Top 10 Courtroom Dramas From India

None of us like to get into legal problems, but we are interested in watching movies based on legal issues, courts, judges, and lawyers. Courtroom dramas use riveting elements like murder, deception, rape, crime, theft, and injustice. Justice plays a critical role in the narration of the film. The films usually start with any form of injustice. Something is exciting about the way an oppressed or marginalized section of society fights against the oppressor with the help of a supportive lawyer, and this is why we love the flavors of a well-scripted, researched court drama. What ties a court drama to the audience is its connection to real life. There are always incidents that are fresh and gripping to take inspiration from. Many of the movies listed below are based on real-life incidents. Here are the top 10 exciting courtroom dramas from India:

1. Court Click to look into! >> Read More... (2014)

Written and directed by Chaitanya Tamhane Born on 1 March 1987 in Mumbai (Maharashtra). Grad >> Read More... as his debut, this movie’s plot revolves around a folk singer who is charged in court for the abetment of suicide of a sewage worker in Mumbai through his politically-charged song. As the case proceeds, the personal lives of the lawyers and the judge dealing with it unravel. The movie explores several socio-political concerns facing Indian society today. Through this film, Tamhane wanted to investigate the nightmare that is the Indian judiciary. The movie was critically acclaimed and won Best Feature Film at the 62nd National Film Award. The film also garnered recognition at key film festivals across the globe.

2. Jai Bhim (2021)

An activist-lawyer Chandru supports Sengeni, a pregnant woman from a tribal community, to help find her husband, Rajakannu. He is falsely accused of theft and is reportedly missing from police custody. Chandru takes Sengeni to court to seek justice. Directed by T.J. Gnanavel, Suriya Sivakumar Suriya Sivakumar is undoubtedly the biggest star i >> Read More... plays a lawyer whose role is inspired by an incident that happened way back in 1993. The story is based on Chandru’s legal battle, along with police bias and state-instigated violence, to bring justice to a woman from the Irular tribe. The discrimination and the custodial torture portrayed in the movie remind many people of the privilege they enjoy as members of the upper caste.

3. Section 375 Click to look into! >> Read More... (2019)

A notable filmmaker stands accused when a costume designer opens up that she was pressurized to perform sexual favors in exchange for career opportunities. The movie was written by Manish Gupta It was the January of 2011. The President of India >> Read More... and directed by Ajay Bahl If there is any director who drew the attention of >> Read More... . The Shiney Ahuja case inspired the story. The film was critically acclaimed for its strong storyline and hard-hitting performances by the actors Akshaye Khanna Akshaye Khanna is a popular Indian film actor. He >> Read More... , Richa Chadha, Meera Chopra Meera Chopra is a well-known actress in the South >> Read More... , and Rahul Bhat Actor Rahul Bhat got noticed for his talent with h >> Read More... . The script is very engaging, and the narration doesn’t take any sides, which makes it a solid watch.

4. Pink Pink is an American Songwriter, Singer, and Actres >> Read More... (2016)

A retired lawyer defends a South Delhi girl and her two other friends who are wrongly framed for the attempted murder of their attackers. Written by Shoojit Sircar Shoojit Sircar is an Indian film producer and dire >> Read More... , Ritesh Shah Ritesh Shah is a very well-known screenwriter who >> Read More... , and Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury is a film director in the >> Read More... , the movie is acclaimed as one of the best courtroom dramas ever made in the Hindi film industry. Stellar performances by Amitabh Bachchan Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942 in A >> Read More... and Taapsee Pannu Taapsee Pannu is an actress and model of Indian or >> Read More... , among others, strengthen the storyline. The movie draws attention to the importance of consent and the low-minded thoughts wherein people assume that rape is a woman’s fault for wearing revealing clothes, drinking, or partying at odd hours. The film also tries to shatter the narrow definitions we want our Indian women to fit into.

5. Shaurya (2008)

Inspired by the Hindi play Court Martial by Swadesh Deepak Swadesh Deepak is an Indian playwright, novelist, >> Read More... and loosely based on A Few Good Men, the plot revolves around Major Siddhant Chaudhary, an Indian Army lawyer, who attempts to defend Captain Javed Khan, who is accused of murdering his commander. The film was criticized for its portrayal of the Indian Army as casual and self-oriented. An officer committing atrocities based on his personal bias towards a community was considered unrealistic. However, the performances of the lead actors, Rahul Bose Rahul Bose, who is an actor, director, writer and >> Read More... and Kay Kay Menon Kay Kay Menon or K.K. Menon or Krishan Kumar Menon >> Read More... , were praised.

6. Jolly LLB (2013)

Written and directed by Subhash Kapoor Subhash Kapoor is an Indian film director, produce >> Read More... , this film is based on a true story of a lawyer who tries to secure the rights of wage workers. This movie falls under the genre of black comedy. Underneath the laugh, is where people will realize the loopholes and the corruption that exists in the Indian judiciary system. The stellar performances by Arshad Warsi Arshad Warsi is most popular for his role as Circu >> Read More... , Boman Irani Boman Irani is a well known name today in the Boll >> Read More... , and Amrita Rao Amrita Rao was born on June 7, 1981 in Mumbai, Mah >> Read More... are critically acclaimed, along with the plot line.

7. Shahid Click to look into! >> Read More... (2012)

This film is based on the life events of lawyer and human rights activist Shahid Azmi, who fought for the rights of people who were wrongly accused of terrorist activities. The court scenes are executed well and are gripping. The film is directed by Hansal Mehta Hansal Mehta is an Indian writer, director, produc >> Read More... , and the performance of Rajkummar Rao Raj Kumar Yadav, also known as Rajkummar Rao, star >> Read More... shines throughout the film.

8. No One Killed Jessica (2011)

Starring Vidya Balan and Rani Mukerji Rani Mukerji is one of the most celebrated Indian >> Read More... in lead roles, the story concerns Meera, an investigative journalist who teams up with Sabrina Lal Bio coming soon... >> Read More... to seek justice for the death of her sister Jessica. Jessica is a model shot in a bar by a politician’s son. The plot reveals how witnesses back off due to the politician’s influence and connections. The witnesses turning hostile tests Sabrina’s determination to seek justice for her sister.

9. Mulk Click to look into! >> Read More... (2018)

A family has to prove that they’re innocent and not anti-national after the youngest son gets involved in terrorist activities. The powerful storyline is executed boldly and sensibly. The captivating performances by Rishi Kapoor Rishi Kapoor is an actor born in the prominent Kap >> Read More... , Taapsee Pannu, and Prateik Babbar Prateik Babbar is an actor who has also got the sh >> Read More... were well received.

10. Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (1986)

Directed by Basu Chatterjee Basu Chatterjee is an Indian screenplay writer and >> Read More... , this movie is a remake of 12 Angry Men. The story revolves around a teen boy from a slum who is put on trial for killing his father. The camerawork and the commendable acting by the cast make this a compelling watch.