Top 10 Indian Movies For Teenagers

Movies are a reflection of our society. Earlier Indian movies were known for their melodrama, loud acting and masala content, and so on which lacked realism. Lately, Indian movies have divulged fundamentally by not limiting itself to just a mere source of entertainment. Indian movies have managed to have an impact on the audience nowadays. While there are numerous genres in movies, for example, action, comedy, horror, drama, thriller, etc. In any case, the most significant ones are from the inspirational genre. Here is the list of top 10 Indian movies that every teenager should watch.

Top 10 Indian Movies Every Teenager Should Watch

1) UDAAN (2010)

Udaan is a cult classic movie that marks the directorial debut of  Vikram Aditya Motwane. It was written by Motwane and Anurag Kashyap. It is a simple coming-of-age film that portrays the journey of a boy turning into a man. The plot majorly revolves around the struggling relationship of an abusive, violent father (Ronit Roy) who constantly tortures and abuses his son Rohan (Rajat Barmecha) for having his view towards his own life which differs from his imaginary world. He feels Rohan is a misfit to him which symbolically represents our society.

The relation between Rohan and Arjun (Rohan’s half brother) is one of the most beautiful parts of the film. It is a beautiful portrayal of brotherly love from unacceptance to the feeling of protection.

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2) Super Deluxe(2019)

Thiagarajan Kumararaja’s Super Deluxe questions the inward conviction of our society. It manages with life morality, sex, gender discrimination, and despondent wedded life. Super  Deluxe has 4 stories with protagonists in every story. The beliefs of each protagonist are tested throughout the movie. At long last, Kumararaja figures out how to associate all these 4 distinct stories together which makes Super Deluxe one of its sorts.

This film resembles a mirror to us questioning the hypocrisy of our society. This film phenomenally handles dark satire, reasoning, and connections

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3) Taare Zameen Par (2007)

 The movie was directed by Amir Khan and was written by Amole Gupta. It portrays that every child is special and have their sets of the ability which differentiate them from others. It revolves around 8-year-old dyslexic boy Ishan Awasthi who has been sent to a hostel after performing poorly in academics thou he excels in the drawing. Ishan is guided by his art teacher who helps him to overcome his disability.

The movie conveys that it is very rare and difficult for a child to excel in all the respective field and by putting pressure on them we are just making the situation worse for them. This gem will take you on an emotional rollercoaster for sure

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4) Rang De Basanti(2006)

“Koi bhi desh perfect nahi hota usse perfect banana padta hai”. Rang De Basanti a movie by Rakesh Omprakash Mehra and co-written by Rensil D’silva. It is a story of a group of college students coming from different backgrounds and enjoying their lives in their bubble however world of revolutionaries stirs consciousness in these youths. As a youth of this nation, we can let go of everything the way it is, or other options are to stand against unjust and take the responsibility to change it.

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5) Swades(2004)

“You can take an Indian out of India, but you can never take India out of an Indian”. Ashutosh Gowariker’s Swades is considered to be way ahead of its time. Ashutosh has figured out how to catch something which maybe no Indian film has-love for one nation can be solid without overemphasizing it. It is a story of Indian based NASA scientist Mohan Bhargav who returns to its homeland. Swades deals with real-life problems such as hunger, poverty, lack of resources which showed the reality of rural India.

The movie marks a journey of change of a judgemental pariah to a gainful individual.

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6) Care of Kancharapalem(2018)

Care of Kancharapalem is a wonderful film with an innocent story. A little film with a major heart. It is an unpredictable compilation of 4 love stories of 4 different age generations (adolescence, teenage, middle age, and late 40s) set in a town.

The movie not only talks about love but other aspects like the crooked and narrow mindset of human society. It is a story that will rekindle your first love. If you haven’t watched then you are definitely missing this gem.

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7) 3 Idiots(2009)

3 idiots is a coming-of-age comedy-drama film. Directed by Raj Kumar Hirani and co-written with Abhijat Joshi. 3 idiots expose the current scenario of the Indian education system where real knowledge and creativity have been kept aside. It effectively highlights the problem of parents pushing their children to pursue according to their will and make them forget or quit their aspirations.

The film depicts the life of an engineering student which is not that fun as it seems. The movie teaches us never to be a part of the rat race and to continuously keep chasing our passion. The film illuminates some genuine subjects in a light-hearted way. So, anyone who is reading this “Excellence ke piche bhago, Success jhak marke pichhe aayegi”

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8) Chak De! India(2007)

“Mujhe states ke naam na sunai deta hai na dikhai dete hai, sirf ek mulk ka naam sunai deta hai… INDIA”. Shimit Amin’s Chakde! India is a perfect blend of patriotism, women empowerment, and sport. The film teaches us to rise above religious, regional, and emotional prejudices. The movie revolves around the ex-captain of an Indian hockey team who is tainted as a traitor of the country.

However, he returns as a coach of the Indian national women hockey team and prepares a team of 16 girls each coming from different regions and backgrounds for a world cup to prove his loyalty towards the nation. One of the finest sports drama films ever made in Indian cinema history.

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9) Ek Sangaychay (2018)

Ek Sangaychay marks the debut of versatile actor Kay Kay Menon in Marathi cinema. The movie is an emotional take on the lack of communication and generation gap between parents and children and how this leads to many sensitive issues and rift between them.

The film throws light on mental stress, changing lifestyles, peer pressure, and parent’s expectation. A sensitive topic which needs to be addressed for healthy relationship bond amongst today’s youth and parent’s. Don’t miss this gem.

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10)Kaaka Muttai(2014)

Kaaka Muttai, a Telugu comedy-drama film written, directed by M. Manikandan. It is about two slum kids who desire a slice of pizza. Do they get to eat or not is what the movie is all about. Film is light, easy and enjoyable. Manikandan illuminates the inconsistent financial circumstance and how children are compelled to drop out of school to pursue their regular goals.

The best piece of the film is that it isn’t long winded and in reality the boys born into poverty seem to appreciate each snapshot of it. Kaaka Muttai’s humour camouflages the pain of the lads and the brutality of class distinction.

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