Manichitrathazhu
This 1993 classic tells the story of Ganga, who gets fascinated by the tale of a court dancer, Nagavalli. The movie unfolds to show how her distorted psyche acts in incredible ways to hide her true identity.
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The acclaimed Alfred Hitchcock film is a psychological thriller that revolves around a young woman, Marion Crane, who is on the run after stealing money from her workplace.
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Eleven-year-old Stanley is unable to bring his dabba everyday to satisfy his teacher’s gluttony and comes up with hilarious stories to match his excuses. It has been directed by Amole Gupte.
Rosemary’s Baby
Roman Polanski-directed psychological horror film is based on a novel that revolves around evil cults and tells the story of a young couple and their sinister neighbours.
Queen
A heart-warming Bollywood movie about a diffident girl who had to come out of her shell to find her true self after her wedding is called off. The comedy-drama covers a spectrum of themes such as romance, comedy, friendship etc.
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