Mother's Day Special: Watch these powerful films where moms defy societal norms and prove their extraordinary strength

OTTplay Premium has curated an amazing list of films like Sridevi's English Vinglish, Nargis Dutt's Mother India, and more, that portray mothers who courageously forge their individual journeys by challenging societal norms, and claiming lives previously deemed unattainable. This Mother's Day on May 11, 2025, OTTplay Premium invites you to honour their distinctive decisions, that prove their extraordinary strength and abilities to shape the world.

Revisit films like Mom, English Vinglish, Salaam Venky, and more on OTTplay Premium where mothers defy the odds and go to any lengths to protect their children 

Mother's Day special films on OTTplay Premium:

Mother India

Cast: Nargis Dutt, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar, Raaj Kumar, Kanhaiyalal, Kumkum, Sheela Naik

Despite being the remake of the 1940 film Aurat, Mother India (1957) became a cult classic movie in Indian cinema. Mother India is also historically significant as it is India's first-ever Oscar-nominated foreign language film. It's a story about a poor yet righteous woman, named Radha, who struggles to raise her children, while fighting against the cruel and greedy moneylender, Sukhilala.

English Vinglish

Cast: Sridevi, Adil Hussain, Mehdi Nebbou, Priya Anand, Navika Kotia, Sujata Kumar, Cory Hibbs, Shivansh Kotia, Sumeet Byass

This film tells the enduring story of Shashi, a devoted housewife, who has been belittled by her husband and children for a long time for her lack of proficiency in English, which according to her family, makes her illiterate. However, her determination to learn the language sparks a transformative journey of self-discovery, empowering her to reclaim her identity and freedom from her monotonous life.

Salaam Venky

Cast: Kajol, Revathi, Aamir Khan, Vishal Jethwa, Aneet Padda, Kamal Sadanah, Riddhi Kumar

This film tells the story of an enduring mother, named Sujata, who confronts her greatest challenge in life when her young son is diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, a life-altering condition that tests her strength. She rallies around her child with unwavering determination that empowers him to live life to its fullest potential.

Varane Avashyamund

Cast: Shobana, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Dulquer Salmaan

In this 2020 Malayalam drama, Neena, a French tutor and single mother, navigates life with her marriage-obsessed young daughter. Their world is turned upside down with the arrival of a retired Indian Army Major, and a young man in their building, bringing new dynamics to their lives.

Mom

Cast: Sridevi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Akshaye Khanna, Adnan Siddiqui, Abhimanyu Singh

The film revolves around Devki, who is a biology teacher. After the court acquits the men accused of molesting her stepdaughter, she is determined to seek justice through any means necessary. She joins hands with detective DK, and walks the path of vengeance. This film is proof that a woman's love for the child does not diminish, even if she's a stepmother!