With many theaters operating at limited capacity, several major films opted for direct-to-digital releases on platforms like Netflix and Disney+ Hotstar:
: This biographical war drama based on the life of Captain Vikram Batra became a cultural phenomenon. It was the most-watched Indian film on Amazon Prime Video and topped Google's trending charts for the year. moviesmaza com bollywood 2021 top
: Starring Kriti Sanon and Pankaj Tripathi, this heartwarming comedy-drama about surrogacy was a major hit on Netflix. With many theaters operating at limited capacity, several
: Led by Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev, this sports drama recreated India's historic 1983 World Cup victory. Critics praised it as a "captain’s knock" of a performance, and it remains one of the most celebrated biopics of the decade. : Led by Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev,
: Directed by Rohit Shetty, this was the highest-grossing Bollywood hit of the year. Starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif, it brought the classic "masala" action back to the big screen and revitalized the theatrical market.