90 Hindi Films to Watch

Fire

1997 • 108 min • Box office $501K

Drama, Romance

In a future Gotham City facing a surge of dangerous new criminals, an older Bruce Wayne decides to step down as Batman. But when rebellious teenager Terry McGinnis discovers Bruce's secret identity, an unlikely partnership begins. Combining youthful energy with…

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Marjaavaan

2019 • 133 min

Romance, Action

Raghu and Zoya are happily married until a dangerous gang leader disrupts their lives.

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Ghajini

2005 • 182 min • Budget $3M

Action, Romance, Thriller

Following a severe head injury, business executive Sanjay Ramaswamy develops anterograde amnesia, meaning he can't form new memories beyond about fifteen minutes. Driven by this condition, he embarks on a journey to uncover those responsible for the death of his…

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Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

2001 • 209 min • Budget $7M • Box office $11M

Comedy, Drama

Years after his father rejected his adopted brother for marrying someone of lower social status, a young man embarks on a journey to bring his family back together.

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Fanaa

2006 • 168 min • Budget $5M • Box office $22M

Action, Drama, Romance

Zooni Ali Beg, a blind Kashmiri girl, journeys to Delhi with a dance troupe for an Independence Day performance, traveling without her parents for the first time. There, she encounters Rehan Khan, a charming tour guide who quickly shows interest…

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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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Gangubai Kathiawadi

2022 • 157 min • Budget $12M • Box office $25M

Crime, Drama, History

A young woman is tricked and forced into prostitution. She bravely takes back control of her life, leveraging her connections in the criminal world to become a powerful figure in that very world.

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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

2011 • 154 min • Budget $7M • Box office $160M

Drama, Comedy, Romance

Three lifelong friends embark on a three-week bachelor road trip through Spain to reconnect before one of them gets married. They seek adventure and a renewed sense of camaraderie. The journey forces them to confront themselves and each other.

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Tubelight

2017 • 136 min

Drama, War

Laxman Singh Bisht, nicknamed "tube light" by his neighbors due to his intellectual differences, lives by a simple belief: faith can empower you to achieve anything, even prevent war.

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Piku

2015 • 123 min • Budget $5M • Box office $22M

Comedy, Drama

A taxi driver finds himself caught in the middle of a strained relationship between a woman and her father as he transports them to Kolkata.

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Ra.One

2011 • 156 min • Budget $24M • Box office $35M

Adventure, Action, Science Fiction

The main villain from a video game becomes real, and now the game's weaker hero is the only one who can stop him from destroying everything.

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Aashiqui 2

2013 • 132 min • Budget $1M • Box office $16M

Drama, Romance

A young woman connects with a struggling musician who helps launch her singing career. However, their relationship faces difficulties as others believe he's only interested in her because of her newfound fame and wealth.

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Chachi 420

1997 • 165 min

Comedy, Drama, Family

This comedy-drama follows a loving father who wants to stay connected with his young daughter after a separation. Facing difficulty finding work because of outdated societal views, he disguises himself as an elderly woman to become his daughter's caretaker at…

6.9

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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Hichki

2018 • 116 min • Budget $2M • Box office $25M

Drama, Comedy

*Hichki* is a heartwarming story about a woman who overcomes a significant speech impediment to become a teacher and inspire her students.

7.5

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Prem Pratigyaa

1989 • 157 min

Raja Bhaiya (Mithun Chakraborty) and his friend Charan (Satish Kaushik) arrive in a city seeking work. After failing to find jobs, they are harassed by Kallu Dada (Ranjeet). A physical fight ensues, which Raja wins. As a result, Raja becomes…

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6.5

Paheli

2005 • 141 min • Budget $4M • Box office $11M

Romance, Drama, Fantasy

Kishanlal marries the lovely Lachchi, but departs on a business trip the day after their wedding, promising to return in five years. He reappears only a few days later, much to Lachchi's joy. However, this new Kishanlal is actually a…

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Golmaal Again

2017 • 151 min • Budget $8M • Box office $37M

Comedy, Horror, Action

Gopal and his close friends return to their old neighborhood and move into a large new house. They soon discover the house is haunted by a ghost.

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Housefull 2

2012 • 160 min • Budget $7M • Box office $22M

Comedy, Romance

Four men team up to deceive their future fathers-in-law, resulting in escalating chaos and mistaken identities.

