Do Bigha Zamin, released in 1953, is widely regarded as a pioneering film in Indian political cinema. It explores the struggles of a poor farmer and his family against the backdrop of land reforms and social injustice.

Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, and Ritwik Ghatak are all renowned Indian filmmakers who have produced significant works that address political and social issues.

Nishant, released in 1975, is a film by Shyam Benegal that allegorically depicts the political and social tensions during the Emergency period in India.

Roja, released in 1992, is a film by Mani Ratnam that explores the complexities of the Sri Lankan Civil War and its consequences for the Tamil people.

PK, released in 2014, is a film by Aamir Khan that satirically examines religious extremism and communal violence in India.

Gangs of Wasseypur, released in two parts in 2012, is a film by Anurag Kashyap that delves into the nexus between politics, crime, and corruption in the Indian state of Bihar.

Lagaan, released in 2001, is a film by Ashutosh Gowariker that portrays the resistance of Indian farmers against British colonial rule during the 1890s.

Lage Raho Munna Bhai, released in 2006, is a film by Rajkumar Hirani that humorously tackles the issue of corruption in the Indian bureaucracy.

Aarakshan, released in 2011, is a film by Prakash Jha that examines the complexities of the caste system and its implications for social justice in India.

Shanghai, released in 2012, is a film by Dibakar Banerjee that delves into the nexus between politics, crime, and corruption in the Indian city of Kolkata.

Special 26, released in 2013, is a film by Neeraj Pandey that depicts a group of con artists who target corrupt politicians and businessmen.

Shahid, released in 2013, is a film by Hansal Mehta that tells the story of Shahid Azmi, a lawyer who defended victims of communal violence in India.

Thappad, released in 2020, is a film by Anubhav Sinha that examines the issue of domestic violence and the struggle for justice by a woman who is slapped by her husband.

Our Own Sky, released in 2017, is a film by Ritesh Batra that tells the story of a young couple from different castes who face societal pressures and prejudices.

Gully Boy, released in 2019, is a film by Zoya Akhtar that examines the lives of young people from the slums of Mumbai and their struggles against poverty, discrimination, and societal pressures.