Top 260 Diverse Indian Films: From Action to Drama

Boss

2013 • 143 min

Action, Comedy, Drama

Surya was rejected by his father as a child and later raised by a crime boss. When his brother Shiv is wrongly sent to prison, their father asks Surya for help.

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War Chod Na Yaar

2013 • 113 min

"War Chhod Na Yaar" is India's first war comedy, taking place against the backdrop of the India-Pakistan war.

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Chaarfutiya Chhokare

2014 • 119 min

Neha travels to a rural village in Bihar, India, to oversee the construction of a school for her NGO. During a meeting with the school principal, she encounters three local boys who guide her. Later, Neha is horrified to learn…

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5.5

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Life in a Metro

2007 • 132 min • Budget $1M • Box office $2M

Drama, Romance

This ensemble drama follows a group of ambitious young people in Mumbai as they pursue love and strive for success. At its heart is a hopeful call center executive navigating the challenges of modern life.

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Jaanisaar

2015 • 124 min

In 1877, this period drama tells the love story of a revolutionary courtesan.

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Mardaani

2014 • 113 min • Budget $2M • Box office $7M

Action, Crime, Drama

In Mumbai, a police officer's investigation into a missing teenager uncovers a horrifying network of child trafficking. The ensuing pursuit transforms into a dangerous game of cat and mouse between the officer and a powerful, merciless mafia boss.

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Ek Paheli Leela

2015 • 145 min

This is a story of love and loss that spans three centuries. It follows Leela and her lover, whose passionate relationship is tragically cut short by murder. Their connection is rekindled when Leela is reborn as Meera, and her lover…

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3.8

1920 London

2016 • 120 min

Shivangi lives in London with her husband, Veer Singh. A gift from Rajasthan sparks a series of unsettling events, and Veer's health begins to decline.

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Hotel Salvation

2016 • 103 min

Comedy, Drama

A disturbing dream leads 77-year-old Dayanand Kumar to believe he is nearing the end of his life. He shares this conviction with his son Rajiv, wanting to pass away in Varanasi, the holy city, to achieve liberation from the cycle…

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7.1

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Bobby Jasoos

2014 • 121 min

Drama, Action, Comedy

This film follows Bobby, a young man striving to become the top detective in Hyderabad's historic district. It’s a story about his ambition and pursuit of excellence in a challenging field.

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The Ghazi Attack

2017 • 126 min • Budget $1M • Box office $4M

Action, War, Thriller

India's first underwater war film investigates the mystery surrounding the sinking of the Pakistani submarine PNS Ghazi during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.

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Neerja

2016 • 122 min • Budget $2M • Box office $17M

Drama, Thriller

"Neerja" tells the story of Neerja Bhanot, a courageous flight attendant who gave her life to save 359 passengers during the hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73 in 1986. The flight was taken over by a terrorist organization.

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31st October

2016 • 109 min

On October 31st, 1984, the Prime Minister of India is assassinated by her Sikh security guards. Politicians exploit the event to incite public hatred against Sikhs, branding them as traitors. Devender Singh and his family are confined to their home…

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5.7

Rocky Handsome

2016 • 126 min

Action, Thriller

Driven by revenge, a man unleashes a violent spree following the abduction of a seven-year-old girl.

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6.8

Bey Yaar

2014 • 155 min

Desperate for money, two close friends compromise their principles, leading to a loss of self-respect. They then attempt to rectify their mistake, pursuing a risky course of action to reclaim what they lost.

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A Death in the Gunj

2017 • 110 min

Drama, Thriller

A quiet Indian student's carefully constructed world begins to unravel during a family road trip.

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7.4

Madaari

2016 • 134 min • Box office $4M

Thriller, Drama

Driven by grief and a thirst for justice, an ordinary man kidnaps the Home Minister's son. He seeks answers about his own son's death, which he believes was caused by illegal actions committed by corrupt government officials.

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Dear Dad

2016 • 84 min

"Dear Dad" is a coming-of-age story about a father and son: 14-year-old Shivam and his 45-year-old father, Nitin Swaminathan. They take a spontaneous road trip from Delhi to Mussoorie, where Shivam goes to boarding school. The journey includes unexpected confessions,…

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6.2

Banjo

2016 • 140 min

Directed by Ravi Jadhav, this musical drama stars Riteish Deshmukh and Nargis Fakhri.

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Karachi Se Lahore

2015 • 144 min

Five friends on a road trip from Karachi to Lahore find unexpected self-discovery as they travel across the country.

