Best Indian Drama Movies
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Best Indian Drama Movies
TOP Movies: The Help (2011), The Fabelmans (2022), 1917 (2019), Soorarai Pottru (2020), Brick Lane (2007), 3 Idiots (2009), Pariyerum Perumal (2018), Black (2005), Jayanti (2021), Flight (2010), Aruvi (2016), Godaan (2026), Praveen IPS (2024), RRR (2022), Kadaisi Vivasayi (2021), C/o Kancharapalem (2018), Colour Photo (2020), Gandhi (1982), Guru (2007), Suraapanam (2022).
List of Best Movies
525K
Genre: Drama
Country: USA, India
Duration: 146 min.
Story:
Aibileen Clark is a middle-aged African-American maid who has spent her life raising white children and has recently lost her only son; Minny Jackson is an African-American maid who has often offended her employers despite her family's ...
Style:
touching, inspirational, feel good, thought provoking, uplifting ...
Audience:
chick flick, girls' night, teens, kids, date night ...
Plot:
racism, friendship, civil rights, discrimination, writers, women, master and servant, racial segregation, maid, feminist, racial issues, blacks and whites ...
Time:
60s, year 2011, year 1963, 1900s, 50s ...
Place:
mississippi, usa, america, southern usa, africa
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133K
Genre: Drama
Country: USA, India
Duration: 151 min.
Story:
A coming-of-age story about a young man’s discovery of a shattering family secret and an exploration of the power of movies to help us see the truth about each other and ourselves.
Style:
semi autobiographical, dramatic, realistic, captivating, serious ...
Audience:
teen drama
Plot:
father son relationship, coming of age, teenage boy, bullying, childhood, relationships, filmmaker, autobiography, boy, anti semitism, filmmaking, life ...
Time:
2020s, year 1957, 20th century, year 1965, year 1963 ...
Place:
arizona, northern california, new jersey, california, north america ...
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761K
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 119 min.
Story:
At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield and Blake are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds ...
Style:
period piece, visually stunning, tense, entertaining, sad ...
Audience:
boys' night, teens, date night, adult
Plot:
world war one, trench warfare, race against time, soldier, british soldier, british army, death, battlefield, military, british military, dangerous mission, german soldier ...
Time:
year 1917, 1910s, 20th century, year 2019, 2010s
Place:
persia, los angeles, britain, europe, france
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 153 min.
Story:
Nedumaaran Rajangam "Maara" sets out to make the common man fly and in the process takes on the world's most capital intensive industry and several enemies who stand in his way.
Style:
tense, captivating, psychological, crying, f word
Plot:
plane crash, struggle, frustration, one against many, ambition, coping, direction and purpose, aspiration, blind ambition, fighting the system, travel, woman ...
Time:
2020s, 80s
Place:
india
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Genre: Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
The grind of daily life as a Brick Lane Bangladessi as seen through the eyes of Nazneen (Chatterjee), who at 17 enters an arranged marriage with Chanu (Kaushik). Years later, living in east London with her family, she meets a young man Karim ...
Style:
realistic, contemplative, psychological, sentimental, captivating ...
Plot:
immigrant, love triangle, family relations, society, love affair, fall in love, village, racism, sister sister relationship, loss of mother, self discovery, moral dilemma ...
Time:
year 2007, 80s, september 11 2001
Place:
london, bangladesh, europe, england, india ...
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477K
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 170 min.
Story:
In the tradition of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” comes this refreshing comedy about a rebellious prankster with a crafty mind and a heart of gold. Rascal. Joker. Dreamer. Genius... You've never met a college student quite like ...
Style:
inspirational, entertaining, funny, touching, educational ...
Audience:
chick flick, teens
Plot:
friendship, motivation, coming of age, rebelliousness, friends, teachers and students, talented, student life, twists and turns, life philosophy, buddies, heartwarming ...
Time:
future, 2000s, year 2009, 21st century
Place:
india, delhi, middle east, asia
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 154 min.
Story:
A law student from a lower caste begins a friendship with his classmate, a girl who belongs to a higher caste, and the men in her family start giving him trouble over this.
Style:
sentimental, touching, sincere, suspense, feel good ...
Plot:
friendship, dog, social differences, class differences, caste system, love, classmate classmate relationship, waking up, happy ending, stereotypes, politics, fight ...
Place:
india
Is relevant?
37K
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 122 min.
Story:
Black is an adaptation of Helen Keller's autobiography. Black revolves around a blind and deaf girl, and her relationship with her teacher who himself later develops Alzheimer's disease.
Style:
touching, inspirational, sincere, uplifting, emotional ...
Plot:
communication problem, blindness, mute or deaf, disability, alzheimer's disease, teacher student relationship, teacher, deaf, sign language, graduation, age difference, hopes ...
Time:
year 2005, y2k
Place:
middle east, india
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 144 min.
