Indian storytellers have been warming up to VFX-heavy movies at a much slower pace than their western neighbors. However, there have been a handful of audacious Indian filmmakers who have taken monumental creative as well as financial risks to create visual spectacles for the Indian audience time and again. Most of the time, the efforts of these individuals have paid off, as the end result of the same has been visual masterpieces that Indians can be proud of. This article will explore five such VFX-heavy Hindi movies that truly show what Indian VFX artists are capable of. Read on to learn more.
Ra.One (2011)
This movie talked about its stellar VFX sequences even after more than a decade since it made its big screen debut. The film is a story about a video game villain coming to life by accident and a family reeling through a personal loss. One of the highlights of this movie is the design of the suits that have been completely created with VFX, which can be compared to the big-budget comic book movies that are being released today. The Shah Rukh Khan-starrer can be streamed on ZEE5 for free.
Shivaay (2016)
Ajay Devgn’s directorial debut is a mixture of a high-profile espionage thriller and a gripping father-daughter story. This film has a multitude of memorable moments that are talked about to this day. Another thing that is talked about with regards to the film is its smart use of VFX and the manner in which digital elements blend with real-life settings. This movie can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
Zero (2019)
Although the biggest financial and creative risk taken by the film’s leading man, Shah Rukh Khan, turned out to be a financially underwhelming affair, the VFX work that has been done on it is nothing short of exemplary. One of the most-discussed elements of the film is the digital transformation that SRK went through in order to play a person with restricted growth. Additionally, the manner in which it was handled during various moments in the feature has also been talked about at length. This film, which is the story of a man with a short stature but a big heart, can be streamed on Netflix.
Pathaan (2023)
King Khan’s big screen comeback helped him redeem himself after nearly 4 years. This film is the tale of a rogue super spy who is now tasked with tracking down a group of elite contract killers that intend on putting the future of all of India in jeopardy. In addition to the various action sequences and a heart-touching storyline, the film also gave its audience members several jaw dropping moments that were brought to life with VFX. It is for this reason that this film, which is the biggest hit that the Hindi film industry has seen to date, is included in this list of Hindi Movies with great visual effects. This action can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
Krrish (2013)
Hrithik Roshan’s debut as a superhero was a direct sequel to the superhit that was Koi Mil Gaya (2003). The film gave Indians their first indigenous big screen superhero and multiple gawk-worthy VFX shots that mostly worked in favor of the presentation. The franchise’s overall story arc and the manner in which VFX (Courtesy of the VFX division of Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment) has been used in the entire film series have made it a monumental success. The movie can be streamed on YouTube for a fee.