Independent movies, also known as Indie movies are produced outside of the major studio systems, often with low budgets.
They usually stick to a more creative and personal approach, that allows the creators to capture a unique story with fresh perspectives, different from mainstream media.
So, if you want to explore these unique Indian flicks, here is a list to check out!
Masaan (2015) – Prime Video: Starring Richa Chadha and Vicky Kaushal, it revolves around four people living along India's Ganges River.
Killa (2014) – Zee5: The movie tells the story of an 11-year-old boy who is forced to adapt to a new village school after the loss of his father.
A Death in the Gunj (2016) - Prime Video: The Konkona Sen Sharma directorial features the story of a shy young Indian student whose life takes a darker route during a family road trip.
Bucket List (2018) – SonyLiv: The Madhuri Dixit-starrer tells the story of a middle-aged housewife who takes the initiative to complete the wishlist of her deceased teenage heart donor.
Kadakh (2019) – SonyLiv: A dark comedy thriller where a couple’s Diwali celebration is interrupted by a stranger, revealing dark secrets.
Maroon (2017) – YouTube: It’s about an insomniac university professor who falls into a chaos of madness when his wife goes missing.
Chittagong (2012) - Prime Video: Set during the turbulent time of the 1930s during the British rule in India, the movie is about a teenage boy who joins the revolt against the British.