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Kaante

2002 • 152 min

Crime, Thriller, Action

Six men, wrongly imprisoned and deeply humiliated, find themselves together in a jail cell. Driven by a desire for revenge, they devise a meticulously planned robbery targeting the bank where police salaries are deposited.

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6.6

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Black Friday

2004 • 162 min • Budget $700K • Box office $1M

Crime, Drama

In 1993, bombings devastate Mumbai, deeply dividing the city's people. As the culprits remain hidden, authorities initiate an extensive search to identify those responsible for the attacks.

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Teraa Surroor

2016 • 146 min

Tara Wadia (Farah Karimaee), a singer and the girlfriend of a gangster named Raghu (Himesh Reshammiya), lives with her mother (Shernaz Patel). She travels to Dublin, where she is arrested after being found with drugs. Tara contacts Raghu for assistance,…

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2.7

Rangoon

2017 • 167 min • Budget $12M

War, History, Drama

During World War II, Julia journeys to the Indo-Burma border to entertain the troops at the urging of Billimoria, her lover. While there, she develops feelings for Jemadar Malik, a soldier serving in the region.

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Mirzya

2016 • 129 min

A couple deeply in love faces powerful obstacles that repeatedly try to tear them apart, across different time periods and in separate worlds.

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4.6

Brahmanandam Drama Company

2008

Anandam runs a drama company, with Vasu, Srinu, and Soni as its main actors. They get an opportunity to perform in Bangkok, where the lead actress helps them. Anandam announces that whoever wins her affection will become the company's lead…

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Cross Connection

2014

The film explores how growing disconnects between families – stemming from misunderstandings, generational differences, and a decline in affection – create significant challenges in their everyday lives.

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4.5

One by Two

2014 • 139 min

Amit and Samara, two people living in bustling Mumbai, find their lives unexpectedly intertwined. This coming-of-age story explores how two individuals are meant to meet, but only when the time is right for both. A chance encounter sparks a series…

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Humshakals

2014 • 160 min

This comedy follows three individuals, each with a doppelganger who themselves resembles someone else – all sharing the same name.

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Veerappan

2016 • 125 min

This is the story of Veerappan, the world's most infamous smuggler of sandalwood and ivory, and his eventual capture on October 18, 2004.

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Akira

2016 • 138 min

Akira Sharma is an ordinary woman from Jodhpur who, as a child, witnesses a terrible act against someone she knows. This experience shapes her, leading her to learn self-defense and develop a fiercely independent spirit.

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Jugni

2016 • 110 min

Jugni is the embodiment of freedom and passion. Jugni is Vibhavari, or Vibs. Vibs is a music director pursuing a major opportunity in Bollywood. As work and her relationship with her boyfriend Sid become overwhelming, Vibs travels to Punjab in…

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One Night Stand

2016 • 97 min

Urvil's life is thrown into turmoil after a single night with Celina, sparking an obsessive preoccupation that shatters his inner peace.

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Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story

2013 • 130 min

A hardened street hustler with a hidden sensitivity and a recently unemployed, impulsive ex-corporate executive become neighbors.

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5.4

Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion

2017 • 167 min • Budget $31M • Box office $280M

Action, Adventure, Fantasy

After learning about his ancestry, Mahendra, son of Bāhubali, sets out to discover the truth. His journey unfolds alongside stories from the history of the Mahishmati Kingdom.

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Singham Returns

2014 • 142 min • Budget $13M • Box office $26M

Action

Haunted by corruption, a dedicated police officer returns as Deputy Commissioner with a determined mission: to eradicate injustice.

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Raazi

2018 • 138 min • Budget $4M • Box office $23M

Thriller, Action, Drama

During the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, an Indian spy is married to a Pakistani military officer.

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Hera Pheri

2000 • 156 min • Budget $1M • Box office $4M

Comedy, Crime

Facing financial hardship, two tenants and their landlord accidentally intercept a ransom call. Seeing an opportunity, they devise a scheme to seize the money for themselves.

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8.2

Kick

2014 • 146 min • Budget $22M • Box office $55M

Action, Romance, Comedy

A thrill-seeking man abandons a passionate relationship to become a thief. He quickly finds himself hunted by a seasoned police officer and caught in a dangerous power struggle with a local crime boss.

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Mom

2017 • 147 min

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Following her stepdaughter's sexual assault at a party, a grieving mother becomes consumed by vengeance. She systematically targets the four men who were responsible and received no punishment for their actions.

