Save The Dates! December 2023 Is Going To Be Merrier With These 7 Highly Anticipated Releases

The year 2023 is coming to an end but the surprises won't end anytime soon. The last month of the year has a line-up of some exciting upcoming movies that might set new records very soon. Along with Christmas and New Year celebrations, cinema buffs have many other reasons to celebrate, in theatres as well. If you are making plans for the holidays, here are some of the most anticipated movies releasing in December that you just shouldn't miss watching in theatres with your loved ones. From Shah Rukh Khan roaring for the last time this year in theatres to Vicky Kaushal stepping into the skin of war hero Sam Manekshaw, here's what the month of December has in store for cinema lovers.

Movies releasing in December 2023

1. Sam Bahadur

Release Date: December 1

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Vicky Kaushal said that he heard the stories of Sam Manekshaw through his parents who saw the war very closely. Once again, he is all set to don the army uniform and play the role of Former Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army in Sam Bahadur in the Meghna Gulzar film (with whom he last worked in Raazi). Also starring, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra, the movie is set against the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War. Here's everything you need to know about Sam Manekshaw.

2. Animal

Release Date: December 1

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After Kabir Singh, Sandeep Reddy Vanga is back with another banger. This time, he has chosen Ranbir Kapoor as the lead actor for his film which is about a man and his obsession with his father. The trailer of the film has already raised the excitement level of fans. The music just like the Shahid Kapoor-starrer is already a hit among fans. Here are some other exciting details about Animal, which also stars Bobby Deol and Rashmika Mandanna.

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3. Hi Nanna

Release Date: December 7

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This Telugu movie starring Nani and Mrunal Thakur in lead roles and Shruthi Haasan in a cameo appearance. After the trailer released earlier this, fans have been eagerly waiting for this film. The rom-com which revolves around the relationships a man has with his daughter and lover looks like a heartwarming watch.

4. Wonka

Release Date: December 8

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The fantasy drama movie that tells the origin story of Willy Wonka, a character in the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, stars Timoth¨¦e Chalamet in the lead role.

5. Dunki

Release Date: December 22

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Shah Rukh Khan is all set to take the box office by storm for the third time this year. The King of Bollywood with the master of storytelling Rajkumar Hirani and we are sure it will lead to fireworks at the box office. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra has already said that the movie is a hundred times better than 3 Idiots and Boman Irani who also stars in the film has given out the first review too. Do you know why the movie is called Dunki? Also featuring Vicky Kaushal in a cameo appearance and Taapsee Pannu opposite SRK, here are other exciting details about the film.

6. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Release Date: December 22

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The upcoming superhero movie based on the DC character will see Jason Momoa and Amber Heard return to their characters as Arthur Curry and Mera. After the trailer of the Hollywood movie was released, a section of fans were upset about Heard's absence from the trailer. She only had a brief appearance. This happened amid allegations of her role being completely erased from the sequel.

7. Salaar

Release Date: December 22

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While the ambiguity around Salaar's release continues, so far the movie is slated to be released this year. There are speculations that the Prabhas starrer magnum opus might be postponed for next year to avoid a clash with SRK's Dunki. However, there is no confirmation on that yet. The Telugu thriller movie is directed by KGF fame Prashanth Neel. It is said that the trailer will be released on December 1.

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