Top 5 Blockbuster Indian Movies of 2022

The cycle of hits and flops still continued, but films released in 2022 broke multiple, long-standing box office records.

India is the most productive and largest film country in the world. There were some major and unexpected flops as well, but for now, we'll only focus on the list of highest-grossing Indian films of 2022. And so, we bring you the list of the top 5 Indian movies of 2022.

1. K.G.F: Chapter 2

• Cast: Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty
• Budget: Rs 100 Crore
• Domestic Gross: Rs 1000 Crore

K.G.F: Chapter 2 continues the rise of the assassin and kingpin of the Kolar Gold Fields as he battles his rivals and the government. 

Manikarnika Movie Review

Manikarnika Movie Review

Kangana shines in a superfluous narrative

• Film: "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi"
• Director: Kangana Ranaut and Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi
• Cast: Kangana Ranaut, Ankita Lokhande, Atul Kulkarni, Danny Denzonpa, Suresh Oberoi, Jishu Sengupta, Vikram Kochhar, Prajakta Mali, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayub, Kulbushan Kharbanda

Here is an opportunity for those who have not heard of the legendary Rani Laxmibai, the warrior queen of Jhansi, who gallantly battled against the British with her infant son tied to her back during the Indian revolution.

With a tale spanning from 1828 to 1858, the film, "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi" gives you a fair picture about her life and times.

On the acting front, every actor appears sincere, but none stand out for their performance beside Actress Kangana Ranaut who has helmed this film along with Krish Jagarlamudi, plays the eponymous role with all sincerity. Her craft-fuelled intoxication is both naive and endearing. She breathes life into the feisty Manikarnika, but, just like the eye lashes she flaunts in the film.

Visually the film is a treat.

The war scenes with astutely choreographed action sequences are imposing. Mounted on a magnificent scale of an epic with excellent production values, the elaborate production designs of the sets along with the costumes are impressive.

The VFX and the live action sequences are seamlessly layered in the film.

Overall, this film is awe inspiring due to its grandeur but fails to touch the emotional chord in your heart.

My Rating: 3/5

Link to my full review post → Manikarnika Movie Review

Thackeray Movie Review

Thackeray Movie Review

'Thackeray': Aesthetically presented and Convincing

• Film: "Thackeray"
• Director: Abhijit Panse
• Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Amrita Rao, Sudhir Mishra, Abdul Quadir Amin, Radha Sagar, Laxman Singh Rajput

The movie gives us an insight into the life of the late Bal Keshav "Balasahed" Thackeray, the founder of the Shiv Sena and his meteoric rise in Maharashtra's political space.

The film portrays Balasaheb as a caring and considerate family man and upturns many myths while portraying him as the fiery, revolutionary leader, who "has the power to control Bombay" in the times of questionable democracy.

Most of the lines spoken are direct lifts from Balashaheb's speeches and writings, clearly displaying his presence of mind and how good an orator he was.

The plot is replete with the milestones that occurred during his lifetime, and each event is backed by facts in a cause and effect style, thus making the tale convincing.

Though Nawazuddin Siddiqui embodies Balashaheb but he doesn't manage to not transcend his source material or Balashaheb's blazing spirit. He is more understated and demure in his disposition.

Amrita Rao is effortlessly convincing as Balasaheb's wife Meenatai. The rest of the supporting cast has a strong similarity to the characters they portray.

While each moment in the film is simple and realistic and the fluidity of the narrative taut, the end is rather abrupt. But, the promise of a sequel is what keeps the spirits high while leaving the auditorium.

Overall, this film is notches better than any of the previous movies offering a glimpse into Balasaheb's life.

I’ll rate the Movie: 3.5/5

Link to my full review post → Thackeray Movie Review