9 real-life inspired Indian movies on OTT that you shouldn’t miss

ET Online

Aug 5, 2025

Talvar (Netflix)

A gripping dramatization of the 2008 Noida double murder case, Talvar explores conflicting investigative narratives and highlights systemic flaws. Irrfan Khan delivers a brilliant performance as the investigating officer.

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Aligarh (ZEE5/SonyLIV)

Based on the real-life story of Dr. Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras, Aligarh sensitively portrays issues of privacy, dignity, and LGBTQ+ rights in India. Manoj Bajpayee shines in this poignant biographical drama.

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Manjhi: The Mountain Man (ZEE5)

Nawazuddin Siddiqui brings to life the story of Dashrath Manjhi, a man who carved a path through a mountain for 22 years, all for love. A tale of grit and determination.

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Budhia Singh: Born to Run (Disney+ Hotstar)

Based on the youngest marathon runner in the world, this movie follows Budhia Singh’s early life and his controversial rise. Manoj Bajpayee plays the mentor fighting for his protégé's future.

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Batla House (Amazon Prime Video)

Starring John Abraham, this thriller is inspired by the real Batla House encounter case. The film dives into the emotional and legal fallout faced by the lead officer and his team.

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Shahid (SonyLIV)

Rajkummar Rao portrays human rights lawyer Shahid Azmi, who defended wrongly accused terror suspects. His story of courage, justice, and tragic death is told with raw honesty and powerful emotion.

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Raman Raghav 2.0 (ZEE5)

This dark psychological thriller, inspired by the real 1960s serial killer Raman Raghav, explores crime and obsession. Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vicky Kaushal deliver unforgettable performances in Anurag Kashyap’s eerie narrative.

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Airlift (Amazon Prime Video)

This patriotic drama, starring Akshay Kumar, is based on the 1990 evacuation of over 170,000 Indians from Kuwait during the Gulf War. It’s a compelling watch filled with national pride.

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Pad Man (Netflix)

Inspired by the story of Arunachalam Muruganantham, Pad Man addresses menstrual health taboos and the power of innovation. Akshay Kumar stars in this heartfelt, socially relevant film.

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