The 40 Best Hindi Movies on Amazon Prime to Stream Right Now
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“Once you overcome the one-inch-tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films.”
Those were the wise words of Parasite director Bong Joon Ho as he accepted his Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture, Foreign Language—and he makes a good point. Not only have we developed an interest in Korean-language films, but we’ve also been dipping our toes into the vast world of Indian cinema, with its compelling musical romances, mystery thrillers and poignant dramas (just to name a few genres). Given our newfound love of so many popular Bollywood titles (we’re looking at you, Sholay), it’s a good thing there’s no shortage of them on Amazon Prime. The membership, which costs $15/month (or $139/year), gives you access to thousands of movies, shows and Amazon original content. So sign up, pop the popcorn and hit the couch: these are the most 40 best Hindi movies on Amazon Prime right now.
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1. The Lunchbox
Director: Ritesh Batra
Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Rating: PG
Year of Release: 2014
Cast: Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur, Denzil Smith
Writers: Ritesh Batra, Rutvik Oza
This charming, feel-good drama centers on Saajan (Irrfan Khan) and Ila (Nimrat Kaur), two lonely people who develop an unlikely bond after a lunchbox delivery service mix-up. As they exchange secret notes throughout the film, we get more insight into their personal struggles and nuanced characters.
2. Unpaused
Directors: Raj & DK, Nikkhil Advani, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Avinash Arun, Nitya Mehra
Run Time: 1 hour 53 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains violence, alcohol use, smoking, foul language, sexual content
Year of Release: 2020
Cast: Gulshan Devaiah, Saiyami Kher, Komal Chhabria, Richa Chadha, Ishwak Singh, Sumeet Vyas, Lillete Dubey, Rinku Rajguru, Abhishek Banerjee, Geetika Vidya Ohlyan, Palash Prajapati, Ratna Pathak Shah, Shardul Bhardwaj
Writers: Devika Bhagat, Tarun Dudeja, Nitya Mehra, Ishita Moitra, Reshu Nath, Vidur Nauriyal, Sanyuktha Chawla Shaikh, Shubham
If there’s one good thing that came out of this COVID-19 pandemic, it’s all the brilliant films that it inspired. Among those titles is the Hindi anthology Unpaused, which centers on the lives of different characters who were impacted by it. The film tackles themes like loneliness, relationships, hope and new beginnings.
3. Shikara
Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Run Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains violence and foul language
Year of Release: 2020
Cast: Sadia Khateeb, Aadil Khan, Zain Khan Durrani
Writers: Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Abhijat Joshi, Rahul Pandita
Partly inspired by Rahul Pandita's memoir, Our Moon Has Blood Clots, Shikara follows the love story of Kashmiri Pandit couple, Shanti (Sadia Khateeb) and Shiv Dhar (Aadil Khan), during the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits—a number of violent anti-Hindu attacks that took place after the insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir during the ‘90s.
4. Ponniyin Selvan Part 1
Director: Mani Ratnam
Run Time: 2 hours 46 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains violence
Year of Release: 2022
Cast: Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi
Writers: Mani Ratnam, Jayamohan, Kumaravel
The year is 968 AD. Four men— wild prince Aditya Karikalan, hermit prince Arunmozhi Varman, their estranged uncle Madhuranthakan and Pandiya rebel Amarabujanga—fight for the throne during a chaotic period of the Chola Empire. Amidst conspiracies, political turmoil and war, only one can emerge victorious.
5. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Director: Aditya Chopra
Run Time: 3 hours 8 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains violence, alcohol use
Year of Release: 1995
Cast: Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Amrish Puri
Writers: Aditya Chopra, Javed Siddiqui
Which matters more: Following your heart or following family tradition? This very question is the central theme of this romance film, which follows two young Indians who meet and fall in love while traveling abroad. Though Raj (Shah Rukh Khan) tries to convince Simran's (Kajol) family to allow their marriage, Simran's father insists that she fulfill his wish for her to marry his friend's son.
6. Section 375
Director: Ajay Bahl
Run Time: 2 hours 3 minutes
Rating: 18+
Year of Release: 2019
Cast: Akshaye Khanna, Richa Chadha, Meera Chopra
Writers: Manish Gupta, Ajay Bahl
Based on Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code laws, this thought-provoking courtroom drama follows a case where Rohan Khurana (Rahul Bhat), a famous Bollywood director, faces rape accusations from his female employee. From powerful performances to sharp dialogue, this will keep you on the edge of your seat.
