Introduction
The Hindi film industry, popularly known as Bollywood, has always been a major source of entertainment for Indian audiences and film lovers around the world. Each year, Bollywood releases a plethora of films spanning various genres, catering to different tastes and preferences. In 2023, the Hindi film industry continued to flourish, presenting audiences with an exciting lineup of movies. This article aims to provide an overview of the notable Hindi films released in 2023, highlighting their release dates, genres, directors, casts, and brief plot summaries.
The Growth of Hindi Films in 2023
Hindi cinema has experienced significant growth and evolution over the years. In 2023, the industry witnessed a surge in the production and release of films, showcasing the creative prowess and talent of filmmakers, actors, and other professionals involved in the filmmaking process. With advancements in technology, innovative storytelling techniques, and increased investments in film production, Hindi films have reached new heights of popularity and critical acclaim.
Notable Hindi Films Released in 2023
| Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Studio (production house) | Ref. | |
| J A N | 13 | Kuttey | Aasmaan Bhardwaj | Arjun KapoorNaseeruddin ShahTabuKonkona Sen SharmaRadhika MadanKumud MishraShardul Bhardwaj | T-Series Films, Luv Films, Vishal Bhardwaj Films | [12] |
| Lakadbaggha | Victor Mukherjee | Anshuman JhaRiddhi DograMilind Soman | First Ray Films | [13] | ||
| 20 | Mission Majnu | Shantanu Bagchi | Sidharth MalhotraRashmika MandannaKumud MishraSharib Hashmi | RSVP Movies, Guilty By Association Media LLP, Netflix | [14] | |
| Chhatriwali | Tejas Deoskar | Rakul Preet SinghSumeet VyasSatish KaushikRajesh TailangDolly Ahluwalia | RSVP Movies, ZEE5 | [15] | ||
| 25 | Pathaan | Siddharth Anand | Shah Rukh KhanDeepika PadukoneJohn Abraham | Yash Raj Films | [16] | |
| 26 | Gandhi Godse – Ek Yudh | Rajkumar Santoshi | Deepak AntaniChinmay Mandlekar | PVR Pictures, Santoshi Productions LLP | [17] | |
| F E B | 3 | Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat | Anurag Kashyap | Alaya FKaran Mehta | Zee Studios, Good Bad Films | [18] |
| Faraaz | Hansal Mehta | Zahan KapoorAditya RawalAamir AliJuhi Babbar | T-Series, Benaras Media Works, Mahana Films | [19] | ||
| 10 | Shiv Shastri Balboa | Ajayan Venugopalan | Anupam KherNeena GuptaJugal HansrajNargis FakhriSharib Hashmi | UFI Motion Pictures, Anupam Kher Studio | [20] | |
| 16 | Lost | Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury | Yami GautamPankaj KapurRahul KhannaNeil BhoopalamPia BajpieeTushar Pandey | Zee Studios, Namah Pictures, Opus Communications, San Fernandes, ZEE5 | [21] | |
| 17 | Shehzada | Rohit Dhawan | Kartik AaryanKriti SanonParesh RawalManisha KoiralaRonit Roy | T-Series Films, Allu Entertainment, Haarika & Hassine Creations, Brat Films | [22] | |
| 24 | Selfiee | Raj Mehta | Akshay KumarEmraan HashmiDiana PentyNushrratt Bharuccha | Dharma Productions, Prithviraj Productions, Magic Frames, Cape of Good Films | [23] | |
| M A R | 3 | Gulmohar | Rahul V. Chittella | Manoj BajpayeeSharmila TagoreSimranSuraj Sharma | Star Studios, Chalkboard Entertainment, Autonomous Works, Disney+ Hotstar | [24] |
| InCar | Harsh Warrdhan | Ritika SinghManish JhanjholiaSandeep GoyatSunil SoniGyan Prakash | Inbox Pictures | [25] | ||
| 8 | Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar | Luv Ranjan | Ranbir KapoorShraddha Kapoor | T-Series Films, Luv Films | [26] | |
| 17 | Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway | Ashima Chibber | Rani Mukerji | Zee Studios, Emmay Entertainment | [27] | |
| Zwigato | Nandita Das | Kapil SharmaShahana Goswami | Applause Entertainment, Nandita Das Initiatives | [28] | ||
