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Vel

 2007
 160 minutes (2 hrs 40 mins)
Vel

Production Country

India

Director and Cast Quickview

Directed by

Starring

Suriya · Asin Thottumkal · Vadivelu · Kalabhavan Mani · Lakshmi · Saranya Ponvannan

Full cast & crew

Release dates

India release date India release
8th November 2007

Box Office Quickview

UK box office

  • Debut box office: 9th Nov '07
  • Debut position: 16
  • Highest position: 16
  • Debut gross: £20.7 Thousand
  • Total chart weeks: 1

Chart position history

UK box office

US box office

Global box office

Certificates

US
Not Rated

G

U

PG

Total grosses

UK total gross
United Kingdom Flag  £20.7 Thousand
US total gross
United States Flag  $0
Global total gross
Global Flag  $981.7 Thousand

25thframe.co.uk stats

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With Clayface currently at the top of the North American box office can this weeks new cinema releases challlenge it for the US box office crown?

As well as the movies released in cinemas this weekend this list also includes a number of the top movies released on streaming platforms.

Check out other new releases from around the world.

Here are this weeks new releases
  • Christmas At the Kringles
  • Queen At Sea
  • Wicker
  • Ramayana: Rise of a Legend
  • The Only Living Pickpocket In New York
  • The Mongoose

Christmas At the Kringles

  • The movie is directed by Kevin Lewis, it is the directors 3rd movie.
  • Kevin Lewis also directed Christmas At the Kringles in 2026.
  • It stars Ron Livingston who also starred in The Time Travelers Wife (2009).
  • The film also stars Rachel Bilson who's last movie was New York, I Love You (2009).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • The MPAA age rating is

Queen At Sea

  • The movie is directed by Lance Hammer, it is the directors 3rd movie.
  • Lance Hammer also directed Ballast in 2008 which grossed $76.2 K in the US.
  • It stars Juliette Binoche who also starred in Women and Men 2: In Love There Are No Rules (1991).
  • The film also stars Tom Courtenay who's last movie was The Railway Children Return (2022).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
  • The MPAA age rating is

Wicker

  • The movie is directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, it is the directors 3rd movie.
  • Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson also directed Wicker in 2026 which grossed $5.8 Mil. in the US and grossed $5.8 Mil. globally.
  • It stars Olivia Colman who also starred in The Secret World of Arrietty (2011).
  • The film also stars Alexander Skarsgård who's last movie was The Moment (2026).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • The MPAA age rating is

Ramayana: Rise of a Legend

  • The movie is directed by Nitesh Tiwari, it is the directors 7th movie.
  • Nitesh Tiwari also directed Ramayana: Rise of a Legend in 2026.
  • It stars Ranbir Kapoor who also starred in Animal (2023).
  • The film also stars Yash who's last movie was Toxic (2026).
  • Nitesh Tiwari directed Ranbir Kapoor in Childrens Party, and Bhoothnath Returns
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • The MPAA age rating is

The Only Living Pickpocket In New York

  • The movie is directed by Noah Segan, it is the directors 2nd movie.
  • Noah Segan also directed The Only Living Pickpocket In New York in 2026 which grossed $141 K in the US.
  • It stars John Turturro who also starred in Box of Moon Light (1996).
  • The film also stars Giancarlo Esposito who's last movie was 7 Dogs (2026).
  • John Turturro and Giancarlo Esposito have starred in 4 other movies together.
  • They also appeared together in Monkeybone in 2001, Do the Right Thing in 1989, Mo' Better Blues in 1990 and Desperately Seeking Susan in 1985.
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • The MPAA age rating is

The Mongoose

  • The movie is directed by Mark Vanselow, it is the directors 2nd movie.
  • Mark Vanselow also directed The Mongoose in 2026.
  • It stars Liam Neeson who also starred in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019).
  • The film also stars Marisa Tomei who's last movie was Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • The MPAA age rating is

Check back on Monday to see what new movies made it onto the Weekend Box Office Chart.

