Horror to humour: Best Bollywood films of 2024

Movies By Prabhatha Rigobertha Dec 19, 2024 Read the article

The year 2024 has seen a significant shift in terms of viewer choice. Tenth-pole action movies with macho men at the centre predominantly dominated 2023.

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This year though there has been a clear fatigue towards the action genre. The horror space has given exciting storylines with sufficient thrills and a good dose of humour.

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Kiran Rao’s second directorial venture, Laapataa Ladies, is a well-crafted feminist tale that effectively uses humour to address serious issues.

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Aamir Kaushik’s follow-up to Stree (2018) was a rollicking sequel filled with equal parts scares and laughs.

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Kabir Khan’s Chandu Champion took viewers on an emotional rollercoaster. Based on an incredible real-life story, the film is a must-watch tale of grit and determination.

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Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt’s Kill was a thrilling ride in spite of its visceral action.

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Vikramaditya Motwane’s CTRL, streaming on Netflix, is an engaging thriller/drama that explores the dangers of AI, including deepfakes and personal data breaches.

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Shashanka Chaturvedi’s Do Patti shares some similarities with Jasmeet K Rheen’s Darlings. However, Do Patti is very much its own story.

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Vasan Bala’s Jigra is a perfect blend of emotional drama and a prison break story.

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