Indian films about the terminally ill

List of the best Indian films about terminally ill people, selected by visitors to our site: Kalank, Rockstar, Aashayein, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, Ghayal Once Again, Ala Modalaindi, Aisha, Hisss, Players, Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva.

In the top there are new films of 2023, a plot description and trailers for films that have already been released.

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Markimdb: 3.4
Genremelodrama, drama
CountryIndia

Set in 1945, in Pre-Independent India, the elite, opulent and solemn world of the Chaudhry family, and the wild, mysterious and musical underbelly of the town, Hira Mandi, clash when Roop Chaudhry encounters Zafar, a daredevil from Hira Mandi, unleashing deep-buried truths, secrets of betrayal and affairs that threaten to bring both worlds crashing down.

Markimdb: 7.7
Genremelodrama, musical
CountryIndia
Duration02:39

An uninhibited youth woos the hottest about-to-be-married college girl. He rises to become a rock-star - then self-destructs.

Markimdb: 7.1
Genredrama
CountryIndia
Duration02:00

The story revolves around Rahul Singh (John Abraham), a compulsive gambler who wins Rs. 20 million from a bet and throws a party to celebrate. Everyone has a good time drinking and partying till late night during which Rahul proposes to Nafisa (Sonal Sehgal). He announces their engagement to all present, then collapses on the floor. In hospital, he learns that he has only 90 days to live. Wanting to make the most of his last days, he leaves everything behind and moves into a soothing hospice. The inmates he meets change his outlook on life. As his relationships grow with each one of them, Rahul tries to rise above his own needs and live life to the fullest, learning from the courage of those around him.

Markimdb: 6.9
Genrecomedy, melodrama
CountryIndia

A couple fall in love but then the groom discovers that he suffers from erectile dysfunction.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime
CountryIndia
Duration01:35

Ajay Mehra (from previous Ghayal-1990), after finishing off his life sentence, starts a newspaper called Satyakam. Still dealing with the haunting trauma of losing his loved ones, Ajay manages to make a credible name for himself in investigative journalism. Working with a strange team of RTI activists, ex-criminals and ilk; and even stranger ways of unearthing and presenting truth, Ajay Mehra has earned quite a fan following among the youths, who finds his fearless and unforgiving approach in dealing with all kinds of sociopaths very inspiring.

Markimdb: 7.7
Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
CountryIndia
Duration02:15

Gowtam works as a reporter for a television channel. He is nursing a heart break after his girlfriend dumped him for another guy. He attends the wedding of his girlfriend where he meets the another girl Nitya dumped by the groom (her boy friend). They hit off well and become instant friends. Nitya stays in Bangalore and Gowtam stays in Hyderabad. They keep bumping in to each other over a period of years. Though both these people like each other, the fate intervenes to separate them at crucial moments. The rest of the story is all about how this couple finally realises that they are made for each other after few years of courtship.

Markimdb: 5
Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
CountryIndia
Duration02:06

Aisha is a girl with a simple diktat - everyone's business is her business. Arjun is a boy with even a simpler set of beliefs - Aisha should mind her own business. Caught in the Delhi upper class world with its own set of social rules, Aisha navigates her world with a great sense of style and even greater optimism. Caught in her web are her best friend Pinky, the small town girl Shefali, the west Delhi boy Randhir and the hunk Dhruv. Aisha will make sure everyone dances to her tune. And all Arjun wants to do is disentangle that web and get Aisha out of an impending sticky mess. Who will succeed and who will succumb? Welcome to Aisha's fabulous world where playing cupid is as easy as 123...if only that Arjun would stay out of her way!

Markimdb: 2.9
Genrehorror, thriller, comedy, drama
CountryIndia, USA
Duration01:38

Based on the Far Eastern myth of the snake woman who is able to take on human form.

Markimdb: 4.2
Genreaction, thriller, crime
CountryIndia
Duration02:43

Learning of a fortune in gold being secretly shipped to Romania, master thieves Charlie and Riya assemble a crack team to steal it.

