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    Indian Drama Movies

    The 40 most popular indian drama movies, ranked. Click any film for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    Baththa
    TMDB4.0

    Baththa

    2026 · 2h 39m · IN

    In 1986 Madras, a timid eight-year-old boy accidentally traps a feared gangster inside a deserted school toilet. As the gangster is forced to confront hunger, loneliness and his own vulnerability, an unlikely bond begins to grow between the two.

    Jailer 2
    TMDB4.0

    Jailer 2

    2026 · 2h 43m · IN

    When a dangerous syndicate expands its reach to threaten his family's peace, retired jailer Tiger Muthuvel Pandian goes undercover as a driver. Operating from the shadows, he takes on ruthless new enemies to protect his home.

    Thella Kaagitham
    TMDB2.0

    Thella Kaagitham

    2026 · 2h 43m · IN

    Two teenagers discover first love amid the innocence, mischief, and uncertainties of adolescence. As they fall deeper for each other, the choices they make begin to carry consequences neither is prepared for.

    Don't Trouble the Trouble
    TMDB2.9

    Don't Trouble the Trouble

    2026 · 2h 36m · IN

    Suri, a magician, accidentally makes a young girl vanish with a spell. The girl, revealed to be a genie who grants wishes, explores the city and unleashes her powers when angered.

    The Paradise
    TMDB2.4

    The Paradise

    2026 · 2h 50m · IN

    In 1980s Secunderabad, a marginalized tribe battles discrimination and fights for citizenship under an unexpected leader's guidance, challenging systemic oppression.

    Toxic
    TMDB3.9

    Toxic

    2026 · 3h 12m · IN

    A powerful drug cartel pulls the strings behind a facade of sun-soaked beaches as a gritty, violent underworld power struggle emerges during the crumbling of Portuguese colonial rule.

    Vishwanath & Sons
    TMDB3.5

    Vishwanath & Sons

    2026 · 2h 41m · IN

    A celebrated Olympian shooter travels to America looking for a donor to help his sick child — but unexpected romance complicates his search.

    Mandaadi
    TMDB4.0

    Mandaadi

    2026 · 2h 33m · IN

    A fishing captain applies his maritime knowledge in a traditional boat race along Tamil Nadu's coast during a festival, leading a six-person team against other crews.

    RRR
    TMDB3.9

    RRR

    2022 · 3h 7m · IN

    A fictional history of two legendary revolutionaries' journey away from home before they began fighting for their country in the 1920s.

    Drishyam: The Conclusion
    TMDB3.8

    Drishyam: The Conclusion

    2026 · 2h 28m · IN

    Years after outsmarting the police, Vijay Salgaonkar's past resurfaces when a new evidence threatens to expose his secret. As the investigation reopens, he must outwit the system once again to save his family.

    Lust Stories 3
    TMDB3.1

    Lust Stories 3

    2026 · 2h 45m · IN

    Through four bite-sized yet emotionally resonant films, the anthology once again explores lust, love, relationships, and repressed desire, offering fresh perspectives on intimacy, longing, and human connection in all their complexity.

    Ranabaali
    TMDB2.0

    Ranabaali

    2026 · 2h 59m · IN

    Set in 19th-century British India, a fierce leader rises from a drought-stricken land to fight colonial oppression and atrocities.

    3 Idiots
    TMDB4.0

    3 Idiots

    2009 · 2h 51m · IN

    Rascal. Joker. Dreamer. Genius... You've never met a college student quite like "Rancho." From the moment he arrives at India's most prestigious university, Rancho's outlandish schemes turn the campus upside down—along with the lives of his two newfound best friends. Together, they make life miserable for "Virus," the school’s uptight and heartless dean. But when Rancho catches the eye of the dean's daughter, Virus sets his sights on flunking out the "3 idiots" once and for all.

    Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
    TMDB4.3

    Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

    1995 · 3h 10m · IN

    Raj is a rich, carefree, happy-go-lucky second generation NRI. Simran is the daughter of Chaudhary Baldev Singh, who in spite of being an NRI is very strict about adherence to Indian values. Simran has left for India to be married to her childhood fiancé. Raj leaves for India with a mission at his hands, to claim his lady love under the noses of her whole family. Thus begins a saga.

