The Best Indian Films of 2014
Lets look back at the best movie offerings of 2014 till date. Both critically as well as commercially successful films will be considered.This list will be updated throughout 2014 and all the best movies released in the given year will be updated. The list will be updated as the year progresses. NOTE: The movies are not numbered/ranked in order, they are just mentioned in random.
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- DirectorVikas BahlStarsKangana RanautRajkummar RaoLisa HaydonA Delhi girl from a traditional family sets out on a solo honeymoon after her marriage gets cancelled.Arguably, the best mainstream Hindi movie to be released this year. Kangana's breakthrough performance helped this movie very much.
- DirectorVikram K. KumarStarsAkkineni Nageswara RaoNagarjuna AkkineniNaga Chaitanya AkkineniThrough reincarnation, family members are able to cross generations and meddle in each others' lives.The last movie of the legendary actor Akkineni Nageshwara Rao. A story about three generations of a family coming together in reel as well as real life.
- DirectorR.T. NeasonStarsMohanlalJoseph VijayKajal AggarwalA bitter conflict is sown in a powerful crime family when the adopted son goes against his father and decides to stand up for the law.Combo of Mohanlal and Vijay was a super hit.
- DirectorA.R. MurugadossStarsAkshay KumarSonakshi SinhaFreddy DaruwalaA military officer attempts to hunt down a terrorist, destroy a terrorist gang and deactivate the sleeper cells under its command.The Hindi remake of Vijay's Thupakki, it was a tailormade role for Akshay Kumar and it was a very big success.
- DirectorSukumarStarsMahesh BabuKriti SanonNassarA rock star must overcome his psychological inhibitions to seek revenge for his parents' death.A path breaking film in contemporary Telugu film history.
- DirectorAbhishek VarmanStarsArjun KapoorAlia BhattAmrita SinghThis movie chronicles how Chetan met his wife and the difficulties they faced due to their cultural differences.The dramatised version of Chetan Bhagat's bestseller. Even though the movie was not as good as the novel, it earned more than 100 crores at the Indian box office.
- DirectorSivaStarsAjith KumarTamannaah BhatiaVidharthVinayagam, an honest man, uses violence to settle disputes. He decides to mend his ways for his lover's sake. Hell breaks loose when he learns about a gang of rowdies following his lover's family.Ajith's super hit film this year.
- DirectorSrijit MukherjiStarsPrasenjit ChatterjeeJisshu SenguptaSwastika MukherjeeThe life and notable works of Anthony Firingee, a 19th-century Bengali-language folk-poet of Portuguese origin. The time frame of the storyline jumps between two different time periods: the 19th century and the present day.A wonderful movie which blended the story of Antony Firingee and made it contemporary backed with great music and a terrific performance by Prasenjit.
- DirectorJude Anthany JosephStarsNazriya NazimNivin PaulyAju VargheseA spirited young girl would stop at nothing to get the first love of her life, even if it takes seven years and several heartbreaks.A well directed, well made movie whose feel good romantic story made it a big hit.
- DirectorHarshaStarsShivarajkumarAindrita RayRukmini VijayakumarThe story takes place in a hamlet called Ramadurga. A tantrik makes life hell for the villagers by looting their valuables, raping women, and killing them. Jeevan (Shivarajkumar) comes to the hamlet to know his 'Janma rahasya' (mystery of his birth). To his shock, he learns that he was the grandson of Bhajarangi (Shivarajkumar) who fought against the tantrik and saved the villagers from his harassment. The story takes many interesting turns and twists and he defeats the tantrik.Even though this movie released in Dec 2013, it did most of its business in 2014. It was a monster hit and celebrated 100 days in its box office run.
- DirectorImtiaz AliStarsAlia BhattRandeep HoodaDurgesh KumarRight before her wedding, a young woman finds herself abducted and held for ransom. As the initial days pass, she begins to develop a strange bond with her kidnapper.Imtiaz stuck gold again with a refreshing performance from Alia and a brooding Randeep. Highway was among the most well received movies of the year.
