With "PK" concluding 2014 on Superb note, Bollywood is now gearing up to entertain the viewers with "Fan", "Bajrangi Bhaijaan", "Piku", "Bajirao Mastani" and some other big-ticket films in 2015.
Announced in 2014, some films have been creating positive buzz in the media. We bring you the details of those most-hyped and much-awaited Bollywood movies slated to release in 2015. Continue to see the information below.
Tever - 9 January
Directed by Amit Sharma, "Tevar" is a remake of director Gunasekhar's 2003 Telugu film "Okkadu". The film stars Arjun Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha and Manoj Bajpayee in lead roles. The movie happens to be the big-ticket releases in 2015.
Baby - January 23
Directed by Neeraj Pandey, "Baby" is an espionage action thriller film featuring Akshay Kumar, Rana Daggubati, Taapsee Pannu and Madhurima Tuli in the lead roles.
Shamitabh - 6 February
Directed by R Balki, "Shamitabh" features Amitabh Bachchan, Dhanush and Akshara Haasan in the lead roles.
Roy - 13 February
Directed by debutant Vikramjit Singh, Roy is a romantic thriller starring Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Rampal and Jacqueline Fernandez in lead roles.
Badlapur - 20 February
Touted to be an action-thriller, "Badlapur" is directed by Sriram Raghavan and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Sunil Lulla. The film stars Varun Dhawan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in lead roles.
Gabbar - 3 April
It is a remake of 2002 Tamil film "Ramanaa". This action drama film is directed by Krish and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures. Akshay Kumar is seen romancing Shruti Haasan in the movie.
Detective Byomkesh Bakshy – 10 April
The crime thriller film is directed by Dibakar Banerjee and produced by Aditya Chopra in association with Yash Raj Films and Dibakar Banerjee Productions. The film is based on the detective character Byomkesh Bakshi created by the Bengali writer Sharadindu Bandyopadhya. The film stars Sushant Singh Rajput, Anand Tiwari and Swastika Mukherjee in principal roles.
Piku - 30 April
Directed by "Vicky Donor" fame Shoojit Sircar, "Piku" is a comedy-drama film that deals with a father-daughter relationship. The film features Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles.
Bombay Velvet - 15 May
Directed and co-produced by Anurag Kashyap, "Bombay Velvet" is a neo-noir drama film, which is based on historian Gyan Prakash's book Mumbai Fables. Set in Bombay of the 1960s, the film tells the story of a boxer, Johnny Balraj, and an aspiring jazz singer, Rosie, and how their hopes and dreams collide with their individual realities. The film features Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Karan Johar in lead roles.
Dil Dhadakne Do - 5 June
Directed by Zoya Akhtar, "Dil Dhadakne Do" is a family drama film revolving around a dysfunctional Punjabi family on a cruise trip. The film features an ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra, Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Farhan Akhtar and Anushka Sharma in the leads.
ABCD 2 - 26 June
Directed by Remo D'Souza, "ABCD 2" is the sequel to the 2013's ABCD: Any Body Can Dance. It stars Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, Salman Yussuf Khan, Lauren Gottlieb, Prabu Deva and Dharmesh Yelande.
Brothers - 31 July
Directed by Karan Malhotra, "Brothers" is a remake of Hollywood film "Warrior" and it stars Akshay Kumar, Sidharth Malhotra and Jacqueline Fernandez in lead roles.
Fan - 14 August
Shah Rukh Khan is the most popular actor, who has a large number of fans across the globe. He will be seen as a fan in his 2015 release "Fan", which is produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner Yash Raj Films. The film stars Ileana D'Cruz and Vaani Kapoor in the female leads.
Jagga Jasoos - 28 August
Ranbir Kapoor has joined hands again with "Barfi" director Anurag Basu in his film "Jagga Jasoos", which features his "Rajneeti" co-star Katrina Kaif opposite him. The film also features Govinda in an important role.
Bajrangi Bhaijaan – Eid Release
Salman Khan has once again teamed up with director Kabir Khan after the massive success of "Ek Tha Tiger". Their next combo film "Bajrangi Bhaijaan", which features Kareena Kapoor as the heroine, deals with a romantic relationship between a Muslim man and a Brahmin woman.
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo - Diwali Release
Directed by Sooraj R Barjatya, "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo" is a family drama film. Salman Khan and Sonam Kapoor are playing the lead roles, while Neil Nitin Mukesh and Swara Bhaskar appearing in supporting roles. The film is scheduled for release in Diwali.
Tamasha - 25 December
Ranbir Kapoor has once again teamed up with "Rockstar" fame director Imtiaz Ali for the movie "Tamasha", which will feature Deepika Padukone. The film is expected to recreate the magic of "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani". The film will have AR Rahman's music.
Bajirao Mastani - 25 December
Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, "Bajirao Mastani" is a historical romance film, which narrates the story of the Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao I and his second wife Mastani. Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone are playing the lead roles.
Shaandaar
Directed by Vikas Bahl, "Shaandaar" is a romantic comedy drama, which is touted to be "India's first destination wedding film". The movie is produced by Anurag Kashyap, Vikas Bahl, Madhu Mantena and Karan Johar and it stars Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in lead roles.
