Indian Films Worth Watching
For all international visitors, if you want to get the best understanding of Indian cinema, then these will surely help.
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- DirectorAshutosh GowarikerStarsAamir KhanRaghubir YadavGracy SinghThe people of a small village in Victorian India stake their future on a game of cricket against their ruthless British rulers.An amazing movie about freedom struggle in India from the British Rule, but not with with guns and swords, this one is on the cricket field! There is no other film like this and it even got nominated for Oscars! An amazing movie with an equally amazing soundtrack!
- DirectorAshutosh GowarikerStarsShah Rukh KhanGayatri JoshiKishori BallalA successful Indian scientist returns to an Indian village to take his nanny to America with him and in the process rediscovers his roots.The love and soul which a home country provides is excellently depicted in this film. Plus the awesome soundtrack.
- DirectorRajkumar HiraniStarsAamir KhanMadhavanMona SinghTwo friends are searching for their long lost companion. They revisit their college days and recall the memories of their friend who inspired them to think differently, even as the rest of the world called them "idiots".This is one of the best from Bollywood .. film with fun and a heart
- DirectorMani RatnamStarsArvind SwamyManisha KoiralaNassarA Hindu man and a Muslim woman fall in love in a small village and move to Mumbai, where they have two children. However, growing religious tensions and erupting riots threaten to tear the family apart.Gives you a real life glimpse of what is lost when people fight over religion. Hauntingly beautiful film with an unparallel soundtrack which Times listed as a part of 100 best soundtracks of all times.
- DirectorMani RatnamStarsNagarjuna AkkineniGirija ShettarVijayakumarOn a fog swept chilly hill station, a terminally ill young man (Prakash) meets a boisterous girl (gitanjali). Love blossoms, but there's a shadow behind the light she radiates.A doomed love story with a happy ending. Plus the amazing character of Gitanjali.. she is a delight to watch!
- DirectorAshutosh GowarikerStarsHrithik RoshanAishwarya Rai BachchanSonu SoodA sixteenth century love story about a marriage of alliance that gave birth to true love between a great Mughal emperor, Akbar, and a Rajput princess, Jodha.A beautiful love story between a Muslim ruler and a Hindu princess
- DirectorRajkumar HiraniStarsAamir KhanAnushka SharmaSanjay DuttAn alien on Earth loses the only device he can use to communicate with his spaceship. His innocent nature and child-like questions force the country to evaluate the impact of religious views on people.A funny tale of an alien who has a tough time adjusting with religious beliefs of fellow Indians
- DirectorS.S. RajamouliStarsPrabhasRana DaggubatiAnushka ShettyA child from the Mahishmati kingdom is raised by tribal people and one day learns about his royal heritage, his father's bravery in battle and a mission to overthrow the incumbent ruler.This 2-part movie is as awesome..like one of the really good episodes of Game of Thrones
- DirectorS.S. RajamouliStarsPrabhasRana DaggubatiAnushka ShettyAmarendra Baahubali, the heir apparent to the throne of Mahishmati, finds his life and relationships endangered as his adoptive brother Bhallaladeva conspires to claim the throne.Some cheesy superman-like stunts aside, this film has one of the strongest characterisation in the history of Indian cinema
- DirectorMani RatnamStarsArvind SwamyMadhooPankaj KapurA woman from a village in Tamil Nadu marries a sophisticated city dweller and moves with him to Kashmir, where all is rosy - until he gets kidnapped by militants.You can get a glimpse of the patriotic core of Indians through this film. Plus it is a love story with another awesome soundtrack listed as one of the best, internationally.
- DirectorNeeraj PandeyStarsAnupam KherNaseeruddin ShahVeerendra SaxenaA retiring police officer reminisces about the most astounding day of his career. About a case that was never filed but continues to haunt him in his memories - the case of a man and a Wednesday.What happens when a frustrated, beaten and worn-down common man takes justice in his hands! This film shows it brilliantly! And you end up cheering for that common man in the end!
- DirectorS.S. RajamouliStarsSudeepNaniSamantha Ruth PrabhuA murdered man is reincarnated as a housefly and seeks to avenge his death.As bizarre as it sounds, this is the love-story of a fly and a gorgeous girl. And it is done to near perfection!
- DirectorRam Gopal VarmaStarsAamir KhanUrmila MatondkarJackie ShroffA middle-class young woman who dreams of Bollywood fame is caught in a love triangle between her childhood friend and a famous actor.A true Indian musical with music that simply rocks!! Plus the insanely gorgeous lead actress!
- DirectorRam Gopal VarmaStarsAjay DevgnMohanlalManisha KoiralaA small-time gangster named Chandu teams up with Malik, a low-level enforcer for a criminal syndicate. Together they eliminate all their enemies, becoming the most feared gangsters in Mumbai.An awesome film about the underworld and gang wars of India
- DirectorAamir KhanAmole GupteStarsDarsheel SafaryAamir KhanTisca ChopraAn eight-year-old boy is thought to be a lazy trouble-maker, until the new art teacher has the patience and compassion to discover the real problem behind his struggles in school.Don't think anyone can hold their tears when they watch this movie. This film gives an amazing insight of the kind of pressure Indian parents put on their kids when it comes to education .. no matter what!!
- DirectorDeepa MehtaStarsAamir KhanNandita DasRahul KhannaIt's 1947 and the borderlines between India and Pakistan are being drawn. A young girl witnesses tragedy as her ayah (nanny) is caught between the love of two men and the rising tide of political and religious violence.The brutal raw version of of the violence and bloodshed that happened during the India-Pakistan partition
- DirectorKamal HaasanStarsKamal HaasanShah Rukh KhanRani MukerjiSaketh Ram's wife is raped and killed during direct action day riots in Calcutta. He is convinced that Mahatma Gandhi is responsible for all the problems happening in the country and sets out to kill him.Story of love and hatred against the legendary Gandhi and his principles
- DirectorRajkumar HiraniStarsSanjay DuttArshad WarsiVidya BalanMunna Bhai embarks on a journey with Mahatma Gandhi in order to fight against a corrupt property dealer.A fun film on Gandhi-an principles and its side-effects
- DirectorKoratala SivaStarsMahesh BabuKiara AdvaniPrakash RajBharat, a young graduate who becomes the C.M of Andhra Pradesh (pre-div) after his father's demise without any political knowledge, faces challenges in the process of reforming the society.Don't think any other film showcases the Indian political scene as effective and awesome as this one.
- DirectorS. ShankarStarsKamal HaasanSukanyaManisha KoiralaA veteran freedom fighter enraged with the rising crime and corruption in the society murders all the wrong doers one by one using an ancient martial arts technique.Stylised Vigilante justice against heavy corruption in India