Story:
Santya is an aggressive young chap, who is a matter of worry and fear for his family. When an Adivasi woman from Santya's neighborhood is raped and murdered by an upper caste man, Santya must make the journey towards becoming an Ambedkarite, in ...
Style:
realistic, thought provoking, serious, emotional, political drama
Audience:
adult
Plot:
social justice, justice, oppression, murder, activism, empowerment, coming of age, rape, self discovery, class struggle, identity crisis, protest ...
Time:
2020s
Is relevant?
50K
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 134 min.
Story:
After being abandoned for eight straight years in boarding school, Rohan returns to the small industrial town of Jamshedpur and finds himself closeted with an authoritarian father and a younger half brother who he didn't even know existed. ...
Style:
sincere, captivating, touching, sentimental, inspirational ...
Plot:
coming of age, self discovery, friendship, family reunited, parents and children, homecoming, family problems, step siblings, family relations, estrangement, youth, journey ...
Time:
year 2010, y2k, 21st century
Place:
middle east, india, asia
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15K
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
A gentle girl born and brought up amidst the ever growing eco-social-consumeristic environment finds it difficult to fit in the society. She decides to take it hard on the people.
Style:
suspense, captivating, disturbing, sad, stylized
Plot:
rape victim, sexualized violence, socially awkward, female protagonist, social outcast, social misfits, social issues, society, antisocial behavior, life is a bitch, social problems, illness ...
Place:
india
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 132 min.
Story:
Godaan tells the story of Surbhi, an Indian cow who transforms a modern scientist’s beliefs. Her presence leads to discoveries in Panchgavya-based medicine, sustainable living, and the spiritual science behind cow reverence.
Style:
inspirational, contemplative, reflective
Audience:
family friendly, adult
Plot:
spirituality, animal protagonist, alternative medicine, heartwarming, environmentalism, social change, family drama, religious symbolism
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 135 min.
Story:
After overcoming difficulties, a determined man joins the IPS, evolving into a tenacious force for good.
Style:
heroic, tense, inspirational, emotional, suspense
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
perseverance, law enforcement, justice, determination, police procedural, police academy, investigation, urban, rise to power, young adult, redemption, political intrigue ...
Time:
2020s
Place:
india
Is relevant?
201K
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 187 min.
Story:
A fictional history of two legendary revolutionaries' journey away from home before they began fighting for their country in the 1920s.
Style:
captivating, disturbing, tense, suspense, epic ...
Plot:
rescue, bare chested male, wolf, friendship between men, protest, british empire, freedom fighter, indian freedom fighter, liberation, male friendship, abduction, war ...
Time:
1920s, 20th century
Place:
india, delhi, asia
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 122 min.
Story:
Maayandi, the only farmer in a village that has abandoned farming, is charged with a petty case that leads to his imprisonment.
Style:
psychological, semi serious, satirical, captivating, thrilling ...
Plot:
farmer, old man, farm, agriculture, falsely accused, countryside, accusation, village life, farming, satire, social injustice, social commentary ...
Place:
india
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 152 min.
Story:
From a schoolboy’s crush to a middle-aged bachelor’s office romance, four love stories spanning age, religion and status unfold in a small Indian town.
Style:
romantic drama, realistic, heartfelt, emotional, melancholic ...
Plot:
everyday life, small town, slice of life, community, coming of age, empathy, intimate, unconventional romance, social realism, class differences, social commentary, bittersweet ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 140 min.
Story:
Jayakrishna is a dark-skinned guy who falls head over heels on Deepu but keeps his feelings to himself. As time passes by, a gang in his college beats him up and this issue brings Deepu closer to him. Slowly the friendship turns into love and this ...
Style:
ambiguous ending, satirical, psychological, captivating, suspense ...
Plot:
relationship problems, love affair, relationships, couple relations, family relations, in love, star crossed lovers, social problems, dysfunctional family, forbidden love, racial slur, male female relationship ...
Time:
2020s
Place:
india
Is relevant?
247K
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, India
Duration: 191 min.
Story:
In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take up the cause of Indian independence. Faced with armed resistance from the British government, Gandhi adopts a policy of ...
Style:
spiritual, epic, political, inspirational, breathtaking ...
Audience:
kids, teens
Plot:
protest, idealism, biopic, freedom, politics, life philosophy, independence, british empire, leadership, religious intolerance, assassination, indian history ...
Time:
1930s, 1920s, year 1948, 19th century, victorian era ...
Place:
india, south africa, britain, los angeles, new delhi ...
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26K
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 166 min.
Story:
Gurukant Desai hails from Idhar, a small village in Gujarat, but dreams of setting up his own business in Mumbai. After he returns from Turkey, he marries Sujatha for getting the dowry and arrives in Mumbai to start his business. This film ...
Style:
captivating, realistic, touching, inspirational, serious ...
Plot:
couples, success, society, research, businessman, ambition, industrialist, idealism, rise to power, newspaper, doubts and hesitations, entrepreneurship ...
Time:
50s, year 2007, 70s, 20th century, 60s ...
