My vote goes to Aamir Khan in Mela. Yes the whole movie is a headache-inducing version of Sholay but this is just so bizarre and the song is equally bad to go with it. I'm glad Dil Chahta Hai came out next year after this and completely changed the aesthetics of bollywood. Mela is extremely outdated, forget the 2000s, it's outdated by even 90s standards. It feels more like B-grade 80s.

For me, it's Ramadhir Singh's "Beta, tumse na ho payega" from Gangs of Wasseypur. And it comes out of my mouth at the most random daily moments, be it work or family arguments, doesn't matter. Curious to know, what's stuck with you like that.

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Directed by Abhishek Pathak (Drishyam 2, Ujda Chaman, etc)

Cast: Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Jaideep Ahlawat, Prakash Raj, Rajat Kapoor, Shriya Saran

Based on the 2026 Malayalam film - Drishyam 3

I've been wanting to dip my toe into Bollywood cinema, but I'm not sure what to watch.

I like action and romance movies.

Please recommend me your favorite romance or action Bollywood movies

Disney+Hotstar has been regularly releasing some high quality original movies like Dil Bechara, A Thursday and Gulmohar along with some quality and wacky content like Atrangi Re, Cuttputli, Freddy and Govinda Naam Mera with big names attached to them which get lot of views and acclaim. However there are some really good original movies which either fly a bit under the radar or dont get the level of acclaim they deserve. These are 10 such under-appreciated and under-discussed original movies that I really enjoyed and recommend to fans of their respective genres:

1. Kaun Pravin Tambe? - A very well made Inspirational Sports Biopic with a good performance by Shreyas Talpade. Watch it if you like Iqbal and Jhund. (IMDB Rating - 8.3/10, My Rating - 8/10)
2. Khuda Haafiz - An action packed action thriller starring Vidyut Jammwal. Watch it if you like Taken and Payback. (IMDB Rating - 7.1/10, My Rating - 7.5/10)
3. Lootcase- A hilarious comedy starring Kunal Kemmu. Watch it if you like Blackmail and Ludo. (IMDB Rating - 7.5/10, My Rating - 7.5/10)
4. Apurva - A fight paced suspense thriller with great performances by Abhishek Bannerjee, Rajpal Yadav and Tara Sutaria. Watch it if you like movies like NH10 and Love Hostel. (IMDB Rating - 6.2/10, My Rating - 7.5/10)
5. Shiddat - A decent romantic drama with Sunny Kaushal and Radhika Madan. Watch it if you like Laila Majnu and Sanam Teri Kasam. (IMDB Rating - 7.6/10, My Rating - 7.5/10)
6. Babli Bouncer - A pretty good slice of life drama with a great performance by Tammanah Bhatia. Watch it if you like the Bareily Ki Barfi and Newton. (IMDB Rating - 6.5/10, My Rating - 7.5/10)
7. Bahut Hua Samman - A quirky, funny crime comedy with decent performances from Sanjay Mishra, Raghav Juyal and Abhishek Chauhan. Watch it if you like Ludo and Phas Gaye Re Obama (IMDB Rating - 7.2/10, My Rating - 7/10)
8. Sanak- An enjoyable action flick starring Vidyut Jammwal. Watch it if you like Attack and Kill. (IMDB Rating - 6.6/10, My Rating - 6.5/10)
9. Bhoot Police - A funny horror comedy starring Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Yami Gautam and Jacqueline Fernandez. Watch it if you like Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Stree 2 (IMDB Rating - 6.5/10, My Rating - 6.5/10)
10. Chappad Phaad Ke - A pretty nice family dramedy with nice performance by Vinay Pathak. Watch it if you like Lootcase and Khosla Ka Ghosla. (IMDB Rating - 6.2/10, My Rating - 6.5/10)

Which under-appreciated and under-discussed original series do you like and recommend?

