Friday 13 November is a packed day at the cinemas. 9 films release, led by Gondhal — India’s official entry for the 2027 Oscars. Here is the full list, with cast, languages and where to watch.
Updated: 8 November 2026, 10:00 IST
Quick Read
- Gondhal, India’s Oscar entry, releases worldwide on 13 Nov in 7 languages.
- Hollywood brings How to Rob a Bank, Ebenezer and Paper Tiger the same day.
- Parivarik ManuRanjan comes to Sony LIV, and 4 small Telugu films open too. Bhogi and Bouma arrive a day before, on 12 Nov.
Friday 13 November is one of the busiest release days of the month. Nine films open. Some are in theatres. One is on streaming. Gondhal leads the list. It is India’s official entry for the 2027 Oscars.
At a glance: all 9 films
| # | Film | Language | Where | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gondhal | 7 languages | Theatres | India’s Oscar entry, Marathi thriller |
| 2 | How to Rob a Bank | English | Theatres | Heist film, crew livestreams robberies |
| 3 | Ebenezer | English | Theatres | Johnny Depp as Scrooge, dark retelling |
| 4 | Paper Tiger | English | Theatres (limited) | Brothers vs Russian mob, 1980s Queens |
| 5 | Laagi Chhoote Na | Hindi | Theatres | UP heartland love story |
| 6 | Parivarik ManuRanjan | Hindi | Sony LIV | Family entertainer, streaming premiere |
| 7 | Maya Lady | Telugu | Theatres | Small Telugu release |
| 8 | Itlu Arjuna | Telugu | Theatres | Small Telugu release |
| 9 | Romeo Juliet | Telugu | Theatres | Small Telugu release |
Two more small Telugu films, Talcum Powder and Donga Naa Koduku, also open on 13 November.
1. Gondhal — India’s Oscar entry
Gondhal is a Marathi psychological thriller. Santosh Davakhar directed it. It stars Ishita Deshmukh, Kishor Kadam and Yogesh Sohani. The story follows Suman, a young woman in an unhappy marriage in rural Maharashtra, and looks at desire, deception and devotion against the Gondhal folk tradition.
The film was picked as India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards (Oscars 2027). It is the first Marathi film to get this honour in 11 years. It releases worldwide on 13 November in 7 languages: Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and English. The IFFI international jury called it “a Shakespearean fable set in a real world”.
This is a re-release. Gondhal first opened in India in November 2025. Now it returns worldwide in 7 languages — a rare second chance for a small film.
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2. How to Rob a Bank — heists, livestreamed
How to Rob a Bank is a Hollywood crime film. David Leitch directs it. Nicholas Hoult, Zoë Kravitz and Anna Sawai lead the cast, with Christian Slater, Pete Davidson and John C. Reilly also in it.
The story is simple. A crew of robbers films its own heists and puts them on social media. The robberies become viral. Then the fame brings the police and new risks. The film releases wide on 13 November in the US. Some India listings put its India date at 19 November instead. Check your local cinema listings before you plan.
3. Ebenezer — Johnny Depp as Scrooge
Ebenezer is a dark, supernatural take on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Ti West directs it. Johnny Depp plays Ebenezer Scrooge. Rupert Grint, Daisy Ridley and Ian McKellen are also in the cast.
Scrooge is a miserly businessman in Victorian London. He goes on a supernatural trip through his past, present and future, and gets a chance to change his life. The film releases wide on 13 November in the US. Some India listings say 20 November. Again, check local listings.
4. Paper Tiger — limited release
Paper Tiger is a crime drama from Neon. James Gray directs it. Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller star. Two brothers in 1980s Queens get caught in a Russian mob scheme.
This one opens in limited screens on 13 November and goes wide on 20 November. So it may not play in your city on day one. It is the week’s pick for viewers who like slow, tense crime films.
5. Laagi Chhoote Na — a UP love story
Laagi Chhoote Na is a Hindi heartland romance. Anand Kumar Tiwari wrote and directed it. Ashutosh Kumar, Deepra Mishra and Shalu Singh lead the cast. The story is set in Sonbhadra, a small town in Uttar Pradesh. Raja Mishra is a student leader at a college there. The film is about love, family hopes and the hard choices in between. Music is a big part of it. Richa Sharma, Shahid Mallya and Priyanka Singh sing, and Ajay Tiwari composed the music. It releases in theatres on 13 November.
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6. Parivarik ManuRanjan — on Sony LIV, not theatres
Parivarik ManuRanjan is not a theatre release. It premieres on Sony LIV on 13 November. Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari star. Varun V. Sharma directs it. The story and screenplay are by Brijendra Kala, Ali Abbas Zafar and Varun V. Sharma. It is a family entertainer with romance, humour and family drama.
