10 Must-watch Underrated Bollywood Movies

It's still more than two weeks left for the lockdown to end. Also, seeing the current scenario, there is a hell-lot of chance that the lockdown will be extended. How would you pass your time? How long are you gonna be wasting your time making failed attempts of video-calling your friends and yelling into the screen: "aawaaz nahi aa rahi hai yaar", "net bhot slow hai." and all that? Why not waste your time in a more entertaining manner?


Well, I have got for you people, a list of some underrated Bollywood movies which I bet, you wouldn't have seen. Do leave a comment, telling us how many of these films you had already seen.

1. Karwaan (2018)

It's comedy-drama starring Irrfan Khan, Mithila Palkar, and Dalquer Salmaan. It is a light-hearted film, about an introverted guy named Avinash and his friend Shaukat who set off on a journey from Bangaluru. Irrfan puts up a hilarious performance as Shaukat. Karwaan might not be a thrilling adventure, but it would leave you with a warm and happy feeling in the heart.

Available on: Amazon Prime

2.Tumbbad (2018)

Tumbbad might not be as horrifying as a horror film should be. Yes, it’s not the horror that scars you with blood, ghosts or vampires. It’s the horror that plays with your mind. A family driven by greed, when attempts to build a temple, of Hastar, a god that must not be worshipped, they get into some serious trouble. The film is packed with some amazing performances.

Available on: Amazon Prime

3. An Insignificant Man (2017)

This film is an artistic piece disguised as a documentary. The filmmakers intended to cover the Janta Lokpal protests movement and the rise of Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party in India, for which they crowdfunded the production. Initially, the film was denied a theatrical release and was demanded to get Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and Former Delhi Chief Minister, Sheila Dixit’s consent for the release. But the producers denied producing any consents, arguing that it is not the Censor’s job to safeguard politicians’ sentiments. The film hit theatres in 2017. 

Available on: Youtube

4. Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016)

This psychological thriller directed by Anurag Kashyap and starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vicky Kaushal, and Sobhita Dhulipala; is the story about a serial killer, finds his soulmate in a cop and tries to make him realize how similar they both are. The film is gritty and gross. The violence is dark but that’s all what you need in an Indie Neo-Noir.

Available on: Zee5

5. Tanu weds Manu Returns (2015)

Manu’s marriage has collapsed and he has found Tanu’s lookalike, Kusum. But has he really fallen for Kusum, or does he still feel for Tanu? The film is a mainstream Bollywood comedy-drama starring  Kangana Ranaut, Madhavan, Jimmy Sheirgill and Deepak Dobriyal. It’s worth a watch for its creative comedic style.

Available on: Zee5

6. Badlapur (2015)

This film, written and directed by Sriram Raghavan (who has also directed the very fabulous Andhadhun) and including in it’s cast Varun Dhavan, Yami Gautum, Huma Qureshi, Radhika Apte, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui; is the story about Raghu (played by Varun Dhavan) who discovers the murderer of his beloved wife, fifteen years after their death. It is a scene-changer for the thriller genre in India.

Available on: Zee5

7.  Queen (2013)

A comedy-drama starring Kangana Ranawat and featuring Rajkumar Rao, this film is about a traditional girl who decides to go for her honeymoon all alone when her fiance drops the marriage plan. The film might not have an extremely compelling second half, but Kangana’s chemistry with her new foreign friends will leave you with a sweet smile by the end of the movie.

Available on: Netflix

8. Wazir (2016)

Wazir stars Farhan Akhtar, Amitabh Bachchan, Aditi Rao Hydari and Neil Nitin Mukesh. Any synopsis of the movie would be too much revealing about the film. The film has a thrilling plot and a mind-boggling end.

Available on: Netflix

9. Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota (2018)

Surya has a disability of not being able to feel any physical pain. He learns martial arts and decides to help his martial arts trainer. He sets out, on a quest to fight his enemies. The film casts Abhimanyu Dassani, Radhika Madan, Gulshan Devaiah, and Mahesh Manjrekar. This is the closest Bollywood has reached to a superhero origin movie.

Available on: Netflix

10. Sonchiriya (2019)

Sonchiriya, directed by Abishek Chaubey stars Manoj Bajpayee, Sushant Singh Rajput, Ashutosh Rana, Bhumi Pednekar, and Ranvir Shorey. This 1975 set film is a story about a team of Dakus from Chambal, who split when their leader dies. The film might be an uncomfortable ride due to its gross violence and the incomprehensible Bundelkhandi dialect, but the film surely offers remarkable performances and stunning scenes.

Available on: Zee5

-HJ