Top 20 Bollywood movies on Zee5
Discover some of the best Bollywood movies available on Zee5 streaming service, from acclaimed dramas and thrillers to romance, comedy, and action, ranked by our MastScore. Here are 20 Hindi films worth adding to your watchlist.
Satluj (2026)
90%Synopsis: The film is a biographical human rights drama based on the real life story of Jaswant Singh Khalra, a journalist and activist in 1990s Punjab. It explores the dark period of militancy,… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Satluj is getting a strongly positive response from the outlets that published full critic reviews. The major praise is for Diljit Dosanjh’s controlled, deeply sincere performance, Honey Trehan’s restrained direction, the film’s refusal to sensationalise violence, and its powerful focus on accountability, police excess and suppressed memory.
Starring: Diljit Dosanjh, Arjun Rampal
Directed By: Honey Trehan
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Article 15 (2019)
86%Synopsis: Article 15 is a crime drama movie that follows Ayan Ranjan, an idealistic police officer, as he investigates the disappearance of three girls in a rural village. The film exposes the harsh… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics strongly praised Article 15 for confronting caste discrimination with urgency, powerful writing, striking visuals and excellent performances, particularly Ayushmann Khurrana. Some noted pacing and storytelling flaws, but most considered it an important and compelling film. The strong critical response was matched by strong box office performance.
Starring: Ayushmann Khurrana, Isha Talwar, Kumud Mishra
Directed By: Anubhav Sinha
#2Badlapur (2015)
78%Synopsis: After his wife and son are killed during a robbery, Raghu spends years consumed by revenge against the men responsible, gradually blurring the line between victim and villain. View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Badlapur was widely praised for its dark, unpredictable storytelling and standout performances from Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Varun Dhawan. Critics mainly faulted its slower second half, some contrivances and its treatment of women.
Starring: Varun Dhawan, Yami Gautam, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Huma Qureshi, Radhika Apte, Kumud Mishra, Vinay Pathak, Divya Dutta
Directed By: Sriram Raghavan
#3Phobia (2016)
78%Synopsis: An agoraphobic (anxiety disorder) young woman, traumatized by past events, finds herself trapped and terrorized in her own home. View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics strongly praised Radhika Apte, the tense atmosphere and the fresh psychological horror, although some found the second half weaker.
Starring: Radhika Apte
Directed By: Pawan Kripalani
#4NH10 (2015)
76%Synopsis: Meera and Arjun's road trip turns into a nightmare after they witness an honour killing and become targets of a violent gang. Trapped far from help, Meera must fight to survive. View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: NH10 was widely praised for its tense direction, realistic setting and powerful performance by Anushka Sharma. A few critics questioned some plot turns, but the overall response was strongly positive.
Starring: Anushka Sharma, Neil Bhoopalam
Directed By: Navdeep Singh
#5Uunchai (2022)
75%Synopsis: Three friends take a trek to the Everest Base Camp. A simple trek turns out to be a personal, emotional and spiritual journey as they battle their physical limitations and discover the… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Uunchai wins critics over with its warm celebration of friendship, scenic journey and accomplished veteran cast. However, its nearly three hour runtime, uneven second half, dated sentimentality and underdeveloped supporting characters prevent the emotional adventure from reaching its full height.
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Danny Denzongpa, Sarika, Neena Gupta, Nafisa Ali, Parineeti Chopra
Directed By: Sooraj Barjatya
#6Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata (2026)
75%Synopsis: Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, is a thriller based on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, releasing in cinemas on June 12, 2026. Directed by Manoj Tapadia, the film highlights the bravery of hospital staff,… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata earns praise for its sincere performances and emotional 26/11 story, but uneven storytelling limits its impact. Despite favorable reviews, audiences stayed away, making it a box office flop.
Starring: Kangana Ranaut
Directed By: Manoj Tapadia
#7Mom (2017)
74%Synopsis: Mom is a film about a mother, Devki, whose life is turned upside down when her stepdaughter, Arya, is sexually assaulted at a party. Devki embarks on a quest for revenge against… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics largely praised Mom for Sridevi's powerful performance, its tense atmosphere and strong supporting cast, especially Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Some found the revenge story predictable, stretched and weakened by plot holes.
Starring: Sridevi, Akshaye Khanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Directed By: Ravi Udyawar
#8Judgementall Hai Kya (2019)
74%Synopsis: Judgementall Hai Kya is a black comedy that follows the story of Bobby, a quirky young woman with acute psychosis, who becomes obsessed with a married couple after they move into her… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics were mostly positive on Judgementall Hai Kya, praising Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao, its unusual style, dark humour and fresh idea. The main complaints were a weaker second half, messy writing and a climax that did not work. Despite the good reviews, the film struggled commercially.
Starring: Rajkummar Rao, Kangana Ranaut, Amyra Dastur, Jimmy Sheirgill, Satish Kaushik
Directed By: Prakash Kovelamudi
#9Bandar (2026)
74%Synopsis: Bandar is an Indian Hindi language crime thriller film directed by Anurag Kashyap, and produced by Nikhil Dwivedi under his banner Saffron Magicworks, and Zee Studios. The film written by Sudip Sharma… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics Consensus: Bandar is a gritty and unsettling prison drama anchored by one of Bobby Deol’s strongest performances and Anurag Kashyap’s uncompromising direction. The film earned respectable reviews; unfortunately, audiences stayed away, turning it into a clear box office flop.
