: Sriram Raghavan’s brilliant black-comedy thriller starring Ayushmann Khurrana that kept audiences guessing until the very last frame.
With theaters shuttered globally due to COVID-19, the "Index of Hindi Movies 2020" shifted rapidly toward direct-to-digital streaming releases.
Here is a curated selection of films from 2016 to 2021, organized by genre.
A significant number of films based on real-life heroes, such as M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) and Uri: The Surgical Strike
In 2019, a wide variety of genres found success. Action-packed films like War , starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff, and Uri: The Surgical Strike set new standards for the genre. The musical drama Gully Boy won over critics and audiences alike, while romantic dramas like Kabir Singh became a cultural phenomenon, despite being divisive. index of hindi movies 2016 2021
The index of Hindi cinema from 2016 to 2021 captures an industry in profound mutation. The era began with experiments in breaking the traditional Bollywood mold and ended with a complete restructuring of how films are made, distributed, and watched. By prioritizing diverse screenplays, social realism, and strong character development over superficial star power, this five-year period fundamentally democratized Hindi cinema, setting a brand-new standard for the decades to come.
— A visually stunning, historically uncompromising epic.
Stories of underdog athletes found massive success. What else
A blend of horror and comedy that became a sleeper hit. A significant number of films based on real-life
| No. | Film | Key Cast | Director | Worldwide Gross | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | Sooryavanshi | Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif | Rohit Shetty | ₹302.52 crore | | 2 | 83 | Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone | Kabir Khan | ₹193.73 crore | | 3 | Antim: The Final Truth | Salman Khan, Aayush Sharma | Mahesh Manjrekar | ₹59.11 crore | | 4 | Bell Bottom | Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor | Ranjit M. Tewari | ₹50.58 crore | | 5 | Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui | Ayushmann Khurrana, Vaani Kapoor | Abhishek Kapoor | ₹41.23 crore |
A brilliant, dark satirical comedy about the flaws of the democratic voting system in conflict zones.
A dark, multi-narrative crime drama that boldly tackled the sensitive issue of drug abuse in the state of Punjab.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Aamir Khan, this biographical sports drama based on the Phogat family became a global phenomenon. It remains one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. The musical drama Gully Boy won over critics
An intense war drama that set the box office on fire. Gully Boy: Zoya Akhtar’s film on Mumbai's street rappers.
A delightful slice-of-life romantic comedy that revitalized the small-town ensemble sub-genre. 2018: The Triumph of the Writers
: A critically acclaimed satire on India's education system. Secret Superstar
The COVID-19 pandemic forced theaters to close down globally. This year catalyzed the rapid adoption of Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming platforms, permanently changing how movies were distributed and consumed. Major Direct-to-Digital Releases
The Hindi film industry, also known as Bollywood, has been a significant contributor to the global entertainment scene. With a vast array of movies being released every year, it can be challenging to keep track of all the films that have been released. In this article, we will provide an index of Hindi movies released between 2016 and 2021, covering a wide range of genres, from action and drama to romance and comedy.
: Though originally a Telugu film, its Hindi release shattered all historic box-office records in Bollywood.