Get ready for a scathing review of the worst Bollywood movies that left the audience tortured in 2023. While the year started strong with Shah Rukh Khan’s “Pathaan,” the subsequent months proved to be a disappointment, with few Hindi films captivating audiences in theaters. Unfortunately, the films that were heavily promoted and created a lot of hype turned out to be duds. As the year comes to an end, it’s time to evaluate the films Bollywood presented us with, and unfortunately, this time, there were more misses than hits. Here are the worst Hindi films of 2023 that left viewers dismayed:
Worst Bollywood Movies Of 2023
1. Shehzada
This Kartik Aaryan film starts on a baffling note, with a character making perplexing decisions about exchanging newborns. While attempting to explore nature vs nurture in financially diverse households, the film fails to land any meaningful observations. Like many Bollywood remakes, this movie fails drastically to live up to the success of the original Telugu hit “Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo.”
2. Mission Majnu
Sidharth Malhotra’s portrayal of an undercover agent falls flat, leaving audiences questioning his acclaim from “Shershaah.” The mediocrity of this film fails to live up to the high standards set by superior shows like “The Family Man” and “Special Ops.” Due to its weak storyline, unconvincing portrayal, and over-the-top dialogue, many fans called it a complete waste of time. One of the many Bollywood movies of this year that you can miss without any regret.
3. Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar
Luv Ranjan’s film perpetuates a misogynistic idea, where a woman’s concerns are deemed baseless, and she is expected to give up her belief system for her boyfriend. This film once again highlights Ranjan’s portrayal of men as superior beings and women as manipulative and self-centered. Though the movie may have managed to earn decent at the box-office, the movie left many fans disappointed. With its prevalent misogyny and sexism, this movie failed to live up to the hype it created.
4. Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan
Do we even have to say anything about Salman’s KKBKKJ being a total torture for its audience? Salman Khan’s film comes across as unhinged, lacking any coherent planning. The desperate attempts to manipulate audience reactions by clapping and whistling when Salman appears on screen only amplify the film’s torturing moments. The massive failure of this movie at the box office reinforces the notion that the audience has moved on from stupid filmmaking.
5. Bloody Daddy
Shahid Kapoor’s release on JioCinema aimed for suspense but ends up being convoluted and disjointed. With shallow writing and rough editing, the film struggled to establish a rhythm, making it a tedious watch, even though it was available for free streaming. Many netizens called it Shahid Kapoor’s weakest movie of recent times. The movie brutally wasted Shahid Kapoor’s potential. 
6. Adipurush
From the first teaser, it became apparent that this film played a practical joke on the audience in the name of visual effects. Even after delaying the release and making changes, “Adipurush” turned out to be a disaster. The underwhelming dialogues, performances, and VFX left audiences disappointed, highlighting that Bollywood’s biggest problem isn’t a lack of stories but the inability to deliver even with renowned source material. The bottom line is, with this 500-crore movie, Bollywood got everything wrong and turned it into the most expensive junk of 2023.
7. The Lady Killer
Arjun Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar-starrer The Lady Killer has earned the dubious distinction of being the worst Bollywood film this year. On the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), it has a rather lowly rating of 1.5. What miffed many fans was how the makers released the incomplete movie in the theatres!
8. Ganapath
Another movie that managed to feature on the list of the worst Bollywood movies of 2023 is Tiger Shroff’s Ganapath. The movie was just about Tiger fighting and dancing, dancing and fighting but with no storyline. This movie was so terrible that many fans took to social media to ask Tiger Shroff to choose a better script.
9. Thank You For Coming
Thank You for Coming” falls short as a s*x comedy film. Despite the promising premise of five women navigating life, s*x, and love, the movie falters due to subpar writing and acting. Bollywood needs to understand that social media influencers are not actors, they add very little value to their performance. The humor comes across as forced and lacks the expected wit and intelligence typical of this genre. “Thank You for Coming” leaves you heavily disappointed as it turns out to be a complete waste of time.
10. Animal
“Animal,” despite significant anticipation, falls short of expectations on multiple fronts. The film relies heavily on shock value, using explicit content like violence, nudity, and misogyny as tools for engagement, disappointing audiences who expected substance beyond sensationalism. Unfortunately, ‘Animal’ disappoints with its poorly executed storyline, stretched plot, misogyny, and lack of depth in character development.
The film’s narrative seems to prioritize shock over substance, leaving viewers feeling let down by the movie’s lack of meaningful content. Furthermore, the portrayal of certain sensitive themes lacks nuance and responsibility, potentially leaving a negative impact on audiences. This film fails not only in its storytelling but also in its ethical and moral considerations. As a result, ‘Animal’ misses the mark not just as a cinematic experience but also as a responsible contribution to storytelling in the industry. Its reliance on shock tactics undermines any potential it may have had, ultimately leading to a movie that disappoints on various levels.
With this list of the worst Bollywood films, it’s clear that 2023 has brought disappointments for many movie buffs – who enjoy quality cinema. Which one left you most disappointed? Tell us in the comments below.