Talk Of Indian Cinema – Part 73 – 21st February 2026

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February has brought a diverse mix of films and OTT premieres — romance for Valentine’s season, gritty thrillers, and even experimental adaptations. Here’s a blog-style overview of the month’s highlights.

 Major Theatrical Releases

Assi

• Starring Taapsee Pannu, directed by Anubhav Sinha.
• Tackles a serious social issue, positioning itself as a thought-provoking drama.
• Released February 20, competing directly with Shahid Kapoor’s O’Romeo.

Do Deewane Sehar Mein

• Romantic drama featuring Mrunal Thakur and Siddhant Chaturvedi.
• Directed by Ravi Udaywar, it’s a Valentine-season release aimed at younger audiences.

Second Case of Seetharam

• A Telugu thriller continuing the investigative saga of Seetharam.
• Released February 20, adding regional strength to the lineup.

Raakshasa

• A dark fantasy-horror film, blending mythology with supernatural elements.
• Appeals to audiences looking for genre experimentation.

Hey Balwanth

• A family drama with comedic undertones, released mid-February.

OTT Highlights

Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri

• Romantic drama starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday.
• Streaming on Prime Video, perfectly timed for Valentine’s week.

Kennedy

• A thriller exploring crime and corruption, streaming on Netflix.

Chatha Pacha

• A regional drama with strong cultural themes, streaming on ZEE5.

Kohrra – Season 2

• Netflix’s crime noir returns February 11, set in Dalerpura.
• Focuses on a brutal murder investigation while exploring personal trauma.

 Global & Experimental Releases

• Wuthering Heights (2026) — Emerald Fennell reimagines the classic as a horror-romance.
• Romeo & Juliet in Mumbai’s Underworld — Vishal Bhardwaj’s bold adaptation, fusing Shakespeare with gangster drama.
• A quirky Valentine’s release where a couple fights a crocodile — proof that February isn’t just about roses and candlelight.

Quick Comparison

Category	Title(s)	Tone/Impact
Social Drama	Assi	Serious, issue-driven
Romance	Do Deewane Sehar Mein, Tu Meri Main Tera	Valentine appeal
Thriller/Crime	Second Case of Seetharam, Kennedy, Kohrra S2	Dark, investigative
Fantasy/Horror	Raakshasa, Wuthering Heights	Experimental, eerie
Comedy/Drama	Hey Balwanth, Couple vs Crocodile	Light-hearted, quirky