    Modha Rathri
    TMDB4.0

    Modha Rathri

    2026 · 2h 21m · IN

    Two strangers are brought together at an unusual wedding where, in one night, too many surprises unfold and several lies are told, spiraling into chaos that changes everything.

    Avaraachan & Sons
    TMDB4.0

    Avaraachan & Sons

    2026 · 2h 30m · IN

    Follows Avarachan, his children and the various family and social relationships that shape their lives.

    Badut Gendong
    TMDB3.2

    Badut Gendong

    2026 · 1h 41m · ID

    Darso, a clown busker, lost his wife and unborn child to thug violence. In grief, he brought his wife's body back to his village. However, the village is in chaos due to a conflict with an evil developer and a curse ritual that summons dark forces. Darso is also caught up in the evil forces connected to the person he loves most.

    Premada Oorali
    TMDB2.3

    Premada Oorali

    2026 · 2h 35m · IN

    Premada Oorali is a heartfelt love story set in picturesque villages in the 2020s. The film intertwines romance and family drama, exploring the relationships between a father and son, as well as a boy and girl, as they navigate through intriguing, yet relatable, relationship challenges.

    Comrade Kalyan
    TMDB1.5

    Comrade Kalyan

    2026 · 2h 25m · IN

    In a naxal-dominated village on the Andhra-Odisha border, a theatre owner uses communist sentiment to keep his old cinema running. He joins the naxals and kidnaps a leader, setting off a chain of events.

    Gandhari
    TMDB3.6

    Gandhari

    2026 · 1h 57m · IN

    When a mother loses her eyesight and her daughter in a kidnapping, she takes matters into her own hands to hunt down those responsible.

    Jana Nayagan
    TMDB2.6

    Jana Nayagan

    2026 · 3h 3m · IN

    A clash of ideologies. One stands for the people, the other feeds on control. Their paths collided once before. Years later, a child’s silent fear ignites the past, drawing a former police officer into a battle far bigger than personal revenge.

    Dorothy
    TMDB4.3

    Dorothy

    2026 · 2h 26m · IN

    In rural Tamil Nadu, two inseparable childhood friends navigate a world shaped by caste, violence and toxic masculinity, until a compassionate woman enters their lives and quietly challenges the social order around them.

    Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar
    TMDB3.0

    Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar

    2026 · 2h 30m · IN

    Three friends attend their school reunion and enter into different relationships, discovering the trials, tribulations, allure, and absurdities of love.

    Sigma
    TMDB2.0

    Sigma

    2026 · 2h 25m · IN

    A daring treasure hunter throws caution to the wind, outwitting deadly traps and treacherous allies with sheer nerve and cunning.

    Peddi
    TMDB2.8

    Peddi

    2026 · 3h 9m · IN

    In a village that doesn't officially exist, a laborer's unmatched athletic talent becomes his weapon to fight for his people's right to be recognized.

    Bethlehem Kudumba Unit
    TMDB4.1

    Bethlehem Kudumba Unit

    2026 · 2h 35m · IN

    Ashley's homecoming from abroad takes an emotional turn when a wedding next door stirs memories of her first love, Justin.

    DC
    TMDB3.9

    DC

    2026 · 2h 22m · IN

    From avenging his mother’s murder to battling police corruption, Das becomes a fugitive after a deadly heist. Amid a trail of bloodshed and loss, he frees Chandra from a life of exploitation, and she gives him a reason to seek a life beyond violence.

    PK
    TMDB3.8

    PK

    2014 · 2h 33m · IN

    A stranger in the city asks questions no one has asked before. Known only by his initials, the man's innocent questions and childlike curiosity take him on a journey of love, laughter and letting go.

    Hanuman Ansh
    TMDB4.0

    Hanuman Ansh

    2026 · 2h 30m · IN

    A grieving boy seeks God to meet his departed mother, and in finding the divine, learns to serve humanity with miracles of love, food and silent blessings, becoming Hanuman Ansh, Neem Karoli Baba.

    Gandhi
    TMDB3.8

    Gandhi

    1982 · 3h 12m · IN

    In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take up the cause of Indian independence. Faced with armed resistance from the British government, Gandhi adopts a policy of 'passive resistance', endeavouring to win freedom for his people without resorting to bloodshed.

