Exciting Movies Hitting the Cinema This Week, December 18-24, 2023

Looking for some cinematic adventures this week? Check out our week-by-week guide to every new movie premiering in UAE theaters. Find out about their release date, plot, movie ratings, and more!

Dunki

Four friends from a village in Punjab share a common dream: to go to England. Their problem is that they have neither the visa nor the ticket. A soldier promises to take them to the land of their dreams. Dunki is a hilarious and heartwarming saga of a perilous journey, borders, friendships, nostalgia for home, and love that towers above it all.

Release Date: 21 December 2023

Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Boman Irani, Tapsee Pannu

Language: Hindi

Salaar

The story is set in the backdrop of a violent past, present and a war-torn city, where Prabhas is torn between his promise to his mother and his loyalty to his friend. Salaar means the king's general, the one who leads the king’s army. "Salaar" is a story about the power of relationships and the consequences of one's actions, told through a violent and emotionally charged narrative.

Release Date: 21 December 2023

Starring: Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tinu Anand, Shruthy Hassan

Language: Telugu

Neru

Neru is a gripping legal and emotional drama that unfolds the tale of Sara, a blind sculpture artist who seeks justice after a traumatic incident. Set against the backdrop of the Indian legal system, the story takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, deceit, and redemption.

Release Date: 21 December 2023

Starring: Mohanlal, Siddique, Anaswara Rajan, Priyamani, Jeethu Joseph, Jagadish

Language: Malayalam

The Sacrifice Game

Set in the 1970’s The Sacrifice Game follows two students, Samantha and Clara, who stay behind during Christmas break at an elite boarding school. When A group of cult killers arrive, intent on summoning a demon, the girls must fight to survive the night.

Release Date: 21 December 2023

Starring: Mena Massoud, Olivia Scott Welch, Gus Kenworthy

Language: English

Masha & the Bear: Twice the Fun

Fasten your seat belts – you’re in for a wild ride as Masha goes on fantastic roundtrip from the forest to the city and back! The first stop is a wedding, and once Masha arrives, trouble follows as she has fun with the veil, races on a cake cart and chases pigeons. On the way back from the city, brace yourself for a heartwarming winter fairytale centered around the twelve months! Masha and her new friend January will do everything they can to kindle the spirit of magic in the hearts of grown-ups – and to save the Special Season. Get ready - the real adventure is about to begin!

Release Date: 21 December 2023

Starring: Madeline Marchant, West Rubin, Erynn Chapman, Gerald Owens, Caleb Ritch

Language: English

Cart Sha7n

The films event revolve around the sheriff, a middle-class employee with a small family whose life changes with the appearance of a person who exploits him financially through digital applications and recharge cards. The events end with a shocking, unexpected ending.

Release Date: 21 December 2023

Starring: Mohamed Tharwat, Bayyoumy Fouad, Sami Mghawry, Mahmoud Saber

Language: Arabic

Saba Nayagan

The protagonist Saba is arrested on public nuisance charges but he realises that the cop who had arrested him is sympathetic to people who are heartbroken in their love life. So, Saba narrates his past breakup stories and what happens next is the twist to the entire plot.

Release Date: 22 December 2023

Starring: Megha Akash, Ashok Selvan, Karthika Muralidharan

Language: Tamil