Upcoming movie releases in May 2024: From Rajkummar Rao’s Srikanth to Mr and Mrs Mahi films to watch this month

Much like April, which saw several theatrical releases, May will be no different. Fans are eagerly waiting for major releases, including Srikanth, Mr and Mrs Mahi and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes among others. We bring you an interesting line-up of films that you can look forward to in May 2024: (Image: Shutterstock)
Shrikanth./YouTube
Srikanth: The Rajkummar Rao-starrer revolves around the story of Srikanth Bolla, an industrialist who, despite being visually challenged, fights against all odds and becomes successful. Directed by Tushar Hiranandani, the film is scheduled to hit the big screen on May 10, 2024. (Image: YouTube screengrab)
Janhvi Kapoor has a list of movies in the pipeline. She will be seen in Karan Johar’s Takht, and Dostana 2. She also has Mr and Mrs Mahi with Rajkummar Rao and Bawaal with Varun Dhawan. (Image: Janhvi Kapoor Instagram)
Mr and Mrs Mahi: Featuring Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, Mr and Mrs Mahi will be released on May 31, 2024. A Dharma Productions, the film revolves around the characters Mahima and Mahendra who seem to be devoted cricket fans. (Image: Janhvi Kapoor Instagram)
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes./YouTube
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: The highly-awaited sequel to the War of the Planet of the Apes, the Wes Ball directorial, will be released on May 10, 2024. The events are set nearly 300 years after the previous one, showing the apes in dominance while humans regressed into a primitive state. (Image: YouTube screengrab)
The Garfield Movie./YouTube
The Garfield Movie: Directed by Mark Dindal, the film brings the beloved lasagna-loving cat back to the big screen in this animated comedy adventure. It shows how Garfield and Odie are forced to leave their comfortable lives to join a high-stakes heist. The film will hit theatres on May 17, 2024. (Image: YouTube)
Anya Taylor-Joy in Furiousa./YouTube
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga featuring actors Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy in the lead roles, the film is set around two decades before Fury Road, showing a young Furiosa (played by Anya Taylor-Joy) being snatched and handed over to Warlord Dementus (Chris Hemsworth). It will be released on May 23, 2024. (Image: YouTube screengrab)
Manoj Bajpayee in Bhaiyya Ji./YouTube
Bhaiyya Ji: Directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, Bhaiyya Ji will be released in theatres on May 24, 2024. The film, which has Manoj Bajpayee both in the role of the lead actor as well as its producer, is set on the lines of a revenge drama and family bonding. (Image: YouTube screengrab)