​HIT 3, Retro, Tourist Family: South films to watch this weekend in theatres​

The first weekend of May is here where multiple films are hitting the theatres on the first day of the month. South Indian cinema also has some intense crime thrillers, family dramas and fresh romantic action, here are four films to consider watching on the big screen.

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Starring Natural Star Nani, the makers are coming with the third instalment of the action thriller 'HIT' franchise. Nani is playing the role of Arjun Sarkaar, a top HIT officer who is known for his gritty and violent ways of solving cases coming from Visakhapatnam. The story takes him to Jammu and Kashmir to investigate a series of brutal murders involving a ruthless gang. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, this third movie will have intense action sequences and a dark tone, earning an 'A' certificate due to its graphic violence. Srinidhi Shetty known for her role in the 'KGF' series plays the female lead. The movie is releasing in multiple languages. The film's previous parts include Vishwak Sen and Adivi Sesh, and speculations on the internet suggest them making a short appearance. Some rumours also point out that Tamil actor Karthi will be making a cameo in the end, like how after every case another actor makes an appearance and is expected to lead the franchise ahead.

'Retro' marks the first collaboration between Tamil superstar Suriya and director Karthik Subbaraj. The romantic action drama tells the story of Paarivel "Paari" Kannan, a former gangster who vows to leave violence behind for a peaceful life with his wife, Rukmini. However, his past soon catches up with him, threatening their happiness. The film has intense action and emotion, featuring Pooja Hegde as the female lead. With a runtime of nearly three hours, the film will be about love, redemption, and the struggle to escape one's past. The film’s music is composed by Santhosh Narayanan, the cinematography is by Shreyaas Krishna and the editing by Shafique Mohamed Ali.

The upcoming Kannada film 'Puppy' is a heartwarming drama directed by Ayush Malli which stars Jagadeesh Koppal, Aditya Sindhanur, Adrust Sankanur, Rutvik Bellary, and others. The film is about love and friendship the emotional bonds one creates over time. is expected to appeal to audiences who enjoy feel-good stories with a mix of drama and warmth. The film will be currently available in Kannada. The film's cinematography is done by B. Suresh Babu and the editing by Vishva N.M.

'Tourist Family' is a Tamil family drama that is about a Sri Lankan Tamil family seeking refuge and a new beginning in Tamil Nadu. Starring Sasikumar and Simran in their first on-screen collaboration, the film has humour and emotion as it portrays the family’s struggles to adapt to a new environment and culture. Directed by debutant Abishan Jeevinth, the movie highlights themes of resilience, identity, and belonging. With a runtime of just over two hours, 'Tourist Family' is a story that audiences might look for some meaningful family-centric cinema.