The summer month was a battleground for a major horror franchise and a highly-controversial but acclaimed crime drama.
Akshay Kumar starred in this courtroom drama based on the real-life Nanavati case IMDb. index of hindi movies 2016
The year 2016 stands as a significant watermark in the history of modern Bollywood. It was a year that shattered long-held industry beliefs, proving that content is king and that a film does not need a massive budget or a legacy star to succeed. It was a transitional period where the "100 Crore Club" ceased to be an exclusive club for superstars and became accessible to talent-driven films. The summer month was a battleground for a
Beyond commercial success, 2016 was also a year that celebrated content-driven cinema and powerful storytelling. Films like , which delivered a strong social message about women's rights and consent, received widespread critical acclaim. Neerja was lauded for its sensitive portrayal of a real-life hero. Udta Punjab was praised for its raw and unflinching take on the state's drug problem. Aligarh was hailed as a deeply moving and brave film. It was a year that shattered long-held industry
| Month | Major Movies | | :--- | :--- | | | Airlift, Wazir, Saala Khadoos | | Feb | Ghayal Once Again, Neerja, Sanam Teri Kasam | | Mar | Jai Gangaajal, Kapoor & Sons | | Apr | Baaghi, Nil Battey Sannata | | May | Sarbjit, Udta Punjab | | Jun | Housefull 3, Raman Raghav 2.0 | | Jul | Sultan, Great Grand Masti | | Aug | Rustom, Mohenjo Daro, A Flying Jatt | | Sep | Pink, Baar Baar Dekho | | Oct | M.S. Dhoni, Shivaay | | Nov | Dear Zindagi, Rock On 2 | | Dec | Dangal, Befikre |