Bollywood has produced many movies that talk about various societal issues. These movies become eye-openers to the public by educating them about the issues and confronting uncomfortable truths while trying to bring change to society.
So, here is a list of Indian movies featuring social issues that will fill your mind with many questions. Let's check this out:
OMG 2 - Netflix: The movie follows a father who takes on a dogmatic school, challenging his own beliefs and societal norms of morality, religion, and sex when his son was expelled from the school for obscenity.
Thappad - Amazon Prime Video: Taking on the age-old belief of the Indian marriage system that everything is permissible in marriage, the movie highlights the importance of equality and respect in all relationships.
Darlings - Netflix: With a stellar cast of Alia Bhatt, Vijay Varma, and Shefali Shah, the movie showcases domestic abuse and violence and a woman’s fight against it.
Chhapaak - Disney+ Hotstar: Starring Deepika Padukone and Vikrant Massey, the movie is a tale of human resilience and justice showcasing the physical and emotional scars of acid attack victims and raising awareness about it.
Laapataa Ladies - Netflix: A beautiful tale of self-discovery, resilience, and celebration of the indomitable spirit of womanhood, the movie is about the accidental swapping of two brides en route to their husbands’ homes after the wedding.
Bhakshak - Netflix: Starring Bhumi Pednekar, this movie follows a journalist who uncovers the harrowing case of sexual abuse of young girls in a shelter home, stressing the importance of awareness of such crimes.
Toilet: Ek Prem Katha - Netflix: Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar leading movie, highlighting the importance of modern sanitation through a unique tale of a woman leaving her husband’s home due to lack of a toilet.
Kathal - A Jackfruit Mystery - Netflix: A satire tale of how politics influence the Indian police system to pursue unnecessary cases while ignoring important ones. It’s also a social commentary on the caste system and many other evil things present in society.