: Salman Khan delivered a massive commercial hit with this sports drama focused on a broken wrestler seeking redemption.
A significant increase in films led by women that were both critical and commercial successes, such as Mental Health & Modern Life: Titles like Dear Zindagi
: Ayushmann Khurrana starred as a city-bred cop confronting deep-rooted caste discrimination and systemic corruption in rural India.
The year 2020 changed the landscape of film distribution forever. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, theaters closed indefinitely in March. Producers were forced to bypass theatrical windows and sell their films directly to Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. The Direct-to-Digital Pioneers
In 2019, Hindi cinema leaned heavily into political narratives, military heroism, and raw, street-level realism. Key Highlights and Trends
Ayushmann Khurrana’s investigative drama on caste discrimination.
| # | Movie Title | Genre | Key Cast | Verdict | |---|-------------|-------|----------|---------| | 1 | Uri: The Surgical Strike | War Action | Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam | Blockbuster | | 2 | Gully Boy | Musical Drama | Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt | Blockbuster | | 3 | Luka Chuppi | Rom-Com | Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon | Hit | | 4 | Sonchiriya | Dacoit Drama | Sushant Singh Rajput, Bhumi Pednekar | Flop (Cult) | | 5 | Kesari | Period War | Akshay Kumar, Parineeti Chopra | Super Hit | | 6 | Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota | Martial Arts Comedy | Abhimanyu Dassani | Critical Hit | | 7 | Kalank | Period Drama | Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt | Flop | | 8 | Student of the Year 2 | Rom-Com | Tiger Shroff, Ananya Panday | Average | | 9 | De De Pyaar De | Rom-Com | Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet Singh | Hit | | 10 | Bharat | Drama | Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif | Super Hit | | 11 | Kabir Singh | Romantic Drama | Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani | Blockbuster | | 12 | Article 15 | Crime Drama | Ayushmann Khurrana | Hit | | 13 | Super 30 | Biopic | Hrithik Roshan, Mrunal Thakur | Hit | | 14 | Judgementall Hai Kya | Psychological Thriller | Kangana Ranaut, Rajkummar Rao | Average | | 15 | Mission Mangal | Sci-Fi Drama | Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan | Hit | | 16 | Saaho (Hindi) | Action | Prabhas, Shraddha Kapoor | Average | | 17 | Dream Girl | Comedy | Ayushmann Khurrana, Nushrratt Bharuccha | Super Hit | | 18 | The Zoya Factor | Rom-Com | Sonam Kapoor, Dulquer Salmaan | Flop | | 19 | War | Action Thriller | Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff | Blockbuster | | 20 | Ujda Chaman | Comedy | Sunny Singh | Flop | | 21 | Bala | Social Comedy | Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar | Super Hit | | 22 | Pati Patni Aur Woh | Rom-Com | Kartik Aaryan, Bhumi Pednekar | Hit | | 23 | Pagalpanti | Comedy | Anil Kapoor, John Abraham | Flop | | 24 | Mardaani 2 | Action Thriller | Rani Mukerji | Hit | | 25 | Good Newwz | Comedy Drama | Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor | Blockbuster |
A biographical drama starring Janhvi Kapoor based on the life of India's first female combat aviator, released directly on streaming.
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This index of Hindi movies from 2016 to 2021 covers a transformative period for Bollywood, characterized by a shift toward content-driven narratives, the rise of biopics, and the significant impact of the global pandemic.
