In this article, we have featured the 8 Most Anticipated Indian Movies; the last two years were hard on cinephiles because of the pandemic that kept us home. With the possibility of another lockdown hovering above our heads, it is highly doubtful if we’d be able to or in the right words, if it’ll be safe for us to watch a film in a movie theatre anytime soon. However, there’s nothing wrong with dreaming. So, putting aside all the uncertainties for now, let us take a look at these eight most anticipated Indian movies of 2022.
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K.G.F. Chapter 2
Genre: Action/Drama
Release Date: 14 April 2022 (India)
Language: Kannada
K.G.F. Chapter 2 is a sequel to the 2018 film K.G.F.: Chapter 1, which ended with Rocky(Yash) taking over the Kolar Gold Field (K.G.F.) after killing Garuda. While Rocky instils fear in the minds of both his friends and foes, the government sees him as a threat to law and order. With his enemies conspiring to end his reign, will Rocky overcome the threats? We have to wait and watch, don’t we?
Gangubai Kathiawadi
Genre: Crime/Drama
Release Date: 18 February 2022 (India)
Language: Hindi
This biographical crime drama film is about the life of Gangubai Kathiawadi (Alia Bhatt) or Gangubai Kothewali, one of Mumbai’s most notorious Mafia Queens. After being sold into prostitution by her husband, she rewrites her destiny and becomes a Madame in the red light area of Kamathipura, who’s been dreaded by all.
Adipurush
Genre: Mythology/Period Drama
Release Date: 11 August 2022 (India)
Language: Hindi and Telugu
Based on the epic Ramayana, Adipurush is an Indian Hindu mythological film depicting the story of Ramayana. The film features Prabhas as Adipurush, Kriti Sanon as Sita, and Saif Ali Khan as Ravana. While fans went crazy over Prabhas being cast as Rama, the same couldn’t be said for Saif Ali Khan being cast as Ravana, and there were some controversies regarding the same.
Shabaash Mithu
Genre: Sports/Biography
Release Date: 4 February 2022 (India)
Language: Hindi
This biographical sports drama is based on the life of the current Test and ODI captain of the India women’s national cricket team, Mithali Raj. It portrays her struggles, the ups, and downs in her life before she rose to fame with women’s cricket. Needless to say, we can’t wait to see Tapsee Pannu nailing the role of Mithali Raj.
Major
Genre: Biography/Action
Release Date: 11 February 2022
Language: Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam
Major is an upcoming biographical action film inspired by actual events, portraying the life and services of the 2008 Mumbai attacks martyr Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan. The film depicts how the real-life hero saved several innocent lives before being martyred by terrorists in Mumbai’s Taj Hotel on 26 November 2008. With Adivi Sesh playing the role of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, we are in for an emotional rollercoaster ride.
Brahmāstra
Genre: Drama/Fantasy
Release Date: 9 September 2022 (India)
Language: Hindi
Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva is the first part of an upcoming trilogy of the genre superhero fantasy, which also marks the beginning of India’s very first original universe— the Astraverse. Set in a modern world, the film explores Indian mythology and tells the story of Shiva (Ranbir Kapoor), who falls in love with Isha (Alia Bhatt).
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
Genre: Horror/Comedy
Release Date: 25 March 2022 (India)
Language: Hindi
A sequel to Priyadarshan’s 2007 iconic horror comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is a ghost story rather than a psychological thriller. Though it is not similar to Bhool Bhulaiyaa, the main aim of choosing the same title was to revive the franchise. This new release shows Karthik Aryan, Kiara Advani, and Tabu in lead roles.
Laal Singh Chaddha
Genre: Comedy/Drama
Release Date: 14 April 2022 (India)
Language: Hindi
Based on Winston Groom’s 1986 novel “Forrest Gump,” Laal Singh Chaddha is a remake of the 1994 American film Forrest Gump, in which Tom Hanks played the role of a man with low I.Q. Narrating historical events unfolding before him, from his perspective. In Laal Singh Chaddha, Amir Khan, who plays the titular role of an autistic man, presents us with events from Indian history from his perspective.
Let us stay optimistic and hope that we will get to watch at least some of these movies on the big screen because, with such an exciting list of new releases, it would be a shame to be unable to watch them on the big screen, right?
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