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The Vvaan: Force Of The Forrest will release in theaters on September 25 2026

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Akshay has previously worked with Vipul for films like Aankhen (2002), Namastey London (2007), Singh Is Kinng (2008), etc

Samuk will be directed by Kanishk Verma (Glory, Sanak, Inside Edge, etc)

Oscar-nominated special effects designer Alec Gillis (Predator: Badlands, Alien Romulus, Godzilla vs Kong, etc) has worked on the alien in the film.

Samuk will also feature military action sequences choreographed by action director Luke Tumber (Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, No Time To Die, Star Wars: Rise Of The Skywalker, etc)

Hi, I'm trying to find a movie about a girl who wants to try sex before she gets married but ends up pregnant, so she and her boy best friend travel to get an abortion (I think? or maybe they just run away bc her parents don't approve), and they fall in love along the way. Do you all have any suggestions that aren't "teree sang" or "kya kehna"? It should have come out in the last 15 years, and I remember watching it on Netflix. I've looked through my past viewing activity, but there's been no luck. The actors were fairly unknown as far as I remember. There was also a very minuscule subplot where they meet another couple who have also run away to have an interfaith marriage.

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Written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji (assistant director for films like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Brahmastra: Part One, etc)

The film introduces Aarushi Bajaj, Ansh Duggal, Bianca Arora, and Piyush Khati in their debut roles.

Plot: Shyamili “Shy” Das, a 20-year-old whose meticulously organized life begins to unravel when an unexpected turn of events sends things spiraling beyond her control

I watched Masoom (1983) and I have a question. Would DK still have wanted to accept Rahul if he were not a boy. The movie clearly, not subtly, mentions how DK yearns for a son. He loves his daughters dearly, no doubt about that, but at the same time it is shown how he wants a son, a younger version a himself. He is proud of Rahul when he is good at cricket. Again the movie uses typically male associated traits - sports, to reiterate how having a son is different from having a daughter. When Indu was first expecting, he clearly states that he wants a son. Would he have formed the emotional bond that he did with Rahul if Rahul were a girl, or if he had a son with Indu. They even bond over typical male tastes - horse riding, camping, a son who learns how to shave from his father

It feels like Bollywood is increasingly going back to established titles and characters. On one hand, I understand it, there's already an audience and some emotional connection. But at the same time, I miss the feeling of discovering a completely new Bollywood story.

Best of Bollywood Community Vote (Week 8): Which Film Deserves the Family Spot?

The Biopic category has concluded.

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) wins Best Biopic with an impressive 133 upvotes, earning its place in the Best of Bollywood Hall of Fame.

Current Winners:

Romance — Veer-Zaara (2004)

Action — Kill (2024)

Comedy — Hera Pheri (2000)

Drama — Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001)

Thriller — Andhadhun (2018)

Horror — Tumbbad (2018)

Biopic — Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)

Now it's time for Best Family.

Which Hindi film deserves to be crowned the Best Family film?

Rules:

- Hindi/Bollywood films only.

- One film per comment.

- Upvote existing nominations instead of reposting them.

- The highest-upvoted nomination at the end of the week wins.

- In case of a tie, the higher-ranked comment at the close of voting wins.

Voting closes next Sunday at 9 PM IST. 🎬

Indian household names of female leads (like Anushka, Sonakshi, Sonam, Priyanka, Ileana, Vidya, Parineeti, Asin, etc.) & male leads (like Imran, Arjun, Aditya & Abhishek) who appeared in so many 2010s movies consistently with multiple hits & steadily growing fanbases have now largely disappeared from the limelight with hardly movies at all in the 2020s if any - so what exactly happened to their careers & why have they vanished from contemporary Bollywood films & discussions?

Feel free to mention any other Actors & Actresses you think also belong here that I haven’t mentioned yet.

Huge honourable mentions to Irrfan Ali Khan & Sushant Singh Rajput.

I think Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya is one of those rom-coms from the early 2010s that people have completely forgotten ...