A landmark social drama that sparked a national conversation about consent and women's rights, featuring a career-defining role for Amitabh Bachchan. Sardar Udham
| # | Movie Title | Genre | Key Cast | Release Platform | |---|-------------|-------|----------|------------------| | 1 | Chhapaak | Social Drama | Deepika Padukone, Vikrant Massey | Theaters (Flop) | | 2 | Street Dancer 3D | Dance Drama | Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor | Theaters (Average) | | 3 | Jawaani Jaaneman | Comedy | Saif Ali Khan, Tabu | Theaters (Underrated) | | 4 | Malang | Action Thriller | Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani | Theaters (Hit) | | 5 | Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan | Rom-Com | Ayushmann Khurrana, Jitendra Kumar | Theaters (Hit) | | 6 | Thappad | Social Drama | Taapsee Pannu, Pavail Gulati | Theaters (Hit) | | 7 | Baaghi 3 | Action | Tiger Shroff, Riteish Deshmukh | Theaters (Hit) | | 8 | Angrezi Medium | Comedy Drama | Irrfan Khan (Last film), Radhika Madan | Theaters (Cut short by lockdown) | | 9 | Gulabo Sitabo | Comedy Drama | Amitabh Bachchan, Ayushmann Khurrana | Amazon Prime (First major OTT release) | | 10 | Shakuntala Devi | Biopic | Vidya Balan, Sanya Malhotra | Amazon Prime | | 11 | Dil Bechara | Romantic Drama | Sushant Singh Rajput (Last film), Sanjana Sanghi | Disney+ Hotstar (Blockbuster OTT) | | 12 | Sadak 2 | Thriller | Sanjay Dutt, Alia Bhatt | Disney+ Hotstar (Disaster) | | 13 | Lootcase | Comedy | Kunal Kemmu, Rasika Dugal | Disney+ Hotstar (Underrated) | | 14 | Raat Akeli Hai | Murder Mystery | Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte | Netflix (Critical Hit) | | 15 | Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl | Biopic | Janhvi Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi | Netflix (Hit) | | 16 | Serious Men | Drama | Nawazuddin Siddiqui | Netflix (National Award) | | 17 | Chintu Ka Birthday | Drama | Vinay Pathak, Tillotama Shome | ZEE5 (Critical Hit) | | 18 | Ludo | Anthology Comedy | Abhishek Bachchan, Rajkummar Rao | Netflix (Super Hit) | | 19 | Coolie No. 1 | Comedy | Varun Dhawan, Sara Ali Khan | Amazon Prime (Flop) | | 20 | Chhalaang | Sports Comedy | Rajkummar Rao, Nushrratt Bharuccha | Amazon Prime (Average) |
The year 2020 began normally but was completely upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. With theaters shut down globally, the Hindi film industry faced unprecedented challenges, accelerating the transition to streaming. Key Highlights and Trends
: Kriti Sanon carried this emotional comedy-drama about surrogacy, earning widespread praise and mainstream awards for her performance. Key Takeaways from the 2016–2021 Era
: Zoya Akhtar’s musical drama introduced mainstream India to the underground hip-hop scene of Mumbai, earning critical praise and sweeping major awards.
* An Action Hero (2022): Hilarious dialogues, unique concept and an amazing cast. * Andhadhun (2018): Already a cult classic. * Ar... r/bollywood Top 20 Best Bollywood Movies of 2016 - IMDb
Index Of Hindi Movies 2016 2021 [top]
: Salman Khan delivered a massive commercial hit with this sports drama focused on a broken wrestler seeking redemption.
A significant increase in films led by women that were both critical and commercial successes, such as Mental Health & Modern Life: Titles like Dear Zindagi
: Ayushmann Khurrana starred as a city-bred cop confronting deep-rooted caste discrimination and systemic corruption in rural India.
The year 2020 changed the landscape of film distribution forever. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, theaters closed indefinitely in March. Producers were forced to bypass theatrical windows and sell their films directly to Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. The Direct-to-Digital Pioneers
In 2019, Hindi cinema leaned heavily into political narratives, military heroism, and raw, street-level realism. Key Highlights and Trends index of hindi movies 2016 2021
Ayushmann Khurrana’s investigative drama on caste discrimination.
| # | Movie Title | Genre | Key Cast | Verdict | |---|-------------|-------|----------|---------| | 1 | Uri: The Surgical Strike | War Action | Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam | Blockbuster | | 2 | Gully Boy | Musical Drama | Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt | Blockbuster | | 3 | Luka Chuppi | Rom-Com | Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon | Hit | | 4 | Sonchiriya | Dacoit Drama | Sushant Singh Rajput, Bhumi Pednekar | Flop (Cult) | | 5 | Kesari | Period War | Akshay Kumar, Parineeti Chopra | Super Hit | | 6 | Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota | Martial Arts Comedy | Abhimanyu Dassani | Critical Hit | | 7 | Kalank | Period Drama | Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt | Flop | | 8 | Student of the Year 2 | Rom-Com | Tiger Shroff, Ananya Panday | Average | | 9 | De De Pyaar De | Rom-Com | Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet Singh | Hit | | 10 | Bharat | Drama | Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif | Super Hit | | 11 | Kabir Singh | Romantic Drama | Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani | Blockbuster | | 12 | Article 15 | Crime Drama | Ayushmann Khurrana | Hit | | 13 | Super 30 | Biopic | Hrithik Roshan, Mrunal Thakur | Hit | | 14 | Judgementall Hai Kya | Psychological Thriller | Kangana Ranaut, Rajkummar Rao | Average | | 15 | Mission Mangal | Sci-Fi Drama | Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan | Hit | | 16 | Saaho (Hindi) | Action | Prabhas, Shraddha Kapoor | Average | | 17 | Dream Girl | Comedy | Ayushmann Khurrana, Nushrratt Bharuccha | Super Hit | | 18 | The Zoya Factor | Rom-Com | Sonam Kapoor, Dulquer Salmaan | Flop | | 19 | War | Action Thriller | Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff | Blockbuster | | 20 | Ujda Chaman | Comedy | Sunny Singh | Flop | | 21 | Bala | Social Comedy | Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar | Super Hit | | 22 | Pati Patni Aur Woh | Rom-Com | Kartik Aaryan, Bhumi Pednekar | Hit | | 23 | Pagalpanti | Comedy | Anil Kapoor, John Abraham | Flop | | 24 | Mardaani 2 | Action Thriller | Rani Mukerji | Hit | | 25 | Good Newwz | Comedy Drama | Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor | Blockbuster |
A biographical drama starring Janhvi Kapoor based on the life of India's first female combat aviator, released directly on streaming.
