End of 2023: The best Indian movies of the year you probably didn’t see | Bollywood

Making a year-end list is difficult, but it serves as a careful reminder of the films that have surrounded us in recent months. Some movies demand our attention on their own merits, while others simply employ tricks to hold our interest a little longer. Promotions, talk shows, interviews, and other topics show the appeal of the movie. With so many feature films being released in multiple languages, both in theaters and on OTT, the options have only increased in recent years. It’s hard to keep track, and it’s hard to notice when a title is stuck in theaters late in its second week, getting sidelined by a big release coming up. As the year is coming to an end, here are some of the best Indian movies released this year that you probably missed. (Also read: Dunki Drop 6 Banda: Shah Rukh Khan’s visuals and Diljit Dosanjh’s voice are the crossover we’ve been waiting for. Take a look)

Chita

Intense and raw, Chisa is one of those movies you’ll want to add to your watchlist before the end of the year. Based on a real incident, the Tamil drama directed by SU Arun Kumar chronicles the kidnapping of a schoolgirl named Sundari (the wonderful Sahasra Shree), and her uncle Easwaram (Siddhartha) assaults Sundari’s friend Ponni. He is accused of having. Siddharth effortlessly delivers the best performance of her career in a film that handles the sensitivity of its subject matter with grace and nuance.

Where to watch: Disney Plus Hotstar

atma brochure

Few films manage to balance biting anger with such dark satire and humor. The feather-light touch of director Ashish Bende’s Marathi coming-of-age film Atma Pamphlet deftly handles an uncompromising subject matter that unites cultural and personal history, unlike few Indian films in recent memory. ing. Set in 1990s India, the film follows 10-year-old Ashish (an excellent Om Bendkair) as he falls in love with his classmate Srusthi. What follows is a wickedly humorous film with a clever screenplay by Paresh Mokashi. Without a doubt, Atma Pamphlet is one of his best Indian films this year.

Viewing location: Zee5

ardangini

When Suman Chatterjee (Kaushik Sen) falls into a coma following a stroke, his wife Meghna (Jaya Ahsan) and ex-wife Subra (an excellent Chulni Ganguly) are called into the same room. What unfolds is a gentle, unsentimental drama, directed by Kaushik and Ganguly, that steers clear of the usual theatrics and revelations. Above all, it’s the family dynamics (and fleshed-out supporting characters) that hold this moving and deeply empathetic film together.

Where to watch: Zee5

Surf ek bandar kaafi hai

Manoj Bajpayee’s brilliant performance takes Apoorv Singh Kalki’s hard-hitting courtroom drama Saaf Ek Bandar Kaafi Hai to new heights. Here, his PC Solanki is fighting the case of a young girl who was assaulted by a self-proclaimed influential divine. Even as the film slips into loud, commercial tropes like courtroom scenes and big showdowns, Vajpayee takes the lead squarely and reins back fiercely when necessary.

Viewing location: Zee5

the three of us

Avinash Arun Daware’s beautifully realized drama, set in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, follows a middle-aged woman named Shailaja Patankar (played by the enchanting Shefali Shah) who is diagnosed with early-onset dementia. This is a record of an unusual vacation. She is accompanied by her husband, played by renowned lyricist Swanand Kirkire. Shailaja harbors a desire to revisit her school and in the process searches for her childhood girlfriend Pradeep (Jaydeep Ahlawat). Pradeep becomes a tour guide along the way. There’s so much restraint and nuance in Three of Us that it flows like a constant stream of memories while resisting the urge to ask, “What if?”

Read more here: Three of Us review: Shefali Shah and Jaydeep Ahlawat’s surprising exploration of rapidly eroding nostalgia is memorable

Viduthalai part 1

From the opening, memorable one-shot scene, director Vetri Maaran depicts the brutality of guns and violence in which a police officer named Kumaresan (Soori) battles his inner conflict to nab a local activist named Perumal (Vijay Sethupathi). We are building an unforgiving world. ), the leader of Mackaypadai. The almost graphic nature of the violence may make you want to look away from the screen, but stay with us for the ride that Viduthalai promises. The bone-chilling power haunts him.

Viewing location: Zee5

Read more: Viduthalai Part 1 Movie Review: Vetrimaaran movie is not for the faint of heart, fearlessly questions police brutality

dada

Ganesh Babu’s Dada is one of those films that can fail due to the melodramatic tendencies of the plot. But Dada retains its influence because of its writing and performances. Manikandan and Aparna Das play Kavin and Sindhu, a young couple whose lives change when Sindhu becomes pregnant. They decided to keep the baby. What follows is a heartwarming tale of parenthood, enhanced by a truly extraordinary performance by Manikandan. The bond between him and his baby Aditya is the beating heart of this wonderful film.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Click here for more information: DaDa Review: A fun youth drama about an accidental parent-child relationship

Pokal ke dunu parl

Can love survive the pandemic? Parth Saurabh’s beautifully realized feature film follows Priyanka (Tanaya Khan Jha) and Sumit (Abhinav of Douyin fame), who return from where they eloped two years ago. I will ask this question while looking at the relationship between No one is chasing them anymore. Now that they’re back, these two are even more eager to discover themselves. Pokhar Ke Dhnu Paar grabs attention due to its skillful direction and direction.

Where to watch: Mubi

Read more: Pokhar Ke Dhnu Paar review: Darbhanga, disillusionment, and deconstructed masculinity

Zwigat

Director Nandita Das has chosen Kapil Sharma to play the lead role in her third feature film after ‘Firaaq’ and ‘Manto’. That decision could have gone horribly wrong. This is the story of a food delivery worker who takes on a new job after being unemployed and having to spend eight months at home due to the pandemic. Sharma rises to the challenge and sheds all his baggage as a star comedian to play Manas. His wife Shahana Goswami is absolutely amazing. Zwigato is a serious and engaging film, one that selects and asks important questions.

Where to watch: Netflix

Read more here: Zvigat movie review: Kapil Sharma adds soul to this compelling story that blends humor and honesty

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