10 Most Loved & Entertaining Bollywood Movies on OTT Platforms In The Year 2021

Hola besties! We know we have already bid our goodbyes to 2021 and we’re all ahead of it, but, there were some awesomesauce releases in 2021 that we just cannot get over, no matter what! These movies were SO good that they carved a permanent place in our hearts, and here’s a handpicked list of them. So, keep your buckets of popcorn ready and let’s dive in, shall we?!

1. Shershaah

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If you haven’t seen Shershaah yet, we’re gonna judge you really hard! This one revolves around the life story of Late Captain Vikram Batra and his unparalleled sacrifice for India during the 1999 Kargil war. Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani starred in this movie and beautifully presented an unfiltered insight into Vikram Batra’s entire life that will give for sure give you goosebumps (and also tears) by the end. 

Watch Online Here | Shershaah

2. Sardar Udham

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Starring Vicky Kaushal as the lead, Sardar Udham is a phenomenal historical drama based on the life of the iconic Indian freedom fighter Sardar Udham Singh who fearlessly took revenge for the horrific Jalianwala bagh massacre of 1919. This one remarkably takes us through the freedom struggles and courage that they showed against the East India Company for the sake of their country and countrymen. This movie will defo give you shivers by the end, so watch it RN if you haven’t!

Watch Online Here | Shershaah

3. The Big Bull 

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The Big Bull is a movie that takes you through a rollercoaster of emotions and forces you to think about all the ifs and buts of life. This one is the cinematic portrayal of the greatest scam of India, Scam 1922 where Abhishek Bachhan excellently portrays the character of Harshad Mehta - the stockbroker accused of manipulating the stock market during the scandal. If you like to watch movies that shake your belief systems, then this one is a must-watch. 

Watch Online Here | The Big Bull

4. Dhamaka

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Directed by Ram Madhvani and starring Kartik Aryan, Dhamaka is another is a great movie to watch. Kartik Aryan plays the character of a news reporter and Mrunal Thakur is playing the main lead actress opposite him. The plot of this one revolves around a journalist who receives an alarming call on his radio show threatening him. However, he sees this as a chance for a career comeback not knowing this might cost him his conscience.

Watch Online Here | Dhamaka

5. Mimi 

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Surrogacy is still a term people in India are not very aware of.  Mimi is a refreshing and entertaining take on surrogacy that will take you through an array of emotions. Mimi is refreshing, entertaining, witty and at times thought-provoking. Kriti Sanon and Pankaj Tripathi’s impeccable acting makes this one a compelling watch on an emotional level. Have you seen this one?

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6. Atrangi Re

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With star casts like Dhanush, Akshay Kumar and Sara Ali Khan, Atrangi Re has been one of the most loved movies of 2021. This one talks about mental health and trauma but in a witty and quirky way.  Dhanush has played the character of a Tamil boy who meets a girl from Bihar, who is already in love with Sajjad since her childhood. This one is a  non-linear narrative of two love stories running in parallel from different timelines. What did you think of this movie?

Watch Online Here | Atrangi Re

7. The White Tiger

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The White Tiger is another movie that was among the most talked-about releases on Netflix in 2021.  Starring Rajkumar Rao and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles, this one revolves around the rise of Balram Halwai, a poor driver of a rich family who uses his wit and smartness to rise to the top. He chooses a dark and hostile path that takes him through various ups and downs. 

Watch Online Here  | The White Tiger

8. Tribhanga

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Tribhanga is a movie that talks about different dynamics and equations in the family. The story of this one begins when Nayantara Apte (mother) gets a stroke and she slips into a coma, and her entire family comes together to reminisce about their family's good and bad moments of life. The flashbacks take us through a journey of misunderstandings, moments and questionable life choices all of them have taken at one point in time. 

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9. Pagglait 

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Pagglait is a dramatical satire at Indian society’s conventional ways of dealing with death and grief. The plot of this one revolves around Sandhya whose husband dies after a mere 5 months of marriage. While the whole family is dealing with the loss in their own ways, the young widow doesn’t understand her emotions at all. She finds it difficult to shed even a single tear which later the story explains why. With Sanya Malhotra’s outstanding performance in the lead role, this one is a funny yet strong take on patriarchy and mansplaining. You know what to do!

Watch Online Here  | Pagglait

10. Sherni

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Sherni is one of the movies that was not actually raved when it was released but later won the hearts of both critics and viewers for its outstanding storyline, impeccable acting of the star cast and amazing cinematography. Vidya Balan plays the character of a forest officer who has to capture a tigress and as she starts working for it she has to face tons of man-made problems 
including red-tapism, corruption and that never-ending development vs environment debate. Guys, you all really should watch this one!

Watch Online Here | Sherni

So, which of these will you watch first?