Raanjhanaa to Laila Majnu – Binge-watch these 5 underrated films on OTT platforms

The world of cinema cannot be suppressed into a success or failure solely on its Box Office performance. Sometimes cinematic masterpieces leave an indelible mark on the viewers that ranks it higher despite the underlying factors. Be it the stellar acting craft or the unique plotline that reflects deeper inside our lives – There are movies that remain etched in our memories even after several years.

Here are the top five picks that are underrated but once you are aware of their existence, you can’t shy away from revisiting them from time to time. Take a look if your favorite made it to the list!

Raanjhanaa

This romantic drama film follows a Hindu-Brahmin boy Kundan who falls madly and truly for a muslim girl Zoya. His unrequited feelings and a guilt-ridden heart take him to a twisted fate. The portrayal of one-sided love and poignant hatred is beautifully depicted in this masterpiece.

Cast: Dhanush, Sonam Kapoor, Abhay Deol, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Swara Bhaskar

Stream on Jio Cinema

Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna (KANK)

This Karan Johar directorial narrates the lives of two Indian couples in New York City – Maya–Rishi and Dev-Rhea. It explores the themes of marital infidelity and broken relationships when two dynamic personalities collide with each other. Due to its theme of extramarital affairs, the movie also sparked debates in 2000s India, where marriage was mostly about lifelong commitment with compromise and forced love. KANK provokes you to believe that soulmates can also be found after marriage!

Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukherji, Preity Zinta and Kirron Kher

Stream on Netflix

Is Love Enough? Sir

This masterpiece deserves more attention than it ever got. Released on the OTT platform in 2020, Sir narrates the story of two people who are poles apart with class differences. Ratna is a housemaid whose bigger dreams and aspirations to be a fashion designer earn her another spot of respect from her employer Ashwin, who is otherwise a true gentleman who does not care about society but humanity. It portrays the moral dilemma of a widowed woman who rejects a romantic proposal for the sake of society. Unveil their fate by binge-watching this romantic drama.

Cast: Tillotama Shome and Vivek Gomber

Stream on Netflix

Laila Majnu

As the name rings some bells, Laila Majnu is the adaptation of a classic love story between two lovers – Laila and Majnu, who reunite after their deaths. In the retelling, we see some significant changes like both belonging to reputed and rich family backgrounds and here Laila is a flirt too!

Watch the tale of soulmates and one epic true love on the below streaming platform.

Cast: Avinash Tiwary and Tripti Dimri.

Stream on Zee5

Raincoat

It follows the poignant story of two former lovers whose chance encounter ignites the feelings of lost love and flashbacks. Both lie about their lives and instead paint a happy scene, like any other masterpiece, Raincoat also witnesses a touching climax.

Cast: Ajay Devgn and Aishwarya Rai

Stream on Prime