Embrace the spirit of New Year’s Eve with a cinematic celebration by binging on a curated selection of films. From romcoms including Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani, action thriller Pathaan, Jawaan and Animal to power-packed comedy drama Dunki, here is a list of the best films of 2023 for an entertaining and lively experience.
Venture into action or adventure for an adrenaline rush, weave in heartfelt dramas for emotional depth and cap it off with light-hearted feel-good movies to positively welcome the New Year. Ensure ample snacks, cosy blankets, and a countdown to the New Year for a memorable cinematic celebration.
Bollywood’s Blockbuster Hits 2023
Here is the list of the top picks of the unmissable films that lit up 2023.
1. Zara Hatke Zara Bachke
Helmed by Laxman Utekar, the film centres around a middle-class couple living in Indore, who want a house away from their family through the Indian Government’s flagship program entitled Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan starrer is a blend of desi humour, along with the roller coaster ride of emotions.
The film also features Shrshti Ganguly, Neeraj Sood, and Rakesh Bedi, among others.
2. Satyaprem Ki Katha
The story revolves around Satyaprem, a middle-class bachelor who falls in love with a free-spirited, fun-loving girl, Katha. After a heavy breakup, Katha loses hope in love. However, Satyaprem tries to restore her faith in love after their marriage when a dark and painful secret tumbles out of their bedroom. The film stars Kartik Aryan and Kiara Advani in the lead roles.
3. Gadar 2
The film is a prequel to the 2001 superhit romantic period drama Gadar. The plot follows one army-truck driver, Tara Singh, who is now on a mission to save his son from the ruthless Pak General Hamid Iqbal, who holds a grudge against him for what he did in 1947.
Gadar 2 features an ensemble star cast including Sunny Deol, Amisha Patel, Utkarsh Sharma, Gaurav Chopra, and Dolly Bindra, among others.
4. Pathaan
The high-octane action thriller marks the comeback of Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan after five long years. The story revolves around an ex-army man who returns for duty to save his motherland from the conspiracies created by ruthless mercenary, Jim. While Shahrukh Khan plays the lead role of the army man, John Abraham perfectly slides into the shoes of the maniac villain.
Siddharth Anand’s directorial also stars Deepika Padukone, Ashutosh Rana, and Dimple Kapadia in key roles.
5. Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar
After getting immense love at the box office, Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor starrer rom-com is now streaming on Netflix. Luv Ranjan’s directorial revolves around the modern-day story of a couple going through multiple ups and downs in their relationship.
The romantic comedy also features Anubhav Singh Bassi, Dimples Kapadia, Bonney Kapoor, and Inayat Khan in key roles. Moreover, Kartik Aryan’s cameo in the film is the cherry on the cake.
6. Jawaan
The high-toned action-adventure delivers a social message associated with issues, including political corruption, flaws in the healthcare system, and challenges faced by the farmers.
With the motive to rectify the societal wrongs, Vikram Rathore embarks on a journey to obliterate Kalee and his corrupt system with a set of demands. Atlee’s Jawaan has an ensemble star cast including Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, and Ridhi Dogra, among others.
7. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani
Karan Johar’s directorial revolves around the love story of a Punjabi desi munda, Rocky and an intellectual Bengali journalist, Rani. While the duo falls for each other, their family opposes the relationship due to cultural differences. However, the lovers decide to live with each other’s families for three months before getting married.
The film stars Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and Shabana Azmi in significant roles.
8. Sam Bahadur
Helmed by Meghna Gulzar, the biographical drama envelops the military career span of Sam Manekshaw over four decades, including the major five wars. Vicky Kaushal portrays the titular role of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, and the actor bears an uncanny resemblance to the Indian army officer with ease.
9. Animal
Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal depicts the father-son relationship. While the son strives to get his father’s attention who is a busy man, he gets thrown out of the house after an incident. Years later, Ranvijay returns after discovering his father has been shot by the enemies around.
The film features Anil Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor as the father-son leads. Moreover, the movie features Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, and Tripti Damri in key roles.
10. Dunki
The film depicts the journey of four friends who travel from India to London via an illegal immigration technique called Dunki. Rajkumar Hirani’s heartwarming tale stars Shahrukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, and Anil Grover in the key roles. The gripping drama explores the challenges faced by immigrants to reach the land of their dreams.
Whether solo or with loved ones, it is a delightful way to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new with cinematic joy. Don’t forget your cozy blankets, festive snacks, and perhaps a countdown to midnight in between films for a memorable and entertaining night of binging.
Happy New Year!