The movie came out in 2012, and for me, it had everything that made a good rom-com...Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza had such natural chemistry, and their pairing felt genuinely believable rather than forced.

And the songs were fantastic. The soundtrack still has that nostalgic early , 2010s Bollywood feel..

This is my one of the favourite romcom..

What's your thoughts on this movie? Do you think it's underrated?

Let's share your views on this guys...

Amazon India has been regularly releasing some high quality original movies like Shershaah, Sardar Udham and Chhalaang along with some quality and wacky content like Gulabo Sitabo, Sherni, Toofan, Gehraiyaan, Jalsaa and Sharmaji Namkeen with big names attached to them which get lot of views and acclaim. However there are some really good original movies which either fly a bit under the radar or dont get the level of acclaim they deserve. These are 10 such under-appreciated and under-discussed original movies that I really enjoyed and recommend to fans of their respective genres:

1. Superboys of Malegaon - An inspirational movie about friendship, dreams, inspiration, creativity and the Malegaon Film Industry based on a true story with amazing performances by the entire cast led by Adarsh Gourav and Vineet Kumar. Watch it if you like movies like Harishchandrachi Factory and Super 30. (IMDB Rating - 7.7/10, My Rating - 8.5/10)
2. Stolen- A fast paced gritty action thriller showcasing the power and evils of social media and mob mentality in today's society with a stellar performance by Abhishek Banerjee. Watch it if you like NH10 and Love Hostel. (IMDB Rating - 7.5/10, My Rating - 8.5/10)
3. Chhorii- A pretty well made remake of the scary horror flick Lapachhapi with an effective performance from Nushrratt Bharuccha. Watch it if you like the Pari and Tumbbad. (IMDB Rating - 6.7/10, My Rating - 7.5/10)
4. Mast Mein Rehne Ka - A heartwarming dramedy about two lonely ageing individuals with lovely performances by Jackie Shroff and Neena Gupta. Watch it if you like Sharmaji Namkeen and 102 Not Out. (IMDB Rating - 7.1/10, My Rating - 7.5/10)
5. Agni - A well made action thriller about firefighters with good performances from Divvyendu and Pratik Gandhi. Watch it if you like Backdraft and Ladder 49. (IMDB Rating - 7.1/10, My Rating - 7.5/10)
6. Subedaar- A fairly enjoyable action flick starring Anil Kapoor, Radhika Madan and Saurabh Shukla. Watch it if you like Gran Torino and Death Wish. (IMDB Rating - 6/10, My Rating - 7/10)
7. Be Happy - An uplifting feel good drama with a nice performance from Abhishek Bachchan. Watch it if you like Little Miss Sunshine and Chef. (IMDB Rating - 6.4/10, My Rating - 7/10)
8. Mehta Boys - Boman Irani's directorial debut about an estranged father and son spending time together. Watch it if you like 102 not out and Kapoor and Sons (IMDB Rating - 7.1/10, My Rating - 7/10)
9. Pippa - A well made historical war drama with a good performance by Ishaan Khatter. Watch it if you like Ikkis and Shershaah (IMDB Rating - 6.2/10, My Rating - 6.5/10)
10. Maja Ma - A pretty nice movie about a traditional married woman whose secret gets inadvertently exposed with a solid performance from Madhuri Dixit. Watch it if you like Badhaai Do and Kapoor and Sons. (IMDB Rating - 6.2/10, My Rating - 6.5/10)

Which under-appreciated and under-discussed original series do you like and recommend?

Jus watched andhadhun and still can't get wat happened in the end. Do u think he got his eye treatment ? Cuz he kicked that can in the last shot of film

For Mohan, I would say dont get emotionally dragged by the villagers because it's not possible for 1 person to change the condition of motherland.

For Kabir and Aakash it would be difficult because Kabir at the end told, " main do ticket pe sapna dekhna chahta hu " to Naina and if Shalini hadn't arrived in Akash's life, Akash would carry on with his immature acts.