    I'm Game
    TMDB3.3

    I'm Game

    2026 · 2h 53m · IN

    A fearless gambler who trusts luck more than life gets caught in a series of crazy and unexpected events that turn his world upside down.

    Sikandar
    TMDB2.4

    Sikandar

    2025 · 2h 13m · IN

    A tragic accident pushes the powerful Sikandar to protect the less fortunate by standing up to corruption and greed — using any means necessary.

    Irumudi
    TMDB3.2

    Irumudi

    2026 · 2h 32m · IN

    An alcoholic with a violent past—living peacefully with his daughter beside a waterfall—decides to take Ayyappa Deeksha (a 41-day spiritual vow and period of intense austerity) at her request.

    My Name Is Khan
    TMDB4.0

    My Name Is Khan

    2010 · 2h 45m · CN

    Rizwan Khan, a Muslim from the Borivali section of Mumbai, has Asperger's syndrome. He marries a Hindu single mother, Mandira, in San Francisco. After 9/11, Rizwan is detained by authorities at LAX who treat him as a terrorist because of his condition and his race.

    Dangal
    TMDB3.9

    Dangal

    2016 · 2h 41m · IN

    Dangal is an extraordinary true story based on the life of Mahavir Singh and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat. The film traces the inspirational journey of a father who trains his daughters to become world class wrestlers.

    12th Fail
    TMDB4.0

    12th Fail

    2023 · 2h 26m · IN

    Based on the true story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, 12th Fail sheds limelight on fearlessly embracing the idea of restarting the academic journey despite the setbacks and challenges and reclaiming one's destiny at a place where millions of students attempt the world's toughest competitive exam: UPSC.

    Bāhubali: The Beginning
    TMDB3.8

    Bāhubali: The Beginning

    2015 · 2h 39m · IN

    The young Shivudu is left as a foundling in a small village by his mother. By the time he’s grown up, it has become apparent that he possesses exceptional gifts. He meets the beautiful warrior princess Avanthika and learns that her queen has been held captive for the last 25 years. Shividu sets off to rescue her, discovering his own origins in the process.

    Like Stars on Earth
    TMDB4.0

    Like Stars on Earth

    2007 · 2h 42m · IN

    Ishaan Awasthi is an eight-year-old whose world is filled with wonders that no one else seems to appreciate. Colours, fish, dogs, and kites don't seem important to the adults, who are much more interested in things like homework, marks, and neatness. Ishaan cannot seem to get anything right in class; he is then sent to boarding school, where his life changes forever.

    Anaagarigam
    TMDB4.0

    Anaagarigam

    2011 · 1h 55m · IN

    Story of a newly married professor who suffers his whole life for having an affair with his student.

    Amar Colony
    TMDB5.0

    Amar Colony

    2022 · 1h 15m · IN

    Meera is beautiful, pregnant and in search of some spice in her life. Mohit is young, idle, and lives next door with Devki, his abusive mother. Meera has a boring and absent husband. But wait to see what the guy is hiding. Her aunty Dunga is old and hopes to become immortal, her other half has a secret in his shop nobody knows about, except his young grandchild who is smarter than it seems. They all live in a dilapidated building called Amar Colony.

    About Indian Drama Movies

    Indian cinema

    India produces more films annually than any other country, across many language industries — Hindi-language Bollywood, plus major Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Bengali traditions. The song-and-dance musical number is a structural convention, not a genre.

    Drama

    Drama is cinema's widest category and its default setting — character, conflict, and consequence without genre machinery. It's where most awards conversation lives, and where directors go when the story is the effect.

    In this list

    Years covered
    1982–2026
    Best reviewed
    Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (8.5)
    Often also
    Action, Comedy, Romance

    Common questions

    What are the best Indian drama movies?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are Baththa, Jailer 2, and Thella Kaagitham. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any movie for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    Indian drama movies are ordered by overall popularity, which blends how often a title is viewed, searched, and logged. It updates as viewing habits shift, so the list reflects what people are actually watching rather than a fixed critical canon.
    Where can I watch these movies?
    Every movie page lists current streaming, rental, and purchase options for your region, alongside community ratings and reviews from Flickfolio members.

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