Amitabh Bachchan, the ‘Shahenshah’ of Bollywood, has turned 81 today. Since the 70s, Bachchan has ruled the Box Office, appearing in over 200 films.
Born on October 11, 1942, in Allahabad, Bachchan is one of the iconic actors of Indian cinema. On his birthday, here’s a look at the list of his upcoming movies:
Ganapath: A Hero is Born
Ganapath: A Hero is Born is a science fiction action film directed by Vikas Bahl. The movie stars Tiger Shroff in the title role, alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Kriti Sanon.
It is reported to have a budget of ₹200 crore. Ganapath was initially planned to release in December 2022 but was postponed. It is now scheduled for theatrical release on 20 October 2023.
Kalki 2898 AD
Kalki 2898 AD (stylized as KALKI 2898-A.D) is an epic science fiction film written and directed by Nag Ashwin based on a dystopian world.
Besides Bachchan, the film stars an ensemble cast including Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani.
Kalki 2898 AD was made on a budget of ₹600 crore (US$75 million), making it the most expensive Indian film ever made. Kalki 2898 AD is scheduled to be released in cinemas in 2024.
Uyarndha Manithan
Uyarndha Manithan is an Drama Tamil movie directed by Tamilvannan. The movie’s star cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, S.J. Surya in the main lead roles.
Uyarndha Manithan movie is all set to release in theaters on 30 Apr 2024.
Thalaivar 170
An action-drama film ‘Thalaivar 170 features Amitabh Bachchan and Rajnikanth in the leading roles. BOth actors worked together last in family drama Hum (1991). Thailaivar means they would team up for the first time in 32 years.