This public link is valid for 7 days and shares a thread, including any personal information you added. This link or copies made by others cannot be deleted. If you share with third parties, their policies apply. Can’t copy the link right now. Try again later. : Salman Khan delivered a massive commercial hit
This index of Hindi movies from 2016 to 2021 covers a transformative period for Bollywood, characterized by a shift toward content-driven narratives, the rise of biopics, and the significant impact of the global pandemic.
A landmark social drama that sparked a national conversation about consent and women's rights, featuring a career-defining role for Amitabh Bachchan. Sardar Udham
| # | Movie Title | Genre | Key Cast | Release Platform | |---|-------------|-------|----------|------------------| | 1 | Chhapaak | Social Drama | Deepika Padukone, Vikrant Massey | Theaters (Flop) | | 2 | Street Dancer 3D | Dance Drama | Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor | Theaters (Average) | | 3 | Jawaani Jaaneman | Comedy | Saif Ali Khan, Tabu | Theaters (Underrated) | | 4 | Malang | Action Thriller | Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani | Theaters (Hit) | | 5 | Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan | Rom-Com | Ayushmann Khurrana, Jitendra Kumar | Theaters (Hit) | | 6 | Thappad | Social Drama | Taapsee Pannu, Pavail Gulati | Theaters (Hit) | | 7 | Baaghi 3 | Action | Tiger Shroff, Riteish Deshmukh | Theaters (Hit) | | 8 | Angrezi Medium | Comedy Drama | Irrfan Khan (Last film), Radhika Madan | Theaters (Cut short by lockdown) | | 9 | Gulabo Sitabo | Comedy Drama | Amitabh Bachchan, Ayushmann Khurrana | Amazon Prime (First major OTT release) | | 10 | Shakuntala Devi | Biopic | Vidya Balan, Sanya Malhotra | Amazon Prime | | 11 | Dil Bechara | Romantic Drama | Sushant Singh Rajput (Last film), Sanjana Sanghi | Disney+ Hotstar (Blockbuster OTT) | | 12 | Sadak 2 | Thriller | Sanjay Dutt, Alia Bhatt | Disney+ Hotstar (Disaster) | | 13 | Lootcase | Comedy | Kunal Kemmu, Rasika Dugal | Disney+ Hotstar (Underrated) | | 14 | Raat Akeli Hai | Murder Mystery | Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte | Netflix (Critical Hit) | | 15 | Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl | Biopic | Janhvi Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi | Netflix (Hit) | | 16 | Serious Men | Drama | Nawazuddin Siddiqui | Netflix (National Award) | | 17 | Chintu Ka Birthday | Drama | Vinay Pathak, Tillotama Shome | ZEE5 (Critical Hit) | | 18 | Ludo | Anthology Comedy | Abhishek Bachchan, Rajkummar Rao | Netflix (Super Hit) | | 19 | Coolie No. 1 | Comedy | Varun Dhawan, Sara Ali Khan | Amazon Prime (Flop) | | 20 | Chhalaang | Sports Comedy | Rajkummar Rao, Nushrratt Bharuccha | Amazon Prime (Average) |
The year 2020 began normally but was completely upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. With theaters shut down globally, the Hindi film industry faced unprecedented challenges, accelerating the transition to streaming. Key Highlights and Trends Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, theaters closed indefinitely
: Kriti Sanon carried this emotional comedy-drama about surrogacy, earning widespread praise and mainstream awards for her performance. Key Takeaways from the 2016–2021 Era
: Zoya Akhtar’s musical drama introduced mainstream India to the underground hip-hop scene of Mumbai, earning critical praise and sweeping major awards.
* An Action Hero (2022): Hilarious dialogues, unique concept and an amazing cast. * Andhadhun (2018): Already a cult classic. * Ar... r/bollywood Top 20 Best Bollywood Movies of 2016 - IMDb
