Recap 2023: 5 Bollywood Films That Created A Controversy This Year

Updated on: 20 December, 2023 04:33 PM IST |Shreyas Pande

5 Bollywood films that created a controversy in 2023

2023 was a blast of ayear for Indian films. Films released in 2023 made sure that audiences come back to theatres in large numbers. However, there were also some films that created quite a stir due to their subject matter. In Recap 2023, here are 5 Bollywood films were controversial

Pathaan came out in January and landed itself in some controversies

1) Pathaan (2023)

Pathaan came into a controversy for the song 'Hame To Lut Liya' featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. However, the film's massive success shut all the trolls of the film away.

The Kerela Story came under scrutiny for its twisted facts

2) The Kerela Story

Another film that was called out by many for showing only one side of the story by twisting facts. It was termed a propoganda film by online users.

Adipurush was among the most controversial films of the year.

3) Adipurush

Among the most criticized films of the year was this Prabhas starrer that was a recreation of the epic tale of Ramayana. The makers had to record some dialogues again amidst all the controversies it created.

Bawal was a romantic drama film starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor

4) Bawaal

This Nitesh Tiwari directorial was criticized for a scene making a rather casual reference to the holocaust of World War 2.

Animal is the mother of all controversies

5) Animal

Animal is without doubt the most controversial film of the year. It will remain the most controversial films in the history of Indian cinema for its problematic depiction of women.