2023 has been huge for Bollywood in terms of Box Office success. However, a film cannot always be judged by how much work it has done. This is the list of the 10 best movies released in theaters this year.
Pathan
Plot: Pathaan, an exiled RAW agent, teams up with ISI agent Rubina Mohsin to thwart an ex-RAW agent, Jim, who is planning to attack India with a deadly virus.
Genre: Action, Thriller
Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Dimple Kapadia, Ashutosh Rana
Directed by: Siddharth Anand
Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar
Plot: Rohan “Mickey” Arora and his best friend, who work as breakup counselors, face challenges when Mickey falls in love with Tinni and then has to help her break up with him.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Starring: Ranbir Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Dibble Kapadia, Anubhav Singh Bassi, Boney Kapoor, Monica Choudhary, Inayat Verma, Hasleen Kaur, Jatinder Kaur, Amber Rana, Rajesh Jais, Ayesha Raza Mishra
Directed by: Luv Ranjan
Bheed
Plot: A fictional account of the largest migration in Indian history during the 2020 quarantine, centered on the experiences of several characters.
Genre: Drama
Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Bhumi Pednekar, Dia Mirza, Ashutosh Rana, Pankaj Kapur
Directed by: Anubhav Sinha
12th Failure
Plot: Determined to reshape his future, Manoj Kumar Sharma bravely embarks on a new academic pursuit: UPSC, where countless students try their hand.
Genre: Drama
Starring: Vikrant Massey, Anshumaan Pushkar, Priyanshu Chatterjee
Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Plot: Rocky and Rani's love story unfolds as they try to reunite their grandparents while dealing with cultural differences and family dynamics.
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Family Drama
Starring: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shambana Azmi
Director: Karan Johar
Gummer
Plot: Anina “Ani” Dixit, a prodigy who loses her arm, is trained by failed cricketer Padam “Paddy” Singh Sodhi to become a bowler with a unique style.
Genre: Sports, Drama
Cast: Saiyami Kher, Abhishek Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Angad Bedi
Director: R. Balki
The girl of dreams 2
Plot: Karam disguises himself as “Pooja” and agrees to marry Shah Rukh for a hefty sum, leading to chaos and a twist involving his heart donor's fiancee, Zoya.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Ananya Panday, Paresh Rawal, Annu Kapoor, Vijay Raaz
Directed by: Raaj Shaandilyaa
Jawan
Plot: Azad, a prison guard, hijacks a Mumbai metro train and demands a ransom to waive the loans of poor farmers, leading to a series of daring escapes and revelations.
Genre: Action Thriller
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone, Priyamani
Director: Atlee
Animal
Plot: Ranvijay “Vijay” Singh seeks revenge for an attempted murder of his father, uncovers a complicated family history, and becomes embroiled in a deadly confrontation with his cousin.
Genre: Action, Drama
Starring: Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandana, Tripti Dimri
Directed by: Sandeep Reddy Vanga
Dunki
Plot: Manu reconnects with her ex-lover Hardy in London and asks him to bring her back to India using an illegal immigration technique called 'dunki'.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Boman Irani
Directed by Rajkumar Hirani
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