Amidst the need for experimentation with new themes and concepts it seems that for 2014, Bollywood mostly decided to stay within the ‘tried and tested range.’ Although there have been films like PK, Mary Kom and Queen which touched hearts, some of them were nothing short of unmitigated disasters (read Humshakals). 2015 however, promises a lot on the table. With experimentation as the mantra for filmmakers and actors alike, let’s see what the new year has in store for us!
1. Baby
Month of Release: January
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher and Kay Kay Menon
The Popcorn Factor:
If it’s an Akshay Kumar starrer then we can definitely expect mind blowing action! One look at the trailer with its kickass dialogues and we can say our action honcho will not disappoint us. The trailer is already a hit and this movie looks on to be most promising!
2. Shamitabh
Month of Release: FEBRUARY
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan and Dhanush
The Popcorn Factor:
Big B’s solo performance with Piddly and his classy dialogues will leave you wanting more! Being cleverly unclear about the whole “SHamitabh or shAMITABH” business, this movie is definitely eagerly anticipated!
3. Roy
Month of Release: FEBRUARY
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Jacqueline Fernandez and Anupam Kher
The Popcorn Factor:
After almost one and a half years Ranbir Kapoor is back with his new look as a thief, which is a major departure from his ‘chocolate boy’ avatar. He’ll be sharing screen space with Arjun Rampal and Jacqueline Fernandez which in itself is first.
4. Badlapur
Month of Release: FEBRUARY
Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui , Varun Dhawan, Divya Dutta and Yami Gautam
The Popcorn Factor:
Out with the student and in with the killer! For this thriller, Varun Dhawan has three different looks for different generations. This is the first time he is stepping out of his comfort zone playing an edgy and dark character.
5. Detective Byomkesh Bakshi
Month of Release: APRIL
Cast: Sushant Singh Rajput and Anand Tiwari
The Popcorn Factor:
One look at the trailer is enough to make you go WOW. Flamboyant, dark and mysterious, heartthrob Sushant Singh Rajput has adopted a completely different look for this film and even changed his body language to perfect the role!
6. Piku
Month of Release: APRIL
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Irfan Khan
The Popcorn Factor:
With stalwarts like Irfan Khan and Amitabh Bachchan (with his new pot-bellied look) and one of the finest actresses in the industry, Deepika Padukone, this Shoojit Sircar directorial explores a totally fresh concept .
7. Bombay Velvet
Month of Release: MAY
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Karan Johar
The Popcorn Factor:
Set in the 60’s it’s a film about the growth of Bombay into the Metropolis it is today. Also it is the first part of a trilogy as said by Director Anurag Kashyap starring Raveena Tandon and Kay Kay Menon in supporting roles.
8. Dil Dhadhakne Do
Month of Release: JUNE
Cast: Farhan Akhtar, Ranveer Singh and Priyanka Chopra
The Popcorn Factor:
Being a Zoya Akhtar directorial and the first multi starrer of this year, we can expect DDD not to disappoint us as we witness a dysfunctional Punjabi family on their journey through Europe.
9. Bajirao Mastani
Month of Release: DECEMBER
Cast: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra
The Popcorn Factor:
The couple with the chemistry is back! After their sizzling romance in Ram Leela, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone will share the screen again in this Sanjay Leela Bhansali venture slated to be released at the end of the year.
10. M.S Dhoni : The Untold Story
Month of Release: Unknown
Cast: Sushant Singh Rajput
The Popcorn Factor:
The reason why this is must watch is because it tells the story of one of the greatest captains our country has ever had, for whom personal ambitions took a backseat as he lead his team to victory in every major ICC Tournament and who will forever be remembered in Cricket history as nothing less than a legend.
Bollywood definitely has a lot of surprises packed for us this year. Between Ranbir Kapoor doing his first period drama in Bombay Velvet to Amitabh Bachchan’s pot bellied look in Piku, 2015 will definitely have us witnessing a lot of changes.
Arindam Goswami
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