One of the most popular over-the-top streaming services in India is Netflix. The massive over-the-top provider provides a vast selection of web series, mini-series, Indian and foreign films, and more. When one is in the mood for something really good to watch, there are a tonne of Indian films available on the site. We’ve compiled a checklist of some of the best-rated Indian films available on Netflix India that should be worth your time. We’ve compiled a list of the top Hindi films that are streaming on Netflix in the United States, covering all of your viewing requirements.
Jaane Jaan
https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81586376
Description
To hide a murder, a single mother (Kareena Kapoor Khan) teams up with her neighbour (Jaideep Ahlawat), but when the police (Vijay Varma) look into it, their carefully thought-out cover-up starts to fall apart. In this excellent thriller, the quaint hill village of Kalimpong has a significant role to play.
- Genre – Murder mystery, Crime thriller
- Actors – Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Vijay Varma
- Director – Sujoy Ghosh, Story writer, Sujoy Ghosh, Raj Vasant
- Age Restriction – U/A 16+
Rating
IMDB: 7/10 (12K+ Votes)
Khufiya
https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81252372
Description
Tabu, a seasoned R&AW agent, must find a mole selling India’s defence secrets while juggling her conflicting feelings for her lover and as a spy. In this spy thriller directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Navnindra Behl shine. Of course, Tabu is the core.
- Genre – Crime thriller
- Actors – Tabu, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Azmeri Haque Badhon
- Director – Vishal Bhardwaj
- Story writer – Rohan Narula, Vishal Bhardwaj
- Age Restriction – U/A 16+
Rating
IMDB: 6.1/10 (6K+ Votes)
OMG 2
https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81722145
Description
A devoted Hindu father files a negligence lawsuit against a school, claiming that it ought to have educated his son about sex education after his son is expelled for masturbating on camera. The video examines the taboos surrounding sex education in India, both societal and religious, and the significance of this for young people. In this Amit Rai film, Pankaj Tripathi is a delight to see.
- Genre – Drama
- Actors – Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, Yami Gautam Dhar
- Director – Amit Rai
- Story writer – Amit Rai
- Age Restriction – A
Rating
IMDB: 7.6/10 (38K+ Votes)
Kathal
https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81511260
Description
Yashowardhan Mishra is the director of the 2023 satire drama Kathal, which stars Sanya Malhotra as a young police officer tasked with looking into the disappearance of two unusual breed jackfruits from the yard of a local politician (Vijay Raaz).
- Genre – Drama
- Actors – Sanya Malhotra, Anant V Joshi, Vijay Raaz, Rajpal Yadav, Brijendra Kala, Neha Saraf
- Director – Yashowardhan Mishra
- Story writer – Ashok Mishra, Yashowardhan Mishra
- Age Restriction – U/A 13+
Rating
IMDB: 6.7/10 (8K+ Votes)
Darlings
https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81537953
Description
Young Badru (Alia Bhatt) is the wife of Hamza Shaikh (Vijay Varma). A drunkard, Hamza often defeats Badru. Shamshunissa (Shefali Shah), Badru’s mother, is a strong, self-reliant lady who is committed to supporting her daughter. The film, which was directed by Jasmeet K. Reen, chronicles the lives of these two ladies as they overcome extraordinary odds to find love and bravery.
- Genre – Comedy
- Actors – Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah, Vijay Varma, Roshan Mathew
- Director – Jasmeet K. Reen
- Story writer – Parveez Sheikh, Jasmeet K. Reen
- Age Restriction – U/A 16+
Rating
IMDB: 6.6/10 (20K+ Votes)
Badhaai Do
https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81350338
Description
The endearing movie Badhaai Do, which stars Rajkummar Rao, Bhumi Pednekar, Gulshan Devaiah, Chum Darang, Sheeba Chaddha, and Seema Pahwa, deftly examines the difficulties the LGBTQ+ population in India faces. It’s also a celebration of acceptance and love, following the life of a couple in a lavender marriage.
- Genre – Comedy
- Actors – Rajkummar Rao, Bhumi Pednekar, Sheeba Chaddha, Chum Darang, Gulshan Devaiah
- Director – Harshavardhan Kulkarni
- Story writer – Suman Adhikary, Akshat Ghildial, Harshavardhan Kulkarni
- Age Restriction – U/A 16+
Rating
IMDB: 7/10 (20K+ Votes)
Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga
https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81305487
Description
The narrative of a flight attendant and her companion who decide to steal a stockpile of diamonds to pay off an old debt is told in the heist-thriller Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga, which stars Sunny Kaushal and Yami Gautam. But when the plane is taken over, their plot goes astray.
- Genre – Crime thriller
- Actors – Yami Gautam, Sunny Kaushal
- Director – Ajay Singh
- Story writer – Siraj Ahmed, Amar Kaushik, Raj Kumar Gupta
- Age Restriction – U/A 16+
Rating
IMDB: 7.4/10 (52K+ Votes)
Vadh
https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81554104
Description
Vadh, which stars Sanjay Mishra as Shambhunath Mishra, a retired school teacher who is driven to breaking point when he is compelled to commit murder, is an uncompromising depiction of the Indian loan shark system. His wife Manju is portrayed by Neena Gupta, while Sumit Sachdeva portrays the menacing loan shark Prajapati.
- Genre – Crime thriller
- Actors – Sanjay Mishra, Neena Gupta, Manav Vij, Saurabh Sachdeva
- Director – Jaspal Singh Sandhu, Rajiv Barnwal
- Story writer – Jaspal Singh Sandhu, Rajiv Barnwal
- Age Restriction – U/A 16+
Rating
IMDB: 7.2/10 (5K+ Votes)
HIT: The First Case
https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81436989
Description
The Homicide Intervention Team (HIT) of Rajasthan is led by 32-year-old Vikram Jaisingh, a police officer who is grappling with his horrific history. Both his girlfriend and well-wishers encourage him to take a break and recuperate. However, when eighteen-year-old Preethi vanishes inexplicably on Jaipur’s ring road, Vikram discovers that the case has a personal significance and that he must intervene to locate the girl, even if the inquiry is causing him anxiety and panic attacks at every turn.
- Genre – Crime thriller
- Actors – Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra
- Director – Sailesh Kolanu
- Story writer – Sailesh Kolanu
- Age Restriction – A
Rating
IMDB: 6.8/10 (16K+ Votes)
Article 15
https://www.netflix.com/in/title/8115445
Description
Police officer Ayan Ranjan (Ayushmann Khurrana) discovers caste violence and gang rape in the hamlet of Laalgaon while searching for missing females. Although Article 15 by Anubhav Sinha isn’t perfect—many of the officers are sanctified and the viewpoint is primarily male—it raises important questions without attempting to provide answers, unlike many other films of a similar nature.
Article 15 of the Constitution covers a wide range of topics; it forbids discrimination based on caste, religion, sex, or race—all of which are still pervasive in India. This hopefully sets the precedent for other films that will surpass this one, as it won’t be the only one to tackle such subjects.
- Genre – Crime thriller
- Actors – Ayushmann Khurrana, Nassar, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, Isha Talwar, Sayani Gupta, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub
- Director – Anubhav Sinha
- Story writer – Gaurav Solanki, Anubhav Sinha
- Age Restriction – U/A 16+
Rating
IMDB: 8.1/10 (36K+ Votes)
Conclusion
To conclude we can say that India is a diverse and culturally rich country, and this can be seen in the drama, romance, action, and of course, the famous dance scenes that are featured in their films. Netflix has always been on the top for providing the best Indian and underrated movies. That’s why this movie list will show you some hidden gems of Indian cinema in different genres.
