New Delhi: The year 2022 has been quite a disruptive year as countless films struck our intrigue.
Compelling storylines and a power-packed cast, 2022 gave us fabulous films to binge. These films didn't just give us a jaw-drop but also made quite an impact in Bollywood!
1) Mili:
Janhvi Kapoor's breathtaking performance in the survival thriller-drama kept us on edge of the seat till the last minute! Directed by Mathukutty Xavier, the film stands as a perfect match if you love thrillers. Kapoor's performance is a sheer delight to watch on the big screen as survivor Mili Naudiyal with absolute rawness. The plot revolves around a 25-year-old Mili Naudiyal who accidentally gets stuck in a freezer. The story advances as she struggles for her life. Highlighting a fighting spirit and the desire to live, Mili is still stuck in our minds.
2) Raksha Bandhan:
Aanand L Rai's directorial made us fall in one embrace with our family. A perfect family entertainer, 'Raksha Bandhan’ savors the sweet bond between a brother and a sister. It portrays the struggle of a brother to raise his sisters and get them married eventually. Akshay Kumar perfectly plays the Indian brother and makes us tearful. The film aptly highlights an important subject - Dowry and gives us so many lessons to learn. The director’s sentimental yet realistic approach won many hearts.
3) Drishyam 2:
A sequel to the blockbuster film Drishyam, the film stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Akshaye Khanna, and Ishita Dutta. The film opened strong at the box office and went on to collect well over 150 crores during its theatrical run. It’s a remake of the 2021 Malayalam film of the same name.
4) Rocketry: The Nambi Effect:
The biographical drama inspired by the life of Nambi Narayanan, a scientist who worked with ISRO and was accused of espionage but was later exonerated. The film stars R. Madhavan in the lead and received critical as well as audience appreciation for bringing into light one of the lesser known stories.
5) Gangubai Kathiawadi:
The film is a biographical crime drama starring Alia Bhatt in the lead and is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The movie also stars Ajay Devgn, Shantanu Maheshwari and VIjay Raaz in pivotal roles. Gangubai is loosely based on the true story of Ganga Jagjivandas Kathiawadi, popularly known as Gangubai Kothewali. Bhatt’s performance blew every viewer’s minds & Bhatt was showered with praised for adapting every aspect beautifully on-screen.
6) Chup: Revenge of the Artist:
The psychological thriller led by Dulquer Salman, Shreya Dhanwantry, & Sunny Deol came as a stunning delivery by director R Balki. The story rotates around a man who becomes a psychopath serial killer because of his childhood turmoil and trauma because of his father. The star cast kept every scene finely delivered & absolutely engaging. This what a difference the correct star cast makes on the film. The director knows how to score an A with such compelling stories. (UNI)