‘Andhadhun’, The Lunchbox’, Masaan’: 4 open-ended Bollywood films and where to watch them on OTT
When the creators leave a movie with an open end, it leaves the viewers with a feeling that lingers for long. The viewers experience pondering thoughts about the endless possibilities that could exist, and Bollywood has a classic collection of such films. From ‘No-smoking’ to ‘Piku’, this list has you covered with 4 open-ended movies and where you can watch them OTT. Scroll down and choose your next watch!
‘No Smoking ’
This 2007 film follows an arrogant chain smoker K, played by John Abrahm. K enters a surreal rehabilitation clinic run by Baba Bengali, played by Paresh Rawal, to save his marriage, only to find himself trapped in a Kafkaesque nightmare where every attempt to quit leads to terrifying, reality-bending consequences, blurring lines between addiction, free willWhere to watch on OTT: Amazon Prime Video, Zee5, MX PLayer
‘Andhadhun ’
This 2018 film is a black comedy crime thriller about Akash, played by Ayushmann Khurrana, a talented Pune-based pianist. The plot centers on him becoming the sole witness to the murder of a former actor, Pramod Sinha, committed by his wife Simi, played by Tabu and her lover. The film ends with a major twist, leaving it open to interpretation.Where to watch on OTT: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV
‘Masaan ’
This 2015 film tells two intertwined stories in Varanasi. The two primary characters in the movie are played by Vicky Kaushal and Richa Chadha, who deal with grief, societal constraints, and the hope for a new beginning.‘Masaan’s’ ending is famously open, and leaves room for a poignant ambiguity.This critically acclaimed film runs 1 hour 49 minutes.Where to watch on OTT: Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar
‘Piku’
This 2015 film shows the quirky but complex relationship between Piku (Deepika Padukone) and her aging father Bhashkor Banerjee (Amitabh Bachchan. universal challenges of caregiving, all while introducing the calming presence of driver Rana, which brings a new dynamic to their lives. The plot centers on the monotonous, yet profound, reality of Piku’s life, balancing her career and her father’s obsessive health concerns. The film’s runtime is 2 hours and 3 minutes.Where to watch on OTT: Apple TV