Cinema has never been better and bitter. On the darker side, this year theatres has been closed for an extended period of time & re-opening with restrictions, and on the brighter side, we have seen some strong films from various industries releasing on streaming platforms and making a statement.
Here is a list of my favorite Indian films from 2021, this is my personal favorite Indian films list alone, keeping aside all the box-office numbers aside. I made this list on my personal taste on films.
Take a look at the list of the brilliant Indian films & Where to watch them on Streaming Platforms.
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Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana, Kannada
Streaming on ZEE5 from 14th Jan
Shiva and Hari start their journey of crime together but soon, there is a departure in their vision, leading to an intense, gripping drama.
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Karnan, Tamil
Streaming on PrimeVideo
A small village in Tamil Nadu is inhabited by people belonging to a lower caste. Karnan, a young man, is revolted by the inhuman treatment given to his villagers and fights for their rights.
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Sardar Udham, Hindi
Streaming on PrimeVideo
The life of Sardar Udham Singh, a revolutionary freedom fighter best known for assassinating Michael O’Dwyer in London to take revenge for 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar.
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Jai Bhim, Tamil
Streaming on PrimeVideo
A pregnant woman from a primitive tribal community, searches desperately for her husband, who is missing from police custody. A High Court advocate rises in support to find her husband and seek justice for them.
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Pebbles, Tamil
Yet to be on Streaming Platform
A young boy follows his violent and alcoholic father on a quest to fetch back his mother, who has run away from his abuse.
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Love Story, Telugu
Streaming on Aha
A Christian Zumba instructor falls in love with a starry-eyed upper caste Hindu girl. In their quest for happiness, however, they must first overcome a massive caste divide.
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Republic, Telugu
Streaming on ZEE5
Abhi, an IIT gold medallist, gets pulled into the Indian Administrative Services. As a District Collector, he confronts the newly elected political establishment led by Smt. Vishakha Vani, who climbed the power ladder by contaminating Asia`s largest freshwater lake on her way up. Battling to protect the environment, educate the ignorant masses and liberate the inhabitants trapped in Vishakha Vani`s manipulations, is Abhi going to win this war against all odds?
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Sarpatta Parambarai, Tamil
Streaming on PrimeVideo
When Sarpatta Parambarai is challenged to a do-or-die match, Kabilan, a young labourer, must choose whether to put on the gloves himself and lead his clan to victory, or be dissuaded by his disapproving mother and dangerous politics.
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Nayattu, Malayalam
Streaming on Netflix
Three police officers go on the run after being framed for a crime by corrupt officials. Against the backdrop of dirty politics and bureaucracy, they strive to avoid being arrested.
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The Great Indian Kitchen, Malayalam
Streaming on PrimeVideo
After marriage, a woman struggles to be the submissive wife that her husband and his family expect her to be. The story follows her journey, as she changes herself and, even more so, changes the household.
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Kadaseela Biriyani, Tamil
Streaming on Netflix
Three brothers embark on a mission to kill the man who had murdered their father, but end up crossing paths with their target’s psychopathic son.
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Cinema Bandi, Telugu
Streaming on Netflix
A struggling auto driver’s life takes a rollicking turn when he comes upon an expensive camera and decides to make a film with his fellow villagers
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Mail, Telugu
Streaming on Aha
Set in 2005 in the village of Kambalapally, Telangana, Ravi is an innocent degree student who is fascinated by computers. While computer and internet are new to the people in those times, Hybath opens an internet center in the village.