8 films that are based on caste discrimination

A police officer investigates the disappearance of two girls from a marginalized caste, exposing systemic inequality and brutal violence. The film is inspired by real incidents that shocked the nation.

A lawyer uncovers the truth behind a tribal man’s silence after his wife’s death. The film critiques how justice systems suppress the oppressed through fear, silence, and manipulation.

Based on Phoolan Devi’s life, this raw biopic shows her journey from oppression and abuse to rebellion. It brutally exposes caste and gender violence in rural India.

Directed by Satyajit Ray, this short film portrays a poor man’s struggle for dignity as he seeks a priest’s help. A haunting depiction of caste, labor, and religious hypocrisy.

A love story between a lower-caste boy and an upper-caste girl turns tragic. The film powerfully critiques caste-based honor and violence in modern-day India.

A tribal man is falsely arrested and tortured. A lawyer fights the system to reveal the truth. A hard-hitting courtroom drama based on real events and caste injustice.

A boy from a marginal background faces humiliation while dreaming of love and respect. A symbolic coming-of-age story set in a deeply divided rural society.

A law student faces abuse after forming a friendship with a dominant-caste girl. The film sheds light on everyday discrimination in classrooms and public spaces.