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New Delhi: From Salman Khan to Ranveer Singh to Akshay Kumar, and from Deepika Padukone to Alia Bhatt to Kangana Ranaut, they have all had their fans waiting restlessly for a new release for months owing to the pandemic. With theatres opening up again, and with people trickling back, the trade hopes cinemas will do a booming business again at some point this year.
Not surprisingly, the mainstream factory has been working overtime to ensure a steady line-up of releases is ready for the months ahead. It's all about big stars and big line-up for the big screen. Only, if the Covid situation comes under control there will be big ticket sales, too.
While release dates of many films are yet to be announced here's a list of the anticipated releases, due for big screen opening in 2021.
83
#ThisIs83 @kabirkhankk @deepikapadukone @Shibasishsarkar #SajidNadiadwala @vishinduri @ipritamofficial @RelianceEnt @FuhSePhantom @NGEMovies @vibri_media @ZeeMusicCompany @PicturesPVR @83thefilm pic.twitter.com/L0cddcbXbV
— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) January 25, 2020
SOORYAVANSHI
Rohit Shetty's ambitious "Sooryavanshi" will finally come alive on the big screen in 2021. Akshay Kumar will be seen as ATS officer Veer Sooryavanshi on a lookout for terrorists planning a deadly strike on Mumbai. Ajay Devgn and Ranveer Singh will reprise their roles of Singham and Simmba respectively in special appearances. Actress Katrina Kaif will be seen as Veer Sooryavanshi's wife while Jackie Shroff plays the antagonist. The film is expected to release in March.
DCP Veer Sooryavanshi now reporting LIVE! #SooryavanshiTrailer @ajaydevgn @RanveerOfficial #KatrinaKaif #RohitShetty @karanjohar @Shibasishsarkar @apoorvamehta18 @RelianceEnt @RSPicturez @DharmaMovies #CapeofGoodFilms @PicturesPVR @TSeries @sooryavanshi24https://t.co/QjKUa90eRK
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) March 2, 2020
CHANDIGARH KARE AASHIQUI
Ayushmann Khurrana stars alongside Vaani Kapoor in the modernday love story by Abhishek Kapoor. The film is the first mainstream film in India to wrap up shooting amid the Covid pandemic.
Next stop: My hometown Chandigarh for the first time❤️
Excited to be a part of Abhishek Kapoor's delightful progressive love story #ChandigarhKareAashiqui.
Produced by Bhushan Kumar and Pragya Kapoor co-starring Vaani Kapoor. pic.twitter.com/0OOG7tcEWG— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) October 21, 2020
THE SONG OF SCORPIONS
Irrfan Khan's last film will be released on the big screen in early 2021. It revolves around an independent young tribal woman, who tries to overcome a brutal betrayal so as to find her voice. Irrfan will be seen in the role of a camel trader in the Anup Singh directorial.
The Song of Scorpions. A dream to be a part of this. In theatres Early 2021. 🙏 With Irrfan sahab, Waheeda Rehman, @Golshifteh and @TillotamaShome directed by @SinghAnupsyng ❤️ #TheSongOfScorpions https://t.co/ii1Dn8f7HJ
— Shashank Arora (@ShashankSArora) December 28, 2020
RADHE: YOUR MOST WANTED BHAI
Salman Khan will be back on the screen with yet another bigger than life story. Directed by Prabhudheva, the film was scheduled to release in 2020 but got pushed due to the Covid crisis. The makers are planning an Eid 2021 release for the film, co-starring Disha Patani.
And it’s a wrrrap! #Radhe@BeingSalmanKhan @bindasbhidu @RandeepHooda @DishPatani @PDdancing @SohailKhan @atulreellife @reellifeprodn @TheGautamGulati pic.twitter.com/tMyl2pRp4O
— Salman Khan Films (@SKFilmsOfficial) October 14, 2020
RRR
SS Rajamouli's much-anticipated lavish period drama is set to be based on the lives of two legendary freedom fighters Alluri Seetharama Raju and Komaram Bheem. It stars Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, and Olivia Morris. The multi-lingual movie is said to be made on the rumoured budget of Rs 450 crore, and the teaser is expected to be out on January 26.
SMASHING FIRST LOOK OF JR NTR AS #BHEEM... #SSRajamouli is truly a master storyteller and Team #RRR knows how to build the hype... First look of #JrNTR is 🔥🔥🔥... #RRRMovie stars #JrNTR, #RamCharan, #AjayDevgn and #AliaBhatt. #RamarajuForBheem #BheemFirstLook pic.twitter.com/Py2heDW2Wq
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) October 22, 2020
PATHAN
While the official announcement is awaited, there is buzz that superstar Shah Rukh Khan will return on the big screen with the film, which also reportedly stars John Abraham, Deepika Padukone, Dimple Kapadia and will reportedly feature a cameo by Salman Khan.
