Bollywood Holi Releases: Kesari Hits and Badrinath Magic

The festival of Holi has historically been a prime slot for Bollywood ambitions. Ranbir and Shraddha’s ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’ (2023) secured acclaim and strong earnings. However, the action-comedy ‘Bachchan Pandey’ (2022) flopped spectacularly despite its star-studded cast. Akshay Kumar’s heroic ‘Kesari’ (2019) roared to superhit status, and ‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania’ (2017) bloomed into a holiday favorite. While ‘Pari’ (2018) saw average performance, ‘Himmatwala’ (2013) withered quickly and bombed. Masterclasses in suspense like ‘Kahaani’ (2012) and ‘Race’ (2008) both triumphed festively. Holi’s legacy in Indian cinema teaches that while holidays amplify reach, only compelling stories claim final victory.