7. V
Director: Mohana Krishna Indraganti
Run Time: 2 hours 4 minutes
Rating: TV-MA
Year of Release: 2020
Cast: Nani, Sudheer Babu, Nivetha Thomas
Writers: Mohana Krishna Indraganti, Rahul Kale
When a serial killer challenges Aditya, deputy commissioner in Hyderabad, to hunt him down, the chase sets off a series of events as Aditya races to prevent four more murders and uncover a conspiracy.
8. Maqbool
Director: Vishal Bhardwaj
Run Time: 2 hours 9 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains violence, foul language, sexual content
Year of Release: 2004
Cast: Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Pankaj Kapur
Writers: Abbas Tyrewala, Vishal Bhardwaj
In this Bollywood adaptation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth, we follow Miyan Maqbool (Irrfan Khan), a loyal follower of Mumbai's most notorious underworld crime lord, Jahangir Khan (Pankaj Kapur). But when his true love persuades him to murder Khan and take his place, both are haunted by his ghost.
9. Karwaan
Director: Akarsh Khurana
Run Time: 1 hour 53 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains violence, substance use, alcohol use, smoking, foul language, sexual content
Year of Release: 2018
Cast: Irrfan Khan, Mithila Palkar, Dulquer Salmaan
Writers: Bejoy Nambiar, Akarsh Khurana, Adhir Bhat, Hussain Dalal
Avinash, an unhappy man who feels stuck at his dead-end job, is thrown a major curveball when he learns that his controlling father has passed away. After hearing this news, he and his friend embark on a long journey from Bengaluru to Kochi, picking up a young teen along the way. Get ready for a powerful storyline and some beautiful scenery.
10. Thappad
Director: Anubhav Sushila Sinha
Run Time: 2 hours 21 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains violence, alcohol use, smoking, foul language, sexual content
Year of Release: 2020
Cast: Gracy Bitin Goswami, Manju Gupta, Sandeep Yadav
Writers: Mrunmayee Lagoo, Anubhav Sinha
When Amrita Sandhu's husband, Vikram Sabharwal, strikes her in front of everyone at a party, he refuses to take accountability and her guests encourage her to just "move on." But Amrita, feeling shaken, takes this is a sign that she should get out and protect herself. What ensues is a bitter divorce and a custody battle for her unborn child.
11. Newton
Director: Amit V Masurkar
Run Time: 1 hour 44 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains violence, smoking, foul language
Year of Release: 2017
Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Anjali Patil
Writers: Amit Masurkar, Mayank Tewari
As India gets ready for their next general election, Newton Kumar (Rajkummar Rao), a government clerk is tasked with running an election in a remote village. But this proves to be challenging, given the lack of support from security forces and the persistent threats of communist rebels.
12. Shakuntala Devi
Director: Anu Menon
Run Time: 2 hours 7 minutes
Rating: PG-13
Year of Release: 2020
Cast: Vidya Balan, Sanya Malhotra, Jisshu Sengupta, Amit Sadh
Writers: Anu Menon, Nayanika Mahtani, Ishita Moitra
Ladies in STEM will especially enjoy this fun, biographical drama. It depicts the life of famous mathematician Shakuntala Devi, who was actually nicknamed the "human computer." Though it highlights her impressive career, the film also offers an intimate look at her life as a free-spirited mom.
13. The Ghazi Attack
Director: Sankalp
Run Time: 2 hours 2 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains violence, smoking, foul language
Year of Release: 2017
Cast: Rana Daggubati, Kay Kay Menon, Atul Kulkarni
Writers: Sankalp Reddy, Niranjan Ramireddy, Gunnam Gangaraju
Based on the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, this war film explores the mysterious sinking of the PNS Ghazi submarine. In this fictionalized version of events, the Pakistani craft tries to destroy the INS Vikrant, but their mission is halted when they get an unexpected visitor.
14. Bajirao Mastani
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Run Time: 2 hours 37 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains violence, sexual content
Year of Release: 2015
Cast: Deepika Padukone, Mahesh Manjrekar, Priyanka Chopra
Writers: Nagnath S. Inamdar, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Mallika Dutt, Prakash Kapadia
Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra star in this epic romance, which earned several accolades, including seven National Film Awards. It details the tumultuous love story between Maratha Peshwa Bajirao I (Singh) and his second wife, Mastani (Padukone). Chopra, who portrays the first wife, gives a solid performance in this film.
