The 29 best Indian movies on Netflix
Netflix has a huge stash of movies from India, which makes it a great source, but it’s a lot to wade through even if you have some idea what to look for. To make it easier, whether you’re familiar with Indian film or not, here’s a list of gems from romance to action, modern and classic, to add to the top of your list.
In this charming romantic comedy, star Shah Rukh Khan plays Sunil, an energetic young musician more interested in fun than school. A love triangle between Sunil, his friend Chris, and their mutual crush Anna is at the center of the plot, but the real heart of this movie is Sunil’s struggle to grow up and balance his passion for music with his father’s expectations. The boy’s emotional, bumbling journey into maturity and the dreamy atmosphere make this a special experience with more depth than your typical “boy chases girl” story. Filled with catchy songs, lovely cinematography, bright colors, detailed set designs, and fun ’90s fashion (plus, of course, some gangsters), Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa is a perfect comfort movie that gets better with each watch.
A mystery about traffic accidents might not sound exciting, but U-Turn is a strange and surprisingly dark thriller about a journalist who sets out to write about rule-breaking motorists and ends up investigating murder. It’s a nice twisty story with some real surprises, and especially worth watching because of its stark style — steeped in yellow-tinted nighttime lighting, the city streets take on an otherworldly quality, and a few scenes border on horror territory. The wild story is anchored by a strong natural performance from Shraddha Srinath, and the video footage shown during the end credits will give you a memorable chill.
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan
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