Looking for the most notable films releasing in October 2023? Akshay Kumar stars in the prominent Bollywood release this month, Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue, a biopic about the rescue of 65 miners trapped in a flooded coal mine. The film, directed by Tinu Suresh Desai (Rustom), will be in cinemas on October 6. On October 5, get ready for a thrilling espionage tale as Tabu takes on a top-secret mission to uncover a mole in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Khufiya. The spy-thriller, co-starring Ali Fazal (Mirzapur), will be available to stream on Netflix.

Coming to Hollywood, Martin Scorsese’s twenty-eighth feature film, Killers of the Flower Moon, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, releases in Indian theatres on October 27. The Western crime drama, based on David Grann’s book, unravels a story of American greed and a series of murders in the 1920s. The film will also be available on Apple TV+. Additionally, Dumb Money, a dramedy about the GameStop stock frenzy, hits theatres on October 6.

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Other notable releases this month include Five Nights at Freddy’s, an adaptation of the popular horror video game franchise. Produced by Blumhouse, the film arrives in theatres on October 27. For a complete list of October releases coming to theatres, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix, take a look below. Keep an eye on our Entertainment hub for updates on other releases that might interest you.

Khufiya

Release Date: October 5
Streaming on: Netflix

Krishna Mehra (Tabu), a R&AW operative, embarks on an espionage mission to uncover a mole within the agency. The prime suspect is Ravi Mohan (Ali Fazal), an officer who has been found leaking defense secrets. As agents surveil Ravi’s family, Krishna must track him down and ensure the safety of his wife Mohini (Wamiqa Gabbi). Based on Amar Bhushan’s novel ‘Escape to Nowhere,’ Khufiya is directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and co-stars Ashish Vidyarthi and Azmeri Haque Badhon.

Watch the Trailer for Tabu-Led Khufiya, Starring Tabu as an R&AW Operative

Ali Fazal and Wamiqa Gabbi in a still from Khufiya
Photo Credit: Netflix

Dumb Money

Release Date: October 6
In Theatres

Paul Dano leads in Dumb Money, a film about regular people betting on GameStop stock and challenging the billionaires of Wall Street. Directed by Craig Gillespie, the dramedy is inspired by the real-life events of Keith Gill, a YouTuber who sparked the GameStop frenzy. The film also stars Seth Rogen, Nick Offerman, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Shailene Woodley.

Watch the Trailer for Dumb Money, the Reddit v GameStop Biopic

Paul Dano in a still from Dumb Money
Photo Credit: Sony Pictures

Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue

Release Date: October 6
In Theatres

Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue tells the story of Jaswant Singh Gill (Akshay Kumar), who leads a rescue operation to save 65 miners trapped in a flooded coal mine. Directed by Tinu Suresh Desai, the film explores the challenges faced by the rescue team as they devise techniques to save the miners. The cast includes Parineeti Chopra, Kumud Mishra, and Rajesh Sharma.

The Exorcist: Believer

Release Date: October 6
In Theatres

The Exorcist: Believer, a sequel to the 1973 film, follows Victor Fielding (Leslie Odom Jr.), a single father whose daughter Angela (Lidya Jewett) becomes possessed by a demonic spirit. Seeking help from Chris MacNeil (Ellen Burstyn), who faced a similar situation, Victor must perform various rituals to save the children. Directed by David Gordon Green, the film also stars Olivia Marcum and Ann Dowd.

The Burial

Release Date: October 13
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video

The Burial is a courtroom drama starring Jamie Foxx as lawyer Willie E. Gary. When funeral home owner Jerry O’Keefe (Tommy Lee Jones) faces bankruptcy, Willie takes on his case against Raymond Loewen (Bill Camp), a mortgage broker who harmed Jerry’s business. The film delves into themes of racial injustice and corporate corruption, and is directed by David Yates. Jurnee Smollett and Alan Ruck also star.

Tejas

Release Date: October 20
In Theatres

Debutant director Sarvesh Mewara brings us Tejas, a film starring Kangana Ranaut as Indian Air Force pilot Tejas Gill. Inspired by the true story of India’s first female fighter pilot, the film showcases the bravery of the defenders of the nation. The cast includes Varun Mitra.

Killers of the Flower Moon

Release Date: October 27
In Theatres

Martin Scorsese directs Killers of the Flower Moon, a Western crime drama based on David Grann’s book. The film follows war hero Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio) as he uncovers a series of murders targeting the oil-rich Osage tribe in the 1920s. Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, and Jesse Plemons also star.

Watch the Trailer for Killers of the Flower Moon, Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio in a still from Killers of the Flower Moon
Photo Credit: Apple TV

Pain Hustlers

Release Date: October 27
Streaming on: Netflix

Pain Hustlers follows Liza Drake (Emily Blunt), a single mother who becomes involved in a pharmaceutical sales job. As she realizes the negative impact of the drugs she is selling, she takes a stand against the corrupt company. The film is directed by David Yates and also stars Chris Evans, Catherine O’Hara, and Jay Duplass.

Five Nights at Freddy’s

Release Date: October 27
In Theatres

Five Nights at Freddy’s, based on the popular video game franchise, follows Mike Schmidt (Josh Hutcherson) as he takes on the role of a security guard at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria. He soon discovers that the animatronic mascots within the pizzeria are alive and dangerous. Directed by Emma Tammi, the film also stars Elizabeth Lail.