15. Raazi
Director: Meghna Gulzar
Run Time: 2 hours 17 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains violence, alcohol use, smoking, foul language, sexual content
Year of Release: 2018
Cast: Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal
Writers: Harinder S. Sikka, Meghna Gulzar, Bhavani Iyer
Based on Harinder Sikka's 2008 novel Calling Sehmat, this fascinating spy thriller follows the true account of a 20-year-old Research and Analysis Wing agent who goes undercover as the wife of a Pakistani military officer to relay information to India. Can she keep her cover while falling in love with her source, er, husband?
16. Mitron
Director: Nitin Kakkar
Run Time: 1 hour 56 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains alcohol use, foul language
Year of Release: 2018
Cast: Jackky Bhagnani, Kritika Kamra, Prateek Gandhi
Writers: Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam, Sharib Hashmi
Jai (Jackky Bhagnani) is content with his mediocre, easygoing lifestyle—but his father certainly isn’t. In a desperate attempt to bring stability to his son’s life, he decides to get Jai a wife. But things take an unexpected turn when Jai crosses paths with the ambitious MBA graduate, Avni (Kritika Kamra).
17. Tumbbad
Director: Rahi Anil Barve, Adesh Prasad
Run Time: 1 hour 44 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains violence, alcohol use, smoking, foul language, sexual content
Year of Release: 2018
Cast: Sohum Shah, Jyoti Malshe, Dhundhiraj Prabhakar Jogalekar
Writers: Mitesh Shah, Adesh Prasad, Rahi Anil Barve, Anand Gandhi
Not only is it packed with suspense, but this film includes a pretty powerful message about happiness and greed. Set in the village of Tumbbad, Vinayak (Sohum Shah) is on the hunt for a valuable hidden treasure, but there’s something sinister that guards this fortune.
18. Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety
Director: Luv Ranjan
Run Time: 2 hours 17 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains violence, alcohol use, foul language, sexual content
Year of Release: 2018
Cast: Kartik Aaryan, Nushrat Bharucha, Sunny Singh Nijjar
Writers: Rahul Mody, Luv Ranjan
Sonu Sharma (Kartik Aaryan), a hopeless romantic, is forced to choose between his cynical best friend and girlfriend when he falls head over heels for a woman who seems too good to be true. Expect all the funny one-liners.
19. Gully Boy
Director: Zoya Akhtar
Run Time: 2 hours 34 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains violence, substance use, alcohol use, smoking, foul language, sexual content
Year of Release: 2019
Cast: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Kalki Koechlin
Writers: Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Vijay Maurya
Who doesn't love a poignant coming-of-age story? Follow Murad Ahmed (Ranveer Singh) as he strives to make it as a street rapper in the slums of Mumbai. Fun fact: It made history by winning a record 13 Filmfare Awards in 2020.
20. Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya
Director: Swarooj RSJ
Run Time: 2 horus 24 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains violence, substance use, alcohol use, smoking, foul language
Year of Release: 2019
Cast: Naveen Polishetty, Shruti Sharma
Writers: Naveen Polishetty, Swaroop Rsj, Divya Narayanan, Krishna Naroju, Phva Sanjeevi, Rajendra Sapre
Agent Sai is in for quite the adventure when he begins to investigate the appearance of an unidentified corpse near a train track. From shocking twists to punchy dialogue, Agent Sai won’t disappoint.
21. Batla House
Director: Nikkhil Advani
Run Time: 2 hours 19 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains violence, alcohol use, foul language, sexual content
Year of Release: 2019
Cast: John Abraham, Mrunal Thakur, Nora Fatehi
Writer: Ritesh Shah
Based on the Batla House encounter case from 2008 (a Delhi Police operation that involved arresting a group of terrorists hiding in a Batla home), the action thriller chronicles the entire operation and its aftermath, including Officer Sanjay Kumar's (John Abraham) efforts to catch the fugitives.
22. War
Director: Siddharth Anand
Run Time: 2 hours 31 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains violence, alcohol use, smoking, foul language, sexual content
Year of Release: 2019
Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff, Vaani Kapoor
Writers: Siddharth Anand, Aditya Chopra, Shridhar Raghavan, Abbas Tyrewala
Khalid (Tiger Shroff), an Indian soldier with a dark past, is given the chance to prove his loyalty when he's tasked with eliminating his former mentor, who has gone rogue. The critically acclaimed film became the highest-grossing bollywood film in 2019 and, to this day, is considered one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
23. Gold
Director: Reema Kagti
Run Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains violence, alcohol use, smoking, foul language, sexual content
Year of Release: 2018
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Mouni Roy, Kunal Kapoor
Writers: Rajesh Devraj, Reema Kagti, Javed Akhtar
Brush up on some history with this insightful and incredibly inspiring true story of India’s first Olympic gold medal. The Reema Kagti-directed feature centers on India's first national hockey team and their journey to the 1948 Summer Olympics. Mouni Roy, Amit Sadh, Vineet Kumar Singh and Kunal Kapoor star in this compelling film.
