Best women-centric films to binge-watch on OTT

ZEE5's latest film, Mrs., starring Sanya Malhotra, has created a buzz. It follows a typical patriarchal society. It is the story of a young woman who gets married to a doctor, but finds herself trapped in a patriarchal family environment where she has to do endless household chores. The film has received love from fans and Sanya wrote an emotional note in response. If you can't get enough of women-centric films like Mrs, stream similar movies such as English Vinglish, NH10, and more on OTT and OTTplay Premium.

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Movies as good as Mrs.

NH10 (ZEE5)

NH10 is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language action thriller about a couple's road trip that turns into a nightmare after they witness a brutal crime, leading them on a desperate fight for survival. Meera (Anushka Sharma) and Arjun (Neil Bhoopalam), a young couple, embark on a road trip to celebrate Meera's birthday. Their journey takes a dark turn when they witness a brutal "honor killing".

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The Great Indian Kitchen (Prime Video)

The Great Indian Kitchen (2021) is a Malayalam drama film that follows a newlywed woman's struggle to adjust to the patriarchal expectations of her husband's family. It focuses on the daily hardships and gender roles within a traditional Indian household. Nimisha Sajayan and Suraj Venjaramoodu played the lead roles. 

8 A.M Metro (ZEE5)

8 A.M. Metro is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language drama film about two strangers, Iravati and Preetam, who meet on a metro and form an unlikely friendship, dealing with mental health and finding solace in each other's company. The film explores themes of mental health, finding solace in unexpected places, and the power of human connection.

Mrs. Undercover (ZEE5)

Mrs. Undercover is the story of a seemingly ordinary Indian housewife, secretly a skilled undercover agent, who is called into action again after a decade to kill a psycho killer and sustain his double life. The film revolves around a woman who lives a double life: she is a seemingly ordinary housewife, but she's also a highly trained undercover agent.

English Vinglish (ZEE5)

English Vinglish follows Shashi, a housewife who feels insecure due to her lack of English fluency, as she enrolls in an English class while visiting her sister in Manhattan, ultimately empowering her and her family. The movie received a lot of love and attention from fans and critics. 

The Lunchbox (Netflix)

The Lunchbox tells the story of a mistaken lunchbox delivery in Mumbai, which connects a neglected housewife, Ila, with a lonely widower, Saajan, leading to a heartfelt friendship through the exchange of notes and food. Ila (Nimrat Kaur), a young housewife, cooks lunch for her husband, Rajeev, hoping to rekindle romance in their marriage. Irrfan played the role of Saajan Fernandes.

Saand Ki Aankh (ZEE5)

Saand Ki Aankh is a 2019 Indian biographical drama film based on the true story of sharpshooters Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, starring Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar play the lead role. The film follows the life journey of Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, residents of Johar village in Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh, who became famous as sharpshooters despite being over 60 years of age.

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