10 Movies That Gave Viewers The Best Cinematic Experience Both On Big And The Small Screen

The Indian box office has recently been dominated by movies from the south. Many of them have achieved remarkable success in theatres and the OTT market. But, hey, it's not just South Indian films that have rendered us dumbfounded with their stellar cinematic experiences; Alia Bhatt's Gangubai, Kashmir Files, and many more such movies have also had a lasting effect on viewers.

We've put together a list of movies to watch (if you still haven't) that gave viewers an out-of-the-box cinematic experience.

1. Jai Bhim

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Suriya, Lijomol Jose, and Manikandan are the main actors in this T. J. Gnanavel-directed 2021 judicial drama movie. Under the banner of 2D Entertainment, Jyothika and Suriya produced it. In supporting roles, the movie also stars Rajisha Vijayan, Prakash Raj, Rao Ramesh, and others. The movie examines police prejudice and governmental violence against a marginalised community and is based on a real-life 1993 occurrence. Though the movie was directly released on the OTT platform, the story is just worth the watch.

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2. Ponniyin Selvan 1

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Ponniyin Selvan is Mani Ratnam's critically acclaimed film. In PS-1, a number of well-known performers, including Vikram, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and others, play crucial roles. Ponniyin Selvan, a 1955 book by Kalki Krishnamurthy, served as the inspiration for Mani Ratnam's masterpiece. Mani Ratnam co-wrote the sweeping historical drama with Elango Kumaravel and B. Jeyamohan. Produced by Ratnam and Subaskaran Allirajah under Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions, the movie is the first of two parts.

Based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's 1974 novel of the same name, the movie portrays the tale of Rajaraja Chola I, the first ruler of the Chola dynasty. AR Rahman composed the music for the film.

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3. KGF Chapter 2

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Rocky seizes control of the Kolar Gold Fields, and his newly acquired authority causes both the government and his opponents to become uneasy. He still needs to face Ramika, Adheera, and Inayat, though. The background music, by Ravi Basrur, covers a wide range from too loud to too psychedelic. The BGM of this movie is rocking just like Rocky. KGF: Chapter 2 tells a relentless story. There isn't a single dull moment in the entire 168-minute movie as the narrative moves at a constant rapid pace.

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4. Gangubai Kathiawadi

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The plot is about a young woman who was deceived and sold to a brothel, and how she uses her contacts in the underworld to command the world she was once a pawn in. In addition to being a daring picture of sex workers' lives in India, Gangubai has drawn attention to the fact that most civilizations do not recognise sex work as a legitimate career.

The movie is bound to give you chills and take you on an emotional roller coaster ride.

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5. Soorarai Pottru

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Sudha Kongara wrote and directed the Tamil drama starring Suriya, Aparna Balamurali, and Paresh Rawal. Producing the movie in 2020 will be Suriya, Jyothika, and Guneet Monga. Mohan Babu, Urvashi, and Karunas all play significant supporting parts in the movie. It was influenced by experiences G. R. Gopinath, the creator of Simplifly Deccan, wrote about in his autobiography Simply Fly A Deccan Odyssey. Upon release, it garnered a tonne of positive reviews.

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6. Sita Ramam

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Sita Ramam is Dulquer's best movie tilldate. We are completely smitten with him, and in our opinion, no one else could have played Ram in the movie. By bouncing between 1964 and 1984, Sita Ramam clarifies the mystery surrounding its protagonists, Sita Mahalakshmi and Lt. Ram. Twenty years prior, Afreen, a student of Pakistani descent, travels to India from London in order to find Sita and deliver a letter that Ram has written for her. Balaji, a college senior currently residing in Hyderabad, assists her in delivering the letter to Sita.

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7. Kashmir Files

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Krishna tries to determine why his parents were brutally murdered in Kashmir. He is astonished to see a web of deceptions and schemes surrounding the widespread genocide. It grabs in various ways, which is a disconcerting take. The brutally intense scenes of killing, torture and otherization of Pandits have been seen on camera. The performances are gripping, and the camerawork effectively depicts the Valley's gloomy, menacing tones.

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8. RRR

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RRR, directed by Rajamouli, became a global hit and made Rs 1,115 crores at the box office. The film RRR caused mayhem upon its theatrical release and went on to captivate the audience on OTT in addition to being a box office success. It provides a cinematic sensation and vows the viewer despite the curiously brief tale.

All of this takes place in the pre-independence era and starts with a young girl named Malli. A wealthy British woman buys this girl against her will, and her decision sets the stage for a film that lasts for more than three hours. On the one side, there is Rama Raju, a policeman working for the British who is remarkably devoted to them. On the other hand, there is Bheema, also known as Akhtar, a commoner whose sole responsibility is to save Malli and return her to her family. A story of love, betrayal, revenge, drama, and most importantly, friendship is ignited when these two worlds collide.

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9. 777 Charlie

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We could not be more in agreement with the movie's central message¡ªthat having a dog makes you lucky. It's a wonderful movie experience that will delight dog and animal lovers. The protagonist of the novel is an alcoholic named Dharamraj, whose life is forever altered by the arrival of Charlie, a furry baby (dog). Despite the fact that Charlie was an independent breed and the movie was inspired by a true story.

Also, did you ever wonder why the movie's title included the number '777'?

If not, then the number 777 in the west is related to angels. 777 Charlie is a movie that demands you to suspend your disbelief and watch it with all your heart, laughing and crying along the way. Rakshit & Charlie's charm will ensure that you stick with them long after the credits have rolled.

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10. Vikram

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We had goosebumps watching the Kamal Haasan-starring movie Vikram. The first collaboration between Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, and Fahadh Faasil was in the Lokesh Kanagaraj film Vikram. You'll be on the edge of your seat throughout this brilliant crime thriller. The Vikram movie is the follow-up to the 1986 film with Kamal and Sujitha of the same name. 36 years after the initial movie's premiere, Kamal makes an appearance in the sequel. Both the first movie and this one had successful box office runs.

On a global scale, the cinematography was just stunning. The action moments were well filmed. Providing you with the complete Paisa Vasool experience. Undoubtedly, the action sequences towards the climax will excite you. You'll feel as though you are there personally experiencing it.

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