There’s a lot to look forward to in 2022, and Bollywood is trying its best to be experimental. The industry has also been pushing the envelope when it comes to on-screen pairings. This year we will get to see directors take it a step further with their casting.

From Deepika Padukone-Hrithik Roshan to Ranveer Singh-Jacqueline Fernandez, here are five fresh on-screen pairings that we’ll get to see soon:

Ananya Panday and Vijay Deverakonda in Liger

Vijay Deverakonda, known for his character in Arjun Reddy, will be seen opposite Ananya Panday in Liger. The film will showcase his journey from being a ‘chaiwaala’ in Mumbai to becoming a professional boxer. The film will also feature boxing legend Mike Tyson. Liger will be released in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada.

Prabhas and Kriti Sanon in Adipurush

Another interesting pairing that we are looking forward to is of Prabhas and Kriti Sanon, who will be seen in Om Raut’s Adipurush. Touted to be a visual extravaganza, Prabhas will be seen essaying the role of Lord Ram, and Kriti Sanon will be playing Sita. Saif Ali Khan will also be seen in the film as Raavan.

Ranveer Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez in Cirkus

Cirkus starring Ranveer Singh, Pooja Hegde, Jaqueline Fernandez, Varun Sharma, and others, will hit the big screen worldwide on December 23rd, 2022. This will be a fun pairing to watch. The film is based on Gulzar’s 1982 comedy classic Angoor, which was an adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors. Ranveer Singh will be seen in a double role. 

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in Brahmastra

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s Brahmastra will be the real-life couple’s first film together. The film will also feature Shah Rukh Khan in a impactful cameo, and is the first part of a trilogy. 

Akshay Kumar and Manushi Chhillar in Prithviraj

Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar will be making her Bollywood debut alongside Akshay Kumar in Prithviraj. The actor will be seen in the lead role, Manushi will feature as Akshay’s love interest, Sanyogita.

Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone in Fighter

Isn’t this going to be an exciting one? Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone will be seen together in Siddharth Anand’s patriotic action-drama Fighter. The film will be India’s first aerial action franchise.