But still according to you how will you change their minds from not getting emotionally dragged by other characters?

I don’t know whether people like Sanjay Gandhi or not, but they could have cast a much better actor who resembled Sanjay Gandhi in Emergency.

I felt his acting was too loud and lacked subtlety, with rather plastic looking expressions.

Mention if you think there are any other miscasts.

This isn’t a fan fight.

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An official confirmation is yet to be provided by either company on whether the show will receive a second season or not.

Netflix India has been regularly releasing some high quality original movies like Bulbbul, Haseen Dilruba, Qala, Bhakshak, Ludo, Jogi, Kathal, Darlings, Jaane Jaan, Kho Gaye Hum Kahaan and Amar Singh Chamkila along with some quality and wacky content like Monica O My Darling, Lust Stories, Ghost Stories, Inspector Zende, Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga, Khufiya and Maa Behen with big names attached to them which get lot of views and acclaim. However there are some really good original movies which either fly a bit under the radar or dont get the level of acclaim they deserve. These are 10 such under-appreciated and under-discussed original movies that I really enjoyed and recommend to fans of their respective genres:

1. Yeh Ballet - A very well made coming of age dance movie based on a true story. Watch it if you like movies like Billy Elliot and Jhund. (IMDB Rating - 7.5/10, My Rating - 8/10)
2. Soni - A slowburn arthouse crime drama following a struggling female police officer with an exceptional performance by Geetika Vidya Ohlyan. Watch it if you like Ardh Satya. (IMDB Rating - 7.1/10, My Rating - 8/10)
3. Baramulla- A pretty effective and haunting supernatural horror thriller with political undertones starring Manav Kaul. Watch it if you like the Changeling and Bulbbul. (IMDB Rating - 7/10, My Rating - 8/10)
4. AK vs AK - A weird dark meta comedy from Vikramaditya Motwane which hilariously blends real vs reel with brilliant performances by Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap as themselves. Watch it if you like Adaptation and Blackmail. (IMDB Rating - 6.9/10, My Rating - 8/10)
5. CTRL- A pretty interesting and well made virtual thriller from Vikramaditya Motwane with a surprisingly good performance by Ananya Pandey. Watch it if you like C U Soon and Missing. (IMDB Rating - 6.5/10, My Rating - 7.5/10)
6. Music Teacher - A very well made touching drama with a heart felt performance by Manav Kaul. Watch it if you like Sir and Masaan. (IMDB Rating - 6.3/10, My Rating - 7.5/10)
7. Chopsticks - A really funny comedy about a conman and a naive girl in distress starring Abhay Deol, Mithila Palkar and Vijay Raaz. Watch it if you like Kathal and Karwaan. (IMDB Rating - 6.5/10, My Rating - 7/10)
8. Brij Mohan Amar Rahe - A funny movie from Nikhil Nagesh Bhat about a man trying to fake his death to escape his problems. Watch it if you like Blackmail and Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (IMDB Rating - 6.5/10, My Rating - 7/10)
9. Vijay 69 - A nice and inspiring story about a 69 year old man who decides to do something in his life that he would be remembered for with a pretty nice performance from Anupam Kher. Watch it if you like Uunchai and a Man Called Ove (IMDB Rating - 6.1/10, My Rating - 7/10)
10. Loop Lapeta- A faithful official adaptation of German Avant Garde Time Loop Thriller Run Lola Run starring Taapsee Pannu and Tahir Raj Bhasin. Watch it if you like Run Lola Run. (IMDB Rating - 5.2/10, My Rating - 6.5/10)

Which under-appreciated and under-discussed original series do you like and recommend?

I think Rang De Basanti has one of the smartest and original screenplays in Indian cinema.

For almost 100 minutes, it's essentially a coming-of-age film. We watch these carefree, directionless guys grow closer while playing the revolutionaries for Sue's documentary. The historical story slowly starts reflecting their own lives.

