Bollywood Movie Guide
Bollywood has produced thousands of films over the decades. With so many movies to choose from, knowing where to start (or what to watch next) can feel overwhelming. That's what this curated guide is for: a hand picked selection of recent Bollywood movies worth your time, chosen for their storytelling, performances, and lasting impact rather than just box office numbers.
Whether you are a Bollywood fan looking to fill gaps in your watchlist or a newcomer curious about what makes Bollywood one of the world's most loved movie industries, you will find something here. Enjoy the movies!
Main Vaapas Aaunga (2026)
68%Synopsis: Main Vaapas Aaunga is a partition era romantic drama directed by Imtiaz Ali, featuring Diljit Dosanjh, and set to release on June 12, 2026. The film explores themes of love, longing, and… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Main Vaapas Aaunga is a deeply felt Partition romance elevated by Naseeruddin Shah’s masterful performance, an affecting ensemble and A.R. Rahman’s evocative music. The film builds a powerful emotional payoff that lingers long after the credits.
Starring: Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina, Sharvari Wagh, Naseeruddin Shah
Directed By: Imtiaz Ali
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Dhurandhar The Revenge (2026)
80%Synopsis: Dhurandhar: The Revenge follows Jaskirat Singh Rangi, whose life is shattered after a brutal attack on his family. Driven by rage, he takes revenge, but his path soon pulls him into a… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Dhurandhar: The Revenge received a strongly positive response, with most critics calling it a bigger, sharper and more emotionally satisfying sequel. Reviewers praised Aditya Dhar’s direction, the twists, action blocks, patriotic highs, music and Ranveer Singh’s powerful performance.
Starring: Ranveer Singh, Sara Arjun, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt
Directed By: Aditya Dhar
#2Dhurandhar (2025)
77%Synopsis: Dhurandhar is a gritty spy action thriller about an undercover operative who enters Karachi’s dangerous underworld to take down a powerful criminal network. As he targets the empire of Rehman Dakait, the… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Dhurandhar received a very positive response. Critics praised it as an ambitious, large scale espionage action drama with strong performances, patriotic highs, slick action, music and big screen craft. Ranveer Singh was widely appreciated, with several reviews calling it one of his stronger commercial turns.
Starring: Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Ranveer Singh, Sara Arjun, Akshaye Khanna
Directed By: Aditya Dhar
#3Thamma (2025)
65%Synopsis: Thamma is a supernatural romantic comedy from Maddock’s horror comedy universe. The film follows Alok Goyal, a journalist who meets the mysterious Tadaka and gets pulled into a world of ancient Betaals,… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Thamma received a mixed to positive response, with most critics agreeing that the film works best as a fun, massy horror comedy entertainer. Reviewers praised its comic energy, supernatural setup, performances and crowd pleasing moments
Starring: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Varun Dhawan
Directed By: Aditya Sarpotdar
#4Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 (2025)
73%Synopsis: Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1 is set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka and follows Berme, a young warrior connected to the forest's spiritual powers, as he battles against the oppressive royal family… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Kantara Chapter 1 is being received as a powerful, visually immersive and culturally rooted cinematic experience, with critics widely praising Rishab Shetty’s performance, the folklore driven storytelling, action, music and spiritual atmosphere.
Starring: Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth
Directed By: Rishab Shetty
#5Saiyaara (2025)
63%Synopsis: Saiyaara is a 2025 Indian Hindi language musical romantic drama film directed by Mohit Suri. Produced by Yash Raj Films, it is loosely based on the 2004 South Korean film A Moment… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Saiyaara received a largely positive response, with most critics calling it a familiar but emotionally effective romantic drama. Reviewers agreed that while the film is melodramatic and not especially fresh, Mohit Suri’s direction, the music, and the chemistry between Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda make it work.
Starring: Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda
Directed By: Mohit Suri
#6Raid 2 (2025)
61%Synopsis: Raid 2 follows honest IRS officer Amay Patnaik, played by Ajay Devgn, as he is transferred to the town of Bhoj after a controversial raid. There, he locks horns with Dada Bhai,… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Most reviewers felt this sequel is watchable and commercially effective, mainly because of Ajay Devgn’s steady presence and especially Riteish Deshmukh’s strong antagonist act. The film’s best liked parts were the face off scenes, the anti-corruption theme, and the more dramatic second half.