Next week there are 6 new movies released

  • Godzilla Minus Zero - Friday, 6th November
  • Wild Horse Nine - Friday, 6th November
  • The Cat In the Hat - Friday, 6th November
  • Ramayana: Rise of a Legend - Tuesday, 27th October
  • Queen At Sea - Friday, 30th October
  • Making Marie Antoinette - Saturday, 5th September - streaming

7 new movie releases hit UK cinemas this Friday, 23rd October 2026 aiming to dethrone Street Fighter from the top of the UK box office.

Whether you are heading to the theater or watching from your couch, here is your complete guide to this weekend's newest theatrical and streaming releases.

Check out other new releases from around the world.

Here are this weeks new releases
  • Ghosts: The Possession of Button House
  • Kung-Fu Soccer
  • Tad and the Magic Lamp
  • Ali G: Who Iz I?
  • Klara and the Sun
  • Wildwood
  • Clayface

Ghosts: The Possession of Button House

  • The movie is directed by Simon Hynd, it is the directors 3rd movie.
  • Simon Hynd also directed Senseless in 2008.
  • It stars Charlotte Ritchie who also starred in Benny and Jolene (2014).
  • The film also stars Kiell Smith-Bynoe who's last movie was Time Travel Is Dangerous (2025).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • The BBFC UK age rating is

Kung-Fu Soccer

  • The movie is directed by Stephen Chow, it is the directors 13th movie.
  • Stephen Chow also directed From Beijing With Love in 1994.
  • It stars Zhang Xiaofei who also starred in Malice (2025).
  • The film also stars Dilraba Dilmurat who's last movie was Namiya (2017).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • The BBFC UK age rating is

Tad and the Magic Lamp

  • The movie is directed by Enrique Gato, it is the directors 6th movie.
  • Enrique Gato also directed Tad and the Magic Lamp in 2026.
  • It stars Óscar Barberán who also starred in Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas (2018).
  • The film also stars Michelle Jenner who's last movie was Tad the Lost Explorer and the Curse of the Mummy (2022).
  • Oscar Barberan and Michelle Jenner have starred in 3 other movies together.
  • They also appeared together in Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas in 2018, Tad: The Explorer in 2012 and Tad the Lost Explorer and the Curse of the Mummy in 2022.
  • Enrique Gato directed Óscar Barberán in Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas, Tad the Lost Explorer and the Curse of the Mummy, and Tad: The Explorer
  • Enrique Gato directed Michelle Jenner in Capture the Flag, Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas, Tad the Lost Explorer and the Curse of the Mummy, and Tad: The Explorer
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • The BBFC UK age rating is

Ali G: Who Iz I?

  • The movie is directed by Sacha Baron Cohen, it is the directors 2nd movie.
  • Sacha Baron Cohen also directed Ali G: Who Iz I? in 2026.
  • It stars Sacha Baron Cohen who also starred in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006).
  • The film also stars Morgana Robinson who's last movie was A Bird Flew In (2021).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • The BBFC UK age rating is

Klara and the Sun

  • The movie is directed by Taika Waititi, it is the directors 10th movie.
  • Taika Waititi also directed Klara and the Sun in 2026.
  • It stars Jenna Ortega who also starred in Miller's Girl (2024).
  • The film also stars Mia Tharia who's last movie was September Says (2024).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • The BBFC UK age rating is

Wildwood

  • The movie is directed by Travis Knight, it is the directors 5th movie.
  • Travis Knight also directed Kubo and the Two Strings in 2016 which grossed £2.9 Mil. in the UK and grossed $76.2 Mil. globally.
  • It stars Peyton Elizabeth Lee who also starred in Secret Society of Second Born Royals (2020).
  • The film also stars Jacob Tremblay who's last movie was The Toxic Avenger (2025).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • The BBFC UK age rating is

Clayface

  • The movie is directed by James Watkins, it is the directors 6th movie.
  • James Watkins also directed The Woman In Black in 2012 which grossed £21.2 Mil. in the UK and grossed $129 Mil. globally.
  • It stars Tom Rhys Harries who also starred in Madfabulous (2026).
  • The film also stars Naomi Ackie who's last movie was Shelter (2026).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • The BBFC UK age rating is

Check back on Monday to see what new movies made it onto the Weekend Box Office Chart.

