Addiction in Indian Cinema: A Regional Perspective

Sparsh, directed by Sai Paranjpye, is a poignant drama that delves into the struggles of a blind man (played by Naseeruddin Shah) and his alcoholic wife (played by Shabana Azmi).

Vazhakku Enn 18/9, directed by Balaji Sakthivel, explores the devastating consequences of gambling addiction on a young man's life and his relationships.

Arjun Reddy, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, follows the journey of a young surgeon (played by Vijay Deverakonda) as he battles addiction to prescription drugs and the emotional turmoil it brings.

Sairat, directed by Nagraj Manjule, is a poignant love story that highlights the devastating impact of drug abuse on the lives of two young lovers from different social backgrounds.

Ee Adutha Kaalathu, directed by Arun Kumar Aravind, delves into the lives of three individuals who struggle with addiction to social media and the consequences it has on their personal and professional relationships.

U Turn, directed by Pawan Kumar, features a protagonist (played by Shraddha Srinath) who is a workaholic journalist and the film explores the negative impact of her addiction to work on her personal life.

Katmundu, directed by Raj Chakraborty, follows the story of a family torn apart by the patriarch's addiction to gambling and the subsequent financial and emotional turmoil it brings.

Hellaro, directed by Abhishek Shah, explores the theme of internet addiction and its impact on the life of a young man (played by Jayesh More) who becomes obsessed with online gaming.

Tu Mo Love Story, directed by Rajesh Touchriver, follows the journey of a young man (played by Babushan Mohanty) who battles addiction to alcohol and the challenges it poses to his romantic relationship.

Village Rockstars, directed by Rima Das, tells the story of a young girl who forms a band with her friends and the challenges they face, including her father's struggle with alcoholism.

Udta Punjab, directed by Abhishek Chaubey, delves into the issue of drug addiction in the state of Punjab and its devastating consequences on the lives of individuals and communities.

Chhoriyan Chhoron Se Kam Nahi Hoti, directed by Rajesh Bahl, addresses the issue of female infanticide and gender inequality, with the protagonist's father struggling with alcoholism.

Pagdi, directed by Kamleshwar Singh, explores the theme of gambling addiction and its impact on a family, with the protagonist (played by Raghubir Yadav) struggling to overcome his addiction.

Ganga Jamuna Saraswati, directed by Sujeet Kumar Singh, addresses the issue of domestic violence and marital discord, with the protagonist's husband struggling with alcoholism.

Mithila Makhaan, directed by Nitin Chandra, delves into the issue of alcoholism and its consequences on a family, with the protagonist (played by Vinay Pathak) struggling to overcome his addiction.