Bollywood movies endure due to the irresistible filmmaking and the exciting star-studded casts. Talented characterizations enriched with brilliant acting performances keep viewers eager to watch new films on the screen. Production houses tirelessly aim to introduce their finest contributions. Like every month, August brings new releases in diverse genres ranging from comedy to thriller. Let’s explore the theatrical releases of Bollywood films scheduled for August 2024. 8 Most-hyped Bollywood Movies Premiering This August . Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha | Romantic Thriller | August 2, 2024 Starring Tabu and Ajay Devgn in their tenth film together, this movie's release date has been postponed from 5th July to August. Directed and written by Neeraj Pandey, the movie also stars Shantanu Maheshwari, Jimmy Sheirgill, and Saiee Manjrekar in pivotal roles. This cinematic venture is produced by Shital Bhatia, Sangeeta Ahir, Narendra Hirawat, and Kumar Mangat Pathak. Spanning from 2000 to 2023, the thriller movie intricately portrays a couple's evolving love story, capturing the emotional depths and shifting dynamics over two decades. Krishna, entangled in multiple murders, receives a life sentence, leading to Vasudha's separation and subsequent marriage to Abhijeet. After 22 years, Krishna is pardoned and released, yearning for a final reunion with Vasudha, culminating in a poignant last meeting. Read more: New Shrek film in production, Donkey to get standalone movie: Eddie Murphy reveals The score and soundtrack album of ‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’ were composed by Oscar-winning music director M. M. Keeravani. The Sabarmati Report | Thriller Drama | August 2, 2024 Inspired by true incidents, the thriller film boasts Ranjan Chandel as the director and Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, and Amul V Mohan producing it. The screenplay, based on a story by Aseem Arora, is a collaborative effort by Arjun Bhandegaonkar and Avinash Singh Tomar. The movie vividly depicts the tragic events of the morning of February 27, 2002, on the Sabarmati Express close to Godhra railway station in Gujarat. 'The Sabarmati Report' features compelling performances by Vikrant Massey, Riddhi Dogra, and Raashii Khanna. Read more: Top 10 Bollywood Movies to Watch in July 2024: Thrillers, Dramas, and Comedies Unveiled Ulajh | Spy Thriller | August 2, 2024 Starring Janhvi Kapoor as a young IFS officer, the spy movie delves into the enduring legacy of her family. She becomes ensnared in a perilous personal conspiracy while stationed in a pivotal, distant post far from home. ‘Ulajh’ is directed by Sudhanshu Saria, who also contributed to the screenplay with Parveez Shaikh. Spearheaded by Vineet Jain under Junglee Pictures as producer, the movie also stars Roshan Mathew, Gulshan Devaiah, Adil Hussain, and Rajesh Tailang in supporting roles. Read more: Top 12 South Indian Films Releasing in July 2024 Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba | Romantic Thriller | August 09, 2024 Under the joint production of Colour Yellow Productions and T-Series Films, Jayprad Desai’s directing elevates the movie. It stars Taapsee Pannu, Sunny Kaushal, and Vikrant Massey in key roles, supported by Jimmy Shergill and Aditya Srivastava. Penned by Kanika Dhillon, the film's plot centers on Rani, a paying guest, and Rishu, living under the alias Ravi Varma. The city grapples with a broken barrage, severe floods, and the unexpected presence of crocodiles in the Yamuna River. Amidst this chaos, Rishu and Rani strive to remain unnoticed and plan their escape to a hopeful future. Read more: July 2024 Amazon Prime Originals: Must-Watch Shows, Series, and Movies