Next week there are 5 new movies released

  • Crawlers - Friday, 30th October
  • Wicker - Friday, 30th October
  • Traces of Justice - Friday, 30th October
  • Primetime - Friday, 30th October
  • I Love Boosters - Friday, 30th October

Avengers: Endgame Encore conquered the global box office this weekend, capturing the number one spot worldwide with a massive $86 million haul.

The superhero re-release pulled in $60 million from overseas markets alongside its $26 million domestic take, raising its historic lifetime total to $2.885 billion.

The sudden Marvel wave knocked Zach Cregger's Resident Evil~2026 reboot down to the number two spot globally after its week at the top.

The horror film brought in $50.3 million worldwide for its second frame, driving its cumulative global box office total to a lucrative $196.4 million.

Global Box Office QuickView

  • Number 1 - Avengers: Endgame (4th Weekend)
  • Highest debut - Avengers: Endgame (@1)
  • Longest run - Avengers: Endgame (13 weeks)
  • Highest total gross - Spider-Man: Brand New Day ($2,495,683,000)
  • Total Global top 15 this weekend - $298,158,127
  • Also new this weekend
    • The Assassins
    • The Old Fox
    • Ultimo Tutto Live a Tor Vergata
  • Check out the full Global box office.

Global weekend box office top 5 breakdown 25th - 27th September 2026

Avengers: Endgame

Highest new movie this weekend

  • The movie is the Highest debut on this weeks Global box office chart.
  • It has spent 4 weeks at the top of the Global box office.
  • The movie is release in 53 countries globally this weekend
  • It has a total gross of $86,000,000 over 1 week in cinemas
  • The movie is globally the 2nd top grossing movie of all time.
  • The movie is a sequel to Avengers: Infinity War which didn't spend 13 weeks in cinemas.

Resident Evil~2026

  • The movie goes down the chart to number 2 on this weeks Global box office
  • It grosses $50,300,000 over the weekend, a 54% drop from last weekend
  • It has a total gross of $196,476,000 over 2 weeks in cinemas
  • The movie is release in 66 countries globally this weekend

Heart of the Beast

  • The movie is a new entry on this weeks Global box office
  • It has a total gross of $50,100,000 over 1 weeks in cinemas
  • The movie is release in 64 countries globally this weekend

Forgotten Island

  • The movie is a new entry on this weeks Global box office
  • It has a total gross of $20,649,000 over 1 weeks in cinemas
  • The movie is release in 35 countries globally this weekend

Primetime

  • The movie is a new entry on this weeks Global box office
  • It has a total gross of $20,081,764 over 1 weeks in cinemas
  • The movie is release in 5 countries globally this weekend

Ghosts The Possession Of Button House is the highly anticipated new movie from Simon Hynd and starring Charlotte Ritchie based on the TV series Ghosts

The movie stars Charlotte Ritchie who has been seen previously in Benny And Jolene and The Assessment. It also stars Kiell Smith-Bynoe, who has previously been seen in Wicker and Time Travel Is Dangerous.

Directing duties go to Simon Hynd, who has been involved in many British TV shows and is making his feature film debut.

Movie Synopsis

It's a matter of life and death for Alison, Mike, Mia and the Ghosts.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

  • Title: Ghosts The Possession Of Button House
  • BBFC age rating: PG Certificate
  • Reason: mild scary scenes, rude humour, violence, language, drug references
  • Classification Date: 23rd October 2026
  • Runtime: 97 Minutes (1 hour 37 Minutes)
  • The movie is being released into movie theatres
  • Directed by:
    • Simon Hynd
  • Starring:
    • Charlotte Ritchie
    • Kiell Smith-Bynoe
    • Mathew Baynton
    • Lolly Adefope

    BBFC movie page

Last weekend Resident Evil was at the top of the global box office, there are 27 new releases this weekend in countries across the globe, will any of them top the global box office this weekend?

