Much Awaited Bollywood films To release in 2021

While 2020 has turned out to be a dark, forgettable year for the Hindi film industry because of Covid-19, which became an obstacle to theater release of Bollywood films, but there is an ample hope from 2021. Hoping that in the coming year we will get to witness a large number of films, that might find their way to theatre release for all the movie lovers. Here’s a list of some notable Bollywood films that are all set to release in 2021 on both big screens & OTT.Sooryavanshi
Part of Rohit Shetty’s cop universe, Sooryavanshi was expected to release on 27th March 2020. The premiere of the big budget, action film, which stars an ensemble cast of Katrina Kaif, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn, was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now Industry analysts speculate the film could open in theatres in the first quarter of 2021.83
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone’s first film together after their dreamy 2018 wedding, 83, is a sports drama directed by Kabir Khan. It is based on India’s historical 1983 World Cup win. 83 was initially slated to release in April this year. However, the release was deferred. Now the film is expected to release in the first quarter of 2021.Brahmastra
The much-anticipated movie was scheduled to release in December 2020 but the pandemic forced a postponement. After Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, this is Ayan Mukherji’s first project after 7 years. The movie has steller actors starring Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt. The dates are not confirmed yet but hopefully, it will release in 2021, having been delayed for long already.Radhe
Salman Khan-starrer Radhe was supposed to be the superstar’s big Eid release this year on 22 May. Radhe shoot wrapped up in October this year, this film also stars Disha Patani and Randeep Hooda in pivotal roles, which has been directed by Prabhudeva. In all probability the film will now release on Eid 2021.Gangubai Kathiawadi
Actor Alia Bhatt’s Gangubai Kathiawadi, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali is another highly anticipated release for 2021. Gangubai Kathiawadi is based on a chapter from S Hussain Zaidi’s book, Mafia Queens of Mumbai. She was a madam of a brothel in Kamathipura. The cast and crew returned to work after breaking for seven months because of the coronavirus lockdown.Laal Singh Chaddha
Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan play the leading roles in Laal Singh Chaddha. The film is the official Hindi remake of Tom Hanks’ Forrest Gump. The classic 1994 film was directed by Robert Zemeckis. Previously scheduled for release on Christmas 2020, the film’s release has now been pushed to Christmas 2021.Jersey
Finally, all the Shahid Kapoor fans can finally sigh in relief. Directed by Gowtam Tinnamuri, Jersey is a Telugu-remake that will release in 2021. The shooting was wrapped in 47 days during the pandemic. Kapoor will be seen playing the character of a cricketer and it will also star Pankaj Kapur.Atrangi Re
Slated to release in 2021, the movie is directed by Anand L Rai and stars Akshay Kumar, Sara Ali Khan, and Dhanush. The movie will see Khan romancing Kumar and Dhanush in two timelines set in Bihar and Tamil Nadu, according to media reports. The team of Atrangi Re recently shot at Taj Mahal in Agra, India.Maidaan
Boney Kapoor’s comeback as a producer, Maidaan, will release in October 2021. The film stars Ajay Devgn as Syed Abdul Rahim, who served as a coach and manager of Indian football team from 1950 until his death in 1963. Amit Ravindernath Sharma of Badhaai Ho fame has directed the filmBhool Bhulaiyaa 2
This is the sequel to the 2007 film Bhool Bhulaiyaa directed by Priyadarshan. Along with a change in the director, the film also has a fresh cast with Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani but the theme remains the same. The film was expected to release on 31 July. Production is said to restart in December 2020 in Mumbai.The White Tiger
Starring Priyanka Chopra and Rajkummar Rao in leading roles, The White Tiger is directed by Ramin Bahrani. The film will be available for streaming on Netflix in January 2021. It is based on Arvind Adiga’s novel of the same name.Takht
Karan Johar’s Magnum Opus, Takht is slated to release in Christmas 2021. The film stars Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Anil Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar and Janhvi Kapoor.Raksha Bandhan
In August this year, Akshay Kumar had announced the film Raksha Bandhan on the occasion of the festival celebrating brother-sister bond. The actor had dedicated the film to his sister, Alka. Raksha Bandhan is slated to release in November 2021.Satyameva Jayate 2
John Abraham and Divya Khosla Kumar’s Satyameva Jayate 2 is yet another film to look forward to next year. The previous instalment, Satyameva Jayate, was a surprise hit at the box office and the song Dilbar from the film topped charts.Bell Bottom
Akshay Kumar and Vaani Kapoor play the lead roles in Bell Bottom. The film was the first major Bollywood film to begin shooting abroad amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. The team of Bell Bottom was snapped travelling to the UK, while taking all precautions to prevent Covid-19 spread.