Starring: Bobby Deol, Sanya Malhotra
Directed By: Anurag Kashyap
#10Pad Man (2018)
73%Synopsis: Pad Man is a movie about Lakshmikant "Lakshmi" Chauhan, who, after discovering that his wife uses unhygienic rags during her menstrual period, sets out to create affordable sanitary pads for women in… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Pad Man earns praise for bringing menstrual hygiene into mainstream Hindi cinema with sincerity, humour and a widely admired performance from Akshay Kumar. Some critics find the film preachy, repetitive or too dramatic, but most feel its important message and warm storytelling make it worthwhile.
Starring: Akshay Kumar, Radhika Apte, Sonam Kapoor
Directed By: R. Balki
#11Happy Bhag Jayegi (2016)
71%Synopsis: Happy Bhag Jayegi is a romantic comedy film that follows the story of a spirited Indian woman named Happy. The film revolves around her adventurous journey after she decides to elope on… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics generally liked the cast, clean humour and light cross border comedy, but felt the writing weakened in the second half.
Starring: Abhay Deol, Diana Penty, Jimmy Sheirgill, Ali Fazal
Directed By: Mudassar Aziz
#12Sonchiriya (2019)
71%Synopsis: Sonchiriya is an action drama film set in the Chambal Valley, focusing on a group of bandits grappling with their moral dilemmas while on the run. View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics were mostly positive on Sonchiriya, praising its powerful cast, realistic Chambal setting, writing and themes of guilt, caste and redemption. Sushant Singh Rajput, Ranvir Shorey, Manoj Bajpayee and Bhumi Pednekar received strong praise. The main complaint was the slow pace, while a few critics found the story emotionally distant. The strong reviews did not translate into ticket sales.
Starring: Sushant Singh Rajput, Bhumi Pednekar, Manoj Bajpayee, Ashutosh Rana
Directed By: Abhishek Chaubey
#13The Kashmir Files (2022)
71%Synopsis: The Kashmir Files is a 2022 Indian Hindi language drama film directed by Vivek Agnihotri, focusing on the 1990 exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from the Kashmir Valley. View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: The Kashmir Files was praised for confronting the trauma of displaced Kashmiri Pandits and for powerful performances, particularly Anupam Kher, Bhasha Sumbli and Pallavi Joshi. Critics were sharply divided over its graphic violence, lengthy and cluttered structure, overt political stance, and limited narrative balance.
Starring: Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi
Directed By: Vivek Agnihotri
#14Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017)
70%Synopsis: Shubh Mangal Saavdhan is a romantic comedy-drama film that follows Aman Tripathi, played by Ayushmann Khurrana, who faces challenges in his relationship due to his erectile dysfunction. View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics largely praised Shubh Mangal Saavdhan for its fresh subject, sharp humour, Ayushmann and Bhumi's chemistry, and its sensitive treatment of erectile dysfunction. The main criticism was its weaker climax and second half.
Starring: Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar
Directed By: R. S. Prasanna
#15Manmarziyaan (2018)
70%Synopsis: Set in Amritsar, Rumi is passionately in love with the impulsive Vicky, who is unwilling to commit to marriage. She marries the calm and dependable Robbie, leaving all three caught in a… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Manmarziyaan received mostly positive reviews, especially for Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Abhishek Bachchan, Amit Trivedi's music and Anurag Kashyap's modern approach to relationships. Critics liked the film's characters and emotional honesty, but several felt the repeated romantic conflict and predictable destination weakened the overall impact.
Starring: Abhishek Bachchan, Vicky Kaushal, Taapsee Pannu
Directed By: Anurag Kashyap
#16Saand Ki Aankh (2019)
70%Synopsis: Saand Ki Aankh is a film based on the true story of two elderly sharpshooters, Chandro Tomar and Prakashi Tomar, who challenge societal norms and gender stereotypes in rural India by pursuing… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics were mostly positive on Saand Ki Aankh, praising Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar, its inspiring true story and strong message about women. The main complaints were the ageing make up, long runtime and some repetitive parts. Despite the good reviews, the film was a flop.
Starring: Bhumi Pednekar, Taapsee Pannu
Directed By: Tushar Hiranandani
#17Kahaani 2 (2016)
69%Synopsis: Vidya Sinha, a single mother whose daughter Mini, goes missing. As she searches for her, Vidya becomes embroiled in a investigation leading to a series of twists and dark revelations. View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics praised Vidya Balan, Arjun Rampal and the gripping first half, but many found the second half and climax predictable.
Starring: Vidya Balan, Arjun Rampal
Directed By: Sujoy Ghosh
#18Antim – The Final Truth (2021)
67%Synopsis: Antim: The Final Truth is a 2021 Hindi action film that follows a young man from a small town who becomes a powerful land mafia don in Pune, making many enemies along… View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Antim: The Final Truth drew mixed to positive reviews, with praise for Aayush Sharma’s transformation, Salman Khan’s restrained presence and their face-offs, while its familiar gangster plot and melodrama divided critics.
Starring: Salman Khan, Aayush Sharma, Mahima Makwana
Directed By: Mahesh Manjrekar
#19Uri – The Surgical Strike (2019)
66%Synopsis: Uri - The Surgical Strike is a war action film directed by Aditya Dhar, based on the Indian Army's retaliation to the 2016 Uri attack. View Full Synopsis
Critics Consensus: Critics widely praised Vicky Kaushal, the realistic combat scenes, sound design, cinematography and technical execution, while some found the screenplay lacking depth. Audience response was far stronger than the critical response, and the film became a huge blockbuster and one of 2019's biggest Hindi cinema successes.
Starring: Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam, Paresh Rawal, Rakesh Bedi
Directed By: Aditya Dhar
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