Best Drama movies of 2026

Actors : Ekavali Khanna, Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat,
Directors : Sriram Raghavan,

An untold true story of India's youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee - Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal

Actors : Raj Vasudeva, Chris Pratt, Adil Hussain, Rebecca Ferguson, Niharica Raizada, Kali Reis,
Directors : Timur Bekmambetov, Mitul Patel,

On Christmas Eve, Shekhar must decide whether to let his mother go. In a quiet hospital room as machines beep and hope fades, he's torn between love, guilt, and duty. His choice fractures his family-and changes him forever.

Actors : John Michael Finley, Sophie Skelton, Milo Ventimiglia,
Directors : Andrew Erwin, Brent McCorkle,

Bart Millard, lead singer of MercyMe, faces a personal crisis at the peak of his success. As his world unravels, he struggles with his beliefs and inner demons while seeking a path through adversity.

Actors : Anil Kapoor, Aditya Rawal, Radhika Madan,
Directors : Suresh Triveni,

The man who once fought for the nation must now fight enemies within to protect his home and family.

Actors : Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Bárbara Lennie, Leonardo Sbaraglia,
Directors : Pedro Almodóvar,

A woman being abandoned by her partner during Christmas time.

Actors : Salman Khan, Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt,
Directors : Riteish Deshmukh,

The journey of the young Shivaji, who fought against the powers that be and was crowned as Chhatrapati monarch.

Actors : Swapnil Parjane, Ajay Devgn,
Directors : Aashish Mall,

The narrative covers a century of institutional history, revealing how a small group expanded its mission and membership to achieve widespread influence.

Actors : Mrunal Thakur, Adivi Sesh, Anurag Kashyap,
Directors : Shaneil Deo,

Follows an angry convict seeking vengeance against his former girlfriend who betrayed him.

Actors : Mayur Bansiwal, Deepak Antani, Namashi Chakraborthy,
Directors : Abhijeet Warang,

Brilliant but erratic scholar Vicky publicly accuses his esteemed mentor, Professor Gopal Nadkarni, of institutional bias, igniting national controversy. Their academic dispute escalates into a televised debate fueled by media and politics

Actors : Sobhita Dhulipala, Vishwadev Rachakonda, Chaitanya Visalakshmi,
Directors : Sharan Koppisetty,

Follows the relentless journey of a determined young woman as she unravels the disturbing truth behind a serial rapist.

Actors : Hitesh Dahiya, Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub, Jatin Goswami,
Directors : Anubhav Sinha,

A funny courtroom drama centers on unexplained sexual assault cases. An investigator and defense team fight to reveal shocking truths hidden beneath statistics and uncover the human cost behind the headlines.

Actors : Ammu Abhirami, Ridhaan Krishnas, Yuvan Krishna,
Directors : Pragabhal,

JOCKEY is a rural action drama rooted in Madurai culture goat fighting tradition. Shot in Madurai, the film blends fierce rivalries, raw emotions, trained animals, and authentic performances to capture the vibrant pulse of Tamil culture.

Actors : Atharvaa Murali, Ravi Mohan, Sivakarthikeyan,
Directors : Sudha Kongara,

Based on true events, the film revolves around the Anti-Hindi Imposition agitations in Tamil Nadu that happened in 1965.

Actors : Nicholas Tse, Jing Wu, Yosh Yu,
Directors : Yuen Woo-Ping,

Dao Ma, a bounty hunter, takes a job to protect a man on the long road to the city of Chang'an. However, he discovers the person he is protecting is the empire's most wanted bounty, Zhi Shi Lang. Now, every greedy faction is after them.

Actors : Aishwarya Ojha, Ulka Gupta, Aditi Bhatia,
Directors : Kamakhya Narayan Singh,

Three young Indian women across different states choose love over tradition, only to become trapped. Their parallel lives show how romance and rebellion transform into control and silence, turning love into a weapon that destroys freedom.

Actors : Pratibha Ranta, Konkona Sen Sharma, Mashhoor Amrohi,
Directors : Anubhuti Kashyap,

When a celebrated queer doctor in London is accused of sexual misconduct, her life unravels.

Actors : Daniel MacPherson, Mojean Aria, Russell Crowe,
Directors : Tyler Atkins,

MMA legend Patton James, now a commercial fisherman, is pulled back into the cage when his brother is in danger. Reuniting with his old coach Sammy, he commits to one final fight in ONE Championship against its brutal champion Xavier Grau.

Actors : Priyanka Arulmohan, Park Hye-jin, Rishikanth,
Directors : Ra Karthik,

After her boyfriend's betrayal leaves her alone in Seoul, Shenba faces isolation and cultural differences. Through personal growth and new friendships, she finds strength and lasting connections.

Actors : Suriya, RJ Balaji, Trisha Krishnan,
Directors : RJ Balaji,

A lawyer becomes possessed by a deity and battles injustice affecting marginalized communities.

Actors : Alan bin Siraj, Hashir, Ajin Joy,
Directors : Savin S.A.,

Four friends labeled as losers and troublemakers embark on an emotional journey of self-discovery as they face mounting social pressure. They learn to embrace their responsibilities and find success on their own terms.