As well as many movies released in cinemas around the globe this list also includes a number of the top movies released on streaming platforms.

Check out other new releases from around the world.

Here are the top new release this week in countries across the world!
  • Heart of the Beast
  • Forgotten Island
  • Fall 2: Deadpoint
  • Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom
  • Sense and Sensibility
  • Her Private Hell
  • Hope
  • Primetime
  • The Vvaan
  • Pulp: What Do You Do For An Encore?

Heart of the Beast

  • The movie is directed by David Ayer, it is the directors 11th movie.
  • David Ayer also directed Fury in 2014 which grossed $211.8 Mil. globally.
  • It stars Brad Pitt who also starred in The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling (2018).
  • The film also stars J.K. Simmons who's last movie was The Accountant 2 (2025).
  • Brad Pitt and J.K. Simmons have starred in 3 other movies together.
  • They also appeared together in The Mexican in 2001, Burn After Reading in 2008 and Megamind in 2010.
  • David Ayer directed Brad Pitt in and Fury
  • David Ayer directed J.K. Simmons in and Harsh Times
  • This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
  • Released this week in:
      Albania / Andorra / Antigua & Barbuda / Argentina / Aruba / Australia / Austria / Azerbaijan / Bahrain / Barbados / Belgium / Bolivia / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Brazil / Brunei / Bulgaria / Cambodia / Canada / Chile / Colombia / Costa Rica / Croatia / Curacao / Czech Republic / Denmark / Dominican Republic / Ecuador / Egypt / Estonia / Finland / France / Georgia / Germany / Greece / Guatemala / Guyana / Honduras / Hong Kong / Hungary / Iceland / India / Indonesia / Ireland / Italy / Japan / Kazakhstan / Kosovo / Kuwait / Kyrgyzstan / Latvia / Lebanon / Lithuania / Luxembourg / Malaysia / Mexico / Montenegro / Morocco / New Zealand / Norway / Oman / Panama / Paraguay / Peru / Poland / Portugal / Puerto Rico / Romania / Saint Kitts and Nevis / Saint Lucia / Saudi Arabia / Senegal / Serbia / Singapore / Slovakia / Slovenia / South Africa / Spain / Sweden / Switzerland / Taiwan / Tajikistan / Thailand / Trinidad & Tobago / Tunisia / Ukraine / United Arab Emirates / United Kingdom / United States / Uruguay / Venezuela / Vietnam

Forgotten Island

  • The movie is directed by Januel Mercado and Joel Crawford, it is the directors 2nd movie.
  • Januel Mercado and Joel Crawford also directed Puss In Boots: The Last Wish in 2022 which grossed $479.1 Mil. globally.
  • It stars H.E.R. who also starred in The Colour Purple (2023).
  • The film also stars Liza Soberano who's last movie was Lisa Frankenstein (2024).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Argentina / Brazil / Brunei / Cambodia / Canada / Czech Republic / Hong Kong / Israel / Italy / Malaysia / Panama / Philippines / Singapore / Slovakia / Slovenia / South Korea / Spain / Sweden / Taiwan / United States / Vietnam

Fall 2: Deadpoint

  • The movie is directed by Peter Spierig and Michael Spierig, it is the directors 6th movie.
  • Peter Spierig and Michael Spierig also directed Daybreakers in 2009 which grossed $51.4 Mil. globally.
  • It stars Harriet Slater who also starred in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023).
  • The film also stars Arsema Thomas who's last movie was Redeeming Love (2022).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Brazil / Czech Republic / Malta / Mexico / Portugal / Russia / Spain

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom

  • The movie is from director Steve Cox and Matthew Walker.
  • This movie is a directorial debut.
  • It stars Justin Fletcher who also starred in The Cbeebies Christmas Show: Thumbelina (2018).
  • The film also stars John Sparkes who's last movie was Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience (2025).
  • Justin Fletcher and John Sparkes have starred in 2 other movies together.
  • They also appeared together in A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon in 2019 and Shaun the Sheep Movie in 2015.
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Fiji / Hungary / Malaysia / New Zealand / Portugal / Ukraine