7, 8, 9. Maya Lady, Itlu Arjuna, Romeo Juliet — small Telugu releases
Four small Telugu films open on 13 November. Three lead the list here. The fourth, Talcum Powder, is below.
Maya Lady is directed by Prasankar. Rakesh Varre and Madhumita Sarcar star.
Itlu Arjuna is directed by Mahesh Uppala. Aniesh and Anaswara Rajan lead. Nagarjuna presents the film.
Romeo Juliet is directed by Bhargav Macharla. Harshith Reddy and Vishakha Dhiman star.
Talcum Powder is directed by Sainath Ponna. Shiva Kandukuri, Drishika Chander and Venkatesh Maha lead. Venkatesh Maha directed C/o Kancharapalem, a much-loved Telugu indie film.
Donga Naa Koduku, directed by Mouli Tanuj Prasanth, also opens on 13 November. Small films will fight for shows, and most will get only a few screens each.
Day before: Bhogi and Bouma on 12 November
Bhogi is a Telugu period action drama. Sharwanand plays Ganga, a rugged villager in 1960s north Telangana. Anupama Parameswaran and Dimple Hayathi are also in it. Sampath Nandi directs. The film opens in 5 languages: Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.
Bouma is a Malayalam mystery thriller. Rejin S. Babu directs it. Dileesh Pothan, Vineeth and Sagar Surya lead a big ensemble cast. The film releases in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada.
What this post does not list
I Play Rocky opens in limited US screens on 6 November and goes wide on 20 November, so it is not a 13 November release. Little Thomas already released in theatres on 23 October 2026. Section 84 has two dates in different listings (14 vs 19 November), so it is not listed until the date is settled.
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FAQ
Q: Which films release on 13 November 2026?
A: 9 main films: Gondhal, How to Rob a Bank, Ebenezer, Paper Tiger, Laagi Chhoote Na, Parivarik ManuRanjan (Sony LIV), Maya Lady, Itlu Arjuna and Romeo Juliet. Talcum Powder and Donga Naa Koduku also open.
Q: Is Gondhal really India’s Oscar entry?
A: Yes. Gondhal is India’s official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards (Oscars 2027). It is the first Marathi film to get this honour in 11 years. It releases worldwide on 13 November in 7 languages.
Q: Is Parivarik ManuRanjan in theatres?
A: No. It premieres on Sony LIV on 13 November. Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari star in it.
Sources
- Moneycontrol — Gondhal star-studded screening, 13 Nov release, 7 languages: https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/india-s-oscar-entry-gondhal-gets-star-studded-screening-ahead-of-november-13-release-daisy-shah-amruta-subhash-and-others-attend-article-14071464.html/amp
- The Times of India — Gondhal trailer, 13 Nov, 7 languages: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/gondhal-trailer-out-indias-oscar-entry-to-release-in-seven-languages-on-november-13/articleshow/135254304.cms
- Filmfare — Santosh Davakhar on Gondhal’s Oscars run: https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/santosh-davakhar-on-gondhals-oscars-run-we-dont-have-big-connections-but-we-have-a-strong-film-86931.html
- Pinkvilla — 31 November 2026 releases (Ebenezer 13 Nov, How to Rob a Bank 13 Nov, I Play Rocky 20 Nov): https://www.pinkvilla.com/cinema/31-new-releases-in-theaters-ott-for-november-2026-ranbir-kapoor-yashs-ramayana-part-1-suriyas-scene-to-godzilla-minus-zero-1406201?amp
- The Statesman — 16 Telugu movies in November (Maya Lady, Itlu Arjuna, Romeo Juliet, Talcum Powder, 13 Nov): https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/16-telugu-movies-releasing-this-november-2026-release-dates-cast-and-why-you-should-watch-1503659527.html
- Mathrubhumi — Bouma trailer, 12 Nov release: https://english.mathrubhumi.com/amp/movies-music/news/bouma-trailer-release-date-november-12-mystery-thriller-rskdal8o
- MediaNews4U — Parivarik ManuRanjan Sony LIV premiere 13 Nov: https://www.medianews4u.com/sony-liv-to-premiere-hindi-original-film-parivarik-manuranjan-on-november-13/
- The Hindu — Little Thomas review, released 23 Oct 2026 (why it was dropped): https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/little-thomas-movie-review-gulshan-devaiah-rasika-dugal-shine-in-kaushal-ozas-delectable-revival-of-innocence/article71603766.ece
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