In September 2021, audiences got to watch movies like Love Story (Telugu), Seetimaarr (Telugu), Bhoot Police (Hindi), Maestro (Telugu), Thalaivii (Hindi/Tamil/Telugu), and others. Now, in October also there are many interesting films lined up. While some will be releasing in theatres, some will get a premiere on digital platforms.
So, let’s look at the list of films to look forward to in October 2021…
Bhramam (7th October 2021 – Amazon Prime Video)
Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Malayalam film Bhramam is all set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on 7th October 2021. The film is the remake of the Hindi movie Andhadhun. The trailer of the film has impressed one and all, so let’s hope that the movie also turns out to be good.
Konda Polam (8th October 2021 – Theatrical Release)
Telugu films have been getting a great response at the box office. Panja Vaishnav Tej and Rakul Preet Singh’s Konda Polam is slated to hit the big screens on 8th October 2021. The trailer of the Krish’s directorial is interesting, and we are sure moviegoers are looking forward to it.
Udanpirappe (14th October 2021 – Amazon Prime Video)
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Jyotika is one of the most talented actresses we have in the Indian film industry. The actress was last seen in Ponmagal Vandhal (2020) which had released on Amazon Prime Video. Now, her next film Udanpirappe (Tamil) will also release on the streaming platform. It is slated to premiere on 14th October 2021.
Rashmi Rocket (15th October 2021 – Zee5)
Taapsee Pannu’s fans are in for a treat as her movie Rashmi Rocket is all set to premiere on Zee5 on 15th October 2021. The trailer of the movie has received a great response and even the songs are being appreciated by one and all.
Most Eligible Bachelor (15th October 2021 – Theatrical Release)
Another Telugu biggie that will be getting a theatrical release this month is Most Eligible Bachelor. The movie stars Akhil Akkineni and Pooja Hegde in the lead roles. It’s a romantic comedy, and will surely attract the youngsters.
Sardar Udham (16th October 2021 – Amazon Prime Video)
Vicky Kaushal starrer Sardar Udham will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on 16th October 2021. The movie is a biopic on Udham Singh, a revolutionary freedom fighter who is famously known for assassinating Michael O’Dwyer in London to take revenge for the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar, India.
Forum brings UK and Chinese film professionals together to explore collaborations.
Emerging British-Asian talent gain mentorship and international exposure.
Small-scale dramas, kids’ shows, and adapting popular formats were the projects everyone was talking about.
Telling stories that feel real to their culture, yet can connect with anyone, is what makes them work worldwide.
Meeting three times a year keeps the UK and China talking, creating opportunities that last beyond one event.
The theatre was packed for the Third Shanghai–London Screen Industry Forum. Between panels and workshops, filmmakers, producers and executives discussed ideas and business cards and it felt more than just a summit. British-Asian filmmakers were meeting and greeting the Chinese industry in an attempt to explore genuine possibilities of working in China’s film market.
UK China film collaborations take off as Third Shanghai London Forum connects British Asian filmmakers with Chinese studios Instagram/ukchinafilm
What makes the forum important for British-Asian filmmakers?
For filmmakers whose films explore identity and belonging, this is a chance to show their work on an international stage, meet Chinese directors, talk co-productions and break cultural walls that normally feel unscalable. “It’s invaluable,” Abid Khan said after a panel, “because you can’t create globally if you don’t talk globally.”
And it’s not just established names. Young filmmakers were all around, pitching ideas and learning on the go. The forum gave them a chance to get noticed with mentoring, workshops, and live pitch sessions.
Which projects are catching international attention?
Micro-dramas are trending. Roy Lu of Linmon International says vertical content for apps is “where it’s at.” They’ve done US, Canada, Australia and next stop, Europe. YouTube is back in focus too, thanks to Rosemary Reed of POW TV Studios. Short attention spans and three-minute hits, she’s ready.
Children’s and sports shows are another hotspot. Jiella Esmat of 8Lions is developing Touch Grass, a football-themed children’s show. The logic is simple: sports and kids content unite families, like global glue.
Then there’s format adaptation. Lu also talked about Nothing But 30, a Chinese series with 7 billion streams. The plan is for an english version in London. Not a straight translation, but a cultural transformation. “‘30’ in London isn’t just words,” Lu says. “It’s a new story.”
Jason Zhang of Stellar Pictures says international audiences respond when culture isn’t just a background prop. Lanterns, flowers, rituals, they’re part of the plot. Cedric Behrel from Trinity CineAsia adds: you need context. Western audiences don’t know Journey to the West, so co-production helps them understand without diluting the story.
Economic sense matters too. Roy Lu stresses: pick your market, make it financially viable. Esmat likens ideal co-productions to a marriage: “Multicultural teams naturally think about what works globally and what doesn’t.”
The UK-China Film Collab’s Future Talent Programme is taking on eight students or recent grads this year. They’re getting the backstage access to international filmmaking that few ever see, including mentorship, festival organising and hands-on experience. Alumni are landing real jobs: accredited festival journalists, Beijing producers, curators at The National Gallery.
Adrian Wootton OBE reminded everyone: “We exist through partnerships, networks, and collaboration.” Yin Xin from Shanghai Media Group noted that tri-annual gathering: London, Shanghai, Hong Kong create an “intensive concentration” of ideas.
Actor-director Zhang Luyi said it best: cultural exchange isn’t telling your story to someone, it’s creating stories together.
The Shanghai-London Screen Industry Forum is no longer just a talking shop. It’s a launchpad, a bridge. And for British-Asian filmmakers and emerging talent, it’s a chance to turn ideas into reality.
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