Top Holi Movie Releases: Hits and Flops from Kesari to Race

Bollywood has repeatedly timed major releases to capitalize on Holi's extended holidays. Luv Ranjan's 'Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar' (2023) perfectly encapsulated modern romance and became a hit. In contrast, Akshay Kumar's 'Bachchan Pandey' (2022) delivered disappointment and resulted in a resounding flop. The rousing 'Kesari' (2019) dominated its Holi release with record-breaking collections, and the Varun-Alia charm offensive in 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' (2017) surfed the vacation wave to superhit glory. While 'Angrezi Medium' (2020) faced lockdown challenges, Irrfan Khan's performance was a highlight. Conversely, 'Saina' (2021) and 'Himmatwala' (2013) struggled for traction. Holi releases underscore that success hinges on content quality amid the revelry.