13 Most Anticipated Biopics Of 2021 That Will Prove True Stories Are Stranger Than Fiction

While fiction and drama are loved by fans as they compel them to think about new possibilities, for instance Christopher Nolan movies, there are other films that are closer to reality - the brave and inspiring stories of real life people which remain relevant for a long time.

Known as biographical movies, these movies that have real life heroes and real instances are a sure-shot way of success.

Here is a list of most anticipated biopics releasing in 2021 that everyone is looking forward to.

1. Elvis

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Starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, the film chronicles American singer, musician and actor Elvis Presley's life--who is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century and fondly called the King of Rock and Roll, and his relationship with his long-time manager Colonel Tom Parker.

2. Gangubai Kathiawadi

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The biopic is based on the life of don, Indian criminal, sex worker and businesswoman from Kathiawar who operated a sex racket in the Hera Mandi red light district. The film is already entangled in a legal battle after Gangubai's family filed a case against Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

3. Bhuj: The Pride of India

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The war action thriller starring Ajay Devgan, Sanjay Dutt, and Sharad Kelkar narrates the story of the time when hundreds of Gujarati women helped the Indian Airforce by building a road in 72 hours during the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971.

4. Manekshaw

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Based on the life of Sam Manekshaw, the Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 who was fondly called Sam Bahadur and was the the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal, the movie stars Vicky Kaushal in the lead role.

5. Sardar Udham Singh

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In the biopic of Udham Singh who assassinated Michael O'Dwyer in 1940--who was infamous for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919 which killed 300 Indian, Vicky Kaushal will essay the role of Sardar Udham Singh.

6. The United States vs Billie Holiday

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Based on the life of American jazz and swing music singer Billie Holiday and her career spanning 26 years, The United States vs Billie Holiday stars Andra Day in the titular role. Also starring Trevante Rhodes and Natasha Lyonne, the movie will follow her difficult life and throw light on chapters like civil rights advocacy and drug use. It is based on the book Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs.

7. Respect

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Based on the life of American singer, songwriter, actress, pianist, and civil rights activist Aretha Franklin, Respect will see Jennifer Hudson essaying her role on the big screen. Also starring Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, the movie is scheduled to be released in the US on Aug 13.

8. King Richard

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Starring Will Smith in the lead role of Richard Williams, the father and coach of Tennis players Venus and Serena. The film will look at how the tennis superstars became who they are after undertaking coaching from their father.

9. Thalaivi

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Starring Kangana Ranaut in the lead role, Thalaivi biopic is based on the life of late politician and actress J Jayalalithaa who served six terms as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu.

10. Shabaash Mithu

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Another sports biopic--based on the inspiring story of cricketer Mithali Raj, one of the greatest batswomen and the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket--is in the works. The movie stars Taapsee in the lead role.

11. Saina Nehwal biopic

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Based on the life story of ace Badminton player Saina Nehwal, the movie stars Parineeti Chopra in the titular role. Earlier, Shraddha Kapoor was roped in to play the role. However, she was soon replaced.

12. The Last Duel

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Based on the book The Last Duel: A True Story of Trial by Combat in Medieval France, which tells the story of Dec 29, 1386 trial by combat between Norman knight Jean de Carrouges and the squire Jacques Le Gris, the film follows a man who challenges his best friend o a duel after his wife alleged she was raped by him. The exciting part about this Ridley Scott movie is that it reunites Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.

13. 83

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The much awaited movie based on India's World Cup win that stars Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev was scheduled to release last year but was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The film will recreate the glorious moment when India won in 1983 and showcase the hard work behind it.