But if you were super busy throughout the year and missed out on what was released in the Indian OTT space, then worry not, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the best Indian Movies that released in 2021-
1. Shershaah
Synopsis– Vikram Batra, a young man, dreams of becoming a soldier and falls in love with Dimple. Soon after his training, he climbs the military ranks and contributes to India’s victory in the Kargil War.
2. Meenakshi Sundareshwar
Synopsis-Forced to live apart due to a unique job prospect, two newlyweds face the hassles, hiccups, and hilarity that arise from their long-distance marriage.
Streaming on- Netflix IndiaDuration- 2 hours 21 minutesStarring- Sanya Malhotra, Abhimanyu Dassani, and othersIMDb Rating- 7.3/10Language-Hindi
3. Sandeep aur Pinky Faraar
Synopsis-Sandeep, a corporate employee, and Pinkesh, a suspended policeman, witness a violent incident. As a result, they must stick together and outrun the things pursuing them.
4. Sherni
Synopsis-A Forest officer is tasked with capturing and containing a man-eating tigress in a remote village. However, she faces hostility from various sides as she tries to do her job.
5. Ankahi Kahaniya
Synopsis- As big city life buzzes around them, lonely souls discover surprising sources of connection and companionship in three tales of love, loss, and longing.
Streaming on- Netflix IndiaDuration- 1 hour 50 minutesStarring-Abhishek Banerjee, Kunal Kapoor, Zoya Hussain, and othersIMDb Rating- 5.6/10Language-Hindi
6. Chehre
Synopsis-An ad agency executive takes shelter at an old man’s home in the mountains amid a dangerous snowstorm but soon finds himself trapped with no way out when the man and his clan of veterans hook him for a game of crime and punishment.
7. The White Tiger
Synopsis- A rich Indian family’s ambitious driver uses his wit and cunning to escape from poverty and rise to the top as an entrepreneur.
Streaming on- Netflix IndiaDuration- 2 hours 5 minutesStarring- Priyanka Chopra, Rajkumar Rao, and othersIMDb Rating- 7.1/10Language-Hindi and English
8. Sardar Udham
Synopsis- The life of Sardar Udham Singh, a revolutionary freedom fighter best known for assassinating Michael O’ Dwyer in London to take revenge for the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in Amritsar.
9. Tribhanga
Synopsis- When her estranged mother falls into a coma, a self-made single mother grapples with regret and resentment while reflecting on their strained relationship.
Streaming on- Netflix IndiaDuration- 1 hour 35 minutesStarring- Kajol, Tanvi Azmi, Mithila Palkar and othersIMDb Rating- 6.1/10Language- Hindi, English, and Marathi
10. Girl on the Train
Synopsis- A recent divorcee spends her daily commute fantasizing about a seemingly perfect couple who live in a house that her train passes daily until something shocking happens there one day.
Streaming on- Netflix IndiaDuration- 2 hoursStarring- Parineeti Chopra, Aditi Rao Hyadri, Avinash Tiwary, and othersIMDb Rating- 4.4/10Language- Hindi
11. Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi
Synopsis- After Ramprasad’s untimely demise, his family comes together under one roof for thirteen days. During this time, their insecurities and problems come to the forefront.
Streaming on- Jio Cinema and NetflixDuration- 1 hour 53 minutesStarring- Vikrant Massey, Manoj Pahwa, Supriya Pathak, Konkana Sen Sharma, and othersIMDb Rating- 7.5/10Language- Hindi
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12. Pagglait
Synopsis- Widowed soon after marriage, a young woman contends with an inability to grieve, quirky relatives, and a startling discovery about her late husband.
Streaming on- Netflix IndiaDuration- 1 hour 55 minutesStarring- Sanya Malhotra, Ashutosh Rana, and othersIMDb Rating- 6.9/10Language- Hindi
13. Saina
Synopsis- Saina Nehwal, a badminton enthusiast considers pursuing the sport full-time. When she starts training under an efficient coach, she soon becomes the best and ranks number one in the sport.
14. Ajeeb Daastaans
Synopsis- 4 short stories reveal the surprising ways in which unexpected catalysts inflame the uncomfortable emotions simmering in fractured relationships.
