10 underrated films of Kalki Koechlin to watch before Nesippaya drops on OTT

Shramana Kar

Nesippaya OTT release

The latest Tamil film, where Kalki Koechlin plays  the role of a lawyer, set to make digital debut on Sun NXT, Lionsgate Play, and OTTplay Premium, on May 16, 2025.

Margarita with a Straw (Netflix)

Young student Laila (Kalki Koechlin), suffering from cerebral palsy, navigates her sexuality and discovers new horizons when she falls in love with a woman.

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (Netflix)

Three friends in their 20s navigate life, love, and heartbreak in the digital era, finding support in each other. Kalki plays Simran, one of the friends, Imaad's love interest.

Shaitan (Netflix)

Amrita (Kalki Koechlin) and her arrogant friends' lives take a dark turn when they are involved in a hit-and-run case, making their lives go out of control and hugely suffer.

That Girl in Yellow Boots (Netflix)

Young woman Ruth (Kalki Koechlin) searches for her estranged father in India, driven by a letter he wrote her, but faces numerous challenges on her journey.

Shanghai (Prime Video)

A group of people investigate a social activist's suspicious death, challenging the government's claim of accident. Kalki plays Shalini, a student, and one of the people from the group.

Goldfish (Prime Video)

Anamika (Kalki Koechlin) returns home to care for her mother, suffering from dementia, and confronts her past and rebuilds their relationship with the help of a community.

Ribbon (JioHotstar)

Couple Sahana (Kalki Koechlin) and Karan navigate the challenges of an unplanned pregnancy and the added stress of caring for a newborn, testing their relationship.

Waiting (JioHotstar)

Married woman, Tara (Kalki Koechlin), forms an unexpected bond with elderly professor, Shiv, while their spouses are hospitalised, discovering a meaningful friendship.

A Death in the Gunj (Prime Video)

Shutu embarks on a family trip after failing his exams, but the journey becomes emotionally charged as his family keeps ridiculing him. Kalki plays a Mimi, a key role.

Kadakh (SonyLIV)

Sunil's life turns upside down when a stranger shows up, claiming to be the husband of his lover, throwing his relationship into chaos. Kalki plays Francoise Marie, a French mindreader.