THE MOST ANTICIPATED OF MOVIES 2023

By Shweta Kulkarni

After a lull of nearly two years, cinephiles can finally look forward to all kinds of cinematic treats this year. 2023 is all geared up to welcome a fresh line-up of titles ranging from blockbusters and jaw-dropping action extravaganzas like Pathaan, Tiger 3, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan to inspiring biopics and crime thrillers like Maidaan and Animal. Comedy lovers and rom-com fans can expect new flicks from seasoned directors in this department like Karan Johar and Luv Ranjan, who will bring to the big screen the rom-coms Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani and Tu Jhooti Main Makkar respectively. Then there is the social comedy-drama Dunki, which marks the first collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and one of the most successful filmmakers of Bollywood — Raj Kumar Hirani. There is so much heading to the big screens this year that it is impossible to keep calm, especially if you are a cine buff. Here’s our list of big screen movies to look forward to this year.

Pathaan

Release date: January 25, 2023

Directed by: Siddharth Anand

Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham

Four years after the last entry (WAR) in YRF’s spy universe, the production house is back with its most awaited fourth instalment to its popular action-packed franchise

— Pathaan. Starring none other than the Badshah of Bollywood, the film also marks Shah Rukh’s comeback to the big screen after a five year’s hiatus. Reasons enough to make a dash to the cinema halls as soon as the film hits the marquee. Speaking about the film and his lead actor, director Siddharth Anand said, “He is the alpha man on a mission in this action spectacle that will hopefully set new benchmarks for the action genre in India. When you have Shah Rukh Khan in your film, along with superstars like Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, you have to reach for the stars in every department, and I don’t think we will disappoint on that promise with Pathaan.” What’s more, Pathaan will also feature Salman Khan in a cameo role, essaying the role of Avinash Singh Rathore aka Tiger from the Tiger movie franchise. Exciting, isn’t it? Well, go ahead and mark your calendar right away!