Streaming on-Netflix IndiaDuration- 2 hours 22 minutesStarring- Nushratt Bharuchha, Fatima Sana Sheikh, Armaan Ralhan, and othersIMDb Rating- 6.7/10Language- Hindi
15. Tuesdays and Fridays
Synopsis- Varun and Sia do not trust relationships completely because of their upbringing. They try to figure out a way to live with their commitment issues by being a couple only on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Streaming on- Netflix IndiaDuration- 1 hour 46 minutesStarring- Anmol Dhillon, Jhatalekha Malhotra and othersIMDb Rating- 4.4/10Language- Hindi
16. Mimi
Synopsis- Harbouring big dreams but not the means to achieve them, a woman reluctantly agrees to become a surrogate for a couple. However, when problems begin to crop up, she must face some tough decisions.
Streaming on- Jio Cinema and NetflixDuration- 2 hours 13 minutesStarring- Kriti Sanon, Pankaj Tripathi, Sai Tamhankar and othersIMDb Rating-8/10Language- Hindi
17. Sardar Ka Grandson
Synopsis- When Amreek discovers that his grandmother, Sardar Kaul is ill, he immediately comes home from Los Angeles. He then tries to help her reunite with her old home.
Streaming on- Netflix IndiaDuration- 2 hours 19 minutesStarring- Arjun Kapoor, Rakulpreet, Neena Gupta, and othersIMDb Rating- 4.2/10Language- Hindi
18. Haseen Dilruba
Synopsis- A woman suspected of killing her husband narrates an interesting story about her marriage while investigating police officers looking for clues to arrest her.
Streaming on- Netflix IndiaDuration-2 hours 16 minutesStarring- Vikrant Massey, Taapsee Pannu, and othersIMDb Rating- 6.9/10Language- Hindi
19. Atrangi Re
Synopsis- A Tamil Boy meets a girl from Bihar, what follows is a love story for the ages. A non-linear narrative of two romances running in parallel from different timelines.
Streaming on- Disney+HotstarDuration- 2 hours 18 minutesStarring- Akshay Kumar, Sara Ali Khan, Dhanush, and othersIMDb Rating- 7.7/10Language- Hindi, Tamil
20. Dhamaka
Synopsis- When a cynical ex-TV news anchor gets an alarming call on his radio show, he sees a chance for a career comeback- but it may cost him his conscience.
Streaming on-Netflix IndiaDuration- 1 hour 44 minutesStarring- Karthik Aryan, Mrunal Thakur, and othersIMDb Rating- 7.6/10Language- Hindi
21. Bhoot Police
Synopsis- Two brothers, Vibooti and Chiraunji have fought their share of ghosts. A new case forces them to rethink their abilities and beliefs.
Streaming on- Disney+HotstarDuration- 2 hours 9 minutesStarring- Arjun Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Yami Gautam, and othersIMDb Rating- 7.1/10Language- Hindi
22. Chhori
Synopsis– 8 month pregnant Sakshi and her husband Hemant lose their home and seek shelter in a house hidden deep in the sugarcane fields, but must save themselves from a paranormal threat. ALSO READ: Netflix slashes plan prices to woo the Indian Market
23. 14 Phere
Synopsis- Sanjay and Aditi, two individuals belonging to different castes, fall in love and wish to get married. However, knowing their parents will disapprove, they hatch a plan to convince them.
Streaming on- Zee5Duration- 1 hour 51 minutesStarring- Vikrant Massey, Kriti Kharbanda and othersIMDb Rating- 6.4/10Language- Hindi
24. Shiddat
Synopsis- Love-struck Jaggi can cross the 7 seas for his dream girl Karthika, even if it means stopping her wedding.
Streaming on- Disney+HotstarDuration- 2 hours 26 minutesStarring- Sunny Kaushal, Mohit Raina, Radhika Madan and othersIMDb Rating- 8/10Language- Hindi
Here were my top 24 suggestions if you want to watch Indian movies belonging to romance, drama, comedy, thriller, and action genres. So this holiday season, grab a tub of popcorn, pull up your blankets, and stream what you love. If you have watched any other Indian direct to OTT movies and loved them, feel free to drop their names in the comment section below. Happy Watching!
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