Gujarati cinema has stepped onto the national and global stage with award-winning films. This list highlights the most acclaimed and highest-rated Gujarati films in our database, including National Award winners and India's Oscar entry.
These are the films that proved Gujarati cinema could win on merit, not just at the box office.
This list is built from the Gujaratipedia database, a verified record of Gujarat cross-checked against IMDb, Wikipedia and trade press. Nothing here is invented: where a credit, figure or fact could not be confirmed from a real source, it is left out rather than guessed. That is why you can trust these rankings, and why they read differently from the recycled listicles elsewhere.
Explore Gujarati cinema awards and records on Gujaratipedia →Directed by K. R. Devmani. IMDb 9.5/10. In a fearful town, whispers of Malik, a mysterious and intimidating figure, spread like wildfire. As the community grapples with fear, individuals speculate about Malik's true identity.
Directed by Vipul Sharma. IMDb 9.5/10. A village boy in Gujarat dreams of seeing Ahmedabad. When his school plans a trip there, financial hardship prevents him from going. As friends leave, he navigates through disappointment and finds resilience.
Directed by Umang Vyas. IMDb 9/10. box office ₹1.7 Cr. Follows the Mavawala family as a series of mishaps and misunderstandings spiral out of control while they stubbornly insist that everything is alright.
Directed by Chinmay Naik. IMDb 8.8/10. In Gujarat's Dang forests, Vaghmata, a wish-granting goddess, disappears after a 1999 tragedy. Tantric Rahu seeks her power while Devbapu and Officer Purohit defend their village from him and his Vetal.
Directed by Vipul Mehta. IMDb 8.7/10. box office ₹52 Cr. A father and son's strained relationship takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious traveler named Ketki enters their lives, leading them through a series of events that challenge their perspectives on life and family.
Directed by Krishnadev Yagnik. IMDb 8.6/10. Powerful people with strong political influence, leaders of the crowd, and determined law enforcement collide with one another and the universe implodes.
Directed by Ishaan Randeria. IMDb 8.6/10. box office ₹8.72 Cr. In the world of the Pandyas, chaos is the norm and laughter is the solution to every problem. Just as the name suggests, 'Bushirt T-shirt' highlights two diverse ideologies between parents and their children along with the drama a...
Directed by Cchinmay P Purohit. IMDb 8.6/10. Jalebi Rocks is a heartfelt family film about Vidya Pathak, a 48-year-old housewife, celebrating resilience, self-worth, and a woman's indomitable spirit. A satisfying story of achievement, it proves it's never too late to chase d...
Directed by Dipesh Shah. IMDb 8.5/10. Chal Man Jeetva Jaiye recounts the riveting saga of a business family which finds itself at the crossroads, where one wrong decision could end up costing them everything.
Directed by Abhishek Shah. IMDb 8.5/10. box office ₹16 Cr. A group of suppressed women from a village in Gujarat find someone in the desert and their lives are changed forever.
Directed by Vijaygiri Bava. IMDb 8.5/10. This is a story of a middle aged lady in multitude her of roles: a wife, a mother.
Directed by Shailesh Patel, Atul Sonar. IMDb 8.5/10. A foreign group attacks India using deception and force. The Indian Bureau fights back using ancient Vedic wisdom instead of weapons. Through spiritual knowledge, India proves its role as a global teacher.
Directed by Abhishek Jain. IMDb 8.4/10. box office ₹8.5 Cr. In the desperation to earn quick money, two best friends put their moral values at stake and end up losing their pride and dignity. They then choose a wrong path to set things right and snatch back what was rightfully theirs.
Directed by Krishnadev Yagnik. IMDb 8.4/10. box office ₹18.0 Cr. The movie revolves around the lives of eight friends and their journey of growing up while they face the highs and lows of their relationships, love and romance, the end of their college days and the beginning of a new life.
Directed by Vijaygiri Bava. IMDb 8.3/10. Set against the backdrop of Allauddin Khilji's menacing intent to pillage the sacred temples and cultural heritage of Shetrunjay, Dadu Barot stands resolute, leading a meager band against overwhelming opposition
Directed by Kushal Naik. IMDb 8.3/10. box office ₹2.0 Cr. A spontaneous photographer and a pottery instructor find themselves drawn into an unexpected romance. As their connection deepens, life presents challenges that put their newfound relationship to the test.
Directed by Anish Shah. IMDb 8.3/10. Arjun sets out to find the scammers who duped his father, but the deeper he digs, the more complicated things become.
Directed by Saandeep Patel. IMDb 8.2/10. A popular radio personality with an aversion to love meets two men with differing views on romance.
Directed by Rahul Bhole & Vinit Kanojia. IMDb 8.2/10. A 25-year-old Indian man who is brought up in the U.S. visits an ashram near the Narmada River in Gujarat, India to take his will.
Directed by Vipul Mehta. IMDb 8.2/10. box office ₹17 Cr. Welcome to the world of "Kehvatlal Parivar" to experience drama, love, and togetherness. When there is unlimited madness in the house, this Parivar is all set to deliver delightful moments that can make you laugh and cry.
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Hellaro (2019) won the Swarna Kamal for Best Feature Film, and Wrong Side Raju won Best Gujarati Feature. Chhello Show was India's 2022 Oscar entry.
Yes. Chhello Show (Last Film Show) was India's official submission for the 2022 Academy Awards.