Mumbai: 2024 was an exciting year for movie lovers as many iconic Bollywood movies returned to theatres. These re-releases gave fans a chance to see their favorite films again on the big screen and allowed a new generation to experience these classics for the first time. From the emotional drama of ‘Karan Arjun’ to the entertaining story of ‘Tumbbad’, here are some memorable films that returned to the theaters this year.
Karan Arjun
Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Karan Arjun’ returns to theaters globally on November 22. Directed by Rakesh Roshan, the film is remembered for its entertaining story and memorable performances. Rakesh Roshan shared his thoughts ahead of the re-release and called it an “experiment” to see if the film’s reincarnation theme still appealed to the audience. “I am curious to see whether today’s generation believes in such a story or not. If they like the film, it would mean that the generation has not changed,” Roshan told ANI.
tumbad
Visually stunning horror-thriller ‘Tumbbad’ broke its previous box office records during its re-release on September 13. Directed by Rahi Anil Barve and co-produced by Sohum Shah, the film even left behind classic films like ‘Sholay’ and ‘Mughal’. ‘A-Azam’ opening-day collection. ‘Tumbbad’ was originally released in 2018, and its success led producer Sohum Shah to announce ‘Tumbbad 2’. Fans were thrilled to revisit the terrifying tale of greed and a curse, making it one of the most talked-about re-releases of the year.
when we met
Romantic drama ‘Jab We Met’ starring Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor was re-released on Valentine’s Day 2024. Known for its iconic characters Geet and Aditya, the film once again brought the lovebirds to the theatres. The songs, including ‘Mauja Hi’, ‘Mauja’ and ‘Tum Se Hi’ were magical as ever, making the experience a nostalgic trip for the fans.
Gangs of Wasseypur
Crime drama ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ directed by Anurag Kashyap returns to theaters on August 30, 12 years after its original release. The two-part film, starring Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Richa Chadha, tells the story of a coal mafia spanning three generations. Recalling the film’s journey, Nawazuddin had earlier told ANI, “I never thought that Gangs of Wasseypur would become a cult film. But watching it at Cannes, I felt the magic of Anurag’s creation.”
To Reside in Your Heart
The romantic drama ‘Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein’ starring R.Madhavan and Dia Mirza was another nostalgia trip for fans. Originally released in 2001, the film received even more love when it was re-released. R. Madhavan, while speaking to ANI, had earlier shared his feelings about the film’s initial flop, saying, “I remember being heartbroken. But I didn’t realize that it would later become a classic. Will go.”
