The year 2017 ended up being a decent one for Hindi film and we wish that it keeps on being, even in 2018. We give you a rundown of Bollywood films to look forward to in 2018.
1.Kaalakaandi
Release date: 12th January
This darkly comic drama stars Saif Ali Khan in the number one spot part and denotes the directorial introduction of Delhi Belly author, Akshat Verma. It spins around six unique characters and Saif is pulling off a loco and odd symbol that we had most likely last observed in Go Goa Gone.
- Padman
Release date: 26th January
This Akshay Kumar, Sonam Kapoor, and Radhika Apte film look quite promising. It’s a comedy-drama written and directed by R. Balki and is based on the life of social activist, Arunachalam Muruganantham. The story revolves around this man from Tamil Nadu, who revolutionized the concept of menstrual hygiene in rural India by creating a low-cost sanitary napkins machine.
- Aiyaary
Release date: 26 January
Sidharth Malhotra and Manoj Bajpayee are all set to ring in the New Year with their film ‘Aiyaary’. Inspired by true events, the film directed by Neeraj Pandey will see the two Bollywood star play the role of two strong-minded army officers having completely different views. The filmmaker said that his film is a tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the country in 1971. Speaking about the film’s title, he said that it meant “the ultimate trickery.”
- Pari
Release date: 9 February
It is a supernatural thriller with Anushka Sharma portraying the role of an abused victim. The film marks the directorial debut of Prosit Roy and it’s the third project under Clean Slate Flims, which is owned by the actress. It also stars Parambrata Chatterjee.
5. Sonu ke Titu ki Sweety
Release Date: 9 February
The Pyaar Ka Punchnama boys are back! Kartik Aaryan and Nushrat Bharucha along with Sunny Singh Nijjar. No, if you’re guessing it’s again about girlfriends and their tantrums then you’re wrong. Just like the title of the film, the story also has a twist. And, this time it’s all about a war between bromance and romance.
6.Parmanu: The Story Of Pokhran
Release date: 23rd February
Directed by Abhishek Sharma, the film is based on the nuclear bomb test explosions conducted by the Indian Army at Pokhran in 1998. It features John Abraham and Diana Penty in lead role.
7.Hitchki
Release date: 23rd February
After her brilliant performance in Mardani in 2012, Rani Mukherji is back with this Sidharth Malhotra directorial film. She essays the role of a teacher who suffers from Tourette syndrome.
8.Sanjay Dutt Biopic (Untitled)
Release date: 23 March
It’s a biopic based on the life of actor Sanjay Dutt, with Ranbir Kapoor in the lead. It has been written and directed by Rajkumar Hirani and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The makers are yet to confirm the title of this much-anticipated film but as of now, the rumours suggest that it’s Sanju.
9.Padmavat
Release date: Undecided
Like every Sanjay Leela Bhansali film, this one has also been made on a massive scale. It’s a period film based on the life of a legendary Rajput queen, Padmavati and Deepika Padukone essays the titular role. The film features Shahid Kapoor as Maharawal Ratan Singh and Ranveer Singh as Sultan Alauddin Khilji. Aditi Rao Hydari and Jim Sarbh are in supporting roles.
10.Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se
Release date: 2 April
It is an upcoming Indian Bollywood activity drama movie, Directed by Navaniat Singh It is a spin-off of the 2013 film, Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 and the third portion of Yamla Pagla Deewana film series. The film would not be a continuation of the prior parts, but rather a totally new story with Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol playing new characters.
11. 2.0
Release date: 27th April
This S. Shankar directorial science fiction film serves as a sequel to the 2010 Tamil film Enthiran and features Rajinikanth reprising the roles of Dr. Vaseegaran and Chitti, alongside Akshay Kumar and Amy Jackson. With an estimated budget of ₹450 crore, it is the most expensive Indian film by far.
12.Manikarna
Release date:27 April
As the title suggests, it’s an Indian epic biographical film about the life of Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi and her war against the British East India Company, during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Kangana Ranaut essays the titular character in the film and it is being directed by National Award Winning director Krish.
13.Raazi
Release date: 11th May
This period thriller film directed by Meghna Gulzar is an adaptation of Harinder Sikka’s novel Calling Sehmat. The story is about a Kashmiri covert operative wedded to a Pakistani man amid the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. It feature Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in lead parts.
14.Veere Di Wedding
Release date: 18th May
This film directed by Shashanka Ghosh stars Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania in lead roles, with four friends attending a wedding. It’s being co-produced by Rhea Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor, and Nikhil Dwivedi.
15.Fanney Khan
Release date: 15th June
This film is an official remake of the Oscar-nominated Belgian 2000 filmEverybody’s Famous. Directed by Atul Manjrekar, it features Anil Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Rajkummar Rao in the lead roles.
16. Soorma
Release date: 29th June
It’s a biopic based on the hockey legend Sandeep Singh. The film directed by Shaad Ali stars Diljit Dosanjh and Tapsee Pannu in the lead roles.
17.Dhadak
Release date: 6th July
It’s a romantic drama directed by Shashank Khaitan is based on super hit Marathi film, Sairat. Sridevi’s daughter Janhvi Kapoor will be making her Bollywood debut with this one and it also stars Shahid Kapoor’s brother Ishaan Khatter.
18.Saaho
Release date: 10 July
After delivering a power-pact performance in Baahubali, Prabhas is now coming back with this action thriller film. Written and directed by Sujeeth, Saaho also stars Shraddha Kapoor as the female lead along with Neil Nitin Mukesh in a crucial role. The film is being shot simultaneously in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
19. Gold
Release date: 15th August
This sports biopic starring Akshay Kumar in the lead role is based on the life of a former Indian hockey player hockey Balbir Singh Dosanjh. He was on t
he team that won the first Olympic medal for India as a free nation in 1948. Directed by Reema Kagti, the film also stars Mouni Roy, Raveena Tandon, Amit Sadh and Kunal Kapoor in pivotal roles.
20. Thugs Of Hindostan
Release date: 7th November
Written and directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, this film is based on Philip Meadows Taylor’s 1839 novel Confessions of a Thug. It’s about a gang who posed a serious challenge to the British Empire in India during the early 19th century. The film features Aamir Khan in the lead role, along with Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif and Fatima Sana Shaikh.
21.Student of the Year 2
Release date: 30th November
This a sequel to 2012 film, Student of the Year and is directed by Punit Malhotra. It stars Tiger Shroff in lead role as Rahul Sarine.
22. Zero
Release date: 21 December
The much-anticipated movie will see Shah Rukh co-star with Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif, both of who are his co-stars of 2012 movie Jab Tak Hai Jaan. Zero has already garnered a great deal of interest because Shah Rukh plays a dwarf in the movie.
23.Kedarnath
Release date: 21st Dec
Abhishek Kapoor’s much talked about film ‘Kedarnath’ is all set to roll and it features a fresh pairing of Sushant Singh Rajput and Sara Ali Khan.It is a film based on the 2013 North India floods
24. Simmba
Release date: 28th December
Directed by Rohit Shetty, it’s an action-drama film starring Ranveer Singh in the titular lead role. It is loosely inspired by 2015 Telugu film Temper.
25.The Accidental Prime Minister
Release date: 21st December
Anupam Kher stars as the former Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh in this biographical political film written by Hansal Mehta and is based on the 2014 memoir of the same name by Sanjaya Baru.
