Best Hindi Drama Movies

1,210 films · 555 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“Such films where the filmmakers need to work in the same time and space zone are…” — Rohit Vats

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 criticsRecommended11ShahidHindi · 2013“Shahid shakes you from within compelling you to think, something not many films can boast…” — Tushar Joshi

7.4

27 criticsRecommended12Kai 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 criticsRecommended13Article 15Hindi · 2019“A remarkable film which cuts deeper and darker into Uttar Pradesh, a State (and a state)…” — Rahul Desai

7.4

20 criticsRecommended14Superboys of MalegaonHindi · 2025“Superboys of Malegaon is a delightful ride—a rare one without any boring moments. Reema…” — Rishabh Suri

7.4

15 criticsRecommended15HomeboundHindi · 2025“Neeraj Ghaywan takes away the exactitude of the Op-ed essay and turns it into a deeply…” — Anuj Kumar

7.4

8 criticsRecommended16PikuHindi · 2015“Piku speaks its truth with simplicity and heart. It made me laugh and cry. And I can get…” — Anupama Chopra

7.3

45 criticsRecommended17AligarhHindi · 2016“The film is a unique step forward in reality cinema in that it uses actual names of…” — Namrata Joshi

7.3

38 criticsRecommended18NewtonHindi · 2017“Newton is one of the finest political satires we have seen in the last couple of years.…” — Rohit Vats

7.3

23 criticsRecommended19Gully BoyHindi · 2019“Ranveer Singh leads from the front in an empathetic, feel good tale about turning your…” — Namrata Joshi

7.3

25 criticsRecommended20ChittagongHindi · 2012“An absolute must watch.” — Saibal Chatterjee

7.3

12 criticsRecommended21KahaaniHindi · 2012“The first-rate performances help steer it to shore - from Vidya Balan to Parambrata…” — Anupama Chopra

7.3

11 criticsRecommended22Love Sex aur DhokhaHindi · 2010“It's a sort of flick you ideally discover without burdens of expectation: a caveat you…” — Mayank Shekhar

7.3

11 criticsRecommended23Taare Zameen ParHindi · 2007“Classy and charming. Composed and elegant. Aamir Khan delivers his first baby with élan.…” — Meeta Kabra

7.3

7 criticsRecommended24Girls Will Be GirlsHindi · 2024“Female teenage sexuality has rarely been captured with this sensitivity and nuance in an…” — Anupama Chopra

7.3

8 criticsRecommended25Kapoor & 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 criticsRecommended26UglyHindi · 2014“Anurag is so miserly with information that at one point you like to beseech him to part…” — Anuj Kumar

7.2

30 criticsRecommended27TalvarHindi · 2015“Its intentions might be blunt but as a piece of cinema Talvar is a sharp procedural.” — Anuj Kumar

7.2

34 criticsRecommended28FilmistaanHindi · 2014“Small film with a huge heart (and unrealised potential) that deserves to be watched for…” — Sudhish Kamath

7.2

24 criticsRecommended29Chak De! IndiaHindi · 2007“Of the girls, the little stick of dynamite Chitrashi Rawat, the independent-minded…” — Hindustan Times

7.2

11 criticsRecommended3012th FailHindi · 2023“Massey takes the cake for delivering a brilliant performance, easily his career best so…” — Monika Rawal Kukreja

7.2

12 criticsRecommended31SatlujHindi · 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 criticsRecommended32HaiderHindi · 2014“An absolutely delightful and lyrical adaptation of Hamlet that takes some liberties, for…” — Sudhish Kamath

7.1

41 criticsRecommended33RaaziHindi · 2018“Raazi is an excellent film because of how easily it could have not been one. On another…” — Rahul Desai

7.1

27 criticsRecommended34KatiyabaazHindi · 2014“The good, bad and ugly side of power politics in Kanpur that reflects the dark underbelly…” — Anuj Kumar

7.1

21 criticsRecommended35Mukti BhawanHindi · 2017“In the end, rather than being about the heavy religious stuff, it is about universal…” — Sarit Ray

7.1

15 criticsRecommended36HaqHindi · 2025“This Yami Gautam-Emraan Hashmi starrer is a powerful, timely reminder that justice is not…” — Rishabh Suri

7.1

13 criticsRecommended37KamineyHindi · 2009“The entire two hours 10 minutes of taut drama is backed by some great music. The least…” — Keshav Chaturvedi

7.1

9 criticsRecommended38Lust 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 criticsRecommended39Rang De BasantiHindi · 2006“A thought-provoking, soul-stirring wake up call to the youth of India. An engrossing…” — IndiaGlitz

7.1

4 criticsRecommended40AirliftHindi · 2016“Turbulence aside, Airlift is an engaging movie that keeps it real, emotional and dramatic.” — Sweta Kaushal

7.0

40 criticsRecommended41Drishyam: The ConclusionHindi · 2026“Abhishek has a powerhouse ensemble that ratchets up the intensity and plays to the…” — Anuj Kumar

7.0

21 criticsRecommended42Nil Battey SannataHindi · 2016“Bhaskar affirms this with a rare power and simplicity -- a yawning difference from the…” — Gautaman Bhaskaran

7.0

28 criticsRecommended43Gangubai KathiawadiHindi · 2022“Alia Bhatt, who showed her acting prowess in Highway as her second film itself, has given…” — Monika Rawal Kukreja

7.0

17 criticsRecommended44English VinglishHindi · 2012“English Vinglish falters in the second half. The pace drops and Shashi's English class…” — Anupama Chopra

7.0

13 criticsRecommended45Stanley Ka DabbaHindi · 2011“The realism gently, warmly sucks you in. You sit back, sometimes reminisce, mostly…” — Mayank Shekhar

7.0

12 criticsRecommended46The Dirty PictureHindi · 2011“It's unlikely to garner critical acclaim, of course. No male reviewer will recommend a…” — Mayank Shekhar

7.0

11 criticsRecommended47IkkisHindi · 2026“Sriram Raghavan turns to the Battle of Basantar to honour a real-life martyr and take a…” — Anuj Kumar

7.0

15 criticsRecommended48Jab We MetHindi · 2007“Of the cast, none of the supporting performances is worth a wow. Shahid Kapur is boyish…” — Khalid Mohamed

7.0

8 criticsRecommended49SwadesHindi · 2004“Yet, "Swades" is beautiful. Not instantly obvious, but in the many subtle ways that give…” — Chitra Mahesh

7.0

5 criticsRecommended50BadlapurHindi · 2015“The supporting players — from Huma to Kumud Mishra — are terrific. But ultimately,…” — Anupama Chopra

6.9

42 criticsRecommended

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