10 Best Vicky Kaushal movies that showcase his remarkable talent

Presented below is a compilation of some of the best Vicky Kaushal movies that promise to captivate audiences, making them essential additions to your watchlist.

Updated on Mar 06, 2024  |  09:44 PM IST |  338.8K
10 Best Vicky Kaushal movies that showcase his remarkable talent
10 Best Vicky Kaushal movies (Pic Courtesy: Vicky Kaushal, Dharma Movies Instagram)

Vicky Kaushal has become one of the most popular actors in the Hindi film industry today. His breakthrough role came in the independent drama Masaan in 2015, and since then, he has delivered numerous critical and commercial successes. With a National Film Award to his name, Vicky's talent and versatility shine through in his filmography. As we anticipate his upcoming projects, let's take a look at some of the best Vicky Kaushal movies that showcase his prowess as an actor.

10 best Vicky Kaushal movies to entertain you:


1. Dunki (2023)


  • Running Time: 2 hours 40 mins
  • IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
  • Movie Genre: Comedy/Drama
  • Movie Star Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Boman Irani, Anil Grover, Vikram Kochhar
  • Director: Rajkumar Hirani
  • Writer: Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijat Joshi, Kanika Dhillon
  • Year of release: 2023
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix

In Dunki, Vicky Kaushal’s latest movie, a group of friends journey to the United Kingdom through an illegal passage known as the donkey flight, braving dangerous risks along the way. Vicky stars in a special appearance.

2. Sam Bahadur (2023)


  • Running Time: 2 hours 28 mins
  • IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
  • Movie Genre: Biography/Drama
  • Movie Star Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh
  • Director: Meghna Gulzar
  • Writer: Meghna Gulzar, Bhavani Iyer, Shantanu Srivastava
  • Year of release: 2023
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: ZEE5

In another one of Vicky Kaushal’s recent movies, Sam Bahadur, the narrative unfolds around the life of Sam Manekshaw, who made history by becoming the first Indian Army officer to ascend to the esteemed rank of Field Marshal.

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3. Zara Hatke Zara Bachke (2023)


  • Running Time: 2 hours 12 mins
  • IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
  • Movie Genre: Comedy/Romance
  • Movie Star Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Sara Ali Khan
  • Director: Laxman Utekar
  • Writer: Maitrey Bajpai, Ramiz Ilham Khan
  • Year of release: 2023

One of the gems on the Vicky Kaushal movies list is Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, a beloved film that delves into the tale of a small-town married couple residing within a joint family, who harbor the dream of securing a home to call their own.

4. Sardar Udham (2021)


  • Running Time: 2 hours 42 mins
  • IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
  • Movie Genre: Biography/Historical/Drama
  • Movie Star Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Shaun Scott, Stephen Hogan, Banita Sandhu, Amol Parashar
  • Director: Shoojit Sircar
  • Writer: Shubhendu Bhattacharya, Ritesh Shah
  • Year of release: 2021
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Sardar Udham, among the most lauded Vicky Kaushal movies, is a poignant portrayal of the life of Udham Singh, a freedom fighter hailing from Punjab. The film chronicles his courageous act of assassinating Michael O'Dwyer in London, in retribution for the tragic 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar.

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5. Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019)


  • Running Time: 2 hours 12 mins
  • IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
  • Movie Genre: War/Action
  • Movie Star Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam, Paresh Rawal, Mohit Raina, Kirti Kulhari
  • Director: Aditya Dhar
  • Writer: Aditya Dhar
  • Year of release: 2019
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: ZEE5

Uri: The Surgical Strike is a standout feature on the Vicky Kaushal movie list. Leading a covert mission, Major Vihaan Singh Shergill conducts a daring operation in response to the 2016 militant assault on a base in Uri, Kashmir, which resulted in the tragic loss of numerous soldiers' lives.

6. Manmarziyaan (2018)


  • Running Time: 2 hours 36 mins
  • IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
  • Movie Genre: Romance/Drama
  • Movie Star Cast: Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Abhishek Bachchan
  • Director: Anurag Kashyap
  • Writer: Kanika Dhillon
  • Year of release: 2018
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: ZEE5/JioCinema

In Manmarziyaan, Rumi, a Punjabi woman is deeply in love with Vicky who has a fear of commitment. Amidst the emotional turmoil, Rumi, succumbing to familial pressure, reluctantly agrees to marry Robbie.

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7. Sanju (2018)


  • Running Time: 2 hours 38 mins
  • IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
  • Movie Genre: Biography/Comedy/Drama
  • Movie Star Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Sonam Kapoor, Manisha Koirala, Vicky Kaushal, Dia Mirza, Anushka Sharma
  • Director: Rajkumar Hirani
  • Writer: Rajkumar Hirani, Abhijat Joshi
  • Year of release: 2018
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix/Disney+Hotstar

Sanju is a biography offering an exploration of actor Sanjay Dutt’s rise to stardom amidst the backdrop of personal and professional challenges. At its heart lies the portrayal of his complex relationship with his father.

8. Raazi (2018)


  • Running Time: 2 hours 17 mins
  • IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
  • Movie Genre: Drama/Thriller
  • Movie Star Cast: Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Jaideep Ahlawat, Soni Razdan, Amruta Khanvilkar
  • Director: Meghna Gulzar
  • Writer: Meghna Gulzar, Bhavani Iyer
  • Year of release: 2018
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Raazi is hailed as one of the best Vicky Kaushal movies. Entrusted by her father, a young woman, Sehmat, bravely steps into the heart of a Pakistani family through marriage, tasked with extracting vital intelligence about the enemy. 

9. Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016)


  • Running Time: 2 hours 1 mins
  • IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
  • Movie Genre: Crime/Thriller
  • Movie Star Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vicky Kaushal, Sobhita Dhulipala
  • Director: Anurag Kashyap
  • Writer: Anurag Kashyap, Vasan Bala
  • Year of release: 2016
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: ZEE5
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In Raman Raghav 2.0, Ramanna, a disturbed serial killer, eludes the grasp of law enforcement at every turn. However, a compelling twist arises when he discovers a kindred spirit in Raghavan, the investigating officer assigned to his case. 

10. Masaan (2015)


  • Running Time: 1 hour 46 mins
  • IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
  • Movie Genre: Drama
  • Movie Star Cast: Vicky Kaushal, Richa Chadha, Sanjay Mishra, Pankaj Tripathi
  • Director: Neeraj Ghaywan
  • Writer: Varun Grover
  • Year of release: 2015
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix/Amazon Prime Video/Disney+ Hotstar

In Masaan, considered one of Vicky Kaushal’s best movies, the story is set in the city of Varanasi where Deepak, a young man, finds himself falling in love with a woman, despite the societal barriers imposed by caste distinctions.

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