As 2024 draws to a close, Bollywood is gearing up to deliver a cinematic feast like no other. From star-studded casts and epic stories to edge-of-your-seat action and horror comedies— the year promises to end with a bang. Here’s a look at the must-watch releases you won’t want to miss. Lock your dates now.
SINGHAM AGAIN
Release Date: November 1, 2024
Directed By: Rohit Shetty
Starring: Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Arjun Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Tiger Shroff, Dayanand Shetty, Shweta Tiwari
Talk about star-packed extravaganza and no one does it quite like Rohit Shetty. The blockbuster filmmaker has once again managed to pull off the ultimate casting coup of the industry as he returns with his iconic character—Singham! Along with teaming up with his all-time favorite Ajay Devgn, Shetty has also brought together a bunch of Bollywood A-listers, including Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar, Arjun Kapoor, Jackie Shroff and Tiger Shroff to light up the big screen this festive season. What’s even more intriguing? Singham Again draws inspiration from the Ramayana, and Shetty has re-imagined his characters as the revered figures from the Hindu epic. About drawing parallels from the Ramayana, Shetty said, “When we were working on ideas to take this forward, Kshitij Patwardhan came to me with his idea. What's interesting, when you watch the film, is that it is Ramayana, but we traveled all the way from Maharashtra to Sri Lanka. The locations are all places where these incidents have happened. So, that is the unique point in this film.” Looks like this festive season will be truly epic, thanks to Singham Again.
BHOOL BHULAIYAA 3
Release Date: November 1, 2024
Directed By: Anees Bazmee
Starring: Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, Kartik Aaryan, Triptii Dimri
Get ready for another power-packed, spine-tingling, laugh-out-loud entertainer as the third installment of the popular comedy-horror franchise Bhool Bhulaiyaa gears up to grace the screens. While the plot remains a mystery, the trailer gives us a glimpse of the franchise’s favorite character—Manjulika, who is back to spook and entertain in equal measure. Helmed by Anees Bazmee, the film stars Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, and Triptii Dimri and promises a rollercoaster of scares and laughs. Speaking about the film, Kartik Aaryan said, “The third part has turned out well. It's going to make you laugh a lot and scare you at the same time. I feel it’s a great mix of thrills and chills.” So, who is ready for a frightfully fun ride?
CHHAAVA
Release Date: December 6, 2024
Directed By: Laxman Utekar
Starring: Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, Akshaye Khanna
Chhaava, featuring Vicky Kaushal in a striking, never-seen-before avatar, has already caught the fancy of history buffs since its announcement. An adaptation of the acclaimed Marathi novel—Chhava, this historical film is based on the life of Maratha King Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with Vicky Kaushal stepping into the role of the fearless warrior king. While talking about the film, director Laxman Utekar said, “Everyone knows about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, but no one knows about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. During the pandemic, when I read about Sambhaji Maharaj, I realized he is such a big character, and why are we not talking about his life? That's when I started writing, and the idea of Chhaava came to me.”
PUSHPA 2 – THE RULE
Release Date: December 6, 2024
Directed By: Sukumar
Starring: Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna
For cinephiles, Pushpa 2 is hands down the most hotly-awaited film of the year. Though details about this sequel to the blockbuster hit of 2021 remain under wraps, the teaser alone promises another mind-blowing entertainer. Rashmika Mandanna, who reprises her role, couldn’t contain her excitement. She said, “I am really excited about Pushpa 2, and the things I hear about the second part of the film are great. I am really mind blown about how director Sukumar Sir is coming up with such things.” The actress further teased, “If you watch the first part, that's the story itself. But the second part is something more than the first part. You feel like saying, 'Wow... that’s something fabulous, and how's he doing this!” Looks like Pushpa 2 is set to rule the box office again, so block your dates for this one now.
BABY JOHN
Release Date: December 25, 2024
Directed By: Kalees
Starring: Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jackie Shroff
This year is set to end with a bang, thanks to the highly anticipated action-drama Baby John. Boasting a star-studded cast featuring Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Jackie Shroff, the film’s teaser hints at an intense and adrenaline-pumping ride. Varun Dhawan took to his Instagram to reflect on the film’s demanding shoot; the actor wrote, “One of the hardest shoots I have been on #grind.” Produced by Atlee (of Jawan fame) and his wife Priya Atlee, the high-octane and stylized teaser of the film has already given a hint that this film is not just going to entertain but will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
