The year 2023 is the best post-pandemic year as long-awaited biggies will demonstrate their superstardom this year, when their first films got release date. King Khan of Bollywood made a comeback on the big screen with “Pathaan” after a long time, his last film, Zero (2018), was a disaster at the box office.
The OGs of Bollywood, like Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, will be making their comeback with the biggest movies of the year. Kartik Aryan is the new-age superstar, and after the massive success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Kartik is back with another banger, Shehzada.
The year 2022 was below average for Bollywood, with only 4-5 films made money at the box office. “The Kashmir Files,” “Gangubai Kathiawadi,” “Bhool Bhulaiyaa,” “Brahmastra” and “Drishyam 2” were among the few films that made a splash in such a big industry.
Best Bollywood Movies 2023 List
2023 begins with Arjun Kapoor’s Kuttey, which received mixed reviews but was a big box office failure but direct OTT releases received praise. And the good time at Box office for Bollywood returns with SRK’s Pathaan now.
You may keep checking this list for best Bollywood movies throughout the year:
1- Mission Majnu
Shershaah actor Sidharth Malhotra’s Mission Majnu is considering one of the best New OTT Releases of early 2023. Most of the critics call it pure theatrical material like Shershaah, story about an Indian Spy who went Pakistan on a mission but falls in love there, Rashmika Mandanna plays Sid’s love interest, it’s available on Netflix with positive reviews.
2- Chhatriwali
Rakul Preet Singh’s solo release has potential to kept the audience edge to seat till the end, social comedy drama Chhatriwali is about to spread awareness about sex education in the society, the film is available on Zee5, receiving so much praise all over while zero marketing and promotion.
3- Pathaan
Shahrukh-Deepika’s comeback film Pathaan creates history at Indian Box Office, critics also like the film as mass spy action thriller where the biggest reason to watch this movie is King Khan’s role as full fledged action hero of Bollywood. Pathaan, played by Shah Rukh Khan, is an agent who fights against adversarial powers trying to destabilise India.
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Shehzada
Release Date: February 10, 2023
Reason to watch
The movie features Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon, Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala, and Sachin Khedekar in the lead roles. Rohit Dhawan, the son of veteran director David Dhawan, is the director of this movie.
After the massive success of Bhool Bhulaiya 2, the new superstar of Bollywood, Kartik Aryan, is back with another bang: Shehzada. In this movie, Kartik Aaryan is portraying the role of a wealthy man’s kid who learns about his family’s fortune much later in life.
The plot revolves around how he deals with this reality and defends his family from the villains.
Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar
Date of release: March 8, 2023
Reason to watch
The movie features Ranbir Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia, and Boney Kapoor in pivotal roles and is directed by Luv Ranjan, who is known for his romantic comedy films like Sonu Ki Titu Ki Sweety and several others.
After a fairly successful 2022, Ranbir Kapoor is back with another film, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, alongside Shraddha Kapoor. Shraddha is also making a comeback on the big screen after a very long time, and all her fans have high expectations from this movie.
Bholaa
Date of release: March 30, 2023
Reason to watch
The movie features Ajay Devgn and Tabu in pivotal roles, and Ajay Devgn is also the director of this movie along with Dharmendra Sharma.
The protagonist of the narrative is a former prisoner named Bhola, who has served ten years in jail and is about to go home. However, he is detained in the middle, which further complicates matters.
The film is an official Hindi translation of Lokesh Kanagaraj’s 2019 Tamil hit Kaithi, in which Karthi played the lead role.
Adipurush
Date of release: June 16, 2023
Reasons to watch
The movie features the southpaw superstar Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan, Kriti Sanon, and Sunny Singh. The movie is directed by Om Raut.
The upcoming mythical Indian film Adipurush is based on the epic Ramayana. The film, which was produced by T-Series and Retrophiles, was written and directed by Om Raut.
The Hindi and Telugu versions of the film star Prabhas as Raghava, Kriti Sanon as Janaki, and Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh. When the teaser was released, there was a lot of criticism surrounding the movie because of the numerous aspects in the teaser.
Sam Bahadur
Release Date: December 1, 2023
Reasons to watch
The movie is directed by Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, and Fatima Sana Shaikh. Meghna Gulzar is the director of Sam Bahadur.
Sam Bahadur is one of the most anticipated movies of the year, featuring versatile actors Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, and Fatima Sana Sheikh in pivotal roles. Sam Manekshaw, India’s first Field Marshal, and his career in the Indian Army, spanning four decades and numerous battles, served as the inspiration for Sam Bahadur.
He was the first Indian Army general to be given the title of Field Marshal, and Bangladesh was founded as a result of his military triumph in the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
Dunki
Release Date:December 22, 2023
Reasons to watch
The film Dunki is based on the illegal “donkey flight,” which Indians use to enter countries such as Canada and the United States without permission.The movie features King Khan. Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu
The movie is directed by one of the ace filmmakers of our country, Mr. Raju Hirani, who is known for films like 3 Idiots and PK. The movie is written by a writer, Abhijat Joshi. It is a story of people.
Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani
Release Date: 28th April, 2023
Reasons to watch
Alia Bhatt is back with another one after Gangubai Kathiawadi’s enormous success. In addition to Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh plays Rocky in this film.The upcoming love drama Rocky or Rani Ki Prem Kahani is directed by Bollywood’s renowned director Karan Johar.
Karan Johar is back in the director’s chair for the highly anticipated movie after a six-year absence. The movie also marks the long-overdue comebacks of iconic senior actresses Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, and Dharmendra.
Jawan
Release Date: June 2, 2022
Reasons to watch
This year Shah Rukh is going all out and will be releasing 3 films in the row and one of them is Jawan. This movie features Shah Rukh Khan, along with South-Indian Superstar Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi. with Jawan the south-indian beauty Nayanthara will be making her bollywood debut.
So the reason is not only Shah Rukh Khan but also Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi.
Animal
Release Date: 11 August 2023
Reasons to watch
Sandeep Reddy Vanga is the writer and director of the upcoming action-thriller movie Animal, which will be released in Hindi. It is made by Cine1 Studios, Bhadrakali Pictures, and T-Series.
The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol, Tripti Dimri in the pivotal roles. This will be Rashmika Mandanna’s another bollywood movie. Earlier she was featured in the movie Goodbye alongside Neena Gupta.