5.5

Maja Ma

2022 • 135 min

Just as her son is about to get engaged, a rumor about a quiet homemaker begins to unravel her comfortable, middle-class family life.

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Dhoom

2004 • 129 min • Budget $1M • Box office $12M

Action, Crime, Drama

In Mumbai, a group of bikers led by the confident and ruthless Kabir are on a series of robberies. ACP Jai Dixit is assigned to the case and enlists the help of a clumsy bike mechanic and racer to bring…

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Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan

2020 • 120 min

Comedy, Romance

In a quest for happiness, partners Karthik and Aman face obstacles as Aman's family attempts to arrange a different marriage for him. Karthik remains determined to marry Aman, refusing to compromise. This is a sequel to the 2017 film, Shubh…

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Mrs.

2023 • 111 min

A newly married woman discovers her idyllic life is bland and stifling, constrained by outdated traditions that prioritize her husband's desires.

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Kaun?

1999 • 90 min

Alone in her home, a woman learns about a serial killer who is actively hunting. Soon after, a stranger arrives at her door...

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Raees

2017 • 143 min • Budget $46M

Thriller, Action, Crime

"Raees," set in Gujarat, India, during the early 1980s and 1990s, tells the story of Raees, a man who creates a powerful criminal empire. It also follows a police officer dedicated to dismantling it.

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Anaarkali of Aarah

2017 • 113 min

Anarkali, a popular singer from Bihar, is known for her provocative performances, suggestive lyrics, and confident stage presence. She embraces her fame and the attention it brings, acknowledging her own sensuality and accepting the disapproval of some. However, Anarkali draws…

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6.1

Like Stars on Earth

2007 • 162 min • Budget $2M • Box office $28M

Drama

Ishaan Awasthi, an eight-year-old boy, finds wonder in the world around him – in colours, fish, dogs, and kites – things adults dismiss as unimportant in favor of homework, grades, and tidiness. Struggling in class, Ishaan is sent to boarding…

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Jodi No. 1

2001 • 140 min

In Panjim, Goa, Rai Bahadur enjoys a comfortable life with his three brothers, their families, his sister Shanno, and his daughter Rinki. Facing financial difficulties, he seeks help from his friend Ranjit in the US. Ranjit sends his son Vikramjit…

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Bulbbul

2020 • 94 min

Horror, Fantasy, Thriller

Raised as a child bride, she becomes a mysterious figure in her own home. But beneath her composed exterior lies a hidden sorrow, as a series of unexplained deaths among the men in her village casts a dark shadow over…

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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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Housefull 3

2016 • 140 min • Budget $13M • Box office $23M

Comedy, Romance

A father is determined to keep his three daughters from marrying. Three men step in, each vying to persuade him that they are worthy partners for his daughters.

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Dear Zindagi

2016 • 151 min • Budget $4M • Box office $3M

Drama, Romance

A quirky individual guides a young cinematographer toward seeing the world differently.

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Thank God

2022 • 121 min

Comedy

A self-centered real estate agent drowning in debt is in an accident. Awakening, he finds himself in heaven, where God informs him he must play a game. Win, and he'll return to Earth; lose, and he's destined for hell.

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Dil Bechara

2020 • 101 min • Budget $3K

Drama, Romance

After a shared tragedy, Kizie and Manny, two everyday people, begin a poignant and unusual exploration of life itself.

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Dangal

2016 • 161 min • Budget $10M • Box office $311M

Drama, Family, Comedy

Dangal is an extraordinary true story about Mahavir Singh and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat. The film follows the inspiring journey of a father who trains his daughters to become world-class wrestlers.

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Dhoom 2

2006 • 151 min • Budget $11M • Box office $46M

Drama, Action, Thriller

Jai and Ali are back, tracking an international thief who specializes in stealing valuable artifacts. The thief has set his sights on Mumbai as his next target.

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Slumdog Millionaire

2008 • 121 min • Budget $15M • Box office $378M

Drama, Romance

A teenage boy grapples with the aftermath of being accused of cheating on the Indian adaptation of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?". He looks back on his life following the controversy.

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Desi Boyz

2011 • 122 min

Comedy, Drama

During a recession in the UK, two Indian men struggling financially take up work as male escorts. While the money is good, their personal lives begin to unravel.

