Top 10 Worst Movies of Bollywood History

Bollywood has gifted the world with numerous cinematic gems. Vibrant storytelling, perfect star cast, sound and visual effects, and a lot of factors add to the success of the movies. However, not every film that releases goes on to become a masterpiece, some turn out to be the worst experience. And they are labeled as the Worst Movies of Bollywood and we will take a look into 10 of those movies in this article. 

List of Top 10 Worst Movies of Bollywood

1.Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag (2007)

This movie is labeled a monumental disaster in Bollywood. Directed by Ram Gopal Varma, this star-studded movie became a template for how not to remake a movie. The movie was an attempt to recreate the cult classic Sholay, which led to an epic failure. The movie is often regarded as one of the worst movies of all time in Bollywood. 

2. Himmatwala (2013)

Himmatwala, starring Ajay Devgn and Tamannah is labeled as one of the worst Hindi movies in Bollywood by critics. The movie was a bug budget remake of the 1983 film, Himmatwala. The movie was massively criticized for its weak storyline, cringe dialogues, and over-the-top action sequences. Despite high expectations, the movie failed very badly at the box office. 

3. Humshakals (2014)

The Sajid Khan directorial Humshakals was made for the laughs but ended up creating groans. The movie featured excessive use of lowbrow jokes and confusing plots. The movie released in 2014 involves lookalikes and failed to impress the audience, but found a spot on the list of worst movies of Bollywood. 

4. Tashan (2008)

Even with a star-studded cast and high-octane action, Tashan didn’t live up to its hype. The movie failed to connect with the audience and became a glaring example of a misguided attempt at entertainment. The lack of substance in the movie made it one of the worst Bollywood movies ever. 

5. Drona (2008)

Drona fell short in every aspect of filmmaking. The movie was marketed with a promise of magic and spectacle. However, subpar visual effects, weak storytelling, and bland performances couldn’t impress the moviegoers. The movie went on to get established as one of the worst movies in Bollywood due to its inability to strike a chord with the audience. 

6. Sona Spa (2013)

Sona Spa tried to explore a unique concept but became an utter flop at the box office. Lack of engaging storytelling, poor execution, and performance struggled to keep viewers awake, let alone entertained. The movie will stay on the list of top 10 worst Bollywood movies for a very long time. It is one of the movies with the lowest IMDB rating Bollywood movies.

7. Love Story 2050 (2008)

Love Story 2050 was marketed as India’s first sci-fi romantic thriller involving time travel. However, upon release the movie was an utter flop and couldn’t attract the audience to theatres. The movie had many factors that led to the epic downfall such as a disjointed plot, visual effects, and wooden performances, especially the lead actor. 

8. Tees Maar Khan (2010)

Tees Maar Khan disappointed the audience pretty badly. Starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Farah Khan, the movie was made to be a heist comedy. However, poorly developed characters, slapdash humour, and poor storyline left the audience dismayed. The film got a reputation as one of the worst movies in Bollywood due to its lack of substance. 

9. Chandni Chowk to China (2009)

Blending Bollywood masala and martial arts is an intriguing concept that Chandi Chowk to China tried to explore. However, the movie failed to impress the audience and critics alike and became one of the worst movies in Bollywood. A confusing narrative and lack of chemistry between the lead pair were some of the reasons for the epic flop. 

10. Rascals (2011)

Rascals is a star-studded movie and had a lot of expectations before its release. However, after its release, it earned a spot in the list of worst Indian movies. Lack of genuine laughs, weak storyline, and juvenile humour are some reasons for the movie’s epic downfall.

Conclusion

Though Bollywood has a long list of achievements both domestically and internationally, there are misguided attempts at making movies. The above-mentioned movies serve as a guide on how not to make movies and they will continue to remain among the worst Bollywood movies. It is not necessary to view these in a negative shade but can be looked at positively to identify the mistakes and incorporate changes for upcoming Bollywood movies.