2023 turned out to be an amazing yr for Bollywood lovers as stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor and Salman Khan delivered stellar performances and dominated the silver display with their blockbuster movies.
So, earlier than bidding adieu to this yr, audiences particularly hardcore moviegoers should check out male actors who entertained them with their performing prowess and contributed to creating 2023 a outstanding yr for cinema.
1. Shah Rukh Khan
2023 was undoubtedly the yr of Shah Rukh Khan. After a hiatus of 4 years, SRK made a grand comeback with Sidharth Anand’s ‘Pathaan’ in January. In the movie, SRK donned an motion avatar and left everybody in awe. The movie broke a number of information on the field workplace and managed to seize a reputation within the listing of one of many highest-grossing movies within the Indian movie business. Remember the clamorous loss of life knell tolling for the Hindi movie business all by 2021 and 2022? His movie actually ended Bollywood’s dry spell on the field workplace. ‘Pathaan’ will all the time stay particular for SRK and his followers because the movie marked SRK’s first hit after his sabbatical of 4 years submit delivering a sequence of duds like ‘Zero’ and ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’.
After ‘Pathaan’, King Khan returned to theatres in September with Atlee’s directorial ‘Jawan’. The movie as soon as once more noticed SRK in an motion avatar. Like ‘Pathaan’, ‘Jawan’ additionally managed to ring a bell with the viewers. The movie collected over ₹1000 cr. on the worldwide field workplace. Needless to say, SRK has had an exceptional yr.
SRK didn’t cease right here. On December 21, he got here up along with his first-ever collaboration with Rajkumar Hirani. Titled ‘Dunki’, the movie focuses on the problem of immigration. Its title is taken from the time period “donkey journey”, which refers back to the long-winding, usually harmful routes that individuals internationally take to succeed in the locations they wish to immigrate to. However, the movie acquired combined opinions from the viewers. It is doing respectable collections on the field workplace but it surely did not create the identical form of buzz as ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Jawan’.
Now it’s to see what SRK has in retailer for his followers subsequent yr. He has not introduced his upcoming challenge but.
2. Sunny Deol
Sunny Deol witnessed mega success after over 20 years with ‘Gadar 2’. The movie noticed Sunny reprising his position as Tara Singh from the enduring film ‘Gadar’ (2001). The viewers accepted the sequel with open arms and let Sunny’s “dhai kilo ka hath” create historical past on the field workplace. After ‘Pathaan’, Gadar 2′ grew to become one of many quickest films to succeed in the ₹500 crore membership.
After the movie’s big success, Sunny at a press occasion mentioned, “I was quite stressed over the period of time and when this film hit the cinema halls, I don’t know why it felt like God came inside me. I was crying and laughing all night and evening. I also met my father (Dharmendra) and said no I am not drunk, I am happy what do I do.”
Speaking of Sunny’s upcoming initiatives, he shall be seen headlining Rajkumar Santoshi’s movie ‘Lahore 1947’. Aamir Khan is producing it.
Sunny and Aamir have by no means labored collectively earlier than this. But the duo have had very iconic box-office clashes as rivals previously, the place each have ultimately emerged victorious. The first iconic conflict on the ticket window was witnessed in 1990 when Aamir Khan’s Dil and Sunny Deol’s Ghayal had been launched on the identical day. Then in 1996, it was ‘Raja Hindustani’ vs ‘Ghatak’ adopted by probably the most epic Box Office conflict of Indian cinema in 2001 when ‘Lagaan’ was launched on the identical day as ‘Gadar’. Now, for the very first time, the duo have come collectively and joined palms on a challenge.
3. Salman Khan
Bollywood’s bhaijaan Salman Khan got here up with two movies this yr. His movie ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’ did not impress the viewers however ‘Tiger 3’ was sufficient to let Salman’s contemporaries know that he’s the last word ‘Tiger’ of Bollywood. The movie, which was directed by Maneesh Sharma, grossed ₹466.63 crore on the field workplace.
Talking solely in regards to the huge field workplace assortment of ‘Tiger 3’, Salman Khan instructed ANI, “It was Diwali time and the World Cup was going on and everyone’s interest was in that but despite that the numbers that we have received are wonderful…we’re very grateful and happy about it.”‘Tiger 3’ is the third instalment of the Tiger franchise and part of the YRF Spy Universe with the likes of ‘War’ and ‘Pathaan’.
Interestingly, it additionally has cameo appearances of Shah Rukh Khan and a post-credit scene that includes Hrithik Roshan. Just like the 2 earlier installments – Ek Tha Tiger and Tiger Zinda Hai – the movie focuses on a brand new mission involving RA&W agent Tiger (Salman) and ISI agent Zoya (Katrina Kaif).
Isn’t it nice to see 90 stars weaving magic on display like nobody else?
4. Ranbir Kapoor
Ranbir is likely one of the greatest actors in Hindi cinema. With his versatile performing abilities, he has all the time proved that he’s the true inheritor to Raj Kapoor’s legacy. He can step into any character and make it plausible. ‘Animal’ is not any exception. He as soon as once more left everybody shocked along with his highly effective efficiency. ‘Animal’ is now Ranbir’s biggest-ever hit, however has additionally been criticised for its depiction of misogyny. ‘Kabir Singh’ fame Sandeep Reddy Vanga directed the movie.
Before showcasing his gangster position in ‘Animal’, Ranbir revived his chocolate boy avatar with ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’. Released in March, the movie had a profitable run on the field workplace.
It has really been a particular yr for Ranbir, who has delivered two back-to-back hits. (ANI)
Source web site: www.hindustantimes.com