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Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, adventure
CountryIndia

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Markimdb: 6.1
Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
CountryIndia
Duration01:58

A deliciously romantic coming together of Gulrez “Gullu” Qadir a Hyderabadi shoe-sales girl disillusioned with love because of her encounters with dowry-seeking men; and Tariq “Taru” Haidar a Lucknawi cook who can charm anybody with the aroma and flavours of his biryani and kebabs.

Markimdb: 5.6
Genrecomedy
CountryIndia

Owing to the condition that the girls of the neighborhood should be treated like one's own sister, Gattu works to capture Binny's heart and the approval of his community.

Markimdb: 7
Genreaction, drama
CountryIndia

Jai, Lava and Kusa are triplets who get separated during their childhood because of small clashes. While Jai becomes an evil blooded criminal, the other two, Kusa and Lava end up as small-time crook and bank manager respectively. The twist in the tale arises when Jai kidnaps both the brothers and asks them to help him in his political growth. What is Jai’s agenda? Why did he kidnap his brothers? How can the innocent Lava and Kusa manage the criminal Jai?

Markimdb: 5.9
Genrecomedy, melodrama
CountryIndia

In the 1990s, a wedding detective has to perform background checks on prospective grooms. In the time before social media and mobile phones, everything has to be done in person.

Markimdb: 6.5
Genreaction
CountryIndia

Raja is a blind man who's trained by his head constable mother to use his disability to his advantage. Lucky is the pampered daughter of a police officer and they're each other's whole world. What happens when Lucky's world is shaken by a goon Deva? How does Raja fit into this picture?

Markimdb: 8.1
Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
CountryIndia
Duration02:31

He is cute. He's shrewd. The girls love him. The cops hate him. He can't speak but is always talked about. His naughty antics will make you scream, but he will never listen. Cos he can't! Next summer ride a rollercoaster of emotions with Barfii - the Chalu Chaplin!

Markimdb: 4.4
Genrethriller, drama
CountryIndia
Duration01:53

A young photographer from Mumbai uses her mind to play games with a prominent Hindu rightist leader.

Markimdb: 6
Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
CountryIndia

Abhimanyu Roy is stuck with writer's block until he decides to re-live the memories of his childhood sweetheart Bindu who aspires to be a successful singer and struggles to give Abhi the one thing he craves - stability.

Markimdb: 7.3
Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime, detective
CountryIndia
Duration02:32

Meet Shivani Shivaji Roy, Senior Inspector, Crime Branch, Mumbai Police, as she sets out to confront the mastermind behind the child trafficking mafia, which makes the mistake of kidnapping and smuggling a teenage girl who is like a daughter to her. Fighting a war which is very personal and in an obsessive hunt for the girl, Shivani stumbles into the world of debauchery, cruel desires and exploitation and onto a case that will change her life forever. What follows is a cat and mouse game between a fearless cop and a young and ruthless mafia kingpin. Catch Rani Mukerji in the lead, playing an edge of the seat role of a lifetime, in this raw and gritty film which will be a distinct departure from Pradeep Sarkar's style of filmmaking.

Markimdb: 5.5
Genreaction, drama, crime
CountryIndia

A group of counter-terrorism agents are brought in to track down a man who was once the head of their squad, and is believed to have gone rogue.

Markimdb: 7.8
Genrecomedy, drama, family
CountryIndia

School boy Stanley does not carry lunch, which is noticed by a teacher who forces kids to share their food with him. He soon warns Stanley that he must get a lunch box if he wants to attend school.

Markimdb: 7
Genrethriller, drama, crime
CountryIndia
Duration03:08

Rustom Pavri, an honourable officer of the Indian Navy shoots his friend Vikram to death after discovering that his wife Cynthia had an affair with the rich businessman. The Commander surrenders himself to the Police immediately and admits to have killed Vikram but pleads 'not guilty' in court. Is he convicted or acquitted?

