Bollywood movies that were disappointing despite much fanfare before their release

Author: JE Entertainment Desk
Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 12:04am IST
Source: JND

In the world of Bollywood, pre-release hype often sets the stage for a film’s success. However, high expectations sometimes did not translate into box office success. Here is a hand-picked list of some movies that failed to meet audience expectations despite huge pre-release buzz. check out.

Zero (2018)

Zero, starring Shah Rukh Khan, received a lot of attention for its unique story and impressive visual effects. However, despite high expectations, the film’s content and storytelling fell short, leaving audiences unsatisfied and leading to poor box office success.

Thugs of Hindustan (2018)

This mega-budget film was expected to be a game-changer with a star-studded cast including Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan. Unfortunately, the film failed to live up to expectations, with weak story and direction and disappointing box office results.

Jab Harry Met Sejal (2017)

Imtiaz Ali’s film, starring King Khan and Anushka Sharma, created a buzz during its pre-release promotions. However, the film’s lackluster production failed to resonate with the audience, resulting in an underwhelming performance.

Race 3 (2018)

With Salman Khan in the lead, ‘Race 3’ was expected to attract a large number of participants. However, the film failed to make an impression on both critics and audiences alike, receiving criticism for its complex storyline, despite its powerful action scenes and star-studded ensemble.

Shandar (2015):

Despite expectations raised by Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s on-screen collaboration, the film failed to live up to expectations. The film’s lackluster performance was due to substandard production and lukewarm response from audiences.

These films remind us that success in Bollywood is not only guaranteed by pre-release hype, but also by providing quality content that resonates with the audience.