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Unfreedom

2015 • 102 min

In New York, a Muslim fundamentalist kidnaps a liberal Muslim scholar, intending to kill her. In New Delhi, a closeted lesbian kidnaps her activist, bisexual lover, planning to marry him. The ensuing torture and violence highlight a fierce battle between…

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4.9

Hasmukh Saab ki Wasihat

2017 • 82 min

Hasmukh Mehta is consumed by a need for control, dominating his family and employees within his business empire. His son Ajit is a timid contrast to Hasmukh’s forceful nature, while his wife Sonal is frequently the target of his ridicule…

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6.5

Dil Dhadakne Do

2015 • 170 min • Budget $13M • Box office $22M

Drama, Family, Romance

A brother and sister on a celebratory cruise for their parents' 30th wedding anniversary navigate how their family obligations affect their own relationships.

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Yaariyan

2014 • 145 min

A college student has to win a competition between colleges to prevent his school from being torn down by developers.

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2.8

Baar Baar Dekho

2016 • 141 min • Budget $7M • Box office $9M

Romance, Drama, Action

A painter dreams of marrying her childhood love and starting a family. But her fiancé, a brilliant mathematician, fears commitment and ends their relationship right before their wedding. The synopsis explores the uncertain path ahead for both of them.

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5.4

Ragini MMS 2

2014 • 120 min

Horror

A sleazy film director chooses a notoriously haunted house as the location for his new erotic horror film, inadvertently provoking the wrath of the house's vengeful former resident.

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Ok Jaanu

2017 • 135 min • Box office $345K

Drama, Romance

Adi and Tara relocate to Mumbai to chase their aspirations. An unexpected connection ignites a passionate, uncomplicated romance, but their professional lives begin to create distance. Can their ambitions ultimately overshadow their feelings for each other?

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Love Exchange

2015

Love Exchange follows Siddharth Sathe and Shanoo Kapoor, who from different cultural backgrounds, develop a friendship while working together. Their friendship blossoms into love, but their relationship faces challenges when they decide to marry.

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Half Girlfriend

2017 • 135 min • Budget $7M • Box office $12M

Romance, Drama

A boy falls in love with a girl named Riya. He works to persuade her to become his girlfriend, and she eventually agrees to a casual arrangement, calling it being his "half-girlfriend."

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Welcome Back

2015 • 153 min

Action, Comedy

Two ex-gang members attempt to find a suitable husband for their sister, but their plans are disrupted by a series of misunderstandings involving mistaken identities.

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4.3

Udta Punjab

2016 • 148 min • Budget $5M • Box office $14M

Crime, Drama

The film explores drug abuse and the challenges facing Punjab through the interconnected stories of a police officer, a doctor, a migrant worker, and a musician.

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Shahid

2013 • 129 min • Budget $970K • Box office $6M

Drama, Crime

This is the true story of Shahid Azmi, a human rights and criminal lawyer. He was killed while defending a client who was wrongly accused of involvement in terrorist activities.

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8.2

Laal Rang

2016 • 147 min

Two men's lives and their friendship are complicated by greed, romantic relationships, police involvement, and a sudden death linked to their illegal activities in the blood trade.

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7.8

Ship of Theseus

2012 • 143 min

Drama

This film explores three interconnected narratives centered on individuals grappling with the ethical and moral dilemmas presented by advancements in medicine.

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Mubarakan

2017 • 156 min

Comedy, Drama

Singleton Kartar Singh finds himself responsible for his two orphaned nephews. He enlists his brother in Punjab to care for Charan and his sister in London to look after Karan. The twins' journey across the world creates a series of…

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5.6

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Listen... Amaya

2013 • 108 min

Amaya, a passionate 22-year-old writer, finds her world upended when she discovers her mother is dating her colleague. She now faces the challenge of navigating both her career and family life amidst this unexpected development.

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Bewakoofiyaan

2014 • 120 min

A comfortable, middle-class couple is financially secure until the recession suddenly depletes their savings and throws their lives into uncertainty.

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Gang of Ghosts

2014 • 128 min

In an old house, a diverse group of ghosts has found peaceful coexistence. Their tranquility is threatened when they discover a builder intends to demolish the building. Determined to protect their home, the ghosts unite to prevent the demolition.

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The Lunchbox

2013 • 104 min • Budget $3M • Box office $17M

Drama, Romance

A mix-up in Mumbai's reliable lunch delivery service brings a young woman and an older man together. They begin exchanging notes within his lunchbox, creating a shared fantasy world. Slowly, this imaginative space starts to blur the lines between their…

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Ishq Forever

2016

Ruhi Singh plays Rhea, a carefree young woman whose life changes dramatically when her father becomes India's Prime Minister. Rhea, fiercely independent, begins to feel restricted by the constant security detail. She seizes an opportunity for adventure by eloping with…

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2.5

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

2016 • 158 min

Romance, Drama

Ayan develops feelings for Alizeh, but she doesn't return them. His connection with Saba eventually helps Ayan understand Alizeh's importance to him, regardless of whether they are in a romantic relationship.

