Some movies are critically applauded but don’t gain the attention they deserve. These movies surely worth your time but they might not be on your radar due to its less publicity or maybe because it lagged behind in the box office.
Just like every year, there were several great films released in 2019, that went hugely unnoticed. They could have made the biggest impression through their great content and storyline but for some reason, they were ignored. These movies mentioned are definitely worth your time if you haven’t watched them already. Here are the 6 Most Underrated Hindi Movies Of 2019 that you should definitely watch:
Hamid
Directed by Aijaz Khan, the movie Hamid beautiful portrays the harsh reality of Kashmir. In the search of his father a seven-year-old Hamid decides to try and reach out to God through phone calls, and finally one day a hardened army officer picks up the call. The film stars Talha Arshad Reshi, Vikas Kumar and Rasika Dugal in major roles. The movie also received National Film Award India, 2019 in the best Urdu movie category. You can watch the film on Netflix.
Sonchiriya
Released on 1 March 2019, Sonchiriya stars Sushant Singh Rajput, Bhumi Pednekar, Manoj Bajpayee, and Ranvir Shorey in lead roles. The story is about clashing dacoits who were once terrorized Indian heartlands. An impeccable performance by Manoj Bajpayee and Sushant Singh Rajput will leave you astonished. If you liked the movie Paan Singh Tomar, you would definitely love Sonchiriya too. The film received positive reviews from critics, still could not make big in the box office.
Game Over
Directed by Ashwin Saravanan, Game Over is a perfect movie for psychological film lovers. The movie stars Taapsee Pannu, who is a game developer and suffers from PTSD. The film is full of different layers that will leave you confused on various occasions. As the movie moves forward, it blurs the thin line between reality and imagination which will make you breathless. The movie is available on Netflix.
Photograph
Photograph is a 2019 Indian coming-of-age romantic drama film written and directed by Ritesh Batra, the man who made his directorial debut with the epic movie The Lunchbox. The plot revolves around a struggling street photographer who works hard to pay off an old family debt. Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sanya Malhotra as a lead performed so well and beautifully showed their extraordinary journey of life. If you loved the movie The Lunchbox, this is a perfect movie for you to watch.
Section 375
Directed by Ajay Bahl, Section 375 is a perfect courtroom drama film which received huge critical acclaim. With the rise in rape cases in the country, the movie will put you into deep thinking about the condition of the Indian Law system with regard to rape cases. The movie shows that- can there be emotional manipulation when such cases are fought in the court? With its interesting storyline and outstanding performances by Akshaye Khanna and Richa Chadha, the movie will keep you engaged.
Laal Kaptan
A storyline with revenge as the central theme, Laal Kaptan is directed by Navdeep Singh, who has earlier directed critically-acclaimed films like ‘NH10’ and ‘Manorama Six Feet Under’. The film attempts to create a period saga, and an assortment of characters, with a brilliant performance by Saif Ali Khan. Few critics claim that the movie is too heavily dependent on Saif, which is the biggest flaw of the film.
Ultimately, it remains a film that had all the right ingredients but is still under-cooked.
How many of these have you watched?