Birthday Tribute: Revisit the magic of Nawazuddin Siddiqui's acting poweress in these finest movies

Happy Birthday, Nawazuddin! May your artistry continue to brighten our world. This isn't just any special day; it's an opportunity for us to once again get drowned in the sheer brilliance that Nawazuddin Siddiqui brings to his craft. To truly honour this day, what could be more fitting than to revisit his versatility and depth as an actor? Luckily, OTTplay Premium has the treasure trove like Costao, Raman Raghav 2.0, etc., within its digital embrace waiting to be cherished. Let's raise a virtual toast, and make ourselves amazed with the magic of the 51-year-old actor this May 19, 2025.

Nawaziddin Siddiqui's cinematic gems on OTTplay Premium:

Costao

Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Priya Bapat, Kishore Kumar G, Hussain Dalal, Mahima Sharma

Set against the 1990s Goa, this movie unfolds as a tale of courage, inspired by the true story of Costao Fernandes, a diligent customs officer, who found himself fighting against a powerful gold smuggling syndicate. With unwavering determination, Fernandes risked his career, safety, and personal life to dismantle the illegal operation, exposing m corruption and deception.

Raman Raghav 2.0

Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vicky Kaushal, Sobhita Dhulipala, Mukesh Chhabra, Ashok Lokhande

Serial killer Ramanna has successfully managed to stay one step ahead of the law, leaving a trail of chaos in his way. But when he crosses paths with Raghavan, the police officer tasked to arrest him, Ramanna develops a strange bond with Raghavan, viewing him as his long searching soulmate. He tries his best to convince Raghavan to join hands.

Rautu Ka Raaz

Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Narayani Shastri, Atul Tiwari, Rajesh Kumar

The peaceful Rautu ki Beli town had hardly any crime reported for over three decades. However, this harmony is shattered when the dead body of a school warden is discovered, prompting an investigation led by police officer, Negi. As he digs deeper, Negi encounters a complex web of societal pressures, small-town apathy, and local resistance, which threatens to derail the case.

Te3n

Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Amitabh Bachchan, Padmavati Rao, Sabyasachi chakroborty, Total Roy Chowdhury, Vidya Balan

70-year-old John Biswas is driven by grief and determination to uncover the truth behind his granddaughter's abduction, and murder. In his desperate search for justice, he turns to two unlikely help from a local priest, seeking spiritual guidance, and a police officer, hoping for professional expertise to track down the criminals.

Badlapur

Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Varun Dhawan, Yami Gautam, Vinay Pathak, Radhika Apte, Divya Dutta

Raghu's life turns upside down when his wife and little son are tragically murdered during a devastated incident of carjacking by two bank robbers, Liak and Harman, who hijacked their vehicle, killed them, and escaped. Consumed by anger and vengeance, Raghu becomes fixated on finding out Liam and Harman, and bring justice to his wife and son.

Babumoshai Bandookbaaz

Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Bidita Bag, Divya Dutta, Jatin Goswami, Shraddha Das, Murali Sharma

Babu Bihari is a sharp and skilled hitman, who is hired by the cunning politician, Jiji, for murdering a specific target. But when he meets Fulwa, a vibrant and beautiful young woman during the mission, his plans are unexpectedly disrupted, throwing his carefully crafted plans into chaos and uncertainty.