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Main Teri Tu Mera

2016 • 133 min

Amru, a dreamy young man living in the countryside, begins to have vivid dreams about a woman named Jazz Sodhi. Unexpectedly, she appears in his reality and declares that they are already married.

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Sold

2016 • 97 min

Drama

Lakshmi, a thirteen-year-old girl living with her family in a mountain hut in Nepal, faces hardship when the monsoon floods destroy their crops. Her father arranges for her to leave home and work in the city to support them, introducing…

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Yea Toh Two Much Ho Gayaa

2016 • 126 min

Identical twin brothers, Mann and Mohan, who look exactly alike but live on opposite sides of the globe, find themselves caught in a series of unforeseen circumstances. Through a series of mistaken identities, they unknowingly begin to swap places, leading…

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3.6

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story

2016 • 190 min

Drama

This film chronicles the life of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, charting his path to becoming the captain who led the Indian cricket team to victory in the World Cup.

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8.0

Bombay Velvet

2015 • 151 min

A regular guy defies expectations to make his mark in the vibrant world of Bombay, where jazz and danger intertwine.

5.5

Mohenjo Daro

2016 • 155 min • Budget $17M • Box office $16M

Adventure, Drama, History

In the Indus Valley Civilization, an indigo farmer fights to defend the city of Mohenjo-Daro and its people from a corrupt politician.

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5.6

Poorna

2017 • 105 min

A 13-year-old Adivasi girl from Telangana achieves history, becoming the youngest girl ever to summit Mount Everest.

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Barefoot to Goa

2015 • 80 min

This is a story about weakening connections between people in a rapidly changing world, a reminder of how pointless life and death can feel.

5.0

5.7

Water

2014 • 126 min

Bakka, a young man with a unique gift for finding water in the desert, is at the heart of Jal. Against a backdrop of severe water shortages, the film explores a complicated and compelling story of love, relationships, betrayal, and…

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Ajab Singh ki Gazab Kahani

2017 • 115 min

This is a biopic of Ajay Singh, a handicapped IRS officer currently serving as Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It is the first time in Indian film history that the same IRS officer...

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Talaaq

1958

Indu, a schoolteacher, lives a comfortable life with her widowed father, Moolchand Chabbe. Moolchand is determined to keep the ground floor of their building vacant to protect the city's water supply. Ravi Shankar Chaube, a poet and engineer, rents the…

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PK

2014 • 153 min • Budget $13M • Box office $118M

Comedy, Drama, Science Fiction

A mysterious stranger arrives in town, posing questions no one has considered. Known only as "S.M.," he approaches life with an open heart and childlike wonder, leading him through experiences of love, joy, and acceptance.

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Befikre

2016 • 132 min • Budget $15M • Box office $9M

Romance, Comedy, Drama

A spontaneous one-night encounter blossoms into a relationship, but Dharam and Shyra's love fades just as rapidly. The film explores where their lives will lead them after their sudden separation.

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Kajarya

2015 • 132 min

The film unfolds in two contrasting settings: modern New Delhi, a city of gleaming skyscrapers hiding deep-seated corruption and violence against women, and a remote village seemingly untouched by time. Kajarya, a woman in her early thirties, holds a peculiar…

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Mantra

2017 • 92 min

A driven Indian businessman battles to maintain his company in the face of international rivals, all while striving to reconnect with his family.

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LUV... Phir Kabhi

2014 • 145 min

People crave love, often without understanding the realities of relationships.

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Ki & Ka

2016 • 126 min • Budget $3M • Box office $15M

Comedy, Romance

A woman who has achieved great professional success finds her life complicated when she meets a man who desires to be a house husband.

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Mickey Virus

2013 • 135 min

The Delhi Police investigates a peculiar hacking case and enlists the aid of a specialist who shares their mindset. Instead, they find themselves dealing with Mickey Arora, a hacker known for his lack of motivation.

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Commando 2 - The Black Money Trail

2017 • 123 min

Action, Thriller

Vicky Chaddha, India's most wanted black money agent, is arrested in Malaysia with his wife and held in a safe house by Malaysian authorities. A four-person team is dispatched to bring them back to India, facing unexpected challenges along the…

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Shivaay

2016 • 153 min

Adventure, Action, Drama

Shivaay, a courageous mountaineer with Lord Shiva tattoos, travels to Bulgaria to grant his nine-year-old daughter Gaura's wish to see her mother, Olga, who left them years ago. Their trip takes a dangerous turn when Gaura is kidnapped. Rescuing her…

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Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

1994 • 207 min • Box office $81M

Drama, Romance

Prem and Nisha's romance begins as they attend their older siblings' arranged marriage. Their feelings for each other grow, but their lives are changed by tragedy when Nisha loses her sister in an accident, leaving behind her baby. Grief and…

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Samrat & Co.

