This Republic Day weekend, which falls on this Friday, January 23, 2026, is a popular occasion for large-scale movie attendance in India. A noteworthy variety of high-profile Bollywood, Hollywood, and other genre movies will be shown in theaters across the country this weekend. These are the films that will be shown in theaters on Friday, January 23, 2026.
Border 2
The biggest Bollywood release of the week is Border 2, the long-awaited sequel to the 1997 war classic Border. Directed by Anurag Singh, this Hindi action-history-war film stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. Set during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, Border 2 promises large-scale battle sequences, patriotic drama, and emotional storytelling fitting the Republic Day spirit.
Mercy
A detective is put on trial for the death of his wife in the high-stakes thriller Mercy, an action/crime drama starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson. This date is guaranteed for the movie’s release.
Return to Silent Hill
Fans of supernatural horror will have Return to Silent Hill to look forward to. Based on the popular video game series, this instalment delves into psychological and eerie themes as the protagonist navigates a hauntingly mysterious world.
Marty Supreme
Marty Supreme stars Timothée Chalamet in a sports-drama narrative inspired by the life of legendary ping pong player Marty Reisman. Blending drama, comedy and sport, this Hollywood feature premieres in Indian theatres on January 23, offering audiences an international option.
As usual, different cities, multiplex chains, and single-screen theaters may have different showtimes and language choices. Check well-known booking websites like BookMyShow or local theater guides for the most precise schedule and ticket availability in your area, including regional language screenings.
Enjoy seeing a variety of thrillers, action, drama, and patriotic storytelling on screens around the country this Friday!