Top 10 Most Popular Bollywood Movies of 2022 

India has always been a country that loves movies, which is reflected in the high attendance rates in movie theatres. Plus, India produces the highest number of films worldwide every year. This means film lovers are always spoilt for choice when picking the best movies of the year.

Wondering which Bollywood films stood out this year? Check our list of the ten IMDB top movies of Bollywood in 2022.

1. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (IMDB Rating: 8.9/10)

R. Madhavan's first film as a director went on to be one of the most popular real-story movies in Bollywood 2022. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect centres around Nambi Narayanan (played by Madhavan himself), who worked at the ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation). He was the prime suspect in the ISRO espionage case of 1994 but was later acquitted.

2. The Kashmir Files (IMDB Rating: 8.3/10)

A loosely fictionalised version of certain real events, this movie centres around the 1990 exodus of Kashmiri Hindus and its lasting effects on the country's political landscape. Despite triggering a lot of controversies, Vivek Agnihotri's political drama went on to be one of IMDb's top movies of Bollywood in 2022.

3. Goodbye (IMDB Rating: 8.2/10)

Set in a dysfunctional household, Goodbye narrates the story of Harish Bhalla, who is soulfully portrayed by Amitabh Bachchan. Harish, along with his three children, navigate the ups and downs of familial relations after the demise of his wife. Packed with heartwarming performances, this one is a real tear-jerker.

4. A Thursday (IMDB Rating: 7.7/10)

2022 saw several OTT releases, some of which even became the top trending Bollywood movies in 2022. One such film is A Thursday. Starring Yami Gautam, Neha Dhupia, Atul Kulkarni, and Dimple Kapadia in lead roles, this movie revolves around a playschool teacher in Mumbai who takes her students hostage. If you are craving a nail-biting thriller, add this to your watchlist today!

5. Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 - Agni Pariksha (IMDB Rating: 7.6/10)

A sequel to Khuda Haafiz (2020), this Vidyut Jamwal starrer is one of the best Bollywood action movies in 2022. In this film, his character Sameer is on a mission to avenge the brutal rape and murder of two young girls while trying to mend his marital relationship.

6. Sharmaji Namkeen (IMDB Rating: 7.6/10)

In his last film (which he could not complete, and Paresh Rawal was roped in to finish the shoot), Rishi Kapoor played Sharmaji, a widower forced to retire early. To combat post-retirement boredom, he tries his hands at cooking, only to discover that he is actually an amazing chef! However, his newfound success creates distance between him and his kids.

7. Doctor G (IMDB Rating: 7.5/10)

Uday Gupta has always dreamed of being an orthopaedist. However, one thing leads to the other, and he soon ends up being the only male student in the gynaecology department of his college. Though initially reluctant, he goes through a life-changing journey in this film.

8. Toolsidas Junior (IMDB Rating: 7.4/10)

Mridual Mahendra wrote and directed this movie based on his own life, making this a real story movie in Bollywood 2022 on sports. The film focuses on Toolsidas, an expert snooker player. While his son wants him to defeat Jimmy Tandon and win a coveted tournament, Toolsidas fails to do so. The news leaves his son shattered, and he sets out on a quest to materialise his father's dreams.

9. Jhund (IMDB Rating: 7.4/10)

Nagraj Manjule is one of the most renowned directors in the Marathi film industry. This is his first Bollywood project. The film Jhund (the word translates to 'herd') depicts the story of Vijay Barse, a coach who has dedicated his life to football. Vijay takes up the task of rehabilitating a slum and uses sports to motivate the slum dwellers to lead meaningful, crime-free lives. Amitabh Bachchan delivers another power-packed performance in this movie with a strong social message.

10. Vikram Vedha (IMDB Rating: 7.1/10)

Based on the fable of Vikram and Betaal, this film is an official remake of the Tamil film Vikram Vedha (2017). Both films are directed by the filmmaker couple Pushkar and Gayathri. In this film, policeman Vikram, an honest man from Lucknow, is hellbent on putting an end to the conquests of Vedha, a notorious criminal. When Vedha turns himself into police custody and starts sharing his story with Vikram, it challenges Vikram's perceptions of what defines 'good' and 'bad'. Acclaimed as one of the best Bollywood action movies in 2022, Vikram Vedha is a must-watch for all thriller fans!

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