2014 • 125 min

Dimpy Singh, a young woman of wealth and beauty, seeks out private investigator Samrat Tilakdhari with an unusual problem. Her garden is inexplicably failing, and leading experts can't explain why. Adding to the mystery, her father's prized horse has died…

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Direct Ishq

2016 • 130 min

Ishq directly centers on a love triangle: Dolly Pandey is the object of affection for both Kabeer Bajpai, an event organizer, and Vicky Shukla, the president of Kashi Vidyapeeth.

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Haraamkhor

2015 • 90 min

A shy new student develops a close bond with her assertive teacher, but their connection becomes increasingly controlling and problematic.

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Irudhi Suttru

2016 • 109 min • Budget $300K • Box office $2M

Drama

A cynical boxing trainer reluctantly takes a promising but defiant young woman as his protégé, preparing her for a shot at the world title. However, their toughest challenge lies not in the ring, but in their complicated relationship.

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Tamasha

2015 • 139 min

Romance, Drama, Comedy

While on vacation, Ved and Tara feel an instant connection and agree to conceal their true identities. Years later, they meet again.

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Shorgul

2016 • 132 min

The close friendship between a Hindu boy named Raghu and a Muslim girl quickly becomes entangled in a web of political conflict, sparking unrest and chaos throughout Uttar Pradesh.

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Warrior Savitri

2016 • 120 min

This is a contemporary retelling of the ancient Indian story of Savitri, Satyavaan, and Yamaraj from the Mahabharata. The modern-day Savitri is skilled in martial arts and is determined to save her husband at all costs.

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Bullett Raja

2013 • 138 min • Budget $7 • Box office $12

Action, Crime, Drama

An ordinary man becomes a gangster and then turns against the system he once accepted. He launches a full-scale attack on the police, the government, and powerful industrialists.

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Velaiyilla Pattathari 2

2017 • 129 min

Raghuvaran, a determined advocate for his team of engineers, finds himself in a corporate power struggle against Vasundhara Parameswaran, the assertive owner of a rival construction firm.

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Daawat-e-Ishq

2014 • 118 min

Drama, Romance, Comedy

Gulrez "Gullu" Qadir, a Hyderabad shoe salesperson, has become cynical about love after disappointing experiences with men seeking dowry. Then she meets Tariq "Taru" Haidar, a Lucknow cook whose delicious biryani and kebabs can win anyone over.

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Shaadi Teri Bajayenge Hum Band

2018 • 140 min

The film centers on misunderstandings and the resulting comedic chaos. These escalating confusions generate widespread humor, promising a laugh-out-loud experience for viewers.

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Beyond Bollywood

2013 • 54 min

This documentary offers a glimpse into the work of four artists navigating the fast-paced world of the world's fastest-growing film industry, revealing what happens behind the scenes.

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Island City

2015 • 110 min

This film presents three comic-dramatic stories set in Mumbai. The first follows a hardworking office worker who wins an award granting him a day of fun, a prospect he dreads. He's required to participate in pre-determined activities with no room…

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6.7

Tere Bin Laden Dead or Alive

2016 • 104 min

A Bollywood director's plan to cast an actor resembling Osama Bin Laden in his new movie unexpectedly clashes with a Taliban arms dealer who wants to prove the terrorist is still alive.

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4.4

Raman Raghav 2.0

2016 • 134 min • Budget $521K • Box office $1M

Thriller, Crime

A dishonest police officer and a serial killer fixated on a 1960s figure find themselves in a dangerous game of pursuit.

7.0

7.3

Paranthe Wali Gali

2014

A love story blossoms between Naina Kaur, a Sikh girl, and Maulik, a boy from Rajasthan. The film showcases the rich culture of a region that thrived during Mughal rule. It's titled after Paranthe Wali Gali, a famous lane in…

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5.0

Nila

2016 • 96 min

On a rainy night in the city, a young man reconnects with his first love. They both begin to question whether pursuing ambition will jeopardize the unique connection they share, forcing them to choose between logic and emotion.

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Dhanak

2015 • 106 min

Drama, Comedy

After losing their parents, siblings Pari and Chotu set out together on a trip to try and cure Chotu's blindness.

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