Top 10 Best Indian Movies of All Time

Eega (English title: The Revenge of the Fly) is a comedy film about Nani, a young man who is in love with his neighbor Bindu. Tragically, he is murdered in an accident orchestrated to steal his love.

After his death, Nani is reincarnated as a fly, and with his new form, he seeks revenge and aims to protect Bindu. He ruins Sudeep's career, leaving him penniless, before ultimately killing him. Although Nani dies again, Bindu keeps a fly's wing as a talisman, and whenever she faces trouble or harassment, Nani returns in the form of a fly to fight back.

IMDb Rating: 7.7

Audience Score: 84%

English Vinglish (English title: English is Easy) is a comedy film that not only delivers laughs but also highlights the issue of gender inequality. The story follows Shashi, a homemaker with two children, living with her in-laws. Her husband and daughter constantly mock her poor English skills, which leads to Shashi feeling inadequate.

Meanwhile, her son and mother-in-law are supportive and understanding. Everything changes when Shashi travels to New York to help her sister organize her daughter's wedding. Secretly, she enrolls in a four-week English conversation class. Through hard work and dedication, Shashi gains confidence and skills, eventually earning the respect of her husband and daughter, who regret their past disrespect.

IMDb Rating: 7.8
Tomatometer: 80%
Audience Score: 83%

Magadheera is a 2009 blockbuster Telugu film directed by SS Rajamouli and produced by Allu Aravind. The film grossed $15.96 million, won two National Film Awards, and is widely regarded as one of the most successful films in the Telugu film industry, a major hub of South Indian cinema.

The plot is set in the 1600s during the Mughal Empire's rule over Northern India. It tells the story of a warrior who sacrifices his life to protect the princess of his kingdom. He is reincarnated 400 years later to seek vengeance. The film is based on the concept of reincarnation, the belief that after death, the soul is reborn in a new body.

This was Charan's second film, following his debut in Chirutha. The film received positive reviews from critics and was a major box office success. It was later dubbed into Tamil as Mannadi Mannan.

IMDb Rating: 7.7.

Audience Score: 84%

3 Idiots tells the story of three friends—Farhan Qureshi, Raju Rastogi, and Ranchoddas Shamaldas Chanchad—who are roommates at university. They bond over their shared experiences and pursue their individual dreams with unwavering determination.

Throughout their four years of college, friendship blossoms, and love also grows between Rancho and Pia. This film not only offers moments of humor and romance but also touches on emotional themes of family and teacher-student relationships. It is a deeply meaningful movie that will keep you hooked for its 2 hours and 51 minutes.

IMDb Rating: 8.4
Tomatometer: 100%
Audience Score: 93%

Slumdog Millionaire (English title: Slumdog Millionaire) is considered a massive hit in Indian cinema, winning numerous awards and regarded as a timeless film.

The story follows Jamal Malik, an 18-year-old from the slums, who participates in the game show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' Using memories and life lessons from his turbulent journey, he answers each question correctly, shocking everyone. This success leads to suspicion from the host, Prem Kumar, and the police, who believe he has cheated.

IMDb Rating: 8.0

Tomatometer: 91%

Audience Score: 90%

Like Stars on Earth (original title: Taare Zameen Par), also known as 'The Special Boy,' earned numerous awards, including Best Foreign Film (2009). It tells the story of an eight-year-old boy who dislikes school and fails all his exams, struggling to keep up with his classmates. His teachers and peers dismiss him, unaware that he is an artistic genius.

His parents, thinking he has a cognitive delay, send Ishaan to a boarding school, where he becomes increasingly depressed and fearful. However, his life takes a turn when he meets Ram Shankar Nikumbh, a new teacher who discovers Ishaan's dyslexia. With care and dedication, Nikumbh helps Ishaan overcome his struggles, reigniting his passion for languages and math.

IMDb Rating: 8.3

Tomatometer: 92%

Audience Score: 96%

Andaz Apna Apna is a classic comedy film about Amar and Prem, two men who try to win the heart of a wealthy heiress, Raveena Bajaj, in order to enrich themselves. Despite their efforts, they fail at every turn and eventually resort to lying—Prem pretends to be a doctor and Amar claims to have amnesia after an accident caused by Raveena.

However, they are unaware that Raveena and her secretary, Karishma, have switched identities. Raveena wants to find a man who loves her for who she is, not her wealth. Meanwhile, Raveena’s father has a twin brother, Teja, a criminal mastermind who plans to kidnap her and impersonate her father. His plan succeeds, but Raveena begins to suspect something is wrong. Ultimately, both Raveena and Karishma are kidnapped, but with the clever help of Amar and Prem, they are rescued. In the end, Prem truly falls in love with Raveena, and Amar finds love with Karishma. Ram, Raveena’s father, allows the couples to be together.

IMDb Rating: 8.0

Audience Score: 96%

Andadhun (English title: Andhadhun) is the story of a pianist named Aakash, who pretends to be blind in order to improve his musical skills. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he unwittingly becomes entangled in a murder case. He witnesses the killer but is unable to do anything about it. His decision to pretend to be blind saves his life, but the danger is far from over. Will Aakash be able to escape the murderer’s grasp? Watch the film to find out!

Released by Viacom18 Motion Pictures on October 5, 2018, the film was met with critical acclaim. Critics praised the writing and the performances of Khurrana and Tabu. The film won four awards, including Best Director and Best Screenplay at the Screen Awards, and five Filmfare Awards, including Best Film and Best Actor (Khurrana). It also won three National Film Awards: Best Hindi Feature Film, Best Actor for Khurrana, and Best Screenplay. The film grossed over $60 million worldwide.

IMDb Rating: 8.2
Tomatometer: 100%
Audience Score: 91%

PK (Peekay) is a sci-fi comedy film that received positive reviews and was a major box-office success. Released in 2014, it became one of the most popular Indian films of the year. The movie follows an alien named PK, who gets stranded on Earth during his mission after his spaceship is hijacked. He embarks on a quest to return home, where he meets and helps Jaggu, falling in love with her in the process. However, he keeps his feelings hidden, knowing that she is already in love with Sarfaraz.

After completing his mission, PK returns home with a suitcase filled with recordings of Jaggu's voice. A year later, he returns to Earth with a new mission: to explore the nature of humanity.

IMDb Rating: 8.1
Tomatometer: 77%
Audience Score: 85%

Queen is a critically acclaimed film that not only sold a large number of tickets in 2014 but also earned several prestigious awards for both its actors and director.

The story follows Rani Mehra, a young woman whose life takes an unexpected turn when, just before her wedding, her fiancé calls off the marriage. He explains that their lifestyles are too different—he is free-spirited, while she is conservative. Devastated by his decision, Rani decides to go on her honeymoon alone. This journey leads her to make new friends and gain confidence, ultimately becoming a stronger version of herself, causing her former fiancé to regret his decision.

IMDb Rating: 8.1
Tomatometer: 90%
Audience Score: 85%