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Judwaa 2

2017 • 150 min • Budget $10M • Box office $34M

Action, Comedy, Romance

Prem and Raja, twins who were separated at birth and share an unusual, instinctive bond, team up to dismantle a vast underground smuggling operation.

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Vivah

2006 • 175 min • Box office $4M

Romance, Drama

Poonam, a young woman with traditional values, is set to marry Prem, a groom selected by her uncle. Their faith and love will be challenged when an accident threatens to leave Poonam with permanent scars.

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Jigra

2024 • 155 min

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Wrongfully imprisoned and sentenced to death in a foreign land, Ankur's sister Satya becomes determined to free him.

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Total Dhamaal

2019 • 127 min

A con artist named Guddu and his partner Johnny, along with a divorcing couple Avinash and Bindu, a fireman Lallan and his siblings Adi and Manav, and a shrewd police commissioner, embark on a chaotic pursuit of a hidden treasure…

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Satte Pe Satta

1982 • 166 min

Following their parents' death, Ravi Anand, the oldest of seven brothers, assumes responsibility for them. The brothers are somewhat unkempt, preferring to avoid bathing and generally resenting Ravi's attempts to manage them. The story follows the arrival of someone who…

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Hindi Medium

2017 • 132 min • Budget $3M • Box office $52M

Comedy, Drama

Mita and Raj Batra, a wealthy Delhi couple from the vibrant Chandni Chowk neighborhood, struggle to secure a spot for their daughter in an English-medium school. The challenge? Their native Hindi is seen as a barrier by the school's exclusive…

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Fan

2016 • 138 min • Budget $12M • Box office $28M

Action, Adventure, Thriller

A man who looks remarkably like a famous actor becomes a devoted admirer. However, when the actor rejects his intense affection, the man resolves to ruin the actor's life and damage his reputation.

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Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na

2008 • 155 min • Budget $2M • Box office $11M

Drama, Comedy, Romance

Two best friends, both questioning if they're truly in love, embark on a quest to find love for each other.

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Amar Akbar Anthony

1977 • 184 min • Budget $10M

Action, Comedy, Drama

This 1977 Bollywood action-comedy follows three brothers who were separated as children and raised in different religious households. As young adults, they reunite and team up to fight a dangerous villain threatening the entire community. Their shared brotherhood overcomes their…

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Tere Naam

2003 • 132 min

Action, Drama, Romance

After a rough initiation, a boisterous former college student falls for Nirjara, a traditional Brahmin first-year student.

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Dabangg

2010 • 130 min • Budget $9M

Action, Comedy, Crime

Haunted by a difficult relationship with his younger half-brother and stepfather, Chulbul Pandey rises to become a ruthless but incorruptible police officer. His life takes a turn when he clashes with a powerful, corrupt politician.

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Hulchul

2004 • 150 min • Box office $82K

Comedy, Romance, Action

Two people, from families locked in a bitter feud, stage a fake romance as part of a revenge scheme. Their charade unravels when their pretense blossoms into genuine affection, leading to unexpected complications.

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Mimi

2021 • 132 min

Comedy, Drama

In a small town in Rajasthan, a young woman with dreams of acting agrees to be a surrogate mother for a couple. However, her life takes an unforeseen turn when the couple unexpectedly decides they no longer want the child.

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ABCD 2

2015 • 154 min • Box office $892K

Drama

Suresh and Vinnie, who have been friends since childhood, share a dream of becoming professional dancers. They create a dance group with their friends and decide to compete in a hip-hop contest in Las Vegas to pursue their aspirations.

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Prem Ratan Dhan Payo

2015 • 164 min • Budget $23M • Box office $67M

Romance, Drama, Action

Four days before he's set to be crowned king, a serious prince survives an assassination attempt. To maintain order, he's replaced by a charming doppelganger.

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Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

2022 • 143 min • Budget $8M • Box office $32M

Horror, Comedy

Two strangers, Reet and Ruhan, meet, and their encounter takes them to a deserted mansion. There, they confront a spirit that has been imprisoned within the building for eighteen years.

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Maharaj

2024 • 132 min

Drama, History

Inspired by a true story, the film follows a determined journalist who challenges the ethical conduct of a highly respected figure in power.