24. Udaan
Director: Sudha Kongara
Run Time: 2 hours 21 minutes
Rating: TV-MA
Year of Release: 2020
Cast: Suriya, Paresh Rawal, Mohan Babu
Writers: Sudha Kongara, Shalini Ushadevi, Vijay Kumar
Suriya, Paresh Rawal and Mohan Babu star in this Amazon Prime original, which is based on Captain Gopinath's book Simply Fly: A Deccan Odyssey. The film details the fascinating story of how, with the help of friends and family, he grew to become the owner of an airline that makes flying more affordable.
25. Baabul
Director: Ravi Chopra
Run Time: 2 hours 42 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains violence, alcohol use, foul language, sexual content
Year of Release: 2006
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Hema Malini
Writers: Ravi Chopra, Achala Nagar, Sameer
When Balraj Kapoor (Amitabh Bachchan) loses his son in an unfortunate accident, he tries to urge Millie (Rani Mukerji), his widowed daughter-in-law, to move on with a childhood friend who has secretly loved her for years. Fair warning, there are a few tearjerker moments, so keep the tissues handy.
26. Runway 34
Director: Ajay Devgn
Run Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains violence, alcohol use, smoking, foul language
Year of Release: 2022
Cast: Angira Dhar
Writers: Sandeep Kewlani, Aamil Keeyan Khan
Captain Vikrant Khanna is a flying prodigy piloting a flight from India to Dubai. But when the plane encounters poor weather en route, Khanna must navigate through an even more violent storm to land safely only to later find his heroic actions under investigation.
27. Drishyam
Director: Nishikant Kamat
Run Time: 2 hours 42 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains violence, alcohol use, smoking, foul language, sexual content
Year of Release: 2015
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Shriya Saran, Tabu
Writers: Jeethu Joseph, Upendra Sidhaye
When one of his daughters is blackmailed by the son of the Inspector General, Vijay Salgaonkar must try to save his family from the law after a serious crime is committed.
28. Hum Aapke Hain Koun
Director: Sooraj Barjatya
Run Time: 3 hours 13 minutes
Rating: TV-14
Year of Release: 1994
Cast: Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Mohnish Bahl
Writer: Sooraj R. Barjatya
If you’re big on colorful dance numbers, Hindu wedding rituals and swoon-worthy romances, definitely add this to your list. This romantic drama follows a young couple as they navigate married life and relationships with their families.
29. Pakeezah
Director: Kamal Amrohi
Run Time: 2 hours 27 minutes
Rating: not rated
Year of Release: 1972
Cast: Ashok Kumar, Meena Kumari, Raaj Kumar
Writers: Aman, Kamal Amrohi
This classic Indian film is essentially a love letter to director Kamal Amrohi's wife, Meena Kumari, who stars as the protagonist. Sahibjaan (Kumari) longs to find true love and escape the cycle of prostitution—and her wish is granted when she meets and falls for a forest ranger. Unfortunately, his parents aren’t very supportive of their relationship.
30. Sholay
Director: Ramesh Sippy
Run Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains Violence, alcohol use, smoking, foul language
Year of Release: 1975
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Amjad Khan
Writers: Javed Akhtar, Salim Khan
Often regarded as one of the most legendary Indian films, this western adventure follows a retired police officer, who works with two thieves in order to capture a dacoit who has been terrorizing the village. From its intriguing plot twists to the lively dance numbers, it’s easy to see why this is one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
31. Tumhari Sulu
Director: Suresh Triveni
Run Time: 2 hours 19 minutes
Rating: not rated
Year of Release: 2017
Cast: Vidya Balan, Neha Dhupia, Manav Kaul
Writers: Vijay Maurya, Suresh Triveni
Balan plays an extroverted housewife named Sulochana, who’s unable to get a white-collar job due to her education. However, everything changes when she becomes the new DJ at a hit radio station. The heartwarming comedy explores themes like finding one’s identity and balancing family life with work.
