The best AA-rated Indian films: From Chandni Bar to Miss Lovely

Thimmaiah PU

Oct 12, 2023

Raw portrayals

We’ve compiled a list of Indian films that were passed under the ‘A’ category but make for an engaging watch, thanks to their content

Miss Lovely: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+

Starring Nawazuddin Siddique and Niharika Singh, the movie breaks barriers with its raw and natural storytelling and gritty style

Fire: YouTube

Starring Shabana Azmi and Nandita Das, this film is the story of two women and a love story that goes beyond society’s limitations

Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi: Disney+Hotstar

This is a story about three friends and one of the finest political films ever made

Dev.D: Netflix

The modern interpretation of Devdas starring Abhay Deol defies Bollywood cliches and established standards

Chandni Bar: MXPlayer

This movie, starring Tabu in the lead role, depicts the darker side of Mumbai

Gulaal: YouTube

Exploring the topic of student politics and ragging, the movie is a tale of desire, power, lust, corruption, betrayal and more

Matrabhoomi: ZEE5

This movie, that leaves a mark, takes audiences on an unseen route and sheds light on the issue of female infanticide