- DirectorAnurag SinghStarsDiljit DosanjhKirron KherPawan MalhotraDuring a time of political turmoil, a mother goes on a journey in search of her missing son, who has been misjudged and labeled a terrorist.A movie inspired by real life events, it became the toast of the Punjabi film industry riding on powerhouse performances by Kirron Kher and Diljit and wonderful screenplay and direction.
- DirectorAbrid ShineStarsNivin PaulyAnoop MenonJoy MathewThe story of Rameshan who has a huge craze for Cricket, and his final attempt to realize his cricket dream through his son.A wonderful movie which focuses on cricket and realization of one's dreams.
- DirectorNishikant KamatStarsRiteish DeshmukhRadhika ApteTanvi AzmiSumitra travels to Pandharpur to find a ray of hope, after Sangram killed her husband and son and took over their business.A monster hit , Lai Bhaari capped a wonderful year for Ritiesh who essayed the first full- fledged action role of his career.
- DirectorVijay MiltonStarsKishore Shanthi DhinakaranSree RaamThamizhFour adolescent boys fall prey of a baddie and things turn ugly.A wonderful small budget movie which told the story of four boys who seek to carve their identity was much appreciated.
- DirectorSudeepNanda KishoreMaheshStarsV. RavichandranSudeepRamya KrishnanA village strives to overcome the rivalry between two ancient factions.A remake of Prabhaas's 2013 hit Mirchi, it was a big hit.
- DirectorRaffiStarsDileepKeerthy SureshHoney RoseFollows the relation between a canine film star and its trainer.Dileep is a master artiste and this movie proved it once more.
- DirectorK.S. RavikumarStarsRajinikanthAnushka ShettySonakshi SinhaA small-time thief reforms after learning about the role played by his grandfather in building a dam.No list is complete without mentioning Rajni's movie. After a gap of four years, he returned to set the silver screen ablaze. Though the reviews about the movie were mixed, Rajni ROCKED !
- DirectorSajid NadiadwalaStarsSalman KhanJacqueline FernandezNawazuddin SiddiquiAn adrenaline junkie walks away from a whirlwind romance and embraces a new life as a thief, though he soon finds himself pursued by veteran police officer and engaged in a turf war with a local gangster.Salman served a wallop with this film and in the process overwrote his personal box-office records. Kick touched 200 crore rupees in ten days domestically and wiped out the failure of duds like Jai- Ho.
- DirectorAnurag SinghStarsDiljit DosanjhSurveen ChawlaManoj PahwaLaatu is a band musician that is in love with a model (Surveen Chawla) who is forced to be his girlfriend after being forced by a gangster.One of the biggest hits in the Punjabi film industry which was driven by the multiple talents of Diljit.
- DirectorRajesh GangulyStarsJeetAbir ChatterjeePriyanka SarkarA soft spoken, timid person changes drastically after he comes across his old friend .A thrilling Bengali movie which was elevated by terrific performances by Jeet and Abir.
- DirectorAnjali MenonStarsDulquer SalmaanNivin PaulyNazriya NazimA fun roller coaster ride about three young people, Aju, Divya and Kuttan who are cousins, reach Bangalore to dream, discover and explore.A romantic movie under the aegis of Anjali Menon which won hearts because of its vibrancy and wonderful portrayals. A fresh outlook of life based on family bonds and real life characters.
- DirectorRavi JadhavStarsPrathamesh ParabKetaki MategaonkarVaibhav MangaleA mischievous teen wants to teach a lesson to a man by making his daughter his girlfriend.One of the biggest hits of Marathi cinema, a simple story of how a boy falls in love with a girl. Great acting by the lead pair.
- DirectorMohit SuriStarsSidharth MalhotraShraddha KapoorRiteish DeshmukhWhen his wife becomes the latest victim of a serial killer, Guru blurs the line between good and evil in his pursuit of revenge.A big hit, with good music and a career best role by Ritiesh.
- DirectorRohit ShettyStarsAjay DevgnKareena KapoorAmole GupteOwing to the wrongdoings affiliated with evils similar to black money, an honest but ferocious police officer returns as the Deputy Commissioner of Police with the prospect of wiping out injustice.A sequel to the movie Singham(2011). The makers replaced Kajal with Kareena but it did not stop the film which ended up as one of the biggest hits of the year.