| Am I Next | Rahat Kazmi | Anushka SenNeelu DograPooja DarganTariq KhanAhmer Haider | Rahat Kazmi Film Studios, Loop Pool Films and Piku Art’s (Singapore) | [29] | ||
| 24 | Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga | Ajay Singh | Yami GautamSunny KaushalSharad Kelkar | Maddock Films, Netflix | [30] | |
| Bheed | Anubhav Sinha | Rajkummar RaoBhumi PednekarDia MirzaAshutosh RanaPankaj Kapur | Benaras Media Works, AA Films, Reliance Entertainment | [31] | ||
| Operation Mayfair | Sudipto Sarkar | Jimmy ShergillHritiqa ChheberLee Nicholas HarrisVedieka DuttAnkur BhatiaSneha Singh | T-Series Films, Vedant Films, Farm Cove | [32] | ||
| Kanjoos Makhichoos | Vipul Mehta | Kunal KhemuShweta TripathiPiyush MishraAlka AminRaju Srivastav | Soham Rockstar Entertainment, Thundersky Entertainment, ZEE5 | [33] | ||
| 30 | Bholaa | Ajay Devgn | Ajay DevgnTabu | T-Series Films, Reliance Entertainment, Ajay Devgn FFilms, Dream Warrior Pictures | [34] | |
| 31 | Gaslight | Pawan Kripalani | Vikrant MasseySara Ali KhanChitrangda Singh | Tips Industries, Disney+ Hotstar | [35] | |
April–June
| Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Studio (production house) | Ref. | |
| A P R | 7 | Gumraah | Vardhan Ketkar | Aditya Roy KapurMrunal ThakurRonit Roy | T-Series Films, Cine1 Studios | [36] |
| 14 | Mrs Undercover | Anushree Mehta | Radhika ApteRajesh SharmaSumeet VyasAngana RoyAmrita ChattopadhyayIndrasish Roy | B4U Motion Pictures, Jaadugar Films, Knight Sky Movies, ZEE5 | [37] | |
| Sir Madam Sarpanch | Praveen Morchhale | Seema BiswasAriana SajnaniHemant DeolekarJyoti DubeyShubhangini Srivas | Suncal Productions International | [38] | ||
| Pinky Beauty Parlour | Akshay Singh | Akshay SinghSulagna PanigrahiKhushboo GuptaVishwanath Chatterjee | Pen India Limited, Cinépolis India, Cinecorn Entertainment | [39] | ||
| 21 | Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan | Farhad Samji | Salman KhanPooja HegdeVenkateshShehnaaz GillJagapathi Babu | Salman Khan Films, Zee Studios | [40] | |
| 28 | Bad Boy | Rajkumar Santoshi | Namashi ChakraborthyAmrin QureshiSaswata ChatterjeeDarshan JariwalaJohnny Lever | Inbox Pictures | [41] | |
| U-Turn | Arif Khan | Alaya FPriyanshu PainyuliAashim GulatiManu RishiRajesh Sharma | Balaji Telefilms, ZEE5 | [42] | ||
| M A Y | 5 | Mother Teresa & Me | Kamal Musale | Deepti NavalJacqueline Fitschi-CornazBanita Sandhu | Curry Western Movies (Pvt Ltd), Les Films du Lotus (Sàrl), Kavita Teresa Film (Ltd) | [43] |
| Afwaah | Sudhir Mishra | Nawazuddin SiddiquiBhumi PednekarSumeet VyasSharib Hashmi | Benaras Media Works, Reliance Entertainment | [44] | ||
| The Kerala Story | Sudipto Sen | Adah SharmaYogita BihaniSonia BalaniSiddhi Idnani | Sunshine Pictures PVT. LTD. | [45] | ||
| 12 | Chatrapathi | V. V. Vinayak | Bellamkonda SreenivasNushrratt BharucchaSahil Vaid | Pen India Limited | [46] | |
| Music School | Papa Rao Biyyala | Sharman JoshiPrakash RajShriya SaranSuhasini MulayMona AmbegaonkarGracy Goswami | Yamini Films, PVR Pictures | [47] | ||
| IB71 | Sankalp Reddy | Vidyut JammwalAnupam KherVishal JethwaNiharica Raizada | T-Series Films, Reliance Entertainment, An Action Hero Film Production | [48] | ||
| 19 | Kathal | Yashowardhan Mishra | Sanya MalhotraAnant V JoshiVijay RaazRajpal YadavBrijendra Kala | Balaji Motion Pictures, Sikhya Entertainment, Netflix | [49] | |
| Aazam | Shravan Tiwari | Jimmy ShergillAbhimanyu SinghIndraneil SenguptaRaza MuradSayaji Shinde | BMX Motion Pictures Pvt Ltd, DXB Motion Film LLP | [50] | ||
| 8 A.M. Metro | Raj R | Gulshan DevaiahSaiyami Kher | Studio 99, Platoon Distribution | [51] | ||
| Kacchey Limbu | Shubham Yogi | Radhika MadanRajat BarmechaAyush Mehra | Jio Studios, Mango People Media, JioCinema | [52] | ||
