list of 10 movies to look forward to in 2012

There are a several exciting Hindi movies lined up for released in 2012, which could well be the year of sequels.
Here is a list of 10 movies to look forward to in 2012

• Number 10 - Student of the Year – For the first time ever, a Karan Johar directed movie wont star Shahrukh Khan as the main protagonist. Instead it will feature 3 newcomers – Siddharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt. Co-produced by Karan and SRK (Red Chillies Entertainment banner), Student of the year will be a romantic comedy with music by Vishal – Shekhar. This will be a true test for Karan who has so far only worked with established superstars. Student of the Year Release Date: Mid 2012.
• Number 9 – Kya Kool Hai Hum 2 – The first part in the series directed by Sangeeth Sivan was one of the biggest hits of 2005 and Ekta Kapoor is keen on building the film into a Franchise, something that the makers of Golmaal and Dhamaal series have successfully done. Tusshar Kapoor and Ritesh Deshmukh will remain a part of the starcast, Neha Dhupia and Isha Koppikar have been replaced by Bipasha Basu and Angela Jonsson. Kya Kool Hai Hum 2 Release Date: April 6th 2012.
• Number 8 – Barfee – After a disastrous outing with Kites, director Anurag Basu returns with a murder mystery starring Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and south Indian actress Ileana D’Cruz. Sources say, Ranbir’s character in the movie is deaf and dumb. This will be the first biggie of 2012. Barfee Release Date: January 12th 2012.
• Number 7 – Once Upon A Time In Mumbai 2 – The sequel to one of the best movies of 2010, several changes have been made to OUATIM  2. None of the main actors will be a part of the sequel to be once again directed by Milan Luthria. Akshay Kumar plays the role of Dawood Ibrahim (played by Emraan Hashmi in the prequel) and Sonakshi Sinha will be his love interest. Illeana D’Cruz from down south is also a part of the film. Once Upon A Time In Mumbai 2 Release Date: August 17th 2012.
• Number 6 - Housefull 2 – Directed by Sajid Khan, Housefull was one of the Top 5 grossers of 2010. The second part in the series will have a combination of actors who were already a part of the first film and a few new faces. Asin, Zarine Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez are the new leading ladies while Kapoor brothers Rishi and Randhir are also a part of the film. Suresh Raina and cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni are rumoured to make special apperances. That’s not all, Rani Mukherji has an item number! Sajid sure has loads of surprises in store when Housefull 2 releases worldwide a week after IPL 5 on 1st June 2012.
• Number 5 – The Act of Murder – An Aamir Khan film! Do we need any other reason to watch a film? Every film that Aamir does is special and The Act of Murder (tentatively titled) directed by Reema Tyagi will be his first after the humongous success of 3 Idiots (Dhobi Ghat was an experimental art film). For company Aamir has two of the most talented leading ladies in Bollywood – Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukherji. The Act of Murder Release Date: January 21st 2012.
• Number 4 – Ek Tha Tiger – Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif return with a Yashraj Film directed by Kabir Khan (New York, Kabul Express). Little is known about the film apart from the fact that it’ll be a romantic thriller. And yes, the release date too. Ek Tha Tiger will clash with Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 2, in what will be the clash of the superstars! Ek Tha Tiger Release Date: June 1st 2012.
• Number 3 – Krrish 2 – Hrithik and Rakesh Roshan together never fail! Together, they have delivered blockbusters like Kaho Na Pyaar Hai, Koi Mil Gaya and Krrish. The sequel to India’s first commercial superhero film promises to be bigger and better! The Roshan’s supposedly are leaving no stone un-turned to make this the biggest superhero film that India has ever witnessed. Krrish 3 Release Date: Fall 2012.
• Number 2 – Dhoom 3 – The Dhoom series is the most successful franchise in Bollywood and Dhoom 2 remains one of the biggest money-spinners ever. For the third part, we have arguably the most successful actor in Bollywood today Aamir Khan and this one is releasing during Christmas. The 300 crore mark could be breached for the very first time.
• Number 1 – An Yash Chopra movie after 8 years starring the King of Romance – SRK,  the most popular actress in our industry today Katrina Kaif and teen-sensation Anushka Sharma. The music is composed by Oscar winning music composer AR Rahman and the lyrics will be penned by another Academy award winner Gulzar. If this isn’t the biggest movie of the year, then what is?