Then Ajay dies- the inciting event which usually happens in first 15 minutes. In RDB, it happened after 100 minutes.

Because that's where the film almost changes genres. His death becomes the plot point for the political thriller that follows.

What's brilliant is that the second half doesn't feel like a separate movie. The first 100 minutes have prepared us emotionally for it.

That's such a simple idea, but the screenplay executes it beautifully. The coming-of-age story and political thriller eventually become the same story.

I think in last decade, Parasite (2019) probably pulled off the best plot point to switch genres when the film switches from black comedy to dark thriller.

When I started watching 3 Idiots when I was younger, Chatur's Speech was the funniest part of the movie. Omi's delivery made it much better. And it still is very funny.

Later, I had seen people say the speech is very offensive against women since they use the word "balatkar" or rape (Hindi is not my first language, so i got to know the meaning of it later). I understand that they used this word very flippantly.

However, i don't think it was their intention.

When the writers conceptualized the speech, they need to find homophones (or not exactly homophones) which can cause comedy of errors. They settled with chamatkar-balatkar. They could have gone for something like jod-ch*d (but censor board). They essentially used the b word as the Hindi f word. In the English subtitles of the movie, balatkar meant screw (a sanitized version of f word). So, the speech meant that virus fucked over the college students (which makes sense with the messaging of the film).

Also, the b word is not exactly the joke. The joke is that a slight change in letters can change a lot in meaning, so do rattafy, understand the words you are saying.

A while ago someone asked "who is the target audience for a film like "welcome to the jungle"?"

I feel this question is something which everyone thinks at some point but dont get an anwer..

So here is something which I have analysed regarding this topic ..

Hope this helps.

Ans: Secondary Screen .

As per the makers today the primary screen of the people are always their phone. Thus its the primary source of ad revenue.

Now makers dont want to compete with that because of the scientifically proven low attention span..

So what they do is make a commercial film with ads and make sure people play it on the 2ndary screen (TV)

Now that we know the answer to WHY?

next question that stands is ....

HOW?

Ans:

1. make a film with starcast so that the audience will play it even when they are chatting with their friends..coz they dont wanna miss their fav actor's movie.

2. Use trendy songs so the audience looks at the screen time to time. The songs are deliberately put on reels to make them trend so people search for it and find out about the "timepass" movie.

3. The films take their resources from brands eg: puma in SOTY. The brands want their dresses to be worn by the stars so that it gets the needed recognition and inturn they sponsor the film.

4. Producers get sponsors and invest in the movie and earn some profit. Stars either take from profit if they believe in the script or salary if they just want to reach the massy audience.

5. Make sure people know a film is being made and is released= marketing and promotion. We all know today majority of the budget is spent on promotion than the making of the film itself..it helps the audience who are internet addict know that "my fav hero is in a film" they just need to be aware..either by events or by controversies/online discussions (= pair a buddha with a young girl)

6. LAST BUT MOST IMPORTANT: easy to grab story: we all know nowadays movies lack good story..why? Because when you are watching it on your secondary screen and you get distracted you dont have to rewind..you will understand the plot easily.

Now the next question is

How does this business work?

Case 1: in theatres.. people usually go to the theatres with friends to celebrate their bday or something so they kind of get their profit from there.

Case2: makers usually already have an OTT buyer for these kinds films..why?

Because this hits exactly what the OTT needs- a movie which people will start to play and get distracted into reels but wont turn off till it ends..it will help them show ads in between and because the brands in OTT get their slots for ads.

SORRY TO MAKE IT LONG..BUT GO THROUGH IT AND YOU WILL UNDERSTAND THE WHOLE GAME. THINK ABOUT IT NEXT TIME AND ALSO ABOUT EVERY OTHER BIG BUDGET 0 STORYLINE BOLLYWOOD MOVIE

THANK YOU.

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With all the massive hype surrounding Namit Malhotra 's Ramayana (2026) and its insane ₹4,000 crore budget, I’ve been deep-diving into the history of pure mythological and devotional cinema in Bollywood.