| 23 | Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai | Apoorva Singh Karki | Manoj BajpayeeKaustav SinhaNikhil Pandey | Bhanushali Studios Limited, Zee Studios, ZEE5 | [53] | |
| 26 | Jogira Sara Ra Ra | Kushan Nandy | Nawazuddin SiddiquiNeha SharmaSanjay MishraMahaakshay Chakraborty | Touchwood Multimedia Creations | [54] | |
| Coat | Akshay Ditti | Sanjay MishraVivaan ShahPooja PnadeySonal Jha | Brandex Entertainment, Perfect Times Pictures, Black Panther Movies | [55] | ||
| J U N | 2 | Zara Hatke Zara Bachke | Laxman Utekar | Vicky KaushalSara Ali Khan | Jio Studios, Maddock Films | [56] |
| Mumbaikar | Santosh Sivan | Vikrant MasseyVijay SethupathiTanya ManiktalaRanvir ShoreySachin Khedekar | HR Pictures, Jio Studios, JioCinema | [57] | ||
| 9 | Bloody Daddy | Ali Abbas Zafar | Shahid KapoorSanjay KapoorDiana PentyRonit RoyVivan Bhatena | Jio Studios, AAZ Films, Offside Entertainment Production, JioCinema | [58] | |
| 16 | Adipurush | Om Raut | PrabhasSaif Ali KhanKriti SanonSunny Singh | T-Series Films, Retrophiles | [59] | |
| I Love You | Nikhil Mahajan | Rakul Preet SinghAkshay OberoiPavail Gulati | Jio Studios, Athena Production, JioCinema | [60] | ||
| 23 | 1920: Horrors of the Heart | Krishna Bhatt | Avika GorRahul DevBarkha BishtRandheer Rai | Motion Picture Capital, LoneRanger Productions, Uniseller Production, Reliance Entertainment | [61] | |
| Tiku Weds Sheru | Sai Kabir | Nawazuddin SiddiquiAvneet Kaur | Manikarnika Films, Amazon Prime Video | [62] | ||
| Aseq | Sarim Momin | Sonnalli SeygallVardhan PuriSiddhanth Kapoor | The Production Headquarter LTD, Stone Circle Production, Jio Studios, JioCinema | [63] | ||
| 29 | Satyaprem Ki Katha | Sameer Vidwans | Kartik AaryanKiara AdvaniGajraj RaoSupriya Pathak | Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Namah Pictures | [64] | |
| Lust Stories 2 | R. BalkiKonkona Sen SharmaAmit Ravindernath SharmaSujoy Ghosh | Amruta SubhashAngad BediKajolTamannaah BhatiaKumud MishraMrunal ThakurNeena GuptaTillotama ShomeVijay Varma | RSVP Movies, Flying Unicorn Entertainment, Netflix | [65] | ||
| 30 | Sergeant | Prawaal Raman | Randeep HoodaAdil HussainSapna PabbiArun GovilSonia Goswami | JAR Pictures, Jio Studios, JioCinema | [66] | |
July-September
| Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Studio (production house) | Ref. | |
| J U L | 7 | Neeyat | Anu Menon | Vidya BalanRam KapoorRahul BoseShahana GoswamiNeeraj KabiPrajakta KoliShashank AroraAmrita Puri | Abundatia Entertainment, Amazon Prime Video | [67] |
| Tarla | Piyush Gupta | Huma QureshiSharib HashmiVeenah Naair | Earthsky Pictures, RSVP Movies, ZEE5 | [68] | ||
| Blind | Shome Makhija | Sonam KapoorPurab KohliVinay PathakLillete Dubey | Jio Studios, Kanai, AVMA & Kross Pictures, Lead Films, RV Motion Pictures, JioCinema | [69] | ||
| 72 Hoorain | Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan | Saru MainiAamir BashirRasheed NazPawan Malhotra | Saarthie Entertainment, Aliens Pictures | [70] | ||
| 14 | Ishq-e-Nadaan | Avishek Ghosh | Lara DuttaNeena GuptaKanwaljit SinghShriya PilgaonkarMohit RainaSuhail Nayyar | AVMA Media, Jio Studios JioCinema | [71] | |
| 21 | Bawaal | Nitesh Tiwari | Varun DhaKwanJanhvi Kkapoor | Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Earthsky Pictures, Amazon Prime Video | [72] | |
| Trial Period | Aleya Sen | Genelia DeshmukhManav KaulShakti KapoorSheeba ChadhaGajraj Rao | Chrome Pictures, Jio Studios JioCinema | [73] | ||
| Minus 31-The Nagpur Files | Pratik Moitro | Shivankit Singh PariharRaghubir YadavRajesh SharmaRucha InamdarSantosh JuvekarJaya Bhattacharya | Orangepixel Studios PVT. LTD. Production, Dragon Water Films | [74] | ||
