By Hindustan Times
Every year has its landmark movie moment. Dabangg made 2010 memorable, while The Dirty Picture rocked 2011. Take a look at our list of films which might be absolute to make an impression this year.
Ek Tha Tiger
Stars: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif
Director: Kabir Khan
Salman stars as Tiger. Need we are saying more? Kabir’s film will see the star in an action-packed avatar as he plays a dangerous RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) agent. And audiences won’t miss his trademark dollops of tongue-in-cheek humour, let alone his romantic side, for the reason that co-star and ‘good friend’ Katrina are looking like one million bucks.
Barfi!
Stars: Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Ileana D’Cruz
Director: Anurag Basu
It may be Ranbir’s next release after Rockstar (2011). Although the film was within the making for some time now, the primary trailer has already generated a large number of buzz. While Ranbir plays a deaf-mute character called Barfi, PC stars as a mentally challenged girl. Many feel it’s a countrywide Award-worthy performance from Ranbir. We’ll wait and watch!
Heroine
Stars: Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal
Director: Madhur Bhandarkar
The project was first given to Kareena Kapoor, who turned it down. Then it went to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, before she left the film in lurch, when news of her pregnancy made headlines. As luck would have it, it came back to Bebo.
Madhur Bhandarkar's Heroine with Kareena Kapoor within the lead
Is that enough real-life drama to tempt you into watching the flick in response to the upward push and fall of a superstar?
Talaash
Stars: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Rani Mukerji
Director: Reema Kagti
Aamir’s next after 3 Idiots (2009). Touted to be a psychological drama, it’s being looked upon as a guaranteed box-office winner. In fact, Aamir pushed the film’s release date to November to ensure he could be aware of the promotion. So, be prepared for an additional Aamir blitzkrieg on the cinemas.
Yash Chopra’s untitled next
Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma
Director: Yash Chopra
To put things simply, the king of romance returns to direction with the romantic superstar SRK in locales as varied as London and Ladakh. We're sure fans don’t need more reasons to lap up the film but for the uninitiated, SRK will wine and dine not one, but two reigning divas of the industry.
Khiladi 786
Stars: Akshay Kumar, Asin, Himesh Reshammiya
Director: Ashish Mohan
Akshay returns to his famous (and successful) tag of Khiladi after 12 years with this Punjabi comedy. The soundtrack, and the tale of the film, has been written by Himesh. Expect Akki’s trademark Punjabi comedy within the film a good way to release towards of the tip of the year.
Dabangg 2
Stars: Salman Khan, Sonakshi Sinha
Director: Arbaaz Khan
Chulbul Pandey may be back this December. Although the film remains to be removed from completion, it’s already creating huge buzz out there. Within the sequel, Chulbul moves to a larger city as commissioner, but armed along with his trademark mannerisms and action sequences. So, be ready for the mad ride again!
Also within the fray
In addition to our list of top seven films to seem out for, other ventures akin to Farah Khan’s acting debut in Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi, Karan Johar’s next Student Of The Year starring Alia Bhatt (Mahesh Bhatt’s daughter) and Varun Dhawan (David Dhawan’s son) and Sridevi’s comeback vehicle English Vinglish also are absolute to create a frenzy.