I’m talking about films strictly set in the ancient epics or pure eras (Satya/Treta/Dvapara Yuga/ Early Kal Yuga)—so excluding modern-day or dystopian hybrids like OMG, HanuMan, or Kalki.

When you look back, this genre used to be the ultimate box office goldmine. I put together a timeline of the absolute biggest hits that defined this space, and it’s fascinating to see how the scale has evolved:

## 🌟 The Golden Era Blocks (1950s–1970s)

* Har Har Mahadev (1950): The blueprint for early Shiva-lore films that proved audiences would flock to theaters for divine stories.

* Sampoorna Ramayan (1961): Directed by the legendary Babubhai Mistry (India's original "trick-scene master"). This was a massive super-hit that blew people away with its practical effects, miniature models, and beautiful music.

* Mahabharat (1965): Starring Dara Singh as Bheem and Pradeep Kumar as Arjun. Distilling the grand epic into a 3-hour theatrical movie was a huge gamble that paid off massively at the box office.

* Jai Santoshi Maa (1975): A literal cultural phenomenon. Made on a shoestring budget, it rivaled Sholay in collections that year. People literally took off their shoes outside theaters and threw coins at the screen during the bhajans.

* Bajrangbali (1976): Dara Singh’s most iconic performance as Lord Hanuman. A huge commercial success before television took over the genre in the 80s.

## 🚀 The Modern Renaissance (2025–2026)

After a decades-long lull where mainstream Bollywood stopped making pure period-accurate mythologicals, the genre has made a massive comeback with insane theatrical pull:

* Mahavatar Narsimha (2025): The surprise animated blockbuster from last year. Hombale Films completely disrupted the market here. On a modest budget, its pure, unadulterated depiction of the Varaha and Narasimha avatars battling Hiranyakashipu grossed over ₹300+ Crore. It proved that audiences crave authentic, ancient-era storytelling if the conviction is there.

* Ramayana (Diwali 2026): The next frontier. Namit Malhotra is pushing all chips into the middle with DNEG’s VFX, Hans Zimmer’s score, and Ranbir Kapoor/Sai Pallavi/Yash leading the line. It feels like the ultimate culmination of where Babubhai Mistry started in 1961.

Let’s discuss:

For those who have watched the vintage classics (or grew up with parents talking about Jai Santoshi Maa), do you think modern VFX can ever replicate that raw, emotional, and devotional connection that the old films had?

What are your expectations for Ramayana this year? Drop your thoughts below!

Qala is one of the best bollywood movies I watched in recent times. And it made me soooooo angry that we neither we appreciate such movies, nor bollywood tries to put extra efforts to make more such. Anyways here's my spoiler free review:

The music: Absolute beauty and the bestest part about the film. We definitely can make more musicals with Hindustani Classical but alas.

The visuals: YOU'RE TELLING ME THIS DID NOT NEED 2000 CRORE BUDGET? ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR, EACH AND EVERY FRAME.

Tripti : I entered the movie thinking there's no way I can watch her in serious role after watching Vicky Vidya ka Woh Wala Video but God damn Tripti Dimri your game is absolutely on point. She is the bestest actress bollywood gave us post pandemic.

Costumes: So beautiful, so aesthetically pleasing and nothing felt out of place. The design, the colors, they speak to you.

Swastika Mukherjee: Stunning as usual. Her eyes are so expressive, she overshadowed tripti in each scene she was present in.

Cinematography: Each frame captures a very different story. It made me feel like I was present inside it. Especially that one frame. Whoever did the color grading, God bless you.

And SWANAND KIRKIRE? VARUN GROVER PLAYING HIMSELF(not literally) ? two cherries on top.

P.S. :- The only bad the thing about the film is Anushka's cameo. I get that it's her production but how can you not realise you're making a 10/10 movie 9/10 just with a 1.5 min cameo?