Top 7 promising Bollywood movies to look out for in 2021

After the pandemic dimmed the Bollywood glimmer in 2020, the industry is all set to take its fans by storm with an array of promising films. With stellar star-cast and intriguing storylines, the Bollywood line up has a mix of genres that wouldn’t disappoint the Bollywood buffs waiting for theatre releases this year. To know what awaits you on the silver screen this year, check out the top 7 promising Bollywood movies to release in 2021.

’83

A Ranveer Singh starrer, ‘83 is the story of the Indian cricket team bringing home the first World Cup trophy. Helmed by Kabir Khan, the movie -- which features Ranveer as former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev -- has created a stir since the past year. While revisiting the world cup win on the silver screen is already a seller, the fact that ‘83 is one of the biggest films based on real events has left fans brimming with excitement. The release of the movie was slated for 2020 but was moved to 2021 due to the pandemic. 

Gangubai Kathiawadi

If there is one Bollywood director that has never disappointed fans, it’s Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The master of captivating storytelling and mesmerizing sets, Bhansali will be taking over the silver screen this year with “Gangubai Kathiawadi”. The film is set to star  Alia Bhatt in the titular role, playing the character of an Indian mafia queen. The stunning star-cast and directorial combination has turned the movie into one of the most anticipated releases of the year. The film is being produced by Bhansali Productions & Pen India Limited.

Bob Biswas

If you are one of the people who had fallen in love with director Sujoy Gosh’s 2012 “Kahaani”, “Bob Biswas” is one film you need to save the date for. The movie, which is a spin-off of “Kahaani”, features Abhishek Bachchan in the titular role, and the actor is said to have undergone a massive transformation for the character. Helmed by Diya Annapurna Ghosh, the movie marks the second collaboration between Sujoy Gosh and Red Chillies Entertainment after “Badla”. 

Jersey

“Jersey” is the 2021 release every Shahid Kapoor fan is waiting for with bated breath. This is Shahid’s first on-screen appearance after “Kabir Singh” -- the movie which stirred controversies and the box office. The movie is an adaptation of a 2019 Telegu film of the same title and is directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. It also features Mrunal Thakur, Pankaj Kapur, and Sharad Kelkar and is being produced by Aman Gill, Dil Raju, Gowtham Tinnauri.

Laal Singh Chaddha

An official adaptation of Hollywood mega-hit Forrest Gump starring Aamir Khan, the perfectionist of the Indian film industry, “Laal Singh Chaddha” is one movie no Bollywood buff would want to miss. Directed by Advait Chandan, the movie will present Aamir in a never-seen-before form, mounting up expectations of it being Aamir’s next big hit. The film also stars Kareena Kapoor, Vijay Setupathi and Mona Singh, and is AKP’s latest production after Dangal. 

Rashmi Rocket 

Directed by Akarsh Khurana, “Rashmi Rocket” stars Taapsee Pannu as an athlete. An RSVP production, the movie also features Priyanshu Painyuli and Abhishek Banerjee. The film is being shot in Kutch, and Taapsee has been training for her athletic role for more than a year. 

Atrangi Re

The movie has already been creating a buzz among fans with its fresh star cast comprising Sara Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Dhanush in a brand-new avatar. This is director Anand L Rai’s first project after the 2018 movie “Zero” and is jointly produced by Colour Yellow Productions, T-Series Films, and Cape Of Good Films.