Best Hindi Drama Movies

1,174 films · 519 with 3+ critic reviews

The backbone of Indian cinema — family sagas, social realism and character studies. The largest and most critically decorated category on the site.

The best Hindi drama movies, ranked by aggregated critic score.

01The LunchboxHindi · 2013“While being an immensely enjoyable and competent film, the universality of The Lunchbox…” — Sanjukta Sharma

8.4

21 criticsExceptional02CourtHindi · 2015“An accomplished piece of work whose natural tone is surreal...” — Anuj Kumar

8.1

21 criticsExceptional03DangalHindi · 2016“This could be Aamir's best performance till date. Yes, even better than Lagaan. A man…” — Rohit Vats

8.0

32 criticsExceptional04Ship of TheseusHindi · 2013“Ship Of Theseus, no doubt, an intellectual exercise, the sort festival films often…” — Sarit Ray

8.0

19 criticsExceptional05PinkHindi · 2016“Pink shows what meticulous planning can do to a film. And, of course, Amitabh Bachchan's…” — Rohit Vats

7.8

34 criticsExceptional06QueenHindi · 2014“Ultimately Queen is Kangana's triumph. I left the theater thinking about Rani and how the…” — Anupama Chopra

7.8

30 criticsExceptional07MasaanHindi · 2015“It has both humour and physical intimacy but unlike most indies it doesn't flaunt…” — Anuj Kumar

7.7

34 criticsExceptional08NeerjaHindi · 2016“You don't even realise that it's the selflessness and courage of real characters you…” — Namrata Joshi

7.6

51 criticsExceptional09TitliHindi · 2015“No family is quite happy in Behl's imagination. Least of all the overtly happy one - that…” — Namrata Joshi

7.5

30 criticsExceptional10PKHindi · 2014“Hirani's PK is no doubt a very important and relevant film for all of us who have…” — Sudhish Kamath

7.4

49 criticsExceptional11ShahidHindi · 2013“Shahid shakes you from within compelling you to think, something not many films can boast…” — Tushar Joshi

7.4

27 criticsExceptional12Kai Po Che!Hindi · 2013“Kai Po Che! is Gujarati for "I've cut". It is used as a cry of victory in kite-flying…” — Anupama Chopra

7.4

20 criticsExceptional13Article 15Hindi · 2019“A remarkable film which cuts deeper and darker into Uttar Pradesh, a State (and a state)…” — Rahul Desai

7.4

20 criticsExceptional14Superboys of MalegaonHindi · 2025“Superboys of Malegaon is a delightful ride—a rare one without any boring moments. Reema…” — Rishabh Suri

7.4

15 criticsExceptional15HomeboundHindi · 2025“Neeraj Ghaywan takes away the exactitude of the Op-ed essay and turns it into a deeply…” — Anuj Kumar

7.4

8 criticsExceptional16PikuHindi · 2015“Piku speaks its truth with simplicity and heart. It made me laugh and cry. And I can get…” — Anupama Chopra

7.3

45 criticsExceptional17AligarhHindi · 2016“The film is a unique step forward in reality cinema in that it uses actual names of…” — Namrata Joshi

7.3

38 criticsExceptional18NewtonHindi · 2017“Newton is one of the finest political satires we have seen in the last couple of years.…” — Rohit Vats

7.3

23 criticsExceptional19Gully BoyHindi · 2019“Ranveer Singh leads from the front in an empathetic, feel good tale about turning your…” — Namrata Joshi

7.3

25 criticsExceptional20ChittagongHindi · 2012“An absolute must watch.” — Saibal Chatterjee

7.3

12 criticsExceptional21KahaaniHindi · 2012“The first-rate performances help steer it to shore - from Vidya Balan to Parambrata…” — Anupama Chopra

7.3

11 criticsExceptional22Love Sex aur DhokhaHindi · 2010“The ensemble is just brilliant, and at no point in the film do you see them as actors.…” — Sudhish Kamath

7.3

11 criticsExceptional23Like Stars on EarthHindi · 2007“We recommend a mandatory viewing for all schools and all parents.” — Nikhat Kazmi

7.3

7 criticsExceptional24Girls Will Be GirlsHindi · 2024“Female teenage sexuality has rarely been captured with this sensitivity and nuance in an…” — Anupama Chopra

7.3

8 criticsExceptional25Bāhubali: The BeginningHindi · 2015“What really makes the film work is that it is, at its heart, a fast-paced adventure,…” — Mihir Fadnavis

