Regional Cinema Gems

Court is a 2016 Marathi-language courtroom drama film directed by Chaitanya Tamhane. The film follows the story of a folk singer who is accused of inciting communal violence through his songs.

The Lunchbox is a 2015 Indian romantic drama film directed by Ritesh Batra. The film tells the story of a young man who accidentally receives a lunchbox intended for another man.

Visaranai is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film directed by Vetrimaaran. The film tells the story of a young couple who are falsely accused of a crime and tortured by the police.

Ee Ma Yau is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery. The film tells the story of a young man who is diagnosed with a terminal illness and decides to spend his remaining days with his family and friends.

Dia is a 2019 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by K. S. Ashoka. The film tells the story of a young woman who is forced to become a surrogate mother to save her family from financial ruin.

Shyam Singha Roy is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Rahul Sankrityan. The film tells the story of a young man who is forced to confront his past when he returns to his hometown.

Hellaro is a 2019 Indian Gujarati-language drama film directed by Abhishek Shah. The film tells the story of a young woman who is forced to work as a domestic helper to support her family.

Sairat is a 2016 Indian Marathi-language romantic drama film directed by Nagraj Manjule. The film tells the story of a young couple who are forced to confront their past when they return to their hometown.

Kahaani is a 2012 Indian Bengali-language mystery thriller film directed by Sujoy Ghosh. The film tells the story of a pregnant woman who searches for her missing husband in Kolkata.

Pariyerum Perumal is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Mari Selvaraj. The film tells the story of a young man who is forced to become a gangster to protect his family.

Sudani from Nigeria is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language sports drama film directed by Zakariya Mohammed. The film tells the story of a young woman who is forced to work as a domestic helper to support her family.

Ulidavaru Kandante is a 2021 Indian Kannada-language action thriller film directed by Rakshit Shetty. The film tells the story of a young man who is forced to become a thief to support his family.

Jathi Ratnalu is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Anudeep K. V. The film tells the story of a young woman who is forced to work as a surrogate mother to save her family from financial ruin.

Dhh is a 2021 Indian Gujarati-language drama film directed by Manish Manek. The film tells the story of a young man who is forced to work as a laborer to support his family.