7 underrated Indian films on Amazon Prime Video that deserve your attention

Looking to upgrade your watchlist with underrated yet powerful cinema? Amazon Prime Video hosts a wide range of lesser-known but highly acclaimed films.

From intense dramas to heart warming journeys, here’s a curated list of standout Indian films that deserve your attention.

Maqbool: Vishal Bhardwaj’s gripping adaptation of Macbeth stars Irrfan, Tabu, & Pankaj Kapur. The crime thriller follows Maqbool, a gangster entangled in ambition, love, & betrayal.

Tumhari Sulu: Vidya Balan shines as a homemaker who unexpectedly becomes a night RJ. A heartwarming tale of self-discovery, also remade in Tamil as Kaatrin Mozhi.

Karwaan: A slice-of-life road trip featuring Dulquer Salmaan, Mithila Palkar, and Irrfan. It’s a journey of friendship, loss, and unexpected companionship.

Section 375: This courtroom drama tackles the complexities of consent and justice as a filmmaker is accused of rape. Features compelling performances by Akshaye Khanna and Richa Chadha.

Tumbbad: Set in a cursed village, this period horror-thriller explores greed and mythology. A visual masterpiece starring Sohum Shah.

Thappad: Taapsee Pannu leads this hard-hitting social drama about a woman who reevaluates her marriage after a single act of violence.

Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!: Sushant Singh Rajput stars in this noir mystery set during WWII, where a young detective uncovers a sinister plot threatening Calcutta.