Place:
asia, india, mumbai india, istanbul turkey, turkey
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 145 min.
Story:
Drinking 'Suraapanam' let's Shiva turn into an old man, a young boy and a kid everyday. Will there be any consequences? How will he deal with them?
Style:
emotional, comedy drama, psychological, mythical, surreal
Plot:
magical potion, body transformation, character study, supernatural, magic realism, self discovery, switching roles, identity crisis, dual identity, personal growth, bittersweet, social commentary ...
Is relevant?
6K
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 116 min.
Story:
A sewerage worker's dead body is found inside a manhole in Mumbai. An ageing folk singer is tried in court on charges of abetment of suicide. He is accused of performing an inflammatory song which might have incited the worker to commit the ...
Style:
thought provoking, realistic, psychological, captivating, satirical ...
Plot:
courtroom drama, social differences, courtroom, trial, court, musician, injustice, power relations, society, legal, discrimination, lawyer ...
Time:
y2k, 21st century
Place:
india
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 121 min.
Story:
Emotionless hitman Michael meets Jessy, awakening unfamiliar feelings. A mission gone awry forces him to reevaluate his entire existence, challenging his beliefs and way of life.
Style:
tense, crime thriller, intense, dark, noir ...
Plot:
hitman, gangster, urban, moral dilemma, identity crisis, assassin, violence, organized crime, moral ambiguity, underworld, forbidden romance, character study ...
Time:
21st century
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 135 min.
Story:
Mahindra, a 30-year-old lawyer, enjoys the peak of his personal and professional life until he takes on a controversial gang assault case. Representing the negative side leads to turmoil, as his career and love life begin to crumble under pressure.
Style:
serious, intense, suspenseful, realistic, tragic
Plot:
moral ambiguity, defense attorney, ethical dilemma, courtroom, courtroom drama, social commentary, guilt, law firm, investigation, corruption, family conflict, urban ...
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Genre: Action, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 167 min.
Story:
When Mahendra, the son of Bahubali, learns about his heritage, he begins to look for answers. His story is juxtaposed with past events that unfolded in the Mahishmati Kingdom.
Style:
epic, suspense, tense, captivating, disturbing ...
Audience:
date night, teens
Plot:
coronation, hindu, fight, destiny, revenge, ambition, murder, rivalry, heroes, hopes, obsession, danger ...
Place:
india
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
An emotionally unstable murder suspect explains the modus operandi behind the crimes he had committed to a few cops which helps in unfolding some intriguing revelation.
Style:
psychological thriller, captivating, disturbing, suspense, suspenseful ...
Plot:
murder mystery, police investigation, murder, murder investigation, murder suspect, interrogation room, character study, crime solving, suspect, investigation, murderer, mentally unstable ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
Three aspiring filmmakers from a humble brick kiln background set out to prove their talent. After their first village drama is dismissed as outdated, they decide to reinvent themselves. What begins as a daring YouTube channel sting soon spirals ...
Style:
inspirational, emotional, suspense
Plot:
creative process, ambitious, village, friendship, teamwork, social realism, coming of age, tragedy, tamil
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Genre: Action, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 159 min.
Story:
The young Shivudu is left as a foundling in a small village by his mother. By the time he’s grown up, it has become apparent that he possesses exceptional gifts. He meets the beautiful warrior/princess Avanthika and learns that her queen has been ...
Style:
lyrical, colorful, scenic, visual, cult classic ...
Plot:
medieval, hinduism, beautiful scenery, kingdom, warrior, dual role, vengeance, politics, love interest, battles, hardcore, love and romance ...
Time:
medieval times, year 2015
Place:
india, australia, new jersey
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
A young girl's non-violent campaign to protect her grandfather's beloved tree from demolition, is inspired by Gandhi's philosophy of peaceful resistance.
Style:
inspirational, uplifting, emotional
Plot:
civil disobedience, environmental activism, small town, family drama, coming of age, family values, empathy, heartwarming, social justice, social commentary, young adult, folklore ...
Time:
2020s
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
Country: UK, France, USA, India
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
Jamal Malik is an impoverished Indian teen who becomes a contestant on the Hindi version of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ but, after he wins, he is suspected of cheating.
Style:
touching, uplifting, motivational, realistic, feel good ...
Audience:
date night, chick flick, teens, teen drama, adult
Plot:
poverty, childhood, destiny, orphan, rags to riches, against the odds, love, street life, society, journey, true love, life is a bitch ...
Time:
year 2008, 2000s, 20th century, 90s, year 2005 ...
Place:
india, mumbai india, asia, taj mahal, britain
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 148 min.
Story:
Heartbroken and spiraling into alcoholism, a jilted lover desperately pursues his former muse, unwilling to accept their relationship's end.
Style:
emotional, melancholic, psychological, intense, dark ...
Plot:
heartbreak, breakup, alcoholism, addiction, obsession, unrequited love, self destructing, tragedy, self loathing, grief, urban, slow burn ...
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