1. 3 Idiots (2009)
- Genre: Comedy-drama
- Synopsis: Three engineering students share a college dormitory and embark on a journey that teaches them about friendship, ambition, and the true meaning of success.
2. Sholay (1975)
- Genre: Action-adventure
- Synopsis: Two petty criminals are hired by a retired policeman to avenge the murder of his family. The film is iconic for its action sequences, memorable dialogues, and the portrayal of friendship.
3. Dangal (2016)
- Genre: Sports drama
- Synopsis: A former wrestler trains his daughters to become world-class wrestlers, breaking societal norms and challenging gender stereotypes.
4. Lagaan (2001)
- Genre: Epic historical sports drama
- Synopsis: Set during the British colonial rule in India, the film tells the story of villagers who play a cricket match against their British oppressors for their freedom.
5. Taare Zameen Par (2007)
- Genre: Drama
- Synopsis: An eight-year-old dyslexic boy struggles with school and finds support from an art teacher who discovers his true potential.
6. Bahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)
- Genre: Epic historical action drama
- Synopsis: The second part of the Bahubali duology reveals the secrets behind the birth of Bahubali, his quest for the kingdom, and the war with his brother Bhallaladeva.
7. Pather Panchali (1955)
- Genre: Drama
- Synopsis: The first installment of Satyajit Ray's Apu Trilogy follows the early life of Apu, a young boy growing up in rural Bengal.
8. Andhadhun (2018)
- Genre: Black comedy-thriller
- Synopsis: A blind pianist unwittingly gets caught up in a web of crime and murder due to his exceptional hearing abilities.
9. Drishyam (2015)
- Genre: Mystery-thriller
- Synopsis: A cable TV operator's family gets entangled in a murder investigation, and he uses his intellect and resources to protect them.
10. Rang De Basanti (2006)
- Genre: Drama-patriotism
- Synopsis: A group of college students in Delhi form a bond with the spirit of a freedom fighter from the past. The film explores their journey of self-discovery, patriotism, and sacrifice.