6 popular Indian movies about Politicians – from Thackrey to Modi. Some created controversy while some gained critical praises.
After gangsters, sports personalities Bollywood has been focusing on movies about Politicians and politics. From inspired by politicians to including real life political events in their movies, filmmakers are not missing a chance to make their stories more convincing as well.
Here we have picked Indian movies about Politicians.
Higlights
1. Atal (2024).
The film directed by Ravi Jadhav and starring Pankaj Tripathi in title role tell the story of one of the most loved politicans late Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The film focusses on Vaypayee as a leader during Kargil War with Pakistan and Pokhran nuclear test as well as the human behind the great politician.
2. Sardar (1993).
Directed by Ketan Mehta, this biographical film portrays the life of Vallabhbhai Patel, one of the founding fathers of the Republic of India and the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of independent India.
3. Thackeray (2019).
Directed by Abhijit Panse and starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, this biographical film portrays the life of Bal Thackeray, the founder of the Shiv Sena party and a prominent political figure in Maharashtra, known for his strong opinions and controversial statements. Sididqui gained much praises for his performance in this Indian political film.
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4. The Accidental Prime Minister (2019).
Directed by Vijay Ratnakar Gutte, this biographical drama is based on the memoir of the same name by Sanjaya Baru, and it offers a behind-the-scenes look at the tenure of Dr. Manmohan Singh as Prime Minister of India.
5. PM Narender Modi (2019).
The movie is about Narender Modi. Directed by Omung Kumar and starring Vivek Oberoi in the titular role of Narendra Modi, the 14th Prime Minister of India. The film chronicles Modi’s journey from his early days as a tea-seller to his rise in politics, ultimately becoming the Prime Minister of India.
6. Thalaivi (2021).
Directed by A L Vijay, Thalaivi is biographical drama film based on the life of Indian actress-politician J. Jayalalithaa. Actress Kanagan Ranaut as Jayalalithaa won the fans.
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