Thriller / Family Drama Why Watch It: Before it became a pan-Indian phenomenon remade in every major language, there was the original. Drishyam is widely considered a masterclass in screenplay writing. It tells the story of Georgekutty, an ordinary cable TV operator, and how his love for movies helps him cover up a crime committed by his family. The Highlight: The climax is legendary, but the buildup is a lesson in how to keep an audience on the edge of their seats without expensive VFX or gunfights. It proved that content is truly king.