Index | Of Hindi Movies 2016 2021

Arjun’s entry for The Last Train to Gaya didn't point to a torrent. It pointed to a private YouTube link uploaded by a broken-hearted director. Over the next year, that link was passed around in cinephile circles. The movie never made a rupee, but it found its audience.

The is a chronicle of a cinema in metamorphosis. It begins with the last gasps of traditional Bollywood bravado and ends with an industry that has embraced realism, digital distribution, and complex narratives. Whether you are looking for the adrenaline of War , the pathos of The Sky Is Pink , or the chilling horror of Tumbbad , this half-decade offers a diverse, rich, and essential viewing list that captures India at a moment of intense cultural and social change.

Released in January before the lockdowns, this historical action epic starring Ajay Devgn emerged as the highest-grossing theatrical Hindi film of the year.

A taboo-breaking family comedy that dominated the box office. index of hindi movies 2016 2021

: Features a deep library of mainstream Hindi releases, including many exclusive digital premieres from that era.

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (emotional romance) and Rustom (thriller) dominated the box office charts. 2. 2017–2018: High-Octane Action and Realism

: The highest-grossing Indian film of all time, based on the life of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat. Arjun’s entry for The Last Train to Gaya

: A wrestling drama featuring Salman Khan that dominated the domestic box office.

The year 2017 witnessed the release of Hindi movies with diverse storylines, exploring various genres and themes. Some of the notable films from this year include:

Small to medium-budget films found massive audiences, while historical epics made a comeback. The movie never made a rupee, but it found its audience

A film's "release date" now has two meanings: theatrical and streaming. Our index tracks both. For example, Shershaah (2021) – no theatrical run, but indexed as the most-watched Hindi film of the year on Prime.

: The last major theatrical blockbuster to release before the pandemic lockdowns.

2019:

: Though originally a Telugu film, its Hindi release shattered all historic box-office records in Bollywood.

2017 was a remarkable year for Hindi cinema, with several blockbuster films: