Bollywood has had a bittersweet year this year. The Kashmir Files and Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva were both enormous successes, but there were also some dreadful performances, such as Shamshera and Laal Singh Chaddha. Some underdog movies can be found buried in the sea of major commercial movies. Here are five movies from 2022 that we believe are egregiously underestimated.
1. Jhund
Amitabh Bachchan has five films coming out in 2022, keeping him very occupied. His first film was Jhund, a powerfully emotional biographical sports drama by Nagraj Manjule. Jhund would have likely been a huge smash had it perhaps been released before the pandemic in a different context, despite the fact that there was almost no anticipation for the movie due to the lack of hype. It is accessible on ZEE5.
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3. Jalsa
4. Badhaai Do
The film Badhaai Do is remarkably advanced, but sadly, it never received the support it deserved. One of the first movies to come out after the epidemic, it had a small audience because it was released when there were still theatrical limitations. The film, directed by Harshavardhan Kulkarni, battles conservatism and makes a powerful argument for the LGBTQ+ community. It’s available to watch on Netflix.
5. Kaun Pravin Tambe?
Kaun Pravin Tambe? A sports drama based on a real-life event debuted on Disney+ Hotstar in April. It details the struggles and ultimate success of cricketer Pravin Tambe, who made his IPL debut at the age of 41 despite having no prior experience playing for his country or internationally. The Jayprad Desai-directed film is a stirring tale of human tenacity and grit that may well be the career-defining performance of lead actor Shreyas Talpade.
