2023
has
been
a
stellar
year
for
Indian
cinema,
kicking
off
with
some
incredible
performances
that
set
a
high
standard.
From
the
year's
outset,
we
witnessed
powerful
portrayals
that
won
audiences
and
set
the
stage
for
what
was
to
come.
As
the
year
progressed,
both
cinema,
content
and
our
actors
continued
to
push
boundaries,
delivering
thought-provoking
narratives
and
exceptional
acting.
As
we
approach
the
end
of
2023,
the
excitement
remains
high
with
big
releases
featuring
stars
like
Shah
Rukh
Khan
in
'Dunki'
and
Prithviraj
Sukumaran
in
'Salaar:
Part
1
-
Ceasefire'
amongst
more.
Encapsulating
the
finest
essence
of
storytelling,
these
performances
undoubtedly
conclude
the
year
with
brilliance.
Hence,
below
we
bring
to
you
December
2023's
must-see
performances
that
you
cannot
afford
to
miss.
Take
a
look...
1-
Shah
Rukh
Khan
-
'Dunki'
The
perfect
year-ender
treat
for
all
Shah
Rukh
Khan
fans,
'Dunki',
helmed
by
Rajkumar
Hirani
is
slated
for
release
on
21st
December,
2023.
Having
the
best
time
at
the
movies,
Shah
Rukh
Khan
is
set
to
break
records
and
steal
hearts
once
again
after
his
back-to-back
blockbuster
hits
'Pathaan'
and
'Jawan'.
Essaying
the
role
of
Hardayal
Singh
Dhillon
aka
Hardy,
who
along
with
his
three
friends
wants
to
reach
London
by
any
means
necessary,
the
Bollywood
megastar
is
expected
to
deliver
one
of
his
career's
best.
Interestingly,
a
fan
club
dedicated
to
Shah
Rukh
Khan
is
also
organising
an
early
morning
show
of
the
film
on
the
day
of
its
release
at
Gaiety
Cinema
in
Mumbai.
2-
Prithviraj
Sukumaran
-
'Salaar:
Part
1
-
Ceasefire'
SRK
In
Dunki
To
Prabhas
&
Prithviraj
Sukumaran
In
Salaar:
Part
1
-
Ceasefire:
5
Performances
To
Watch
Out
For
In
December
2023
Pan
India
star
Prithviraj
Sukumaran
has
had
the
audiences
wait
with
bated
breath
for
his
highly
anticipated
'Salaar:
Part
1
-
Ceasefire'.
Essaying
the
role
of
Varada
Raja
Mannaar
in
the
action
thriller,
the
expectations
from
Prithviraj
Sukumaran's
character
arc
have
immensely
soared
after
the
trailer's
release.
Being
a
man
of
many
talents,
the
actor
has
not
only
dubbed
his
character
in
five
different
languages
but
is
also
distributing
the
film
in
Kerala
under
his
Production,
Prithviraj
Production
with
his
wife
Supriya
Menon.
Fans
are
super
kicked
to
watch
the
acclaimed
and
versatile
actor
display
his
acting
prowess
yet
again
in
Prashanth
Neel's
magnum
opus.
3-
Taapsee
Pannu
-
'Dunki'
Taapsee
Pannu,
known
for
her
versatile
performances,
has
delivered
yet
another
noteworthy
act
in
Director
Rajkumar
Hirani's
'Dunki'.
Playing
the
character
of
Manu,
a
relatable
girl
next
door,
Taapsee's
performance
is
hailed
as
one
of
the
standout
acts
of
2023.
Her
inclusion
as
the
sole
female
star
on
this
list
highlights
the
brilliance
she
brings
to
the
film,
making
her
performance
a
must-watch
for
anyone
looking
for
something
interesting
to
close
out
the
year.
4-
Prabhas
-
'Salaar:
Part
1
-
Ceasefire'
Prabhas,
an
actor
of
the
masses,
returns
to
the
silver
screen
with
'Salaar:
Ceasefire
Part
1',
in
which
fans
get
to
see
him
alongside
co-star
Prithviraj
Sukumaran.
Portraying
the
titular
role
in
the
action
thriller,
Prabhas
left
audiences
impressed
with
the
film's
trailer,
and
now,
with
the
film's
release,
expectations
for
his
performance
have
truly
soared.
Promising
an
immensely
entertaining
and
powerful
portrayal,
Prabhas
is
all
geared
up
to
leave
a
lasting
impact
with
his
role
in
this
high-budget
spectacle.
5-
Vicky
Kaushal
-
'Dunki'
After
delivering
a
stellar
performance
in
the
biographical
war
drama
'Sam
Bahadur'
recently,
Vicky
Kaushal
is
back
with
'Dunki',
sharing
screen
space
with
megastar
Shah
Rukh
Khan
for
the
first
time.
Portraying
the
character
of
Sukhi,
the
actor
is
seen
in
a
refreshing,
never-seen-before
avatar.
Fans
of
the
actor
are
eagerly
anticipating
watching
Vicky
create
magic
in
this
Rajkumar
Hirani
directorial,
which
tells
the
story
of
four
friends
from
a
Punjab
village
aspiring
to
reach
England
without
visas
or
tickets.