New Year Brings Blockbusters: Ikkis, Housemaid, SpongeBob & More Hit Theaters!

• Ikkis, a biographical war drama starring Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra, based on Param Vir Chakra recipient Arun Khetarpal, releases January 1.
• The Housemaid, a psychological thriller with Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, and The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants arrive January 2.
• Hindi historical drama Azad Bharath, focusing on India's freedom movement and Rani of Jhansi Regiment, also premieres January 2.
• Tamil films Dear Radhi (romantic comedy-thriller) and Justice for Jeni (drama-thriller) are set for January 1 release.
• Telugu movies Psych Siddhartha (comedy-drama, now Jan 1, 2026) and Nilakanta (karma-themed) complete the diverse lineup.

Why It Matters: A diverse slate of new films, from war dramas to thrillers and animation, kicks off the new year.