Markimdb: 6.2
Genredrama
CountryCanada, United Kingdom, USA, India
Duration02:26

The story of a pair of children born within moments of India gaining independence from England, growing up in the country that is nothing like their parent's generation. A Canadian-British film adaptation of Salman Rushdie's novel of the same name.

Markimdb: 7.1
Genrethriller, melodrama, drama, detective
CountryIndia
Duration02:15

A much abused loner achieves success, and even wins the heart of his gorgeous co-worker, after getting early morning mysterious phone calls from someone.

Markimdb: 3.4
Genrecomedy, melodrama
CountryIndia
Duration02:07

Two strangers meet in Manhattan on New Year's Eve, and both of their lives are forever transformed in this romantic Bollywood drama. Even as they try to preserve their current relationships, neither can resist falling head over heels for the other.

Markimdb: 4.5
Genrecomedy, melodrama
CountryIndia

Horticulture professor Happy arrives in Shanghai and the other Happy along with husband Guddu also lands up in the Chinese city at the same time. Gangsters who’ve come to kidnap Happy and her husband, pick up the wrong Happy, while Guddu and his wife Happy are escorted to a university to deliver a lecture.

Markimdb: 8.3
Genreaction, drama, crime
CountryIndia

A period drama set in the 1970s, KGF follows the story of a fierce rebel who rises against the brutal oppression in Kolar Gold Fields and becomes the symbol of hope to legions of downtrodden people.

Markimdb: 7.4
Genreaction, comedy
CountryIndia

Leveraging his ability to withstand pain, a young man trains to follow in the footsteps of his martial arts hero.

Markimdb: 2.4
Genrefantastic, thriller, comedy, family
CountryIndia
Duration01:44

In 1947 when the maps of India and Pakistan were being drawn, an oversight ensured that the village of Paglapur didn't find a place in either country. Over 60 years later, Paglapur is isolated, and in need of help. The residents seek help, but as a direct result of being left off the map, they find noone willing to accept Paglapur, and its problems, as their jurisdiction. The villagers decide they need to draw media attention to Paglapur, and in so doing, gain acceptance and help from those who had previously denied them.

Markimdb: 6.6
Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
CountryIndia

A 50-year-old single father faces disapproval from his family and his ex-wife when he falls in love with a 26-year-old woman.

Markimdb: 7.1
Genreaction, drama, crime
CountryIndia
Duration02:51

A vigilante network taking out corrupt officials draws the notice of the authorities.

Markimdb: 6.6
Genrecomedy, melodrama
CountryIndia

Two friends, Ram Bharose and tech genius Cyberjeet, create a website that helps lovers to elope. The site is an instant hit; young couples line up for the opportunity to escape strict families and run away with the ones they love.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genrehorror, thriller, crime, detective
CountryIndia

Meesha, a young paraplegic woman confined to a wheelchair, returns to her family’s royal estate after 15 years at the behest of her estranged father, only to learn that he’s mysteriously missing and probably dead.

Markimdb: 4.6
Genrecomedy, drama
CountryIndia
Duration02:05

Three loser friends create a fake university to avoid working for their parents.

Markimdb: 7.9
Genrethriller, crime, detective
CountryIndia
Duration02:08

A team of the best cops in Mumbai is dispatched to find a girl who has gone missing from her father's car. As the hunt for the kidnapper begins, fingers suspiciously point to closer home.

Markimdb: 7.6
Genremelodrama, drama
CountryIndia, United Kingdom, Canada, USA

The 25-year-old love story of a couple is told through the lens of their spunky teenage daughter who is diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis.

Markimdb: 7.5
Genreaction, thriller, melodrama, drama
CountryIndia

Mathew is a graduate in software engineering, but is now jobless. He is waiting for his good time to get a good job. Mathew has borrowed some money as loan. Now he cannot give it back as he has no job. Mathew's childhood friend Jeena Johnykkutty is ready to help him as she could. She has a job. Her father Johnykkutty does not like Mathew and he always tries to trouble Mathew whenever he gets a chance. At this time Mathew's good time arrives; but along with it many problems too. The gripping events that follow plot the rest of 'Neram'.