7.2

46 criticsExceptional26Kapoor & SonsHindi · 2016“For the want of a better term, Kapoor & Sons is an emotional roller coaster. It's a tear…” — Rohit Vats

7.2

37 criticsExceptional27UglyHindi · 2014“Anurag is so miserly with information that at one point you like to beseech him to part…” — Anuj Kumar

7.2

30 criticsExceptional28TalvarHindi · 2015“Talvar is an intriguing and gripping thriller and boasts of brilliant performances, witty…” — Sweta Kaushal

7.2

34 criticsExceptional29FilmistaanHindi · 2014“Small film with a huge heart (and unrealised potential) that deserves to be watched for…” — Sudhish Kamath

7.2

24 criticsExceptional30Chak De! IndiaHindi · 2007“Of the girls, the little stick of dynamite Chitrashi Rawat, the independent-minded…” — Hindustan Times

7.2

11 criticsExceptional31SatlujHindi · 2026“It's just as well that the story is now being told in its intended form, which delivers a…” — Neeshita Nyayapati

7.2

12 criticsExceptional32HaiderHindi · 2014“An absolutely delightful and lyrical adaptation of Hamlet that takes some liberties, for…” — Sudhish Kamath

7.1

41 criticsExceptional33Baahubali 2Hindi · 2017“Baahubali is a delight for all those who enjoy cinema as a visual medium, there is not…” — Hindustan Times

7.1

35 criticsExceptional34RaaziHindi · 2018“Raazi is an excellent film because of how easily it could have not been one. On another…” — Rahul Desai

7.1

27 criticsExceptional35KatiyabaazHindi · 2014“The good, bad and ugly side of power politics in Kanpur that reflects the dark underbelly…” — Anuj Kumar

7.1

21 criticsExceptional36Mukti BhawanHindi · 2017“In the end, rather than being about the heavy religious stuff, it is about universal…” — Sarit Ray

7.1

15 criticsExceptional37HaqHindi · 2025“This Yami Gautam-Emraan Hashmi starrer is a powerful, timely reminder that justice is not…” — Rishabh Suri

7.1

13 criticsExceptional38KamineyHindi · 2009“There's still nothing to take away from the movement this movie means to Hindi films.…” — Mayank Shekhar

7.1

9 criticsExceptional39Lust StoriesHindi · 2018“My advice would be to watch all four films as a whole and in the order the filmmakers…” — Anupama Chopra

7.1

9 criticsExceptional40Rang De BasantiHindi · 2006“You may, or may not be entirely convinced by Mehra's phenomenally filmed, but rather…” — Mayank Shekhar

7.1

4 criticsExceptional41AirliftHindi · 2016“Turbulence aside, Airlift is an engaging movie that keeps it real, emotional and dramatic.” — Sweta Kaushal

7.0

40 criticsExceptional42Nil Battey SannataHindi · 2016“There are plot points you could nitpick on but at the end of the day Nil Battey Sannata…” — Namrata Joshi

7.0

28 criticsExceptional43English VinglishHindi · 2012“English Vinglish falters in the second half. The pace drops and Shashi's English class…” — Anupama Chopra

7.0

13 criticsExceptional44Stanley Ka DabbaHindi · 2011“The realism gently, warmly sucks you in. You sit back, sometimes reminisce, mostly…” — Mayank Shekhar

7.0

12 criticsExceptional45The Dirty PictureHindi · 2011“It's unlikely to garner critical acclaim, of course. No male reviewer will recommend a…” — Mayank Shekhar

7.0

11 criticsExceptional46IkkisHindi · 2026“Sriram Raghavan turns to the Battle of Basantar to honour a real-life martyr and take a…” — Anuj Kumar

7.0

15 criticsExceptional47Jab We MetHindi · 2007“Of the cast, none of the supporting performances is worth a wow. Shahid Kapur is boyish…” — Khalid Mohamed

7.0

8 criticsExceptional48SwadesHindi · 2004“Yet, "Swades" is beautiful. Not instantly obvious, but in the many subtle ways that give…” — Chitra Mahesh

7.0

5 criticsExceptional49BadlapurHindi · 2015“The supporting players — from Huma to Kumud Mishra — are terrific. But ultimately,…” — Anupama Chopra

6.9

42 criticsRecommended50SanjuHindi · 2018“Sanju is another gem in Ranbir Kapoor's repertoire, but the same can't be said about…” — Rohit Vats

6.9

34 criticsRecommended

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