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Tevar

In this remake of 2003 Telagu blockbuster Okkadu, Kabaddi champion Pintu (Arjun Kapoor) finds himself in the middle of a lethal love triangle when he saves a runaway woman escaping an unhappy marriage. Hunted down by Gajender Singh, who has a penchant for knives and instant death, it won’t be an easy getaway for Pintu and his lady-love. Directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma. Limited release at Major Ekamai, Rama 3 and Pattaya.

Blackhat

Chris Hemsworth plays an ace hacker who’s released from jail to help the US government hunt down a ruthless cyber-crime network. The story takes place in Chicago, Los Angeles, Jakarta and Hong Kong. Also starring Viola Davis and Tang Wei. Directed by Michael Mann.

The Water Diviner

Four years after the Battle of Gallipoli, an Australian man (Russell Crowe) travels from his hometown to Turkey in search of his three sons who fought in the war. On the way, he meets a war widow and a Turkish soldier who help him. Directed by Russell Crowe.

Laggies

Keira Knightley plays Megan, a mid-20s woman who wants to grow up but doesn’t want to fall into the usual trap of adulthood. When her boyfriend proposes to her, she gets nervous and decides to run away with a new friend, 16-year-old Annika (Chole Grace Moretz), while trying to figure out what to do with her life. Directed by Lynn Shelton.

Foxcatcher

Based on a true story, the film revolves around a strange relationship between a 1984 Olympic gold medallist wrestler Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) and an eccentric billionaire John du Pont (Steve Carell), who sponsors the US wrestling team. Mark Ruffalo plays Schultz’s protective brother Dave. The story takes place before the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, and when du Pont’s eccentricity crosses the line into tragedy. Directed by Bennett Miller.

Taken 3

Liam Neeson returns as ex-operative Bryan Mills. Misfortune keeps hounding him even after two previous movies, and this time, Mills is wrongly accused of committing a murder, forcing him to run and trying to find the real killer. Directed by Oliver Megaton.

Frozen Sing-A-Long

The karaoke version of the hit animation opens in selected cinemas.

Seventh Son

Kit Harington, Julianne Moore and Jeff Bridges star in this fantasy adventure. A young sorcerer is honing his skills in fighting evil spirits when a dark, powerful witch escapes her confinement and threatens to destroy the balance of the world. Directed by Sergei Bodrov.

Satree Lek Tob Loke Taek

In this Thai comedy, a team of gay and transvestite volleyball players defies the odds and goes on to win a championship. A tale of sports, identity and underdog spirit, the film is based on a true story. Directed by Poj Anon.

Doraemon: Stand By Me

The animated Japanese movie brings back the beloved Doraemon and his friends. This film features a series of adventures, in 2D and 3D, with a note of melancholy as Doraemon has to say goodbye to Nobita to return to the future. Directed by Takeshi Yamazaki.

Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb

Ben Stiller is back as Larry, a nightwatchman at the American Museum of Natural History. As in the previous movies, the exhibits and artefacts in the museum come alive at night. This time Larry brings his friends (including Robin Williams as Teddy Roosevelt) for more nocturnal adventures at the British Museum. Directed by Shawn Levy.

Rak Mod Kaew (Love On The Rocks)

This Thai drama tells the story of a group of friends who devote themselves to drinking and partying while trying to find the meaning of life after college. The focus is on Fai Liew and Baggio, a young couple who try to believe that love should have no commitment. Directed by Saranyoo Jiraluck. In Thai with English subtitles.

The Tale Of The Princess Kaguya

The classical tale of the “bamboo princess” is retold here in an animated film by Studio Ghibli. A poor farmer finds a tiny girl inside a shining stalk of bamboo. He and his wife raise her in the countryside until she grows into an exquisite young lady. The family moves to the capital, where the girl attracts a long line of suitors — only for her mysterious origin to complicate the matter. Directed by Isao Takahata.

The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies

In the last film in The Hobbit trilogy, Bilbo Baggins and the band of dwarves face the anger of the dragon Smaug (voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch) before they march to reclaim Erebor and take on an orc army in a climactic battle. Directed by Peter Jackson.

I Fine, Thank You, Love You

In this Thai romantic comedy, a man who’s afraid of speaking English hires a young woman to be his tutor. Directed by Mez Tharatorn.