From Vadh To Ijaazat: Underrated Films That We Know You Haven't Watched

In the era of streaming platforms and an abundance of content, it's easy for some exceptional films to slip through the cracks. While blockbusters and popular releases often dominate the limelight, there are numerous underrated gems that deserve your attention.

Underrated Cinematic Gems You Probably Haven't Watched

‘Vadh’ (Netflix) IMDb Rating: 7.2/10

Directed by Jaspal Singh Sandhu and Rajiv Barnwal, the thriller ‘Vadh’ starring Neena Gupta, Sanjay Mishra, Manav Vij, and Saurabh Sachdeva is an underrated gem that deserves more recognition. The film follows a retired middle-class couple whose mundane life takes an unexpected turn when they find themselves entangled in a murder case. With their son studying abroad, viewers witness their gripping struggle to prove their innocence in this highly engaging yet overlooked drama.

‘Ijaazat’ (YouTube) IMDb Rating: 8.3/10

Adapted from Subodh Ghosh's story ‘Jotugriha’ and directed by Gulzar, ‘Ijaazat’ is a poetic exploration of separation and lost love. Naseeruddin Shah and Rekha's characters, once married and in love, accidentally cross paths at a railway station waiting room. The film delves into their past, regrets, and lingering memories, offering a tender portrait of a relationship that couldn't withstand the test of time.

‘Don't Worry Darling’ (Amazon Prime) IMDb Rating: 6.3/10

‘Don't Worry Darling,’starring, Florence Pugh as Alice, begins to suspect that something is amiss in her seemingly perfect life with her handsome husband Jack (Harry Styles). As described by various reviews, Olivia Wilde's controversial and highly-anticipated follow-up to ‘Booksmart’ takes viewers on a twisted journey through a 1950s-era desert suburb.

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‘Triangles of Sadness’ (SonyLIV) IMDb Rating: 7.3/10

From the award-winning director of ‘The Square’ and ‘Force Majeure,’ Ruben Ostlund's ‘Triangles of Sadness’ is a biting satire that critics have hailed as "astute," "loaded with fun," and "the perfect comedy for our time." It’s a story of a celebrity model couple's luxury cruise trip which turns catastrophic, leaving them stranded on a desert island and fighting for survival.

‘Wife of a Spy’ (Prime Video) IMDb Rating: 6.6/10

Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, ‘Wife of a Spy’ follows a Japanese merchant who witnesses an act of barbarism while travelling to Manchuria, leading to misunderstandings, jealousy, and legal problems for his wife back home. According to reviews, the film offers a poignant exploration of the consequences of one's actions and the sacrifices required in times of conflict.

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‘Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana’ (Zee5) IMDb Rating: 8.3/10

‘Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana’ delves into the life of Toby, an orphan subjected to abuse as a child, who grows up to become a violent man with few cordial relationships. When he adopts and raises an abandoned girl named Jenny, conflicts arise as she questions the ways of Toby's associates, leading to a thought-provoking exploration of the cycle of violence and redemption.

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