All diehard Indian cinephiles must already be aware that the international movies database portal IMDb houses a list of the top 250 highest rated Indian movies of all time. And in case you are curious about which Indian films from the year 2023 are in the list, we have collated for our readers a list of those few Indian movies which are currently there on the coveted IMDb top 250 list. We have also mentioned the OTT platforms in which these movies are streaming right now.
Por Thozhil (Streaming on SonyLIV) – Rank 193
The film follows the story of an academically brilliant but weak hearted crime branch trainee Prakash (Ashok Selvan), who must work under the mentorship of a senior cop Loganathan (Sarath Kumar). The rookie cop must overcome his weaknesses and team up with his senior in order to solve a mysterious murder case where it is revealed that a psychopath killer is on the loose.
Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai (Streaming on Zee5) – Rank 163
Helmed by Apoorv Singh Karki, the intense legal drama features Manoj Bajpayee in the role of a diligent and honest sessions court lawyer, who takes up the case of the sexual assault of a minor girl by an influential and popular godman. How he fights an arduous legal battle in court forms the film’s underlying plot.
Viduthalai Part One (Streaming on Zee5) – Rank 138
The period crime thriller movie follows the story of an upright and righteous police driver Kumareson (played by Soori). After a deadly train bombing, the newly recruited police constable becomes a part of a mission called ‘Operation Ghosthunt’ to capture Perumal Vaathiyar (Vijay Sethupathi) – the leader of the revolutionary group.
2018 (Streaming on SonyLIV) – Rank 101
Set against the backdrop of the 2018 Kerala floods, the film revolves around a group of people from different walks of life and how the devastating floods suddenly upturned their lives. It also focuses on the incredible efforts made by the people including the fishermen and the local people.
12th Fail (Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar from 29th December) – Rank 18
Based on Anurag Pathak’s best-selling book, the film narrates the incredible and inspirational story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma (brilliantly played by Vikrant Massey) and IRS officer Shraddha Joshi (Medha Shankar). The story is set amidst the backdrop of grueling preparation by students who try to clear one of the world’s toughest exams: UPSC.