Top 7 Hindi movies on Disney Plus Hotstar: From Akshay Kumar’s Mission Mangal to Ranbir Kapoor’s Brahmastra
Since the advent of OTT platforms, our viewing habits have changed. Now you can watch your favorite movies from the comfort of your home. So, here is a hand-picked list of the 7 best Bollywood movies you can watch on Disney Plus Hotstar. The list includes names like Akshay Kumar’s ‘Mission Mangal’ and Ranbir Kapoor starrer ‘Brahmastra’.
Best Bollywood movies available on Hotstar
1. Mission Mangal (2019)
Execution time: 127 minutes
IMDB rating: 6.5/10
Movie genre: science fiction
Movie star cast: Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Taapsee Pannu
director: Jagan Shakti
Writer: Jagan Shakti, R. Balki, Nidhi Singh Dharma, Saketh Kondiparthi.
Release year: 2019
Where to watch / OTT platforms: hot star
Mission Mangal is co-written and directed by Jagan Shakti and is based on the ISRO scientists who contributed to India’s first interplanetary expedition, the Mars rover Mangalyaan. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha, Taapsee Pannu, Nithya Menen, Kirti Kulhari and Sharman Joshi. After its release, the film was a huge success both critically and commercially.
2. Chhichhore (2019)
Execution time: 143 minutes
IMDB rating: 8.3/10
Movie genre: comedy, romance
Movie star cast: Sushant Singh Rajput, Shraddha Kapoor
director: Nitesh Tiwari
Writer: Nitesh Tiwari
Release year: 2019
Where to watch / OTT platforms: hot star
Chhichhore is a light-hearted film directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Sushant Singh Rajput, Shraddha Kapoor, Navin Polishetty and others. Upon release, it was a huge critical and commercial success, receiving praise for its depiction of hostel and university life. This film is the perfect blend of humor and a strong social message for everyone.
3. Raid (2018)
Execution time: 115 minutes
IMDB rating: 7.4/10
Movie genre: crime drama
Movie star cast: Ajay Devgn, Saurabh Shukla, Ileana D’Cruz
director: raj kumar gupta
Writer: Ritesh Shah
Release year: 2018
Where to watch / OTT platforms: hot star
“The Raid,” a crime drama film starring Ajay Devgn and directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, is a gripping story of a raid. This was based on the income tax raid conducted on politician and businessman Sardar Inder Singh. The Raid proved to be a critical and financial success, and a long-awaited sequel was announced in 2020, with Devgn reportedly returning to the series.
4. Brahmastra (2022)
Execution time: 167 minutes
IMDB rating: 5.6/10
Movie genre: fantasy, action
Movie star cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan
director: Ayan Mukerji
Writer: Ayan Mukerji
Release year: 2022
Where to watch / OTT platforms: hot star
Brahmastra has been in development for a long time. However, this movie was released in a big way in his 2022 year and people flocked to the theaters to enjoy this much-awaited fantasy movie. The film successfully blends fantasy and mythological characters. The film, which starred Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna and others, was a huge hit.
5. Bagh Milka Bagh (2013)
Execution time: 127 minutes
IMDB rating: 6.5/10
Movie genre: sports, biopics
Movie star cast: Farhan Akhtar, Sonam Kapoor
director: Rakesh Omprakash Mehra
Writer: Prasoon Joshi
Release year: 2013
Where to watch / OTT platforms: hot star
‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ is based on the life of athlete and Olympian Milkha Singh. The film stars Farhan Akhtar in the lead role and co-stars Sonam Kapoor, Divya Dutta, Meesha Shafi, Pavan Malhotra, Yograj Singh, Aat Malik and Prakash Raj. The film is based on Singh’s memoir, The Race of My Life, written by Prasoon Joshi.
6. Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)
Execution time: 159 minutes
IMDB rating: 8.1/10
Movie genre: action, comedy
Movie star cast: salman khan Karina kapoor, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
director: Kabir Khan
Writer: Kabir Khan, Parveez Sheikh, V. Vijayendra Prasad
Release year: 2015
Where to watch / OTT platforms: hot star
Bajrangi Bhaijaan is one of Salman Khan’s best films in recent times. It follows the story of a kind-hearted man (played by Salman Khan) who plans to send a Pakistani girl who came to India by mistake to her home country. The film was a huge success at the box office and received critical acclaim for its storytelling.
7. Neerja (2016)
Execution time: 121 minutes
IMDB rating: 7.6/10
Movie genre: thriller, drama
Movie star cast: Sonam Kapoor, Shabana Azmi
director: Ram Madhvani
Writer: Sayukta Sheikh, Saiwin Quadris
Release year: 2016
Where to watch / OTT platforms: hot star
Directed by Ram Madhvani, Neerja depicts the true story of Neerja Bhanot, a flight purser who died while trying to save passengers during the hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73 in Karachi in 1986. The movie and Sonam Kapoor’s performance as the title character were well received. The film was a huge success both critically and commercially.
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