From war dramas to period love stories to films on misogyny, the first half of Bollywood's 2026 slate had myriad stories and credible performances. Here are the best films of the year so far. 

Ikkis to Main Vaapas Aaunga: The best Hindi films of 2026 so far

Starring Bobby Deol and directed by Anurag Kashyap, Bandar is not designed to offer easy answers or conventional entertainment. Instead, it presents an unflinching look at realities many would rather ignore. 

Why Nikhil Dwivedi's Bandar stands as a reminder of the power of fearless filmmaking

Bandar review: Good news is that Anurag Kashyap is back directing a film. Bad news is that Bandar is not Kashyap's finest. The film though, has Bobby Deol delivering a solid performance along with other cast members. 

Bandar movie review: Bobby Deol’s prison drama fizzles out after the intermission

Bobby Deol and Anurag Kashyap collaborate for Bandar. The film had premiered in Toronto Film Festival in 2025. It features Deol as a fading star who lands up in jail on charges of rape. The teaser was unveiled on Thursday.

Bandar teaser: Bobby Deol plays a fading star accused of sexual assault in Anurag Kashyap's new film

The movie revolves around Bobby, who plays the role of Samar, a fading pop star. But his life changes forever when his ex accuses him of rape. And he's arrested and ends up in jail.

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Ikkis to Main Vaapas Aaunga: The best Hindi films of 2026 so far

Nikhil Dwivedi's Bandar stands as a reminder of the power of fearless filmmaking

Bandar review: Bobby Deol’s prison drama fizzles out after the intermission

Bandar teaser: Bobby Deol plays fading star accused of rape in Kashyap's next

Bobby Deol's Bandar to release in India: Check release date, synopsis and more