Ankur is a 1975 Indian drama film directed by Shyam Benegal. It is considered a cult classic for its realistic portrayal of rural life in India and its exploration of themes such as poverty, class struggle, and social injustice.

Aakrosh is a 1983 Indian drama film directed by Govind Nihalani. It is known for its powerful depiction of the Naxalite movement in India and its exploration of themes such as class struggle, violence, and social injustice.

Mouna Ragam is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Mani Ratnam. It is considered a cult classic for its unique blend of romance, drama, and music, as well as its exploration of themes such as love, loss, and sacrifice.

Satya is a 1994 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. It is known for its gritty portrayal of the Mumbai underworld and its exploration of themes such as violence, loyalty, and betrayal.

Paanch is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Anurag Kashyap. It is considered a cult classic for its unconventional storytelling, exploration of dark themes, and its raw and realistic portrayal of urban life in India.

Devdas is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. It is known for its lavish sets, elaborate costumes, and powerful performances, as well as its exploration of themes such as love, loss, and sacrifice.

Rang De Basanti is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language patriotic drama film directed by Rakesh Omprakash Mehra. It is considered a cult classic for its powerful depiction of the Indian education system and its exploration of themes such as patriotism, sacrifice, and social justice.

No Smoking is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language black comedy film directed by Anurag Kashyap. It is known for its dark humor, unconventional storytelling, and exploration of taboo subjects, such as drug addiction, mental illness, and sexual perversion.

Love Sex aur Dhokha is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language anthology film directed by Dibakar Banerjee. It is considered a cult classic for its satirical take on the Indian media and political system, as well as its innovative use of storytelling techniques.

Lootera is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. It is known for its realistic portrayal of the Mumbai underworld and its exploration of themes such as loyalty, betrayal, and violence.

Masaan is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Neeraj Ghaywan. It is considered a cult classic for its sensitive portrayal of a young Muslim boy's coming-of-age in Mumbai and its exploration of themes such as love, loss, and redemption.

Newton is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language black comedy film directed by Amit Masurkar. It is known for its satirical take on the Indian political system and its exploration of themes such as corruption, nepotism, and social inequality.

Gully Boy is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language musical drama film directed by Zoya Akhtar. It is considered a cult classic for its unique blend of drama, comedy, and music, as well as its exploration of themes such as friendship, love, and self-discovery.

Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language black comedy film directed by Anurag Kashyap. It is known for its dark and gritty portrayal of the Indian film industry and its exploration of themes such as greed, corruption, and social inequality.

Monica, O My Darling is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language neo-noir comedy film directed by Vasan Bala. It is considered a cult classic for its unique blend of science fiction, fantasy, and social commentary, as well as its exploration of themes such as greed, betrayal, and revenge.