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Best Drama Movies On Disney+ Hotstar

By Andrew Lu
Dramatic movies are filled with highly-emotional content that makes it easier for audiences to invest their own emotions. Such movies make you connect with characters and their journey on a ...Read More
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Highway (2014)

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Here is an interesting story of Veera (Alia Bhatt), who is abducted a day before her wedding by a local gangster Mahabir (Randeep Hooda) and his men. However, instead of being terrified by what has happened, she finds new meaning in life. Director Imtiaz Ali has done a fantastic job in bringing out the best from his actors and justifying the script. It is one of the most unlikely travel stories out there with a roller coaster of emotions, making it one of the best drama movies on Disney + Hotstar.

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Pink (2016)

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One of the best courtroom dramas you can watch on Hotstar, Pink is an excellent take on patriarchy and the things women have to go through just because they are independent and confident. Tapsee Pannu, as one of the victims, has delivered arguably the performance of her life, and Amitabh Bachchan, as their lawyer, is at his usual best. If you are a sucker for a good script and brilliant acting performances, then you will love watching this movie.

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Talvar (2015)

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Speaking of a good script and stellar acting, here is another gem of a movie from the same family. This drama-thriller is a take on the infamous Arushi Talwar Murder Case. The director-writer duo of Meghna Gulzar and Vishal Bhardwaj has tried to give an unbiased interpretation of what happened in the case and have offered a gripping narrative. Add to that the measured performances from Irrfan Khan, Neeraj Kabi, Konkana Sen Sharma and all the other supporting actors, and you have a movie that is worth your time.

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The Shape of Water (2017)

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One of the top Hollywood drama movies on Disney+, The Shape of Water, is a weirdly beautiful creation, coming from the ever-so-brilliant Guillermo del Toro. It takes you through the journey of a janitor at a secret facility, who stumbles upon a weird creature and builds a unique relationship with it. As unlikely as it may be, this emotional drive is what carries the movie forward.

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The Martian (2015)

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The Martian is a space-drama that shows a stranded astronaut on Mars trying to survive with very few supplies by using all his wit and grit. While NASA tries to come up with a plan to rescue him, his crewmates also try a daring escape plan. But there is a catch; will he survive till then? Watch this Ridley Scott thriller drama that stars Matt Damon to find the answer.

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Ford vs Ferrari (2019)

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Ford vs Ferrari is a sports movie based on true incidents that are so dramatic that they will give fictional movies a run for their money. The movie sheds light on the incredible rivalry that brewed in the late 60s between two automobile giants. The story revolves around Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and Ken Miles (Christian Bale), who team up to take on the invincible Ferrari cars. Watch this movie for the amazing acting performances and impressive technical work across multiple departments like sound editing, cinematography and more.

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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (20

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Creating suspense and thrill just by adding drama and tension is a hard thing to perfect in cinema, and this is where this movie hits the nail right on the head. It is a crime drama that shows how far a mother can go to get justice for her daughter, who was raped and murdered. Frances McDormand, Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson have given their best performances to take this drama to the next level.

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Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017)

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Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum is an absolute gem from the Malayalam movie industry starring Fahadh Fasil, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Nimisha Sajayan in the lead roles. A thief steals a gold chain worn by a woman while travelling in a bus but later denies ever having done that. Despite a simple premise, this movie manages to keep you hooked till the end, thanks to the top-notch performances and a screenplay that makes the narrative deep-rooted in reality.

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Mission Mangal (2019)

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One of the top Hindi drama movies on Hotstar in recent times, Mission Mangal is a take on how ISRO managed to launch the Mars Orbiter against all the odds. There are so many emotional highs and lows in the movie that you’ll instantly feel like a part of this world. Add to that the stellar star cast of Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Sharman Joshi, Nithya Menon and more, and this is a wholesome drama that you can watch with your family.

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Masaan (2015)

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Masaan is one of the most talked-about movies from Bollywood in the last decade, and there are various reasons for that. To start with, it has a realistic story with such pure emotions in each scene that you feel for the characters. Actors Vicky Kaushal, Richa Chadda, Shweta Tripathi, Sanjay Mishra and Pankaj Tripathi have delivered an absolute masterclass in acting in this movie, making it an easy watch for everyone. Lastly, director Neeraj Ghaywan has done such a fantastic job with this project that you will never believe that this is his directorial debut.

