Indian Cinema Showcase

Celebrate Indian storytelling with a month-long showcase of Bollywood and regional cinema.

08 Oct - 05 Nov, 2026
Queen Street Event Cinemas & more
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Words by Auckland NZ
Last updated 15 Oct 2026

Experience Indian cinema throughout the Diwali season with a curated showcase of Bollywood and regional films. From timeless stories to contemporary cinema, discover the diversity, culture and creativity of Indian storytelling on the big screen.

Venues:

Central
Metro Building, Level 3, 291/297 Queen Street, Auckland CBD
Westfield Newmarket, Level 4/309 Broadway
Westfield St Lukes, Level 2 (via Exeter Road), St Lukes

North
Westfield Albany, 219 Don McKinnon Drive, Albany

West
Westgate Shopping Centre - 34 Maki Street, Westgate
Massey Westcity Waitakere, Level 4, 10 Edsel Street, Henderson

East
Westfield Manukau City - Amersham Way Entrance, Manukau

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Movies to Watch

Thaapi

The film follows a rural Punjabi family where a determined daughter-in-law takes on the challenge of establishing and training an all-girls kabaddi team.
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Dates: 16 - 18 October
Running Time: 137 mins
Director: Jagdeep Warring
Cast: Neeru Bajwa, Simran Chahal, Hashneen Chauhan, Parminder Gill, Sawan Rupowali, Sunny Singh

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Nayyi Navelli

A picture-perfect bride transforms a chaotic Meerut household into paradise. But when her brother-in-law grows suspicious, he begins to wonder: is the ideal daughter-in-law actually an evil force from another world?
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Dates: 23 - 25 October
Running Time: 135 mins
Director: Balaji Mohan
Cast: Yami Gautam, Addinath M. Kothare, Aaditya Kulshreshth, Sunita Rajwar, Mita Vashisht

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Daudaak

Hardeep Grewal once again steps into meaningful cinema with a film that is expected to challenge norms and inspire audiences. Rather than following the usual path, DAUDAAK aims to explore the struggles, determination, and inner fire that define true fighters in life. With a unique narrative and a strong emotional core, this film is set to leave a lasting impact, reminding viewers that the real victory lies in never giving up.
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Dates: 23 - 25 October
Running Time: 113 mins
Director: Garry Khatrao
Cast: Hardeep Grewal, Mintu Kapa, Malkeet Singh, Devinder Singh

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KABADDI 5

As Kaji steps into a new chapter of his life, familiar faces return and new characters enter his world, each bringing their own motives, desires and complications. With new dreams and new responsibilities, Kaji finds himself facing challenges he never expected.
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Release Date: 23/10/2026
Running Time: 152 mins
Director: Ram Babu Gurung
Cast: Rishma Gurung, Bipin Karki, Aruna Karki, Miruna Magar, Saugat Malla, Dayahang Rai, Buddhi Tamang

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RAMAYANA: RISE OF A LEGEND

In an age of gods and kings, the fate of worlds hangs in the balance. Rama, a prince bound by duty, sacrifice, and righteousness, must confront Ravana, an immortal ruler driven by pride and vengeance, powerful enough to shatter the cosmos.
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Dates: 05 - 07 Novmeber
Running Time: 205 mins
Director: Nitesh Tiwari
Cast: Yash ., Ravi Dubey, Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi

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