Much Anticipated Bollywood Films Releasing in 2021
Upcoming Bollywood movies of 2021: As per trade experts, Bollywood has faced a loss of around Rs. 8000 crore at the box office due to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Thankfully a new vaccine has now come out to combat COVID-19, and we hope for the situation to get better in the upcoming days so that the cinema hall, too, can function smoothly in a full-fledged way, especially with 100% occupancy now being granted.
We have listed down the upcoming Bollywood movies, which are releasing in theatres in 2021 that have the potential to bring back the audience for that big-screen cinematic experience and provide a much-needed shot in the arm for the industry at the box-office. So, let’s check them out!
Top 10 Much-awaited upcoming Bollywood movies of 2021
1) “83” starring Ranveer Singh
Kabir Khan’s “83” will arrive in theatres on June 4, this year. The sports drama starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Pankaj Tripathi among others is based on India’s first WorldCup win under the captaincy of Kapil Dev.

”I hope 83 is liked by everyone, it’s very lovely film.” – Ranveer Singh 💕#ThisIs83 pic.twitter.com/iKgOg3TitX
— Khadeejah❤️Ranveer (@KhadeejahRS) February 21, 2021
2) “Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai” starring Salman Khan
Salman Khan and Disha Patani’s “Radhe” is scheduled to release in May on Eid. The film was earlier slated to hit the theatres last year but due to pandemic and lockdown, it was pushed ahead.

To @SKFilmsOfficial from all #SalmanKhan fans ….🙏🏼🙏🏼#Radhe pic.twitter.com/8peF6esiNh
— Being SHUBHAM ❁ (@ItsBeingSHUBHAM) February 25, 2021
3) “Gangubai Kathiawadi” Starring Alia Bhat
Alia Bhatt is riding high on the praise that she received for the teaser of “Gangubai Kathiawadi.” The actress even dropped the poster and announced the theatrical release date to be July 30.

in cinemas 30th July, 2021 ❤️#GangubaiKathiawadi #SanjayLeelaBhansali @prerna982 @jayantilalgada @PenMovies @bhansali_produc pic.twitter.com/DSotMR5S1r
— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) February 24, 2021
4) “Satyameva Jayate 2” starring John Abraham
John Abraham’s “Satyameva Jayate 2” will be clashing with Salman Khan’s “Radhe” at the box office on Eid. Featuring John Abraham reprising his role of Virendra Rathod with Divya Khosla Kumar portraying new female lead and has been scheduled to be theatrically released on 14 May 2021, coinciding with Eid.

SHOOT COMPLETE, ARRIVES THIS EID… Team #SatyamevaJayate2 wishes #HappyRepublicDay… Filming complete, only 2 days shoot pending… Stars #JohnAbraham and #DivyaKhoslaKumar… Directed by #MilapZaveri… 14 May 2021 release. #Eid #Eid2021 #SJ2 pic.twitter.com/YWNXN7nodA
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 26, 2021
5) “Thalaivi” starring Kangana Ranaut
Kangana Ranaut’s “Thalaiva” has got an April release date. The film, based on the life of actress-turned politician Jayalalithaa will be released on April 23, 2021.

To Jaya Amma, on her birthanniversary
Witness the story of the legend, #Thalaivi, in cinemas on 23rd April, 2021. @thearvindswami #Vijay @vishinduri @ShaaileshRSingh @BrindaPrasad1 @neeta_lulla #BhushanKumar @KarmaMediaent @TSeries @vibri_media #SprintFilms @ThalaiviTheFilm pic.twitter.com/JOn812GajH— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) February 24, 2021
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6) “Atrangi Re” starring Akshay Kumar, Sara Ali Khan and Dhanush
Sara Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Dhanush are all set to team up on the big screen for the first time in “Atrangi Re.” The film will hit the silver screen on August 6, 2021.

6th august 2021 @aanandlrai and @arrahman’s #AtrangiRe THEATRICAL RELEASE pic.twitter.com/6BoRNsJimh
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) February 19, 2021
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7) “Shershaah” starring Siddharth Malhotra
Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani’s “Shershaah” will release on July 2, 2021. The biographical war action film is based on the life of war hero, Vikram Batra.

The larger than life untold true story of Captain Vikram Batra (PVC) is ready to be unravelled on the big screens. We’re honoured to be showing this journey – #Shershaah in cinemas on 2nd July, 2021, starring Sidharth Malhotra & Kiara Advani. Directed by Vishnu Varadhan. pic.twitter.com/B0xFOronlY
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) February 20, 2021
8) “Roohi” starring Rajkumar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor
“Roohi” is one of the highly anticipated horror comedies of 2021. Starring Janhvi Kapoor, Rajkumar Rao, and Varun Sharma, the film will be out on March 11, 2021.

Presenting #Kiston, a song for the swadeshi & kifayati kinda pyaar!✨
Song out now: https://t.co/k9LX8SLdEJ#Roohi in cinemas 11th March, 2021. pic.twitter.com/tbqbIzSi1D— Maddockfilms (@MaddockFilms) February 26, 2021
9) “Bell Bottom” starring Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar’s next film became the first one to be shot outside India amidst the pandemic. The movie is set to hit the theatres on May 28.

Akshay Kumar starring spy thriller #BellBottom to release in theatres on May 28. pic.twitter.com/QVljqOHKjR
— Venkatramanan (@VenkatRamanan_) February 19, 2021
Also Read: Check out: Akshay Kumar’s spy thriller Bellbottom release date, trailer, cast, and story
10) “Jersey” starring Shahid Kapoor
The makers of Shahid Kapoor’s sports drama have picked a Diwali release this year and the film will release in theatres on November 5.

#Jersey releases in August. I just cant wait for this emotional rollercoaster! my excitement level is beyond words. @shahidkapoor we know how much effort you are putting into this project. I’m sure its going to pay off big time. And be another landmark movie in your filmography. pic.twitter.com/zEIgUmWvo7
— Addi (@ShanaticAddi) January 14, 2020
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