5 Top Indian Movies You Need to Watch

[Emily Clarke]

Tired of the same old plot lines and twists from American movies? Looking to get lost in a story and enjoy the spectacle of something new? Then you need to watch one of these five Indian movies. Read on for some helpful Indian movie reviews to help you pick one to watch tonight.

1. Jai Bhim

Try a crime and drama Indian movie to enjoy your evening. Authorities arrest a tribal man for an alleged theft. His wife hires a human rights lawyer to defend him. This movie was inspired by the case of Sir Justice K Chandru, which took a decade to resolve. According to Indian movie reviews, the director of this film received death threats after its release. To read the latest Indian movie reviews, visit this website.

2. Pariyerum Perumal

This 2018 Indian movie follows the story of a male law student who belongs to a low caste of Indian society. While at law school, he befriends a young woman of a higher caste. As she falls in love, she must deal with the criticism and thinly veiled threats from her family.

3. Sardar Udham

Sardar Udham received rave Indian movie reviews. Released in 2021, it delves into the two decades of Udham Singh's life during which he planned the assassination of terrorist Michael O'Dwyer, who caused the massacre at Jallianwala Bagh.

4. The World of Apu

This 1959 classic follows a 23-year-old idealist, Apu. He realized he could not earn a living with his degree or as an author, so he immersed himself in spirituality and became a nomad of sorts. Tragedies, hope, romance and joy come together in this long tale.

5. Kumbalangi Nights

Four brothers have a love/hate relationship with each other, and each of them has some serious struggles that the others don't understand. One of the brothers has a budding romance with a beautiful young woman, and the other three brothers decide to give him a hand in wooing his love. Although classified as a drama, this Indian movie has plenty of humor.

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