming in hot (and slightly haunted), we’ve got The Bhootnii — the horror-comedy-thriller where the ghosts are confused, the humans are hilarious, and Sanjay Dutt might just be the first man to slap a spirit with a one-liner. With Mouni Roy, Sunny Singh, and Palak Tiwari rounding out the chaos, this film doesn’t just walk the line between spooky and silly — it throws that line out the window and dances on its grave.
Expect flying chandeliers, emotional exorcisms, and ghosts that probably need therapy more than revenge.
Raid 2: Tax Returns & Takedowns
And last but never least, enter the stoic, swaggering force of bureaucracy — Raid 2. Ajay Devgn returns as IRS officer Amay Patnaik, and this time, he’s joined by Riteish Deshmukh and Vaani Kapoor as they hunt down another mega-millionaire who thought they could outwit the taxman. Spoiler alert: They can’t. This sequel to the 2018 hit promises high-octane audits, emotional spreadsheets, and dialogues sharp enough to pierce a locker full of black money.
So... What’s a Moviegoer to Do?
This Maharashtra Day, you’re not choosing between a film — you’re choosing a vibe.
Want swoon-worthy stunts with a retro filter? Go Retro.
Craving jump scares with punchlines? The Bhootnii is your jam.
Feeling patriotic about proper paperwork? Raid 2 is calling.
Or better yet — binge all three. One for the heart, one for the haunts, and one for the heavy files.
Whatever you pick, just know this: May 1st isn’t just a holiday — it’s a cinematic war zone. And only one film will win the box office crown (or will they all just dance, scream, and audit their way to glory together?).
Get your tickets. Clear your schedule. Warn your snacks.
Retro, The Bhootnii, and Raid 2 all drop May 1, 2025.
Let the triple feature chaos begin.