Top 10 Bollywood Movies That Defied Expectations

Bollywood has slowly lost its charm in the last few years. Regional films have constantly been delivering in terms of collections and content. Whereas in Bollywood, there have been some blatantly triumphant box office successes, some cliched, awful movies, and other excellent movies that preserved the faith. Bollywood occasionally has given us movies that we didn’t expect to be good but which turned out to be great. Today, we look at some of the Bollywood movies which were better than we expected.

1. Dum Laga Ke Haisha Click to look into! >> Read More... (2015)

A Bollywood actress with a good body, a few item numbers, and a penchant for dancing around trees draws crowds to the theatres. But this movie proved that if the subject is good, an actress's face and body need not match those of the other leading ladies. The movie was a big hit at the box office earning over Rs 100 crores on a budget of only Rs 14 crores.

2. Queen Click to look into! >> Read More... (2013)

Queen completely swept audiences off their feet. Kangana Ranaut Kangana Ranaut is known in Bollywood, for her trem >> Read More... plays a 24-year-old lady who decides to travel alone on her honeymoon after her fiancé breaks off their engagement. The 2014 upbeat film is about a love connection between a woman and a vast planet. Queen was a massive hit at the box office and won numerous awards.

3. Raid Click to look into! >> Read More... (2018)

With this film, Ajay Devgn, who gets generally cast in Golmaal or Singham roles, broke the pattern, and the results are spectacular. He stars as a senior income tax officer who conducts a raid on an influential man in Lucknow. The film is inspired by actual I-T raids conducted by Indian Revenue Service employees in the 1980s. The audience found the movie exciting and gave it a thumbs up.

4. Andhadhun Click to look into! >> Read More... (2018)

One of the best thrillers of Bollywood in recent times, Andhadhun, follows Akash ( Ayushmann Khurrana This Vicky donor worked as radio jockey, Video joc >> Read More... ), attempting an unconventional approach to his music by pretending to be blind. Soon he finds himself in serious jeopardy after being accused of killing an actor. The movie keeps everyone at the edge of their seats and will leave you with questions at the end. It was a super hit at the box office and grossed over Rs 96 crores domestically.

5. NH 10 (2015)

The film is a nail-biting roller coaster ride. It follows Meera and Arjun on a road trip, who witness an honor killing, and have to run for their lives from a powerful gangster. NH 10 is violent and brutal. It features excellent performances from the entire cast. It is a road trip film that will keep you at the edge of your seats.

6. Masaan Click to look into! >> Read More... (2015)

Serving as the debut of its director, writer, and actor, no one expected much from Masaan. But it took everyone by surprise. A poignant tale about a tragic love story, casteism, and the stigma regarding pre-marital sexual relations, Masaan is set in Varanasi. Masaan is a beautiful film that has gained cult status since its release. It won big at the Cannes Film Festival. Neeraj Ghaywan Neeraj Ghaywan is a director who was born and rais >> Read More... also won a Filmfare and National Film Award for his brilliant direction.

7. Neerja Click to look into! >> Read More... (2016)

Sonam Kapoor Sonam Kapoor, Daughter of Anil Kapoor and model Su >> Read More... isn’t exactly known for her acting abilities. That is why people didn’t have much faith when the film Neerja, based on the true story of flight attendant Neerja Bhanot Neerja Bhanot was a senior flight attendant for th >> Read More... , who sacrificed her life in saving the passengers of a flight when it gets hijacked. But upon release, Neerja garnered rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. The direction and performances also received praise. Neerja was a hit at the box office, earning Rs 75 crores.

8. Article 15 Click to look into! >> Read More... (2019)

Ayushmann Khurana has constantly been delivering hits for the past five years. His 2019 venture, Article 15 turned out to be better than many expected. Directed by Anubhav Sinha Anubhav Sinha was born on 22nd June 1956 in Jamalp >> Read More... , it is a frank examination of India's still-functioning caste system. It follows a police officer who reluctantly looks into the abduction of three young ladies from a lower caste. The movie received critical acclaim, with praise for its performances and writing. It was a super hit and collected around Rs 66 crores.

9. Badlapur Click to look into! >> Read More... (2015)

Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan, a new comer entered Bollywood with h >> Read More... went above and beyond with Badlapur. It was completely different from his previous movies. Varun plays Raghu, an ordinary man who turns hell-bent on revenge when his wife and son are killed in a robbery gone wrong. Badlapur is dark, violent, and gritty. It shows the transformation of a loving family man into a madman. The movie also featured excellent performances from Nawazuddin Siddiqui Nawazuddin Siddiqui was born in Budhana in Muzaffa >> Read More... , Huma Qureshi Huma Qureshi is a model-turned-actress in Bollywoo >> Read More... , and others.

10. Tumbbad (2019)

Tumbbad sets a new bar for the horror genre in India. It revolves around a family who builds a shrine for Hastar, a cursed god, to get their hands on his wealth, and they face catastrophic consequences. Tumbbad took six years to make, and artistic excellence is present in every shot. Many believe it was snubbed at award ceremonies and that it should have been India’s official entry at the Oscars 2020. Tumbbad is a true cinematic masterpiece.