Will start shoot, then post production then cinemas to normalise...will take about a year I reckon.... https://t.co/3sn6OGal35
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) October 27, 2020
LAAL SINGH CHADDHA
The movie will reunite Aamir Khan with Kareena Kapoor Khan on the screen. "Laal Singh Chaddha" is the Hindi remake of Robert Zemeckis' 1994 Hollywood film "Forrest Gump" starring Tom Hanks, which won multiple Oscars. The Advait Chandan directorial is slated to arrive on Christmas.
Kya pata hum mein hai kahani,
ya hai kahaani mein hum... pic.twitter.com/mDMA21J51z— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) November 6, 2019
CIRKUS
Ranveer Singh and Rohit Shetty are reuniting to adapt Shakespearean comedy for the Bollywood screen. It is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play "The Comedy Of Errors", with Ranveer essaying a double role. The film is set to release in the winter of 2021.
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PIPPA
The war action movie will see Ishaan Khatter in the role of Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta. The film is directed by "Airlift" maker Raja Krishna Menon. Veteran Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta of the 45th Cavalry tank squadron, along with his siblings, fought on the eastern front during the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971, and the film recounts his story. It is based on his book, "The Burning Chaffees". It is expected to release late 2021.
STAR CAST FINALIZED... #IshaanKhatter, #MrunalThakur, #PriyanshuPainyuli and #SoniRazdan to star in #Pippa... 1971 war film... Based on the book #TheBurningChaffees... #Airlift director Raja Krishna Menon to direct... Produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur. pic.twitter.com/rhcdWu6MSX
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) October 29, 2020
KGF 2
Kannada superstar Yash will return with the sequel to KGF. The two-part fictional mob drama traces the journey of the dreaded criminal, Rocky. It will also feature Sanjay Dutt as Adheera, the antagonist of the story. The teaser will be out on January 8, 2021.
#KGFChapter2TeaserOnJan8 at 10:18 AM on @hombalefilms https://t.co/0OVFVTp9tI@VKiragandur @TheNameIsYash @prashanth_neel @duttsanjay @TandonRaveena @SrinidhiShetty7 @BasrurRavi @bhuvangowda84@FarOutAkhtar @ritesh_sid @Karthik1423 @VaaraahiCC @AAFilmsIndia pic.twitter.com/HrcHYXqPIJ
— Excel Entertainment (@excelmovies) December 21, 2020
BRAHMASTRA
Amitabh Bachchan, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor star in the ambitious Ayan Mukerji-directed superhero adventure, which has been billed as the first part in a trilogy. The film also stars Nagarjuna and Mouni Roy.
It's final! Brahmāstra releases on 4th December, 2020 in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada! #Brahmastra@SrBachchan #RanbirKapoor @aliaa08 @iamnagarjuna @RoyMouni #AyanMukerji @ipritamofficial @apoorvamehta18 #NamitMalhotra @MARIJKEdeSOUZA pic.twitter.com/lJo60VxRvf
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) February 2, 2020
THALAIVI
Kangana Ranaut returns with "Thalaivi", a biopic of late Tamil politician J. Jayalalithaa. The bilingual movie will trace the journey of the late leader from silver screen to politics. It is directed by AL Vijay, and also stars Arvind Swami, Prakash Raj, Madhoo and Bhagyashree.
And it’s a wrap, today we successfully completed the filming of our most ambitious project Thalaivi- the revolutionary leader, rarely an actor finds a character that comes alive in flesh and blood and I fall in love so hard but now suddenly it’s time to say bye,mixed feelings❤️ pic.twitter.com/0tmrQ2ml3m
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) December 12, 2020
GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI
Actress Alia Bhatt will be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Gangubai Kathiawadi". According to reports, the movie revolves around Gangubai Kothewali, a brothel owner and matriarch.
Here she is, Gangubai Kathiawadi 🌹 #SanjayLeelaBhansali @bhansali_produc @prerna982 @jayantilalgada @PenMovies #GangubaiKathiawadi pic.twitter.com/eRTFD4r9H4
— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) January 15, 2020
PRITHVIRAJ
Former beauty queen Manushi Chhillar will be walking into Bollywood alongside Akshay Kumar through the historical drama. Based on the life and heroism of Prithviraj Chauhan, the film is directed by Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi, who helmed the television epic "Chanakya" and the period drama "Pinjar".