| Ajmer 92 | Pushpendra Singh | Karan VermaRajesh SharmaSayaji ShindeBrijendra KalaZarina WahabManoj JoshiAlka Amin | U&K Entertainment, Sumit Motion Pictures, Little Crew Pictures,Reliance Entertainment | [75] | ||
| 28 | Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani | Karan Johar | DharmendraJaya BachchanShabana AzmiRanveer SinghAlia Bhatt | Viacom18 Studios, Dharma Productions | [76] | |
| A U G | ||||||
| 11 | Gadar 2 | Anil Sharma | Sunny DeolAmeesha PatelUtkarsh Sharma | Zee Studios, Anil Sharma Productions | [77] | |
| OMG 2 | Amit Rai | Akshay KumarYami GautamPankaj TripathiArun Govil | Cape of Good Films, Viacom18 Studios, Wakaoo Films | [78] | ||
| 25 | Dream Girl 2 | Raaj Shaandilyaa | Ayushmann KhurranaAnanya PandayAnnu KapoorParesh RawalVijay RaazManoj JoshiRajpal YadavAsraniSeema PahwaManjot SinghAbhishek Banerjee | Reliance Entertainment, Balaji Motion Pictures, Ayushmann Khurrana Films, Think Big Pictures | [79] | |
| S E P | 5 | Happy Teacher’s Day | Mikhil Musale | Nimrat KaurRadhika Madan | Maddock Films | [80] |
| 7 | Jawan | Atlee | Shah Rukh KhanNayantharaVijay SethupathiPriyamaniSanya Malhotra | Red Chillies Entertainment, Yash Raj Films | [81] | |
| 15 | Sri | Tushar Hiranandani | Rajkummar RaoJyothikaAlaya FSharad Kelkar | T-Series Films, Chalk N Cheese Films | [82] | |
October-December
| Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Studio (production house) | Ref. | |
| O C T | 5 | The Great Indian Rescue | Tinu Suresh Desai | Akshay KumarParineeti Chopra | Pooja Entertainment | [83] |
| 20 | Ganapath – Part 1 | Vikas Bahl | Amitabh BachchanTiger ShroffKriti SanonElli AvrRam | Pooja Entertainment | [84] | |
| Tejas | Sarvesh Mewara | Kangana Ranaut | RSVP Movies | [85] | ||
| Yaariyan 2 | Radhika RaoVinay Sapru | Divya Khosla KumarPearl V PuriMeezaan JafriYash DasguptaAnaswara RajanPriya Prakash VarrierWarina Hussain | T-Series Films, BLM Pictures | [86] | ||
| 23 | 12th Fail | Vidhu Vinod Chopra | Vikrant MasseyPalak LalwaniSanjay BishnoiHarish Khanna | Vinod Chopra Films, Zee Studios | [87] | |
| N O V | 10 | Tiger 3 | Maneesh Sharma | Salman KhanKatrina KaifEmraan Hashmi | Yash Raj Films | [88] |
| 100% | Sajid Khan | John AbrahamRiteish DeshmukhNora FatehiShehnaaz Gill | T-Series Films, Guilty By Association Media | [89] | ||
| 24 | Emergency | Kangana Ranaut | Kangana RanautAnupam KherShreyas TalpadeSatish KaushikMahima ChaudharyMilind Soman | Manikarnika Films, EaseMyTrip | [90] | |
| D E C | 1 | Animal | Sandeep Reddy Vanga | Ranbir KapoorRashmika MandannaAnil KapoorBobby DeolTripti Dimri | T-Series Films, Cine1 Studios, Bhadrakali Pictures | [91] |
| Sam Bahadur | Meghna Gulzar | Vicky KaushalSanya MalhotraFatima Sana Shaikh | RSVP Movies | [92] | ||
| Fukrey 3 | Mrighdeep Singh | Pulkit SamratVarun SharmaRicha ChadhaManjot SinghPankaj Tripathi | Excel Entertainment | [93] | ||
| 7 | Untitled film | Amit JoshiAradhana Sah | Shahid KapoorKriti SanonDharmendraDimple Kapadia | Maddock Films, Jio Studios | [94] | |
| 15 | Yodha | Sagar AmbrePushkar Ojha | Sidharth MalhotraDisha PataniRaashii Khanna | Dharma Productions, Mentor Disciple Films | [95] | |
| 22 | Dunki | Rajkumar Hirani | Shah Rukh KhanTaapsee Pannu | Red Chillies Entertainment, Rajkumar Hirani Films | [96] | |
Conclusion
The year 2023 has been an eventful one for Hindi cinema, with a diverse range of films captivating audiences and pushing the boundaries of storytelling. The industry’s growth, coupled with the artistic endeavors of filmmakers, has ensured a steady stream of high-quality films for movie enthusiasts. Whether it’s thought-provoking dramas, heartwarming comedies, or action-packed blockbusters, Hindi films in 2023 have offered something for everyone.