In Focus: Bollywood movies which gained massive success through word of mouth

Movies gaining massive success through word of mouth

Nil Battey Sannata: This comic drama received overwhelming praises and it opened to critical acclaim. The realistic approach towards the portrayal of the mother-daughter relationship was widely lauded by critics.

Movies gaining massive success through word of mouth

Dum Laga Ke Haisha: This romantic comedy film is set in 1995 revolved around a mismatched couple and the challenges they face. Apart from great reviews, this movie won the national award in the best Hindi feature film category.

Movies gaining massive success through word of mouth

Fukrey: The film was set in Delhi, where four 'Fukrey' boys come together to make easy money. The movie was a rage amongst youngsters. A sequel to the film was announced which will release in 2017.

Movies gaining massive success through word of mouth

Madaari: Recently released 'Madaari' was a social-thriller film based on true events. It received some amazing reviews and did tremendously well at the box office. Irrfan Khan who plays the lead had elevated the film with his performance.

Movies gaining massive success through word of mouth

Talvar: It was a fictional dramatisation of true life events revolving around the murder of a teenage girl. An experienced investigator confronts several conflicting theories about the perpetrators of a violent double homicide. 'Talvar' had its moments and managed to strike a chord.

In Focus: Bollywood movies which gained massive success through word of mouth

Gangs of Wasseypur: Three generations that fight with the coal-mining kingpin and the story was divided into two movies. Both the movies did very well at the box office after a word of mouth and had great reviews.

In Focus: Bollywood movies which gained massive success through word of mouth

The Lunchbox: An unlikely goof-up by a Tiffin carrier service results in an unusual friendship between two strangers. It had Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in lead roles. The film was also been selected at various film festivals across the globe.

In Focus: Bollywood movies which gained massive success through word of mouth

Kahaani: This mystery thriller by Sujoy Ghosh revolved around a pregnant lady and her journey from London to Kolkata in search of her husband. Vidya Balan played the lead role in the film and gave a fantastic performance, that viewers and critics were all gaga over her acting.