Starring: Ajay Devgn, Vaani Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh
Directed By: Rajkumar Gupta
#7Jaat (2025)
68%Synopsis: Jaat is a 2025 action thriller starring Sunny Deol as a mysterious traveler whose demand for a simple apology pulls him into a violent clash with Ranatunga, a ruthless crime lord terrorizing… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Jaat received a good response, with critics agreeing that it delivers exactly what Sunny Deol fans expect: loud dialogues, mass action and heavy duty heroism. Critics praised it as a paisa vasool action entertainer for Sunny Deol fans.
Starring: Sunny Deol, Saiyami Kher, Randeep Hooda
Directed By: Gopichand Malineni
#8Pushpa 2 – The Rule (2024)
70%Synopsis: Pushpa 2 - The Rule is a 2024 Indian Telugu language action drama film. Pushpa 2 follows Pushpa Raj, a labourer turned red sandalwood smuggler, as he rises to power while facing… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics broadly agree that Allu Arjun delivers the film’s defining performance, with the Gangamma Jathara sequence emerging as the most consistently praised portion. Rashmika Mandanna’s expanded role, the action, scale and visual presentation also received approval.
Starring: Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, Sreeleela
Directed By: Sukumar Bandreddi
#9Crew (2024)
66%Synopsis: Crew is a 2024 Indian Hindi language heist comedy that follows three air hostesses, Geeta, Jasmine, and Divya, who work for the struggling Kohinoor Airlines. Faced with financial difficulties and unpaid salaries,… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Crew received a mostly positive critical response, with the strongest praise going to the chemistry of Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon, the breezy heist comedy tone, the glamour, the one liners and the female led mainstream packaging. Overall, critics treated it as a fun, light, female led entertainer that succeeds mainly because of its three leads.
Starring: Kriti Sanon, Kareena Kapoor, Tabu, Diljit Dosanjh, Kapil Sharma
Directed By: Rajesh Krishnan
#10Animal (2023)
58%Synopsis: Animal is the story of Ranvijay Singh, played by Ranbir Kapoor, who is deeply devoted to his workaholic father, Balbir Singh. After an assassination attempt on his father, Vijay embarks on a… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics nearly unanimously agreed that Ranbir Kapoor delivers an exceptionally committed, possibly career best performance. Some found faults with its misogyny, toxic masculinity, and graphic violence.
Starring: Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, Triptii Dimri
Directed By: Sandeep Reddy Vanga
#11Kantara (2022)
75%Synopsis: Kantara is an Indian Kannada language action thriller that blends elements of folklore and spirit possession rituals. The story follows a Kambala champion, Kaadubettu Shiva, who clashes with a forest officer over… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Kantara was widely praised as an immersive, culturally rooted blend of folklore, faith, nature and mass entertainment. Rishab Shetty's performance, sound design and electrifying climax earned particular acclaim, while predictable plotting and occasional narrative excess were the main concerns.
Starring: Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda
Directed By: Rishab Shetty
#12The Kashmir Files (2022)
61%Synopsis: The Kashmir Files is a 2022 Indian Hindi language drama film directed by Vivek Agnihotri, focusing on the 1990 exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from the Kashmir Valley. View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: The Kashmir Files was praised for confronting the trauma of displaced Kashmiri Pandits and for powerful performances, particularly Anupam Kher, Bhasha Sumbli and Pallavi Joshi. Critics were sharply divided over its graphic violence, lengthy and cluttered structure, overt political stance, and limited narrative balance.
Starring: Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi
Directed By: Vivek Agnihotri
#1383 (2021)
81%Synopsis: The film 83 is a 2021 Indian Hindi language biographical sports drama about the India national cricket team led by Kapil Dev, which won the 1983 Cricket World Cup. View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: 83 was widely praised for Ranveer Singh’s transformative performance, Kabir Khan’s direction, strong ensemble and thrilling recreation of India’s 1983 World Cup victory. Critics mainly faulted its long runtime, occasional repetition and heavy handed nationalism.
Starring: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Saqib Saleem, Ammy Virk, Pankaj Tripathi, Boman Irani, Neena Gupta, Wamiqa Gabbi
Directed By: Kabir Khan
#14Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1 (2021)
62%Synopsis: Pushpa: The Rise follows Pushpa Raju, a laborer in the Seshachalam forests, who rises through the ranks of a red sandalwood smuggling syndicate. View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Pushpa: The Rise was praised chiefly for Allu Arjun’s commanding performance, mass appeal, action and music. Critics commonly faulted its long runtime, familiar plot, weak romance and underwritten supporting characters.
Starring: Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil
Directed By: Sukumar Bandreddi
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