As the year draws to a close, December movies promise a cinematic delight with a lineup of highly anticipated movies featuring renowned stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Manoj Bajpayee, Prabhas, and Pankaj Tripathi. Here’s a glimpse of the upcoming releases spanning various genres.
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1) Animal
Release Date: December 1 Ranbir Kapoor takes the lead in this Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial, supported by Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, and Rashmika Mandanna. The film delves into Ranbir’s character’s intense and protective connection with his father, played by Anil Kapoor, amidst a backdrop of violence and obsession.
2) Sam Bahadur
Release Date: December 1 Vicky Kaushal stars in this Meghna Gulzar film based on the life of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. The narrative explores the heroic journey of India’s first Field Marshal, portrayed by Vicky Kaushal, with Sanya Malhotra and Fatima Sana Shaikh in pivotal roles.
3) Dunki
Release Date: December 21 Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, Dunki is Shah Rukh Khan’s third film this year. Featuring Taapsee Pannu, Boman Irani, Vicky Kaushal, Vikram Kochhar, and Anil Grover, the heartwarming tale follows four friends on a transformative journey to fulfill their dreams.
4) The Archies
Release Date: December 7 Zoya Akhtar’s much-awaited film, The Archies, hits screens on December 7. The Netflix musical marks the acting debut of Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, and Agastya Nanda. Set in the fictional town of Riverdale, the coming-of-age story follows iconic characters like Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Reggie, Ethel, and Dilton.
5) Salaar Part 1 – Ceasefire
Release Date: December 22 Prashanth Neel directs Prabhas in an action-packed saga, releasing in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi. The film, also starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, and Jagapathi Babu, promises riveting entertainment.
6) Joram
Release Date: December 8 Directed and written by Devashish Makhija, Joram, starring Manoj Bajpayee, is an Indian survival thriller drama. The cast includes Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Rajshri Deshpande, Tannishtha Chatterjee, and Smita Tambe.
7) Hi Nanna
Release Date: December 21 Nani and Mrunal Thakur feature in this emotional family entertainer, marking Angad Bedi’s Telugu debut. The film explores familial bonds, with Nani portraying the role of a father.
8) Wonka
Release Date: December 8 (UK) / December 15 (US) Directed by Paul King, Wonka is a musical fantasy film depicting the origin story of Willy Wonka. Timothee Chalamet stars in the title role, supported by an ensemble cast. The film unfolds in the UK on December 8 and in the US on December 15.
9) Kadak Singh
Release Date: December 8 Pankaj Tripathi stars in this ZEE5 film alongside Parvathy Thiruvothu and Sanjana Sanghi. Kadak Singh delves into the complex journey of AK Shrivastav (Pankaj) battling retrograde amnesia.
10) Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom
Release Date: December 21 Directed by James Wan, the fantasy action film is a sequel to the 2018 hit Aquaman. The star-studded cast includes Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Nicole Kidman.
Additional Releases in December
- Kastoori (December 8): Directed by Vinod Kamble, the film explores the challenges faced by a 14-year-old boy working as a manual scavenger.
- Annapoorani – The Goddess of Food (December 1): Nayanthara’s 75th film directed by Nilesh Krishnaa.
- Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (December 26): Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Adarsh Gourav star in this Netflix release.
Prepare for a cinematic feast as these diverse films hit theaters and streaming platforms this December.