With the highly anticipated release of Netflix’s Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba on August 9, 2024, Vikrant Massey fans are eagerly awaiting the sequel to the 2021 hit thriller. The film, directed by Jayprad Desai, promises to intensify the drama and intrigue of its predecessor. As Rani and Rishu navigate a new life in Agra, the stakes are higher than ever.
According to the streaming giant, “Picking up where the first film Haseen Dillruba left off, the story follows Rani Kashyap and Rishabh Saxena as they seek a fresh start in the vibrant city of Agra. With authorities on their trail and drops of blood marking their path, their quest takes a dramatic turn with the arrival of Sunny Kaushal’s character, Abhimanyu, introducing a fresh layer of intrigue to the drama. The lovers find new enemies with Jimmy Shergill and many more who want to foil their plans of ‘happily ever after.’”
As viewers look forward to this release, here’s a list of Vikrant Massey’s most recent to best movies he has done so far.
12th Fail
Streaming Platform: Netflix
12th Fail is Vikrant Massey’s recent biggest blockbuster, which not only garnered critical acclaim but also propelled the actor to the limelight. Based on Anurag Pathak’s 2019 novel, the film tells the real-life story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma.
Despite failing all subjects except Hindi in his 12th standard exams, Sharma pursued his dream of clearing the UPSC exams. Overall, Massey’s performance as Manoj and Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s direction highlights the emotional and motivational aspects of the story.
A Death in the Gunj
Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
A Death in the Gunj is a hauntingly beautiful film directed by Konkona Sen Sharma. Set in the 1970s, the movie revolves around a family vacation that takes a dark turn. Vikrant Massey features as Shutu, a shy and sensitive young man dealing with the recent loss of his father. He joins his extended family on vacation, hoping for solace. However, the family, led by his cousin Nandu (Gulshan Devaiah) and his wife Bonnie (Tillotama Shome), constantly undermines him, showcasing their disregard for his emotional state.
Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi
Streaming Platform: Netflix & JioCinema
Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi, directed by Seema Pahwa, revolves around the Bhargava family that gathers for thirteen days following the death of the family patriarch, Ramprasad. As they perform the rituals and prepare for the tehrvi (thirteenth-day ritual), buried tensions and unresolved conflicts among family members come to the surface. Meanwhile, Vikrant Massey takes on the role of a young man grappling with complex family relationships and the weight of personal loss.
Dil Dhadakne Do
Streaming Platform: Netflix & Amazon Prime Video
In Zoya Akhtar’s Dil Dhadakne Do, Massey plays a supporting role in this ensemble family drama. The story revolves around the Mehra family, who go on a cruise to celebrate the 30th wedding anniversary of Kamal and Neelam Mehra, played by Anil Kapoor and Shefali Shah. Furthermore, their children, Ayesha (Priyanka Chopra) and Kabir (Ranveer Singh), join them, along with a host of other family members and friends. What follows next is a mix of family chaos that couldn’t be more relatable.
Lootera
Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video & Disney+ Hotstar
Lootera, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, is a period romance set in the 1950s. Vikrant Massey plays a supporting yet poignant role in this visually stunning film. Inspired by O. Henry’s The Last Leaf, the story is about Varun (Ranveer Singh) and Pakhi’s (Sonakshi Sinha) love story.
The former, posing as an archaeologist, arrives at Zamindar Roy Chaudhary’s mansion and falls in love with his daughter, Pakhi. However, when Varun’s true identity as a conman is revealed, he flees, leaving Pakhi heartbroken. In the end, a now-ill Pakhi faces her emotional scars as Varun returns, leading to a poignant climax of love and forgiveness.
All in all, with the release of Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba approaching, viewers can binge-watch the abovementioned movies.