Sense and Sensibility

  • The movie is directed by Georgia Oakley, it is the directors 2nd movie.
  • Georgia Oakley also directed Blue Jean in 2023.
  • It stars Daisy Edgar-Jones who also starred in Twisters (2024).
  • The film also stars Esme Creed-Miles who's last movie was The Chronology of Water (2025).
  • They also appeared together in Pond Life in 2019.
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Belgium / Greece / Ireland / Luxembourg / Norway / United Kingdom

Her Private Hell

  • The movie is directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, it is the directors 11th movie.
  • Nicolas Winding Refn also directed Only God Forgives in 2013.
  • It stars Sophie Thatcher who also starred in The Tomorrow Man (2019).
  • The film also stars Charles Melton who's last movie was Warfare (2025).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      Argentina / France / Hungary / Mexico / United Kingdom

Hope

  • The movie is from director Na Hong-jin.
  • This movie is a directorial debut.
  • It stars Hwang Jung-min who also starred in Dancing Queen (2012).
  • The film also stars Zo In-sung who's last movie was The King (2017).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      India / Ireland / Sweden / United Kingdom

Primetime

  • The movie is from director Lance Oppenheim.
  • This movie is a directorial debut.
  • It stars Robert Pattinson who also starred in The King (2019).
  • The film also stars Merritt Wever who's last movie was Christy (2025).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      France / Germany / Taiwan / United States

The Vvaan

  • The movie is from director Deepak Kumar Mishra and Arunabh Kumar.
  • This movie is a directorial debut.
  • It stars Sidharth Malhotra who also starred in Ittefaq (2017).
  • The film also stars Tamannaah Bhatia who's last movie was Oosaravelli (2011).
  • This movie is released in movie theatres.
  • Released this week in:
      India / Norway / United States

Pulp: What Do You Do For An Encore?

  • The movie is directed by Garth Jennings, it is the directors 5th movie.
  • Garth Jennings also directed The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy in 2005 which grossed $104.5 Mil. globally.
  • It stars Jarvis Cocker who also starred in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).
  • They also appeared together in Pulp: A Film About Life Death and Supermarkets in 2014.
  • This movie is released in movie theatres on limited release.
  • Released this week in:
      Canada / Mexico / United States

Check back on Monday to see what new movies made it onto the Weekend Box Office Chart.

Next week there are 28 new movies released gloabally

Check here for more details
  • Digger - From Thursday, 1st October
  • Verity - From Thursday, 1st October
  • Forgotten Island - From Wednesday, 30th September
  • Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom - From Thursday, 1st October
  • Heart of the Beast - From Wednesday, 30th September
  • Queen At Sea - From Thursday, 1st October
  • Spa Weekend - From Thursday, 1st October
  • De Gaulle: Résistance - From Thursday, 1st October
  • Sense and Sensibility - From Wednesday, 30th September
  • The Weight - From Friday, 2nd October
  • Lucky Strike - From Friday, 2nd October
  • Sunny Dancer - From Friday, 2nd October
  • Wicker - From Wednesday, 30th September
  • Just Play Dead - From Monday, 28th September
  • Her Private Hell - From Wednesday, 30th September
  • Variety - From Friday, 2nd October
  • Coyote Vs. Acme - From Thursday, 1st October
  • Charlie Harper - From Thursday, 1st October
  • The Watergate Caper: Richard Nixon and the Death of the American Dream - From Tuesday, 29th September
  • Primetime - From Thursday, 1st October
  • The Stranger - From Wednesday, 30th September
  • Filipiñana - From Thursday, 1st October
  • Pinocchio: Unstrung - From Thursday, 1st October
  • Terrifier 4 - From Thursday, 1st October
  • Fall 2: Deadpoint - From Thursday, 1st October
  • Onslaught - From Thursday, 1st October
  • Tad and the Magic Lamp - From Thursday, 1st October
  • Disclosure Day - From Thursday, 1st October