2022 has been quite a disruptive year as countless films struck our intrigue. With 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!
‘Chup: Revenge Of The Artist’
The psychological thriller led by Dulquer Salman, Shreya Dhanwantry, and 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 is what difference a correct star cast makes in the film. The director knows how to score an A with such compelling stories.
‘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.
‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’
The biographical drama was 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.
‘Mili’
Janhvi Kapoor's breathtaking performance in the survival thriller-drama kept us on edge of our 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.
‘Vikram Vedha’
Being a remake of the Tamil film of the same name, ‘Vikram Vedha’ turned out to be a massive film for both the leads, Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan. The chemistry between the two leads, the way they fight and the way they battle it out, in the end, is too hard to miss out. The film was praised for its presentation and storytelling. Bringing in Indian folklore stories and presenting them in a modern-day context is what made this movie stand out from the rest.
‘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 mind and Bhatt was showered with praise for adapting every aspect beautifully on-screen.