Here's to auspicious beginnings 🙏 Stepping into the world of #Prithviraj. In theatres #Diwali2020!
Need your love and best wishes as always. @ManushiChhillar #DrChandraprakashDwivedi @yrf pic.twitter.com/w3KQh4NhPe— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) November 15, 2019
SARDAR UDHAM
Vicky Kaushal will bring alive the story of martyr Udham Singh, who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer, the former lieutenant governor of Punjab in pre-Independence India, to avenge the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of Amritsar in 1919. Singh was subsequently tried and convicted of murder, and hanged in July 1940. The film is directed by Shoojit Sircar.
Here's the first look... Vicky Kaushal in and as #SardarUdhamSingh... Directed by Shoojit Sircar... Written by Ritesh Shah and Shubendu Bhattacharya... Produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar... 2020 release. pic.twitter.com/HnbTirrbiY
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 30, 2019
ATRANGI RE
Aanand L. Rai's "Atrangi Re" brings together Akshay Kumar, Sara Ali Khan, Dhanush and Nimrat Kaur. Written by Himanshu Sharma, it is billed as a cross-cultural love story.
Brining the Atrangi to #AtrangiRe. Akshay Kumar joins the cast on sets.
Presenting #AtrangiRe by @aanandlrai.
An @arrahman musical.
Written by: #HimanshuSharma#SaraAliKhan, @dhanushkraja, @akshaykumar, @TSeries , @harjeetaulakh #BhushanKumar #capeofgoodfilms pic.twitter.com/SLhtaMs0IR— Colour Yellow Productions (@cypplOfficial) December 4, 2020
BELL BOTTOM
Inspired by true events, the film is set in the 1980s. Directed by Ranjit M. Tewari, the film also stars Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor, Lara Dutta Bhupathi and Huma Qureshi. It is scheduled to release on April 2, 2021.
Looking forward to doing what we do best! Time we get back to work! #Bellbottom to go on floors next month @vashubhagnani @vaaniofficial @humasqureshi @LaraDutta @ranjit_tiwari @jackkybhagnani @honeybhagnani @monishaadvani @madhubhojwani @nikkhiladvani @EmmayEntertain @poojafilms pic.twitter.com/QmqTLFtnG3
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 6, 2020
JERSEY
Shahid Kapoor's sports drama is a Hindi remake of a Telugu hit of the same name. The Hindi version is directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, who had also helmed the 2019 original. The story is about a talented but failed cricketer named Arjun, who decides to make a comeback in his late thirties and play for India, in order to fulfil his son's wish. The film also stars Mrunal Thakur.
SHAHID KAPOOR: #JERSEY SHOOT ENDS... Entire shoot of #Jersey - starring #ShahidKapoor - is complete... Filmed in #Dehradun and #Chandigarh... Costars #MrunalThakur and #PankajKapur... Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri [also directed the original #Telugu film]... XCLUSIV NEW GLIMPSE: pic.twitter.com/iUh0RGQiuB
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) December 15, 2020
MAIDAAN
Actor Ajay Devgn's "Maidaan" will release on October 15, on the occasion of Dussehra. The film is inspired by the true story of Syed Abdul Rahim, who was one of India's greatest football coaches. Rahim, who manages the Indian national team from 1950 till his death in 1963, is said to have redefined modern Indian football.
‘Maidaan’ now releases worldwide in theatres on Dussehra 2021. Shoot commences January 2021.#Maidaan2021 #Priyamani @raogajraj @BoneyKapoor @iAmitRSharma @ItsAmitTrivedi @freshlimefilms @SaiwynQ @ActorRudranil @writish @saregamaglobal @ZeeStudios_ @ZeeStudiosInt pic.twitter.com/9KwxWP1vle
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) December 12, 2020
RAKSHA BANDHAN
Starring Akshay Kumar, the film celebrates the brother-sister bond, with Akshay dedicating the project to his sister, Alka Hiranandani. Expected to go on the floors next year, "Raksha Bandhan" is scheduled to hit the big screens on November 5.
Always my sister, forever my friend ❤️
On this auspicious day we make a promise of a story on the purest relationship ever- Presenting #RakshaBandhan! Directed by @aanandlrai starring @akshaykumar once again with #RakshabandhanTheFilm pic.twitter.com/XFbpWQPYrS— Colour Yellow Productions (@cypplOfficial) August 3, 2020
BACHCHAN PANDEY
The action comedy stars Akshay Kumar, Kriti Sanon, Jacqueline Fernandez and Arshad Warsi. The cast will shoot for the Farhad Samji directorial from the first week of January in Jaisalmer.