Markimdb: 7.4
Genreaction, melodrama, drama, crime
CountryIndia
Duration02:14

A tale of two gangsters from the eras of past and present, whose lives enter parallel paths as they struggle to survive within Bombay's criminal underworld.

Markimdb: 3.2
Genreaction, thriller, melodrama, drama, detective
CountryIndia

A love triangle revolving around the lives of a filmmaker, a thief and their mutual love interest.

Markimdb: 6.5
Genreaction, melodrama, drama, adventure
CountryIndia
Duration02:32

Shiva, an engineering graduate, is not serious about his job or future even when his friends advise him about life. He falls in love with a girl he saw at a bus stop and finally gets to ride with her in a car.

Markimdb: 5.8
Genrefantasy, melodrama
CountryIndia
Duration02:38

Madhu (Arya) and Remya (Anushka) slowly but surely falls in love but fate has them separated. Parallelly, we have Maravan (Arya) and Varna (Anushka) a high spirited warrior living in a fantasy world and have a different love story. Varna is tough and does not want to get married and be someone's slave. Madhu goes in search of his lady love to fantasy world filled with flying creatures, beautiful green forests and his life intervenes with that of Maravan. How he helps the lovers, saves Maravan and how Varna discovers love forms the rest of the story.

Markimdb: 4.1
Genrehorror, thriller, melodrama, detective
CountryIndia

Shivangi (Meera Chopra) lives in London with her husband Veer Singh. One day, he receives a gift from Rajasthan. From then, strange things happen with Veer and his condition deteriorates.

Markimdb: 7.1
Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime
CountryIndia
Duration02:05

Hanumant Singh is the quirky cop in the police department. He is a man of action who delivers most of the time but he has unusual ways to accomplish his mission. More importantly, he doesn't think twice before hobnobbing with corrupt politicians and gangsters and taking bribes for services rendered. Trouble begins when a new and seemingly honest recruit joins his team.

Markimdb: 7.9
Genredrama, biography, sport
CountryIndia

Based on the life story of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and his journey to being the world cup winning captain of the Indian cricket team.

Markimdb: 8.2
Genrethriller, drama
CountryIndia

Three police officers are forced to go on the run when they get tangled in the death of a youth, a few days before the election.

Markimdb: 5.8
Genreaction, thriller, crime
CountryIndia

The sudden implementation of demonetisation rattles the country, and a few black money hoarders in Kerala are trying their best to save their void currencies by hook or crook. Kasaragod-based financier Nithyananda Shenoy also gets embroiled in it, and drawn into the scene are also a few underprivileged folk in Kochi. Dramatic situations surrounding the hotchpotch ensue, as each one tries to set their lives straight.

Markimdb: 7.7
Genreaction, drama, crime
CountryIndia
Duration03:09

The insurgence of substance abuse among the young in the Indian state of Punjab through the stories of a rock star, a migrant laborer, a doctor and a policeman.

Markimdb: 6.6
Genrefantasy, comedy, drama
CountryIndia

A TV reporter, who has been gathering evidence to expose a self-styled godman for years, gets help from Goddess Mookuthi Amman. How does he utilise the situation to bring down the godman before the public?

Markimdb: 7
Genreaction, drama
CountryIndia
Duration02:00

The son of a rich businessman struggles to save his father's wealth after his demise. However, he faces many challenges when he becomes the sole breadwinner of his family.

Markimdb: 7.7
Genrecomedy, drama, biography
CountryIndia
Duration03:04

Sanju explores some of the most crucial chapters from movie star Sanjay Dutt’s dramatic and controversial real life. It gives a lowdown on his tryst with drugs and his trials and tribulations in the Arms Acts case and the 1993 Mumbai blasts.




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