As the year draws to a close, Bollywood gears up for a grand finale with a lineup of highly anticipated films scheduled for release in December. From action thrillers to heartwarming comedies, there’s something for everyone in this diverse cinematic feast.
1. Ranbir Kapoor teams up with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga for this intense action thriller, promising a rollercoaster ride of adrenaline-pumping sequences and captivating performances. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, and Triptii Dimri.
Animal (2023)
Release date: December 1, 2023
Plot: A man who is brutally attacked by a group of people finds himself transformed into a bloodthirsty animal. He sets out to find the people who attacked him and get revenge.
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Parineeti Chopra, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol
2. Vicky Kaushal steps into the shoes of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, one of India’s most decorated military heroes, in this biographical war drama directed by Meghna Gulzar. The film also features Sanya Malhotra and Fatima Sana Shaikh in pivotal roles.
Sam Bahadur (2023)
Release date: December 1, 2023
Plot: A biopic about Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal.
Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh
3. Zoya Akhtar’s upcoming musical drama, set in the 1960s, is a Hindi adaptation of the iconic American comic book series Archie. The film features a young cast, including Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Mihir Ahuja, Suhana Khan, Vedang Raina, and Yuvraj Menda.
The Archies (2023)
Release date: December 7, 2023
Plot: A coming-of-age musical about a group of friends in India who start a band.
Cast: Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Vedang Raina
4. Pankaj Tripathi stars in this action comedy directed by Jagan Shakti. The film revolves around a tough policeman who takes on a dangerous gang and promises to be a hilarious and action-packed ride.
Kadak Singh (2023)
Release date: December 8, 2023
Plot: A thriller drama about AK Shrivastav, played by Pankaj Tripathi, who battles retrograde amnesia and uncovers conflicting narratives from his past.
Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Sanjana Sanghi, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Jaya Ahsan, Dilip Shankar, Paresh Pahuja, Varun Buddhadev
5. Shah Rukh Khan returns to the big screen after a four-year hiatus with this much-awaited film directed by Rajkumar Hirani. Details about the plot are still under wraps, but the collaboration between these two industry titans has already generated immense buzz.
Dunki (2023)
Release date: December 22, 2023
Plot: A comedy-drama about an Indian man who emigrates to Canada and then returns to India.
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Boman Irani
6. Pankaj Tripathi delivers a powerful performance as Atal Bihari Vajpayee, capturing his essence and mannerisms with remarkable authenticity.
Main Atal Hoon (2023)
Release date: December 25, 2023
Plot: A political drama about an Indian politician who is determined to become the Prime Minister of India.
Cast: Paresh Rawal, Anupam Kher, Pankaj Tripathi, Rajkummar Rao