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Veer-Zaara

2004 • 192 min • Budget $7M • Box office $29M

Drama, Romance

Indian Air Force pilot Squadron Leader Veer Pratap Singh saves Zaara, a woman from Pakistan, after a bus accident, and the two form a deep connection.

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Ready

2011 • 140 min • Budget $5M • Box office $27M

Action, Comedy

Prem believes Sanjana is the woman his father has chosen for him and falls in love with her. But she's actually a runaway bride fleeing a forced marriage arranged by her powerful uncles. When he discovers the truth, Prem creates…

5.0

Freddy

2022 • 124 min

Romance, Thriller

Dr. Freddy Ginwala, a shy and socially inept man, longs for a romantic connection. He eventually finds someone he believes is right for him, but the relationship proves deeply unpleasant.

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Ek Villain Returns

2022 • 127 min

Action, Crime, Thriller

A singer disappears as a series of murders rocks the city. A taxi driver and the son of a businessman become involved in a dark story where the line between right and wrong becomes unclear.

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Mujhse Dosti Karoge!

2002 • 149 min

Romance, Comedy, Drama

A man develops feelings for his childhood friend, but she doesn't return them. Instead, her sister finds herself drawn to him.

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Hamari Adhuri Kahani

2015 • 129 min

Drama

A single mother finds comfort with a wealthy, yet isolated hotel owner. They develop a loving relationship, but her past eventually resurfaces and challenges their newfound happiness.

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Chhichhore

2019 • 146 min • Budget $6M • Box office $29M

Romance, Comedy, Drama

This film follows a group of university friends as they navigate middle age and begin to pursue individual paths.

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Ek Vivaah… Aisa Bhi

2008 • 126 min

A devastating event forces Chandni to postpone her wedding to Prem and her singing aspirations. As she embraces new obligations, Prem cherishes their love and patiently awaits her return.

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Nayak: The Real Hero

2001 • 187 min

Drama, Thriller, Action

Shivajirao, a television reporter, is challenged to serve as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for a single day by the current Chief Minister, Balraj Chauhan. Following a surprisingly successful day in office, Shivajirao's life becomes chaotic as he finds himself…

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Dhoom 3

2013 • 171 min • Budget $19M • Box office $91M

Action, Crime

Driven by revenge for his father's murder, a circus performer skilled in magic and acrobatics begins robbing banks to target a powerful, corrupt banker. Two Mumbai police officers are tasked with investigating the series of heists.

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Gunday

2014 • 152 min

Action, Crime, Drama

The lives of Calcutta's most powerful gangsters, Bikram and Bala, are disrupted by the arrival of Nandita. This sets in motion a series of events, leading to the emergence of a rival power and a gripping thriller.

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Happy New Year

2014 • 180 min • Budget $25M

Action, Comedy, Crime

Six criminals pose as dancers to infiltrate a high-profile competition, using the event as a disguise for their plan to steal something valuable.

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5.1

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Hungama

2003 • 153 min

Comedy

A young woman, an electronics store owner, and a hopeful musician become entangled in a series of comical misunderstandings. The resulting mix-ups lead to a cascade of chaotic and funny situations.

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Housefull

2010 • 135 min • Budget $3M • Box office $15M

Comedy, Romance

Haunted by the conviction that he attracts misfortune, a man seeks romance. However, his self-perception leads him into a series of intricate and difficult relationships.

5.7

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Ek Villain

2014 • 129 min • Box office $1M

Romance, Action, Crime

After his wife's murder, a former gangster returns to a life of violence. He relentlessly hunts the killer, repeatedly capturing and releasing him as a form of agonizing torment.

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Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya

2001 • 161 min

Jhoomri and her husband, Bhimsha, relocate to a new neighborhood. Their neighbors are three bickering couples: the newlyweds Vijay and Anjali, Appu Khote and Vimla with their four children, and Ravi and Meena with their one child. Struggling to make…

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5.0

Karthik Calling Karthik

2010 • 135 min • Budget $2M • Box office $3M

Romance, Thriller

A solitary man, frequently mistreated, unexpectedly finds success and romance. This transformation begins with cryptic early morning phone calls from an unknown person, leading him to win the affection of a beautiful colleague.