32. Chhorii
Director: Vishal Furia
Run Time: 2 hours 9 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains violence, frightening scenes, smoking, foul language
Year of Release: 2021
Cast: Nushrratt Bharuccha, Mita Vasisht, Saurabh Goyal
Writers: Vishal Furia, Vishal Kapoor
This nail-biting horror follows Sakshi (Bharuccha), a pregnant woman who moves to an isolated home with her husband. But shortly after they relocate, she learns that there are dark secrets hidden in the fields that could pose a threat to her unborn child.
33. Jalsa
Director: Suresh Triveni
Run Time: 2 hours 6 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains alcohol use, smoking, foul language
Year of Release: 2022
Cast: Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah, Rohini Hattangady
Writers: Prajwal Chandrashekar, Abbas Dalal, Hussain Dalal
A famous TV journalist’s life takes a dark turn one night when she falls asleep at the wheel and hits an 18-year-old. To make matters worse, she flees the scene and tries to hide what happened—but will she get away with it?
34. The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
Director: Ken Scott
Run Time: 1 hour 37 minutes
Rating: PG-13
Year of Release: 2019
Cast: Dhanush, Berenice Bejo, Erin Moriarty
Writers: Romain Puértolas, Luc Bossi, Ken Scott
A talented young street magician embarks on the journey of a lifetime when he travels to Europe after the passing of his mother. While it’s full of laugh-worthy moments, it tackles quite a few timely issues as well, like immigration and the refugee crisis.
35. Maja Ma
Director: Anand Tiwari
Run Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains Violence, alcohol use, foul language, sexual content
Year of Release: 2022
Cast: Madhuri Dixit, Gajraj Rao, Ritwik Bhowmik
Writer: Sumit Batheja
Pallavi Patel appears to lead a simple life as a housewife, devoted to her family and respected for her cooking and dancing abilities. However, on the eve of her son’s engagement to the daughter of a wealthy family, scandal breaks out. Will she be able to hold herself—and her family—together?
36. The Illegal
Director: Danish Renzu
Run Time: 1 hour 26 minutes
Rating: 16+
Year of Release: 2021
Cast: Suraj Sharma, Shweta Tripathi, Adil Hussain
Writer: Danish Renzu, Tara Tucker, Shazia Malik
Bright-eyed film student Hassan arrives in America to fulfill his dream of becoming a director, but unexpected family circumstances force him to abandon his studies. The film grapples with the question of regret, unfulfilled dreams and the harsh reality of the immigrant experience.
37. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Director: Karan Johar
Run Time: 2 hours 48 minutes
Rating: not rated, contains violence, alcohol use, foul language, sexual content
Year of Release: 2023
Cast: Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi
Writer: Shashank Khaitan, Ishita Moitra, Sumit Roy
What happens when a bumbling, wealthy son and intellectual news anchor collide? Mayhem, of course. Rocky and and Rani couldn't be more different, but as they embark on a mission to reunite their grandparents, who are former acquaintances, they find that they can't help but fall in love, too.
38. Satyaprem Ki Katha
Director: Sameer Vidwans
Run Time: 2 hours 26 minutes
Rating: 13+
Year of Release: 2023
Cast: Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani, Supriya Pathak
Writer: Karan Shrikant Sharma
Deadbeat Sattu is an unemployed, failed lawyer who just wants to marry a pretty girl. When his family arranges his marriage to the beautiful Katha, he is overjoyed, having been in love with her for some time. However, he soon finds that in order to win her her heart, he'll have to help her face her past.
39. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Director: Karan Johar
Run Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Rating: 13+
Year of Release: 1998
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji
Writer: Karan Johar
This heartwarming story follows the exploits of eight-year-old Anjali, who sets off to fulfill her late mother's dying wish of reuniting Anjali's father with his former best friend (and Anjali's namesake), who loved him.
40. Aaja Nachle
Director: Anil Mehta
Run Time: 2 hours 17 minutes
Rating: 13+
Year of Release: 1998
Cast: Madhuri Dixit, Darshan Jariwala, Raghuvir Yadav
Writer: Aditya Chopra, Jaideep Sahni
When Dia, a choreographer now living in New York, gets a call that her former dance teacher is dying, she rushes home to India. She finds that he has tasked her with saving his dance theater, which is under threat of demolition. On the bet of a local politician, Dia sets out to put on a musical with only the town's residents as talent. She soon finds that there's more to save than just a dusty old theater.
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