After releasing films like Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Tu Jhooti Main Makkar, The Kerala Story, Afwaah, and others in May, Bollywood is coming with multiple big-budget films in June 2023 which will release in theatres.

While Sudipto Sen’s film The Kerala Story emerged as the third-highest-grossing film in 2023, Salman Khan’s film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan got mixed reviews and did not perform well at the box office. Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor’s starrer Tu Jhooti Main Makkar became the fourth-highest grosser this year.

Next month, Hindi cinema is coming up with some big releases. Take a look at the big-budget Bollywood films releasing in June 2023:

Zara Hatke Zara Bachke

Featuring Sara Ali Khan and Vicky Kaushal in the lead roles, the film will hit the silver screen on June 2. The story revolves around the couple, Kapil and Soumya enjoying their married life until things go south. Desperate to get a divorce, the couple plays cat and mouse game with their family. The comedy-drama also stars Rakesh Bedi, Sharib Hashmi, Neeraj Sood and others.

Adipurush

The Om Raut mythological drama is one of the most talked about films of this year. Based on the epic tale of Ramayana, the film will see Prabhas as Lord Rama, Kriti Sanon as Sita, Saif Ali Khan as Ravana, Sunny Singh as Laxman, and Devdatta Nage as Hanuman. The teaser of Adipurush was launched last year in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya. However, fans were irked over its portrayal of Ravana in the pan-India film releasing on June 16.

Maidaan

Set in 1952-1962, the golden era of Indian football, the film is based on footballer Syed Abdul Rahim. Featuring Ajay Devgn, Maidaan follows the story of a less-talked-about hero who scripted history in football for India. The film will release in theatres on June 23.

Satyaprem Ki Katha

After giving a blockbuster hit, Kiara Advani and Kartik Aaryan will reunite in Satyaprem Ki Katha. Cited as the Musical Film of The Year, the film is releasing on June 29. The Sameer Vidwans film promises an intense love story with the flavours of romance and heartbreak. Satyaprem Ki Katha has been bankrolled by Sajid Nadiadwala.

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana’s father and celebrity astrologer Pandit Khurrana passes away battling a prolonged incurable ailment.

The actor’s father took his last breath at 10:30 AM in Punjab’s Mohali today.

The official announcement was made by Ayushmann’s brother and Bollywood actor Aparshakti Khurrana’s spokesperson issuing a statement.

The statement informed, It’s with our deep sadness to inform that Ayushmann and Aparshakti Khurana’s father, Astrologer P Khurrana passed away today morning at 10:30am in Mohali while suffering from a prolonged incurable ailment.

The statement further read that the mourned Khurrana family is indebted for all the prayers and support from their fans and followers on their personal loss.

As per reports, the last rites will be performed at the cremation ground in Manimajra, Chandigarh at 5:30 PM today.  

P Khurrana was admitted to Fortis hospital in Mohali two days ago after complaining of a heart disease.

P Khurrana was a renowned celebrity astrologer and also a Vastu Exponent, who used to run a website in the name of astro india.

He is survived by his two sons Ayushmann and Aparshakti and his wife.

Ayushmann Khurrana often used to share pictures with his father on social media In one his older posts, the actor showed love for his dad and referred to him as his friend.

In a post the Dream Girl actor thanked his deceased father and his mother for the values and life lessons they taught him and said they always stand with him as his guiding light and will always do.

Ayushman also shared an adorable family picture with his entire family in one frame during the last Diwali. All his family members including the late actor’s father can be seen in ethnic outfits.

Ayushmann’s brother Aparshakti was also equally a father’s boy as his childhood pictures also shows the kind of bond and love he shared with his father.

After its theatrical run, the Salman Khan-starrer Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi ki Jaan will soon be available on OTT platforms. The film, which also has Venkatesh, Jagapati Babu, and Pooja Hegde in key roles, earned over Rs 100 crore at the box office.

The OTT rights for Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan were bought by Zee5 on May 26, according to an OTT Play report. Along with Ram Charan and Bhagyashree, the film also features Raghav Juyal, Siddharth Nigam, Shehnaaz Gill, Jassie Gill, and Palak Tiwari.

Salman Khan said that he was shooting in Hyderabad with Venkatesh when Ram Charan came to see him. Ram Charan made his screen presence with Salman Khan and Venkatesh in the same frame. The director of the film, Farhad Samjhi, had all praise for Salman Khan’s performance in the film. He said Salman Khan was not only the leading man but the producer of the film as well. He added that Salman was a hands-on producer and had in-depth knowledge on all departments of film making.

Samjhi said each and every member of the production team, from the light boy to the camera man, had contributed to the making of the film. The film is being showcased as a family entertainer. The movie is a remake of popular Tamil movie Veeram. To capitalise on Eid, the movie was released in theatres on April 21. In contrast to multiplexes, mass centres saw better attendance for the film and saw higher collections.  

Salman Khan has many projects in the wings, they include Tiger 3 which will be directed by Maneesh Sharma. The speculation is rife whether the Salman Khan film marks the end of remakes of south Indian films. With fans consuming all content in their original languages, the box office potential of the remakes seem to have suffered since films from all over the country are easily available on OTT platforms.