As Christmas and year-end is approaching, the festive season has already started. Bollywood is planning to release a bunch of exciting movies in the last month of the year. Let’s take a look at the most awaited Bollywood movies being released in December 2023.  10 Most Anticipated Bollywood Films Coming in December 2023 Animal | Action Thriller | December 1, 2023 Co-written, edited and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, this is a combo project of T-Series, Bhadrakali Pictures, and Cine1 Studios. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as a volatile man with a strained relationship with his father, the film features Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol, and Tripti Dimri. The narrative delves into the intricate dynamics between business magnate Balbir Singh and his son Arjun Singh. After a tragedy befalls Balbir, Arjun embarks on a quest for vengeance against his rival Viraj Surve, leading to a brutal gang war. With a runtime of 201 minutes, “Animal” stands as one of the longest Indian films. Harshavardhan Rameshwar composed this movie's score. Additionally, it is set to be released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada languages. Read more: 12 Must-watch South Indian Films Releasing in December 2023 Sam Bahadur | Biographical War Drama | December 1, 2023 Directed by Meghna Gulzar, this is a tremendous portrayal of the life of India's first field marshal, Sam Manekshaw. Co-written by Bhavani Iyer and Shantanu Srivastava, this film is produced by Ronnie Screwvala under RSVP Movies. Vicky Kaushal takes on the title role, supported by Fatima Sana Shaikh, Edward Sonnenblick, Sanya Malhotra, Neeraj Kabi, and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub. Set against the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, this movie highlights Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's pivotal role in leading the Indian Army during Bangladesh's Liberation War. Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy composed the music, with Gulzar contributing the lyrics. Ketan Sodha handles the background score. Read more: Top Hyped Hollywood Films of 2024: The Blockbuster Bonanza The Archies | Teen Musical Comedy | December 7, 2023 Directed by Zoya Akhtar, this is a tale featuring a fictional music band connected to Archie Comics. The cast includes Agastya Nanda, Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Vedang Raina, Aditi Saigal, Mihir Ahuja, and Yuvraj Menda. Set in 1960s India, the film follows Archie and the gang as they navigate romance, friendship, and the future of Riverdale amidst the threat of a beloved park's destruction. The movie soundtrack is a collaboration between Ankur Tiwari, The Islanders, Dot., and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, with lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar, Ankur Tiwari, and Dot. This Tiger Baby Productions creation is slated for release on Netflix. Read more: Netflix Originals Dec 2023 Lineup: List of Movies, Series, and Other Shows Kadak Singh | Mystery | December 8, 2023 This Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury-directed film stars Pankaj Tripathi, Sanjana Sanghi, and marks Bangladeshi actress Jaya Ahsan’s Bollywood debut. Written by Ritesh Shah, the project got Shantanu Moitra to compose its music. The film unravels the enigmatic lifestyle of AK Shrivastav, battling retrograde amnesia while uncovering conflicting narratives from his past. Following Srivastava, an officer in the Department of Financial Crimes, the story unfolds as he solves a Chit Fund Scam by piecing together different perspectives on his identity. Dilip Shankar, Paresh Pahuja, Varun Buddhadev also feature in this ZEE5 Original Film. Read more: Something Like An Autobiography: Real Story or Just a Film? Joram | Survival Thriller | December 8, 2023 This gripping craft of writer-director Devashish Makhija was made under the production of Zee Studios along with Makhijafilm. Starring the talented trio of Manoj Bajpayee, Smita Tambe, and Tannishtha Chatterjee, this movie weaves a tense survival thriller across a harsh landscape. The audience is thrust into the heart of a desperate man's journey including a relentless pursuit, and a mother's quest.  Having premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam on February 1, 2023, "Joram" indulges viewers to get a different type of experience. Read more: Top 10 Highest Earning South Indian Films of All Time

Grapevine is abuzz that superstar Shah Rukh Khan's daughter Suhana is all set to make her debut in Bollywood this year. Director Zoya Akhtar will cast Suhana in her upcoming romantic comedy 'Archie', an Indian version of the international comic book of the same name, if rumours are true. Read: Bollywood's Shah Rukh Khan invests in American cricket Suhana is, however, not new to acting. She had earlier worked in the popular 'Romeo and Juliet' play in London and also acted in a 10-minute film, 'The Grey Part of Blue'. Though Suhana has an interest in films, the 21-year-old is a football freak. Suhana's father Shah Rukh is considered the most talented Bollywood star. Popularly called the "King Khan", he has acted in over 80 films in a career spanning over 25 years. Read: Shah Rukh Khan to produce horror series for Netflix Shah Rukh, in fact, rose to prominence after starring in 1995 romantic film 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', the longest-running blockbuster in the history of Indian cinema. The film was shot in India and Europe. Some of his other blockbusters include 'Dil To Pagal Hai' (1997) and 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' (1998). Shah Rukh was also widely praised for his superb performance in 2002 film 'Devdas', where he played an alcoholic.  Read: Shah Rukh Khan: Our parents always live within us and their teachings never go away The 55-year-old has also anchored many TV shows, and owns production company Red Chillies Entertainment and Indian Premier League cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders. Shah Rukh has a net worth of USD 700 million. The superstar is married to interior designer Gauri Chibber, a Punjabi Hindu. Apart from Suhana, they have two sons. Read Shakib Khan at odds with acting association's stance on Pori Moni

It's been over half a decade since the Dhaka cafe massacre, but it still continues to be a subject of macabre curiosity the world over due to its audacity. Now, a Bollywood film will delve into the details of Bangladesh's worst terror attack. According to leading Indian film news portal peepingmoon.com, 53-year-old Bollywood filmmaker Hansal Mehta's upcoming movie 'Faraaz' is based on the grisly terrorist attack on the Holey Artisan cafe in the upmarket Gulshan district of Dhaka. Read:Diplomats pay tribute to Holey Artisan attack victims The film -- a collaboration between Mehta and producer Anubhav Sinha -- chronicles the 12-hour siege that took place on July 1, 2016, the portal reported. The attack was, in fact, carried out by a group of five young militants, who took nearly 50 diners -- mostly Japanese and Italian -- hostage at gunpoint and eventually killed 22 people. All the Islamists were later gunned down by elite Bangladeshi Army commandos. In a televised address to the nation at the time, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina condemned the "extremely heinous act". "What kind of Muslims are these people? They don't have any religion," she had said. Read:5th anniversary of Gulshan Cafe attack: Bangladesh's night of infamy