Ranbir Kapoor’s Blockbuster Storm: 6 Films to Dominate the Decade!

Ranbir Kapoor’s career has been much like a roller coaster-full of exhilarating highs and stomach-dropping lows. Once labeled Bollywood’s rising star, he initially struggled to cement his place despite powerful performances in films like Rockstar, Tamasha, and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. Yet, even with his undeniable acting chops, blockbuster success seemed elusive, until fate-and the birth of his daughter Raha-decided to give him a generous second chance. With the monstrous success of Animal, Ranbir has now catapulted into an unstoppable force, seemingly ready to own the box office for years to come.

Following the success of Animal, Ranbir Kapoor has inked deals for six major releases scheduled between 2026 and 2029. This star-studded lineup sees him collaborating with celebrated directors across genres, setting the stage for an impressive cinematic spree. The release roster kicks off with Love & War, a Sanjay Leela Bhansali epic, slated for Eid 2026, followed by the long-awaited Ramayana adaptation directed by Nitesh Tiwari on Diwali that same year. Each film in this lineup promises to showcase Ranbir at his finest, as he works to carve a legacy that echoes through Bollywood’s corridors.

Ranbir’s tightly packed schedule resembles that of a superstar at the peak of his powers, orchestrating a blockbuster pipeline. Love & War is already in production, expected to wrap by summer 2025, and Ramayana will soon follow. However, the most electrifying news for fans might just be the Dhoom reboot, where Ranbir steps into the world of high-octane action as the leading man. Filming is expected to start in late 2025, setting the stage for a major release in 2027. And just in case that’s not enough, he’s also set to reunite with Sandeep Reddy Vanga for Animal Park, currently penciled in for a 2029 release, with whispers of a collaboration with Rajkumar Hirani in the air as well.

In a decade where stars often play it safe, Ranbir seems intent on delivering one jaw-dropping spectacle after another. As his line-up shapes up to include releases in every major festival slot-Eid, Diwali, and beyond-it’s clear he’s betting big. Whether or not he succeeds in this audacious attempt remains to be seen, but if Animal’s success is anything to go by, this Kapoor seems more like a lion on a mission. And as they say, a lion doesn’t lose sleep over the opinions of sheep-or, in this case, over critics predicting his next flop. So buckle up, because Ranbir’s cinematic safari is only just beginning, and he’s definitely brought more than enough popcorn for the ride.

Matka Movie Review

Matka is Varun Tej’s new film promoted a lot in the last few days. Featuring Varun Tej and Meenakshi Chaudhary in lead roles, the film has been directed by Karun Kumar of Palasa fame. Read our review to find out whether the film lives up to all the hype.

Story

Vasu(Varun Tej) is a refugee from Burma who landed in Vizag as a teenager. He takes the route of crime and becomes a solid criminal. One fine day, he heads to Mumbai and chances upon the game of Matka and brings it to Vizag. Very soon, he becomes the Matka King only to draw the attention of the Indian government who appoint a special cop(Naveen Chandra) to nab him. Did Vasu save his empire and get away from the crime is the basic story of the film.

What about on-screen performances?

Varun Tej is very good in his role and he is the saving grace of Matka. He gets to play a goon, a don, and a gangster solidly. Varun has given one of the best performances of his career. Aja Ghosh is neat in his role.

Naveen Chandra did not have much to do in the film. Nora Fatehi gets a decent role but is not utilized properly in the narrative. John Vijay is weak as the main villain in the film. He hardly creates any impact in Matka.

Saloni gets a supporting role and does not get even a single dialogue. Meenakshi Chaudhary is there in yet another small role. She appears as the wife of Varun Tej and has only two or three scenes in the film.

The rest of the cast was just about okay.

What about off-screen performances?

Karuna Kumar has directed Matka and his story is routine and does not showcase anything new. His narration is outdated and does not have many thrills that engage. The production values of the film are top-notch. How the bygone era is showcased is superb in the narrative.

The art department needs a pat on the back. GV Prakash is one of the biggest culprits. His songs are bad and even worse was his BGM. He did not give anything worthy in the narrative that elevates the film.

The editing is a big mess as the film is lengthy and boring. The director Karuna Kumar takes forever to enter the main story. So many scenes in the first half could have been edited. There is no main villain in the film and this is the biggest drawback. No one could stop the rise of Varun Tej. This aspect looks bad and does not elevate the conflict point.

When compared to the first half, the second is a tad better. A lengthy scene where Varun mouths a single take scene is amazing but by then it is too late in the film. The emotions hardly connect in the film and this is where Matka goes for a toss.

The crime syndicate is not established properly as the edge of the seat moments are missing. Matka had the story for the drama to be elevated but director Karuna Kumar has made a mess of it.

The ending is also not that great and Varun is the only solace.

What’s Hot.?

Varun Tej’s performance
A few thrills
Production design

What’s Not.?

Routine Story
Lack of strong emotions
Slow pace
Lack of thrills

Verdict:

Overall, Matka is a wasted opportunity by Karuna Kumar. He narrates the film with fewer thrills and the needed emotion is missing in the film. Only Varun Tej is good but he alone cannot salvage the film at the box office this weekend.