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8 Best Indian time travel movies: Katrina Kaif, Sidharth Malhotra's Baar Baar Dekho to Taapsee Pannu's Dobaaraa
Time travel is an interesting science fiction concept that has been explored by a number of films internationally. In India, we have had some well made films in this space.
Time travel is a phenomenon that involves someone traveling in time, generally in the past. This science fiction tool has been explored in several Indian films in different ways as it leads to interesting situations.
So here is a carefully curated comprehensive list of eight such Indian time travel movies in different languages. These are from different genres and tones but have the concept of time travel at its core.
List of best Indian time travel movies
1. Dobaaraa (2022)
- Running Time: 2 hours 12 mins
- IMDb Rating: 4.8/10
- Movie Genre: Drama/Fantasy/Sci-Fi
- Movie Star Cast: Taapsee Pannu, Pavail Gulati, Rahul Bhat
- Director: Anurag Kashyap
- Writer: Nihit Bhave
- Year of release: 2022
- Where to watch/OTT platform: Netflix
Anurag Kashyap directed Dobaaraa is an official remake of the 2018 Spanish language film Mirage. It follows the story of a woman who tries to save a 12-year-old boy who witnessed a death during a thunderstorm 25 years ago. The film stars Taapsee Pannu, Pavail Gulati, and Rahul Bhat and perfectly blends the elements of time travel, mystery, and drama. Upon its release, the film met with mostly positive critical response. It is the first attempt by Kashyap into the sci-fi world.
2. Oke Oka Jeevitham (2022)
- Running Time: 2 hours 40 mins
- IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
- Movie Genre: Drama/Sci-Fi
- Movie Star Cast: Sharwanand, Amala Akkineni, Ritu Varma
- Director: Shree Karthick
- Writer: Shree Karthick
- Year of release: 2022
- Where to watch/OTT platform: SonyLIV
Oke Oka Jeevitham, a sci-fi drama film, is the brainchild of Shree Karthick. This intriguing movie was shot in both Tamil and Telugu languages. It revolves around a bunch of pals who embark on a journey to the past, guided by a scientist, in order to rectify their present. Starring Sharwanand, Amala Akkineni, and Ritu Varma, this film has garnered both critical acclaim and commercial triumph. If you're a fan of science fiction and time travel, make sure to catch it on SonyLIV.
3. Loop Lapeta (2022)
- Running Time: 2 hours 11 mins
- IMDb Rating: 5.2/10
- Movie Genre: Crime/Sci-Fi/Comedy
- Movie Star Cast: Taapsee Pannu, Tahir Raj Bhasin
- Director: Aakash Bhatia
- Writer: Aakash Bhatia
- Year of release: 2022
- Where to watch/OTT platform: Netflix
Another film starring Taapsee Pannu in this list, Loop Lapeta is a remake of the popular Award-winning film Run Lola Run. The film also stars Tahir Raj Bhasin, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Shreya Dhanwanthary, and Rajendra Chawla. An honest remake of the original, Loop Lapeta is a fun film with a perfect mix of crime, comedy, and science fiction. It's available on Netflix and can be enjoyed in the comfort of your home.
4. Maanaadu (2021)
- Running Time: 2 hours 27 mins
- IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
- Movie Genre: Action/Sci-Fi/Adventure
- Movie Star Cast: Silambarasan, S. J. Suryah, Kalyani Priyadarshan
- Director: Venkat Prabhu
- Writer: Venkat Prabhu
- Year of release: 2021
- Where to watch/OTT platform: SonyLIV
Venkat Prabhu, the writer and director of Maanaadu, takes us on a thrilling journey with an NRI and a police officer. They find themselves trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day repeatedly. This unique twist on time travel adds an exciting element to the story. Maanaadu has received both critical acclaim and commercial success, thanks to its seamless blend of science fiction and masala elements. If you haven't seen it yet, we highly recommend giving it a watch. You won't be let down!
5. Game Over (2019)
- Running Time: 1 hour 42 mins
- IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
- Movie Genre: Mystery/Sci-Fi/Thriller
- Movie Star Cast: Taapsee Pannu, Vinodhini Vaidyanathan, Anish Kuruvilla
- Director: Ashwin Saravanan
- Writer: Ashwin Saravanan, Kaavya Ramkumar
- Year of release: 2019
- Where to watch/OTT platform: Netflix
Game Over is the story of a game designer who is going through PTSD and tries to defend her house from strange and mysterious intruders. Directed by Ashwin Saravanan, the film was shot simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu language. Game Over was well received by critics upon release; Taapsee's performance as a girl who is fighting her own demons also met with positive response.
6. Baar Baar Dekho (2016)
- Running Time: 2 hour 21 mins
- IMDb Rating: 5.4/10
- Movie Genre: Sci-Fi/Romance
- Movie Star Cast: Sidharth Malhotra, Katrina Kaif
- Director: Nitya Mehra
- Writer: Nitya Mehra, Anuvab Pal, Sri Rao
- Year of release: 2016
- Where to watch/OTT platform: Amazon Prime Video
Baar Baar Dekho stars Sidharth Malhotra and Katrina Kaif as a couple whose trials and tribulations are shown through a series of flashbacks and flash-forwards. Technically a science fiction film, it is essentially the story of a couple. The film is directed by Nitya Mehra and remains an underrated Bollywood gem. It can be enjoyed on Amazon Prime Video.
7. Indra Netru Naalai (2015)
- Running Time: 2 hour 26 mins
- IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
- Movie Genre: Sci-Fi/Comedy/Thriller
- Movie Star Cast: Vishnu Vishal, Miya, Karunakaran, T. M. Karthik, P. Ravi Shankar, Jayaprakash
- Director: R. Ravikumar
- Writer: R. Ravikumar
- Year of release: 2015
- Where to watch/OTT platform: Disney + Hotstar
Indru Netru Naalai is a Tamil language sci-fi comedy film written and directed by R. Ravikumar. It follows the story of two people who start profiting from a time machine. However, things change after it prevents the demise of a gangster. The film is a beautiful and right combination of comedy and science fiction. Upon its release in 2015, it met with positive critical feedback and was a success.
8. Action Replayy (2010)
- Running Time: 2 hour 9 mins
- IMDb Rating: 4.3/10
- Movie Genre: Sci-Fi/Comedy/Romance
- Movie Star Cast: Akshay Kumar, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Aditya Roy Kapur
- Director: Vipul Amrutlal Shah
- Writer: Suresh Nair, Aatish Kapadia
- Year of release: 2010
- Where to watch/OTT platform: Amazon Prime Video
Action Replayy is helmed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah and stars Akshay Kumar, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Aditya Roy Kapur in the lead. It is a remake of the popular 1985 Hollywood film Back to the Future. The film has a cool soundtrack, and several funny scenes accompanied by good performances from its leads. It remains one of the most interesting yet least talked about sci-fi Bollywood films from the past decades.
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