5 Best films exploring village life to stream on OTT before Panchayat Season 4
Ahead of the release of Panchayat Season 4, stream movies on OTT that showcase the village life.
Discover the latest popular Hindi releases, such as Detective Sherdil, Chhal Kapat, and more on OTTplay Premium! 5 movies based on village life to watch before Panchayat 4 Saand Ki Aankh
Saand Ki Aankh is a 2019 Indian biographical film based on the lives of Chandro and Prakashi Tomar. They are India's oldest female shooters. In the film, Chandro and Prakashi who live in Johri village in Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh (played by Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar) begin learning shooting at the age of 60 and win gold medals in national and international shooting competitions. The film is directed by Tushar Hiranandani and produced by Anurag Kashyap. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha
Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar's movie is based on the problem of open defecation and poor sanitation in rural India. Keshav (Akshay Kumar) after marrying Jaya (Bhumi Pednekar), realizes that, like many in rural India, his home lacks toilets. This film explores the cultural and religious barriers to improving it especially in rural areas. The film is directed by Shree Narayan Singh. Sathi Gani Rendu Ekaralu
Sathi Gani Rendu Ekaralu is a Telugu movie about Sathi (Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari), an auto driver who inherits two acres of land. The story revolves around his struggle to save his daughter, who needs heart surgery, and his efforts to avoid selling the land despite financial pressures. He finds a briefcase full of cut diamonds in his small village, which leads to a series of humorous and chaotic events as he tries to sell them in his small village. The film, directed by Abhinav Dhanda, also features Mohana Sree Suraaga, Vennela Kishore, and others. Pareeksha
Pareeksha - The Final Test tells the story of Buchi (Adil Hussain), a rickshaw puller in Ranchi, who dreams of giving his son, Bulbul (Shubham Jha), a better education. Directed by Prakash Jha, the film depicts the hard work Buchi will do to get Bulbul admitted to a private English-medium school, highlighting the challenges of classrooms and education in India. The film is based on the true story of IPS officer Abhayanand, who mentored underprivileged students in Bihar. Ghoomketu
Ghoomketu is a Bollywood comedy-drama about an aspiring writer from a small town in Uttar Pradesh who moves to Mumbai to pursue his dreams. The film highlights his struggles, humorous experiences, and challenges to his success in the film industry, while also highlighting his family's disapproval and the consequences of his impulsive decisions. The film, directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra, stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Ghoomketu. It also features Anurag Kashyap, Ila Arun, Raghuvir Yadav, and Swanand Kirkire in supporting roles. Several Bollywood personalities make cameo appearances, including Amitabh Bachchan.
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