For fans of crime-thrillers, action and caper January seems to be a great start to 2023 as filmmakers bring forth exciting stories that is sure to keep viewers hooked. From the dramedy Kuttey to Siddharth Anand’s Pathaan, the movies this month promise a class apart experience and a much-needed dose of entertainment for all the cinephiles out there.
From fan-favourite romantic comedies to movies from A-list directors, here are some of the best films releasing this month that cannot be missed:
- Kuttey
Featuring the gorgeous and incredible Tabu alongside Arjun Kapoor, Radhika Madan, Konkona Sensharma and Naseeruddin Shah, this hilarious crime thriller promises to keep you on the edge of your seat till the very end. The film focuses on three parties of people who unknowingly cross paths on the outskirts of Mumbai as they chase a truck filled with money. Making his directorial debut, Aasmaan Bhardwaj has all eyes on him.
Release Date: January 13.
- Varisu
Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, Varisu features actor Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna’s in an engaging drama. The Tamil drama narrates the story of the life of a young man, whose life takes an unexpected turn after the death of his foster father.
Release Date: January 12
- Veera Simha Reddy
Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and Shruti Haasan, Veera Simha Reddy has been the talk of the town since its announcement. The much-awaited Telugu action film is a revenge drama showcasing the story of Bala Simha Reddy who is forced to return to his village and find out who really killed his father. Will he be able to find the real truth and punish the murderer?
Release Date: January 12
- Tehran
While a lot of information about the film has been kept under wraps, Tehran is supposedly a geo-political thriller revolving around the Russian-Ukrainian War, and will feature John Abraham and Manushi Chillar in pivotal roles.
Release Date: January 26
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- Pathaan
Pathaan has been creating a buzz in the industry since the first announcement from over a year back. Shah Rukh Khan’s comeback film in 5 years is all set to release on January 25 in India. Also starring Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Ashutosh Rana and Dimple Kapadia, the film is directed by Siddharth Anand who also made War with Hrithik Roshan in 2019 and is the fourth film in Yash Raj Films’ Spy Universe franchise.
Release Date: January 25