Top 8 Hollywood and Bollywood movies, series to watch this week

Mufasa: The Lion King (UAE cinemas): Directed by Oscar-winner Barry Jenkins, this prequel explores the origin story of Simba’s father, voiced by Aaron Pierre. | Supplied

Rifle Club (UAE cinemas): This zany Malayalam-language film directed by Aashiq Abu is a must-watch. It's a unique mix of action, dark humor, and eccentric players. | IMdB

UI (UAE cinemas): This Kannada-language film is ambitious dystopian fantasy directed, written, and headlined by the legendary Upendra. It's a psychological battle between a king and an extraordinary man who uses his cunning and calculated moves to dismantle the established order. | IMdB

Moana 2 (UAE cinemas): Moana is back and this time she embarks on a perilous journey to the cursed island of Motofetu. | IMdB

Bandish Bandits Season 2 (Prime Video): Ritwik Bhowmik and Shreya Chaudhry return as singers navigating the highs and lows of their musical and personal journeys. | IMdB

Yo Yo Honey Singh (Netflix): This intimate documentary offers a behind-the-scenes look at the mercurial life of the singer. It traces his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a global sensation, followed by his struggles with mental health. | GN Archives

Viduthalai Part 2 (UAE cinemas): This Tamil-language actioner starring Vijay Sethupathi and Manju Warrier is the gripping conclusion to director Vetrimaaran’s two-part adaptation of Jeyamohan’s short story Thunaivan. | ImDB