Must Watch Bollywood Movies Based on Real life– In a country with such a huge population, tales lie in every corner of the country. Among all are some hidden stories that were brought back to life by cinmetograpors through movies. These bollywood movies based on real life were a true eye opener in many ways. From giving us unsung heros to stories that were sabotaged in history here are 10 Must Watch Bollywood Movies Based on Real life that should be on your bucket list in 2025.
1. The Kashmir Files
IMDb Rating- 8.5
Date of Release- 11 March 2022
Running Time– 2 hours 50 minutes
Cast- Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Bhasha Sumbli, Darshan Kumar, Pallavi Joshi
Director- Vivek Agnihotri
Budget- Rs. 20 Crores
Box office collection- Rs 340.92 Crores worldwide
Story- The story lies in 1990 when Kashmiri Hindus were forcefully converted or pushed out of Kashmir. It shows one of the most gruesome genocide in history of India which was majorly overlooked. A youngster discover the dark reality of his parents death during the dispute uncovering hidden conspiracy and truth.
2. Uri: The Surgical Strike
IMDb Rating- 8.2/10
Date of Release- 11 January 2019
Running Time- 2 hours 18 minutes
Cast- Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam, Pareshan Rawal, Mohit Raina, Kriti Kulkarni
Director- Aditya Dhar
Budget- Rs 25 Crores
Box office collection- Rs. 342. 73 Crores worldwide
Story- The story is based on the Surgical Strike over Pakistani Militant during the Pulwama attack. It depicts the preperation Indian army went through to complete the operation successfully.
3. Super 30
IMDb Rating- 7.9/10
Date of Release- 12 July 2019
Running Time- 2 hours 42 minutes
Cast-Hritik Roshan, Mrunal Thakur, Pankaj Tripathi, Aditya Shrivastava, Amit Sadh
Director- Vickas Bahl
Budget- Rs 60 Crores
Box office collection- Rs. 208 Crores Worldwide.
Story- Super 30 is a story based on the life of mathematician Anand Kumar who took an initiative named super 30 where he gave traing to 30 underprivileged children for JEE competitive exam. All 30 of his students succeed to crack the entrance exam and made it to IITs.
4. Manjhi: The Mountain Man
IMDb Rating- 8.0/10
Date of Release- 21 August 2015
Running Time- 2 Hours
Cast- Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte, Pankaj Tripathi,
Director- Ketan Mehta
Budget- Rs. 8.5 Crores
Box office collection- Rs 17.24 Crores worldwide.
Story- Manjhi The Mountain Man is a story of a determined man who crossed all lines for his true love. The story is based on real life incident where a man carved a way out of a mountain because his wife passed away due to the mountain coming between the hospital and the village.
5. Shershaah
IMDb Rating- 8.3/10
Date of Release- 12 August 2021
Running Time- 2 Hours 15 minutes
Cast- Siddhart Malhotra, Kiara Adwani, Manmeet Kaur, Nikitin Dheer
Director- Vishnuvardhan
Budget- Rs. 50 Crores
Box office collection- Rs. 63.2 Crores worldwide.
Story- The story is about Captain Vikram Batra who gave up his life for the country in the Kargil war against Pakistan. It is based on true events showing how his dream of joining army turns true and his love life is also reflected.
6. Neerja
IMDb Rating- 7.6
Date of Release- 19 February 2016
Running Time- 2 Hours 02 minutes
Cast- Sonam Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, Jim Sarbh, Yogendra Tikku, Shekhar Rajjiyani
Director- Ram Madhvani
Budget- Rs. 20 Crores
Box office collection- Rs 135.52 Crores worldwide.
Story- In 1986, brave flight attendant Neerja Bhanot boarded Pan Am Flight 73, unaware of the danger ahead. When terrorists hijacked the plane, she fearlessly put the lives of passengers before her own.
Her courage and sacrifice turned her into a true hero the world will never forget.
7. Sardar Udham
IMDb Rating- 8.3/10
Date of Release- 16 October 2021
Running Time- 2 Hours 42 minutes
Cast- Vicky Kaushal, Banita Sandhu, Abhishek Malik, Amol Parashar
Director- Shoojit Sircar
Budget- Rs. 55 Crores
Box office collection- Rs. 127.4 Crores worldwide.
Story- The story is based on real life bravery of freedom fighter Sardar Udham Singh. Fueled by the pain of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, revolutionary Udham Singh vowed to seek justice. Years later, he courageously avenged the brutal killing of hundreds by assassinating Michael O’Dwyer.His fearless act became a symbol of India’s unshakable fight for freedom.
8. 12th Fail
IMDb Rating- 8.8/10
Date of Release- 27 October 2023
Running Time- 2 Hours 26 minutes
Cast- Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankr, Vikar Divyakirti, Anant V Joshi, Priyanshu Chatterjee
Director- Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Budget- Rs, 20 Crores
Box office collection- Rs. 66 Crores worldwide.
Story- This story is a true inspiration for many, from struggling student to fearless IPS officer, Manoj Kumar Sharma refused to let failure define him. With grit and determination, he restarted his academic journey to conquer the mighty UPSC exam .His story proves that with courage and perseverance, no dream is out of reach.
9. Sam Bahadur
IMDb Rating- 7.7/10
Date of Release- 1 December 2023
Running Time- 2 Hours 28 minutes
Cast- Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Sheikh, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub
Director- Meghna Gulzar
Budget- Rs. 55 Crores
Box office collection- RS. 128.17 Crores worldwide.
Story- This movie is based on the life of a true legend of the Indian Army, Sam Manekshaw served the nation with unmatched bravery for over four decades. From fighting five wars to becoming India’s first Field Marshal, his leadership shaped history. His life stands as a shining example of courage, honour, and unwavering patriotism.
10. Raid
IMDb Rating- 7.4/10
Date of Release- 16 March 2018
Running Time- 2 Hours 02 minutes
Cast- Ajay Devgan, Illeana D’Cruz, Saurabh Shukla, Saanand Verma, Amit Sial, Pushpa Joshi, Sulangna Panigrahi
Director- Raj Kumar Gupta
Budget- Rs. 40 Crores
Box office collection- Rs.150 Crores worldwide.
Story- When an anonymous tip lands on his desk, honest IRS officer Amay Patnaik sets out on a bold mission.He dares to challenge a powerful figure in Lucknow, uncovering layers of hidden black money.
His fearless stand against corruption proves that integrity can shake even the strongest empires.
Apart from there movies there is a huge list of real life stories that are worth watching. They not only provide a insights if real life heros but also aware us with hidden stories in our country. Here are few more that celebrate unsung hero’s,
- MS Dhoni: The Untold Story
- Raemanu: The Story of Pokhran
- Razzi
- Bhag Milkha Bhag
- Marry Kom
- Chandu Chapion
- Chhapaak
- Dangal
- Talwar
- Sector 30
These powerful films are more than just stories—they are reflections of real courage, sacrifice, and determination. From brave heart soldiers to unsung heroes, each movie reminds us that truth can be just as gripping as fiction. If you’re looking for inspiration, motivation, or simply a deeper connection to history and humanity, these Bollywood gems are a must-watch. Let their stories ignite the hero within you. Stay tuned with Toofani Khabar for more such updates.
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