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Baaghi

2016 • 134 min • Budget $5M • Box office $17M

Action, Thriller, Romance

Ronny is a rebellious man who falls in love with Sia, but they are separated by fate. Years later, Ronny discovers that Sia has been abducted by Raghav, a martial arts champion.

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5.4

Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela

2013 • 155 min • Box office $32M

Drama, Romance

Ran and Leela are deeply in love. However, their families have been bitter enemies for five centuries.

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Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

2001 • 233 min • Budget $5M • Box office $8M

Adventure, Drama, History

It's 1893. British rule oppresses India, where Captain Russell imposes a harsh land tax on a village. Farmer Bhuvan leads the villagers in protest. Russell proposes a challenge: a cricket match. If Bhuvan and his men win against Russell’s team,…

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Billu

2009 • 137 min • Budget $5M • Box office $10M

Comedy, Drama

A celebrated Bollywood actor travels to a remote village for filming. There, a local hairdresser's assertion that they shared a childhood friendship unexpectedly thrusts the actor into the spotlight.

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Bajrangi Bhaijaan

2015 • 159 min • Budget $13M • Box office $150M

Comedy, Drama, Action

A young, non-speaking girl from Pakistan becomes lost in India, with no means of returning home. A kind-hearted man resolves to help her find her way back to Pakistan and reunite her with her family.

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Chennai Express

2013 • 141 min • Budget $18M • Box office $62M

Romance, Comedy, Action

Rahul travels to a town in Tamil Nadu to honor his grandfather's final wish: scattering his ashes in the waters of Rameshwaram. During the trip, he meets a woman from a distinctive family in Southern India. As they fall in…

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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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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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3 Idiots

2009 • 171 min • Budget $9M • Box office $70M

Drama, Comedy

Rancho is a unique college student – a rascal, a dreamer, and undeniably brilliant. His unconventional approach to life shakes up India's top university and impacts the lives of his two close friends. The trio targets the school's strict and…

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8.4

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Stree

2018 • 128 min • Budget $2M • Box office $21M

Horror, Comedy

Chanderi is haunted by the legend of Nale Ba, a viral urban myth from 1990s Karnataka. The film stars Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao in leading roles.

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Dilwale

2015 • 158 min • Budget $26M • Box office $61M

Crime, Action, Comedy

Raj is a Mafia member who falls in love with a girl named Meera while fleeing his rivals. He later discovers she is the daughter of the leader of that rival gang. Despite this, they continue their relationship until Meera…

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5.1

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Hasee Toh Phasee

2014 • 141 min

Comedy, Romance

The night before their engagement, Karishma’s father, Devesh Solanki, objects to the match, considering Nikhil unreliable. Given one week to demonstrate his worthiness, Nikhil and Karishma’s sister, Meeta, develop a closer bond.

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Sanam Teri Kasam

2016 • 154 min

Drama, Romance

Inder, a hardened ex-convict, and the gentle Saraswati, a woman of traditional values, find love and marry. However, tragedy irrevocably alters their lives. The story draws parallels to the ancient legends of Shiva and Sati, as well as Eric Segal's…

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Kalank

2019 • 166 min

Drama, Romance

In 1945, just before India gains independence, the privileged Chaudhry family's refined world collides with the vibrant, hidden life of Hira Mandi, a local district. Roop Chaudhry meets Zafar, a daring man from Hira Mandi, which stirs up long-hidden truths…

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A Wednesday!

2008 • 103 min • Budget $1M • Box office $3M

Drama, Thriller

Retired police commissioner Prakash Rathod tells the story of the case that stands out most from his career: the time an ordinary citizen alerted him to a bomb scare in Mumbai.

7.0

8.1

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

2008 • 167 min • Box office $29M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

A man in his forties, resigned to a solitary life, unexpectedly connects with a vibrant young woman, offering him a potential path to love.

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Andhadhun

2018 • 139 min • Budget $4M • Box office $40M

Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Strange occurrences disrupt the life of a blind pianist, forcing him to report a crime he didn't see happen.

7.6

8.2

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Mohabbatein

2000 • 216 min • Budget $4M • Box office $20M

Drama, Romance

At an exclusive university for men, three friends pursue romantic relationships beyond campus. Simultaneously, a new music teacher attempts to connect with and ease the rigid personality of the headmaster.

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