Welcome to the #BachchanPandey Gang @Asli_Jacqueline 💥
Shoot begins on 6th Jan 🎬#SajidNadiadwala @akshaykumar @kritisanon @ArshadWarsi @farhad_samji @WardaNadiadwala pic.twitter.com/uM26tI5M48
— Nadiadwala Grandson (@NGEMovies) December 1, 2020
PHONE BHOOT
Katrina Kaif stars with Ishaan Khatter and Siddhant Chaturvedi as desi ghostbusters in the horror comedy. The film is directed by Gurmeet Singh, who shot to the limelight directing episodes of hit web series as "Mirzapur" and "Inside Edge". Shooting of the film produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani started recently.
Triple Trouble In Bhoot World!
Darna allowed hai, as long as you’re laughing along the way.👻#PhoneBhoot, ringing in cinemas in 2021☎️#KatrinaKaif #IshaanKhatter @gurmmeet @raviivar @JasvinderBath @ritesh_sid @FarOutAkhtar @excelmovies pic.twitter.com/OnPM6YYMQj— Siddhant Chaturvedi (@SiddhantChturvD) July 20, 2020
RASHMI ROCKET
Taapsee Pannu plays a runner from the Rann of Kutch who fights for her identity and becomes an athlete. Priyanshu Painyuli plays Taapsee's husband in the Akarsh Khurana directorial. A date has not yet been announced.
As I finish the last athletic training for #RashmiRocket today here’s the journey I was waiting to share with you all....
If it makes you curious then the transformation was worth it :) #MelwynCrasto#MunmunGaneriwal #PrachiShah#SujeetKargutkar pic.twitter.com/7pIHX2IoFD— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) December 16, 2020
TAKHT
Karan Johar's period drama comes packed with star power, flaunting names such as Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Anil Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, Alia Bhatt and Janhvi Kapoor.
#RanveerSingh, #KareenaKapoorKhan, #AliaBhatt, #VickyKaushal, #BhumiPednekar, #JanhviKapoor and #AnilKapoor... #Takht to release on 24 Dec 2021 #Christmas2021... Directed by #KaranJohar... Produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta. pic.twitter.com/lfDXjVWIm5
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) February 1, 2020
SATYAMEVA JAYATE 2
Led by John Abraham and Manoj Bajpayee, the Milap Zaveri directorial is a sequel to the 2018 action drama, "Satyameva Jayate". Also featuring Divya Khosla Kumar, it is slated to release on May 12.
Jis desh ki maiyya Ganga hai, wahan khoon bhi Tiranga hai! #SatyamevaJayate2 in cinemas on 12th May, EID 2021. #SMJ2EID2021#DivyaKhoslaKumar #MilapZaveri @monishaadvani @madhubhojwani @nikkhiladvani #BhushanKumar #KrishanKumar @TSeries @EmmayEntertain @dabbooratnani pic.twitter.com/YRCaRV257i
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) September 21, 2020
GANAPATH
Actor Tiger Shroff will revisit his tough and rugged avatar for the action film set in a post-pandemic dystopian era. The film is planned as the first of a franchise. Shooting begins in mid-2021.
Jab apan sab saath aata hain na toh bahut dhamaal machata hain! Presenting @iTIGERSHROFF as #Ganapath - get ready for more action, thrill and entertainment. Super excited!!!!! #VikasBahl @vashubhagnani @honeybhagnani @poojafilms pic.twitter.com/WunfkQhAvs
— Jackky Bhagnani (@jackkybhagnani) November 5, 2020
TOOFAN
Teaser images of Farhan Akhtar's beefed-up frame to transform into an on-screen boxer have raised curiosity of fans. Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra returns with his second sport-base subject with Farhan after the 2013 hit "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag". The film along features Paresh Rawal, Mrunal Thakur and Isha Talwar.
#Toofan Uthega on 2.10.20. Are you ready?@excelmovies @ROMPPictures @FarOutAkhtar @ritesh_sid @mrunal0801 @sirpareshrawal @urfvijaymaurya @ShankarEhsanLoy @Javedakhtarjadu @ZeeMusicCompany #AnjumRajabali #AAFilms pic.twitter.com/6OuxYDCG1P
— Rakeysh Mehra (@RakeyshOmMehra) September 30, 2019
BHOOL BHULAIYAA 2
The second instalment of "Bhool Bhulaiyaa" stars Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani. It is directed by Anees Bazmee. The film was slated to release in 2020, but got pushed due to the pandemic.
