12 Best Bollywood Movies 2023: Check OTT Platforms after theatre response

Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Kapoor’s musical romantic drama Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani is the 4th favorite romantic drama this year after TJMK, ZHZB, Satyaprem Ki Katha, and Bawaal.

The year 2023 is the best post-pandemic year for long-awaited movies, and biggies to demonstrate their superstardom. King Khan of Bollywood made a comeback on the big screen with “Pathaan” after a long time, his Zero (2018) was a disaster at the box office.

The year 2022 was below average for Bollywood, with only 4-5 films making 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, was a big box office failure, on the other hand, direct OTT releases Mission Majnu and Chhatriwali received praise.

And the good time at the Box office for Bollywood returns with SRK’s Pathaan, the film also received positive reviews from critics and audiences as well.

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You may keep checking this list for the 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, a story about an Indian Spy who went to Pakistan on a mission but falls in love there, Rashmika Mandanna plays Sid’s love interest, and it’s available on Netflix with positive reviews.

2- Chhatriwali

Rakul Preet Singh’s solo release has the potential to keep the audience edge to seat till the end, social comedy-drama Chhatriwali is about to spread awareness about sex education in 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 a mass spy action thriller, and the biggest reason to watch this movie is King Khan’s role as a full-fledged action hero of Bollywood. Pathaan, played by Shah Rukh Khan, is an agent who fights against adversarial powers trying to destabilize India.

4- TJMM

The movie ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar (TJMM)’ features Ranbir Kapoor, and Emraan Hashmi in key roles, receiving positive reviews all around. Some call it the best rom-com of recent times, and lead pair Shraddha Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor got praised for their brilliant performances.

Pyaar Ka Punchnama franchise, Sonu ke Titu ki Sweety fame director Luv Ranjan did justice with his kind of genre again. Dimple Kapadia, and Boney Kapoor in pivotal roles.

5- Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway

Rani Mukerjee’s performance as a doting mother is winning hearts all over, this is film revolves around a true story where a mother fights against the Norwegian foster care system for the custody of her children. Mere Dad ki Maruti director Shiva Chhibber did a fine job as a director in this film, now available on Netflix.

6- The Kerala Story

Sudipto Roy picked a topic that created controversy but the storytelling was critically acclaimed and becomes a blockbuster of all time with a Rs 15-20 crores budget. Adah Sharma played the key role, receiving immense love from the audience since released on May 5, 2023.

7- Zara Hatke Zara Bachke

Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan’s love drama Zara Hatke Zara Bachke is the most surprising hit of recent times, the film is about a couple who fell in love during college time and decided to get married, but a middle-class desi family faces a lot of differences, so decided divorce but their love and affection win.

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Expected Best Bollywood Movies 2023 as per Hype

So many small to big-budget movies in a row, here is the list of movies that can impress audiences and make for more than one time watch.

Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani

Release Date: 28th July 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.

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, and Tripti Dimri in pivotal roles. This will be Rashmika Mandanna’s other Bollywood movie. Earlier she was featured in the movie Goodbye alongside Neena Gupta.

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.

Jawan

Release Date: September 7, 2023

Reasons to watch

This year Shah Rukh is going all out and will be releasing 3 films in a row and one of them is Jawan. This movie features Shah Rukh Khan, along with South Indian Superstars 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.

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.

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