10 Movies Every True Cinema Lover Must Watch

Every cinema lover has a watchlist, but these 10 films are non-negotiable. Whether you’re into gripping storytelling, groundbreaking direction, or unforgettable performances, these movies have shaped the world of cinema and inspired generations of filmmakers and fans alike. From timeless classics to modern masterpieces, this curated list is a must-see for anyone who truly loves the art of film. If you haven’t watched these yet, it’s time to hit play and experience the magic.

1. Tumbbad (2018)
This is one of the masterpieces in Indian cinema. This film is directed by Anand Gandhi and Rahi Anil Barve. The story revolves around A family that faces disastrous results when they attempt to obtain Hastar’s cursed wealth and construct a shrine for the monster, who should never be worshipped.

Cast: Sohum Shah, Jyoti Malshe, Ronjini Chakraborty
Platform: Amazon Prime Video

2. Angamaly Diaries (2017)
This is one of the best films delivered from Malayalam industry. This action crime drama directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery is released in 2017. The story revolves around a young man who gets involved in the world of crime. Following that he loses his temper and faces dispute with the rival business group.

Cast: Antony Varghese, Appani Sarath, Ullas Chemban
platform: Youtube & Apple TV

3. Jallikattu (2019)
Jallikattu is a Malayalam independent action thriller film directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery. This film revolves around a Butcher Kalan Varkey encounters numerous difficulties after a buffalo he was meant to kill wanders off and devastates a far-flung community.

Cast: Santhy Balachandran, Anthony Varghese, Tinu Pappachan
Platform: Amazon Prime Video

4. Fandry (2013)
This Marathi masterpiece directed by Nagaraj Manjule is romantic family drama. This film revolves around a school going guy who is a lower caste person falls in love with a uppercaste girl. This emotional drama film is a must watch if you are a real film enthuastic.

Cast: Rajeshwari kharat. Suraj Pawar and many others
Platform: ZEE5

5. Aamis (2019)
Aamis is an Assamese language romantic thriller film directed by Bhaskar Hazarika. This film shows the taboo elements facing in the society. The film revolves around a lonely married woman who gets attached with a younger boy and starts sharing love and unusual food. This film gets into a dark turn as the climax comes close.

Cast: Lima Das, Arghadeep Baruah, Neetali Das
Platform: Sony Liv

6. Ship of Theseus (2012)
Ship of Theseus is an Indian drama film directed by Anand Gandhi. The story revolves around a experimental photographer, a sick monk, and an entrepreneurial stockbroker; issues of identity, justice, beauty, meaning, and death are explored.

Cast: Aida El-Kashef, Neeraj Kabi, Sohum Shah
Platform: Apple Tv

7. Photograph (2019)
Hindi cinema’s one of the best films Photograph, directed by Ritesh Batra. This film revolves around a photographer in Mumbai who was Under pressure from his grandmother to get married, a failing street photographer in Mumbai persuades a timid stranger to pretend to be his fiancée. The relationship that the two build changes them in unexpected ways.

Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sanya Malhotra, Sachin Khedekar
Platform: Amazon Prime Video

8. Dracula Sir (2020)
This is a Bengali nonlinear, neo-noir psychological thriller film. This was directed by Debaloy Bhattacharya. The story revolves When memories of a man’s past life suddenly returning to him, the startling likeness between him and a tortured political pawn throws his life into a spiral.

Cast: Anirban Bhattacharya, Mimi Chakraborty, Bidipta Chakraborty.
Platform: JioHotstar

9. Sarkar (2008)
Hindi cinema’s one of the landmark films Sarkaar. This film is directed by Ram Gopal Varma. This film revolves around an influencial man who was falsely charged. After his arrest, his son gets into charge and protects his fathers legacy.

Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Kay Kay Menon, Katrina kaif
Platform: Amazon Prime Video

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10. Picasso (2019)
This a Marathi masterpiece film release in 2019. This a comedy drama film which also showcases the societal problems.the film revolves around A little child named Gandharva is chosen to participate in a painting contest where the winner will have the opportunity to travel to Spain. His drunken father, however, finds it difficult to earn the money to enter him in the competition.

Cast: Prasad Oak, Ashwini Mukadam, Samay Tambe
Platform: Amazon Prime Video