Weekend Watch: Want something new to stream this weekend? India churns out hundreds of movies each year, but there are a lot of spectacular films that end up unnoticed despite fine storylines, performances, and ideas. If you are feeling bored of the regular stuff and want something to discover on the low down, here are 10 underrated Indian films that blow your mind-worthy attention and the ways to watch them.
1. Karwaan (2018) – Hindi
Dulquer Salmaan, Mithila Palkar, and Irrfan Khan star in this touching road trip film.
Watch it on: Amazon Prime Video
2. Mukkabaaz (2017) – Hindi
An intense sports drama with undercurrents of politics, which features a brilliant Vineet Kumar Singh.
Where to Watch: Zee5
3. Vikram Vedha (2017) – Tamil
This is a gripping crime thriller that draws inspiration from Vikram-Betaal folklore, with Madhavan, and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead roles.
Where to Watch: Disney+ Hotstar
4. Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 (2019) – Malayalam
A heartfelt sci-fi dramedy about a robot caretaker and an aging father.
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
5. Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar (2021) – Hindi
A slow-burn thriller that has Parineeti Chopra and Arjun Kapoor displaying some of their best performances ever.
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
6. Eeda (2018) – Malayalam
Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of ongoing political rivalry in Kerala in a modern context.
Where to Watch: Netflix
7. Tumbbad (2018) – Hindi
This is a visually stunning horror-fantasy tale that didn’t get its due in theatres but now has developed into a sort of cult classic.
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
8. Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya (2019) – Telugu
A brilliant investigative comedy-thriller featuring Naveen Polishetty at his best.
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
9. Uyare (2019) – Malayalam
An incredible saga of survival and resilience brought to life by an outstanding Parvathy Thiruvothu.
Where to Watch: Netflix
10. Kaamyaab (2020) – Hindi
One close to the heart-middle story of a character actor chasing one last memorable role.
Where to Watch: Netflix