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Raavan (2010)

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Raavan is an action-drama created by the legendary director Mani Ratnam. Through this, he pens a new take on the classic tale of Ramayan. A bandit (Abhishek Bachchan) kidnaps the wife (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan) of a police officer (Vikram) to make a statement. He soon falls for her but lets her go in the end so that she can be happy. But, by this time, she has fallen for him too. The cop finds this out and uses his wife as bait to catch the bandit. With such a gripping storyline, it easily is one of the best dramas to come out of Indian cinema in recent times.

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Maatr (2017)

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Maatr is a crime drama about a mother who is on her journey to avenge a politician’s son and his friends as they sexually assaulted her and her daughter. Maatr is a comeback movie for yesteryear’s star Raveena Tandon in the lead role, and the movie also stars actors like Madhur Mittal, Divya Jagdale, Rushad Rana and Alisha Khan. The movie has a gripping narrative with enough suspense and drama in it.

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My Name is Khan (2010)

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My Name is Khan is a movie that revolves around the events of 9/11. In this, Rizwan, who suffers from Asperger’s syndrome, marries Mandira and is happy with the way things have turned out for him. However, his life goes for a toss when the entire Muslim community is vilified after the 9/11 bombings. He pledges to change the perception of people and embarks on a journey to meet the president of the USA. An emotionally beautiful storyline coupled with a brilliant performance by Shah Rukh Khan makes this movie a must-watch.

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Ustad Hotel (2012)

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Here is one of the top drama films on Disney+ that you can watch now. Ustad Hotel takes you through the journey of Faizi, a young man who wants to become a chef. However, his father wants him to manage a five-star hotel and own the business. His life changes when he meets his grandfather, a small-town restaurant owner. You won’t regret watching this Malayalam movie as it’s filled with beautiful layers of emotions.

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Vada Chennai (2018)

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This is a Tamil movie directed by Vetri Maaran. It stars Dhanush, Andrea Jeremiah, Daniel Balaji, Kishore and Pawan in the leading roles. Vada Chennai is the first instalment of a planned trilogy. The movie takes you through the journey of a local carrom player who gets into the world of crime by assisting local gangsters. He soon learns about the group’s internal politics and how some of them are ready to sell the locality for personal benefits.

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Bangalore Days (2015)

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Next on our Disney plus drama movies list is the wholesome Malayalam entertainer, Bangalore Days. The story is about three cousins who stay in Bangalore and encounter what life throws in their way. Apart from the excellent storyline, the stellar cast is another reason to watch this movie. It stars actors like Dulquer Salman, Nivin Pauly, Nazriya Nazim, Fahadh Fasil, Nithya Menon, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Isha Talwar and more.

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Take off (2017)

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Take Off depicts the real-life tragedy of Indian nurses in 2014 in Iraq on the big screen. It is a tale of how several nurses were held captives by terrorists and how an intelligent Indian ambassador tries to save and get them out of the country alive. Mahesh Narayanan has done a terrific job in his directorial debut, and powerful performances from Parvathy Thiruvothu, Kunchako Boban, Fahadh Fasil and Asif Ali make this movie one of the best movies in the drama genre.

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Neerja (2016)

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Neerja is one of the best dramas on Hotstar India that tells you the heroic tale of a flight attendant who saves the lives of passengers in a hijacked plane, thanks to her calm composure. The movie has a tremendous screenplay with enough drama to make it an emotional edge-of-a-seat thriller. Sonam Kapoor has delivered her best performance in her portrayal of this real-life braveheart, which also won her many accolades.

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19.

Helicopter Eela

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Helicopter Eela is a comedy-drama that stars Kajol in the lead role. It is the story of a mom who has to give up her career as a singer to raise her son when her husband abandons both of them. However, years later, the son encourages her to chase her dream. To his surprise, she joins his college to continue her studies. It is a cute little story with Kajol portraying motherly emotions down to the T. If you are looking for a simple drama to watch over the weekend with your family, then this is a good choice.

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Bajrangi Bhaijaan

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Bajrangi Bhaijaan is a sweet drama that takes you through the journey of two humble souls. Pawan, a religious devotee of Lord Hanuman, finds a lost girl who cannot speak. He starts taking care of her and soon finds out that she is from Pakistan. He then makes it his mission to reunite the kid with her parents against all odds. Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Harshaali Malhotra and Nawazuddin Siddiqui have delivered top-notch performances to make this a wholesome family entertainer.

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