The first look of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is finally unveiled. 😃
Kartik Aaryan looks stunning as he steps into the shoes of #AkshayKumar dressed as a local 'ghostbuster'.
Take a look! #PVRUpdates #BhoolBhulaiyaa2 #KartikAaryan@TheAaryanKartik @akshaykumar pic.twitter.com/ieyClgb0FM
— P V R C i n e m a s (@_PVRCinemas) August 19, 2019
BHOOT POLICE
The horror comedy stars Saif Ali Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Yami Gautam, Arjun Kapoor and Jaaved Jaaferi. It is directed by Pawan Kripalani, who is known for directing thrillers like "Phobia" and "Ragini MMS".
Saif Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Ali Fazal... #BhootPolice, a horror-comedy franchise in 3D... Directed by Pavan Kirpalani... Presented and produced by Fox Star Studios... Shoot starts Aug 2019. pic.twitter.com/e8eBX2h0Uk
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 11, 2019
CHEHRE
The suspense drama "Chehre" starring Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi has been helmed by Rumy Jafry. "Chehre" also features Rhea Chakraborty, Siddhanth Kapoor, Krystle Dsouza, Raghubir Yadav and Annu Kapoor.
#Chehre gets a new release date. Now, in cinemas from 17th July 2020. @SrBachchan @anandpandit63 #RuumyJafry @annukapoor_ @tweet2rhea @krystledsouza @siddhanthkapoor #RaghubirYadav #DhritimanChatterjee @apmpictures #SaraswatiFilms #APMP pic.twitter.com/JzVwAHc3qa
— Emraan Hashmi (@emraanhashmi) January 21, 2020
HUNGAMA 2
Priyadarshan returns with a sequel to his 2003 comedy hit. The film is billed as a spiritual successor to the original, and stars Paresh Rawal, Shilpa Shetty, Meezaan Jaffrey and Pranitha Subhash
Jab life Main ho double Hungama, toh birthday par aise surprises milte hain..
Presenting the new poster of #hungama2@Rtnjn @priyadarshandir @SirPareshRawal @TheShilpaShetty @pranitasubhash #Venus @hungama2film pic.twitter.com/67spQDudSm
— Meezaan Jafri (@MeezaanJ) March 9, 2020
OM: THE BATTLE WITHIN
Actress Sanjana Sanghi will join actor Aditya Roy Kapur in the action film. The action thriller is directed by debutant Kapil Verma. The makers hope to complete shooting of the film by March.
FIRST LOOK: ADITYA ROY KAPUR... #AdityaRoyKapur in #Om: The Battle Within... Costars #SanjanaSanghi... Directed by Kapil Verma... Produced by Zee Studios, Ahmed Khan and Shaira Khan. pic.twitter.com/6b12bLq1bL
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) December 4, 2020
ROOHI AFZANA
The film casts Rajkummar Rao opposite Janhvi Kapoor. Directed by debutant Hardik Mehta, the horror comedy is expected to narrate a story of a ghost who abducts brides on their honeymoons.
PUSHPA
The multilingual action thriller film stars Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna while Prakash Raj and Jagapathi Babu play supporting roles. Written and directed by Sukumar, the film will be released in Telugu along with dubbed versions in Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam languages.
PUSHPA . Multilingual Posters . #Pushpa pic.twitter.com/30aGMMWrFx
— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) April 8, 2020
KHUDA HAAFIZ CHAPTER 2
Written and directed by Faruk Kabir, the second chapter of "Khuda Haafiz" stars Vidyut Jammwal and Shivaleeka Oberoi. It will be on floors in the first quarter of 2021.
MISSION MAJNU
Starring Sidharth Malhotra and Rashmika Mandanna, the espionage thriller is based on India's most ambitious covert operation. Inspired by real events set in the 1970s, it is the story of India's mission in the heart of Pakistan. It will go on floors February 2021.
Inspired by real events, the story of India’s most daring RAW mission inside Pakistan! #MissionMajnu@SidMalhotra @RonnieScrewvala @amarbutala #GarimaMehta @RSVPMovies @GBAMedia_Off #ShantanuBagchi @aseem_arora @Sumit_Batheja #ParveezShaikh @pashanjal pic.twitter.com/AgvSWCIz5i
— Rashmika Mandanna (@iamRashmika) December 23, 2020
(With IANS Inputs)