<p>It is no secret that over the years, several prominent filmmakers have tried to capture the essence of womanhood through their work. Today (March 8), on International Women's Day 2020, let us take a look at 10 well-received flicks that celebrate 'Her'</p>.<p><strong>Mahanati (Telugu, 2018)</strong></p>.<p>The Nag Ashwin-directed film revolved around the chequered life of Tollywood icon Savitri and highlighted the events that established her as the queen of hearts. The magnum opus featured a solid performance from Keerthy Suresh, which established her as the queen of hearts.</p>.<p><strong>Aramm (Tamil, 2017)</strong></p>.<p>One of the biggest sleeper hits of 2017, Aramm featured Nayanthara in the role of a dedicated government servant who moves heaven and earth to rescue a young child from a well. Upon release, it received rave reviews from all quarters due to Thalaivi stellar performance.</p>.<p><strong>U Turn (Kannada, 2016)</strong></p>.<p>A captivating thriller, U Turn featured a strong performance from Shraddha Srinath that clicked with all and sundry. Helmed by ace filmmaker Pavan Kumar, U Turn revolved around the unexpected events that take place when an intern investigates a series of similar 'accidents'.</p>.<p><strong>Pink (Hindi, 2016)</strong></p>.<p>This Taapsee Pannu-Amitabh Bachchan starrer revolved around a woman's right to say 'No' without being shamed or insulted. It also touched upon how no one has the right to judge 'her' for her actions or habits.</p>.<p><strong>Queen (Hindi, 2014)</strong></p>.<p>The Kangana Ranaut starrer revolved around the exploits of a simple young girl, who has a life-changing experience when she goes to Paris for a 'honeymoon'. Directed by Vikas Bahl, it clicked with the small-town audience due to its gripping presentation and relatable plot.</p>.<p><strong>How Old Are You? (Malayalam, 2014)</strong></p>.<p>How Old Are You? , which marked Manju Warrier's return to the big screen after a hiatus dealt with a middle-aged woman's journey of self-realisation. The commercial success, it was later remade in Tamil as 36 Vayadhinile with Jyothika in the lead.</p>.<p><strong>English Vinglish (Hindi, 2012)</strong></p>.<p>Directed by filmmaker Gauri Shinde, the film featured Sridevi in the role of a housewife who rediscovers her inner beauty while trying to learn English. Released in 2012, the film exceeded expectations and did phenomenally well at the ticket window. The comedy-drama a impressed a vast section of the audience with its simple yet effective screenplay. English Vinglish had an impressive supporting cast that included Priya Anand, Amitabh Bachchan and Adil Hussain.</p>.<p><strong>Arundhati (Telugu, 2012)</strong></p>.<p>Featuring Anushka Shetty in the role of a revered mass figure, Arundhati was a game-changer for modern Tollywood and indirectly lay the groundwork for other "heroine-centric" movies such as Anaamika and Rudramadevi to name a few. It was also remade in Bengali under the same title with Koel Mallick in the lead.</p>.<p><strong>Erin Brockovich (English, 2000)</strong></p>.<p>A gripping biographical drama, Erin Brockovich revolved around the titular character's fight against a powerful energy corporation and highlighted the undying spirit of the ultimate underdog.The film featured powerhouse performer Julia Roberts in the lead.</p>.<p><strong>Aandhi (Hindi, 1975)</strong></p>.<p>This Gulzar-helmed classic featured Bengali legend Suchitra Sen in the role of a powerful politician and hit the right notes with its realistic presentation. The Tollywood sensation did full justice to the role and brought out the vulnerability of her character quite well.</p>
<p>It is no secret that over the years, several prominent filmmakers have tried to capture the essence of womanhood through their work. Today (March 8), on International Women's Day 2020, let us take a look at 10 well-received flicks that celebrate 'Her'</p>.<p><strong>Mahanati (Telugu, 2018)</strong></p>.<p>The Nag Ashwin-directed film revolved around the chequered life of Tollywood icon Savitri and highlighted the events that established her as the queen of hearts. The magnum opus featured a solid performance from Keerthy Suresh, which established her as the queen of hearts.</p>.<p><strong>Aramm (Tamil, 2017)</strong></p>.<p>One of the biggest sleeper hits of 2017, Aramm featured Nayanthara in the role of a dedicated government servant who moves heaven and earth to rescue a young child from a well. Upon release, it received rave reviews from all quarters due to Thalaivi stellar performance.</p>.<p><strong>U Turn (Kannada, 2016)</strong></p>.<p>A captivating thriller, U Turn featured a strong performance from Shraddha Srinath that clicked with all and sundry. Helmed by ace filmmaker Pavan Kumar, U Turn revolved around the unexpected events that take place when an intern investigates a series of similar 'accidents'.</p>.<p><strong>Pink (Hindi, 2016)</strong></p>.<p>This Taapsee Pannu-Amitabh Bachchan starrer revolved around a woman's right to say 'No' without being shamed or insulted. It also touched upon how no one has the right to judge 'her' for her actions or habits.</p>.<p><strong>Queen (Hindi, 2014)</strong></p>.<p>The Kangana Ranaut starrer revolved around the exploits of a simple young girl, who has a life-changing experience when she goes to Paris for a 'honeymoon'. Directed by Vikas Bahl, it clicked with the small-town audience due to its gripping presentation and relatable plot.</p>.<p><strong>How Old Are You? (Malayalam, 2014)</strong></p>.<p>How Old Are You? , which marked Manju Warrier's return to the big screen after a hiatus dealt with a middle-aged woman's journey of self-realisation. The commercial success, it was later remade in Tamil as 36 Vayadhinile with Jyothika in the lead.</p>.<p><strong>English Vinglish (Hindi, 2012)</strong></p>.<p>Directed by filmmaker Gauri Shinde, the film featured Sridevi in the role of a housewife who rediscovers her inner beauty while trying to learn English. Released in 2012, the film exceeded expectations and did phenomenally well at the ticket window. The comedy-drama a impressed a vast section of the audience with its simple yet effective screenplay. English Vinglish had an impressive supporting cast that included Priya Anand, Amitabh Bachchan and Adil Hussain.</p>.<p><strong>Arundhati (Telugu, 2012)</strong></p>.<p>Featuring Anushka Shetty in the role of a revered mass figure, Arundhati was a game-changer for modern Tollywood and indirectly lay the groundwork for other "heroine-centric" movies such as Anaamika and Rudramadevi to name a few. It was also remade in Bengali under the same title with Koel Mallick in the lead.</p>.<p><strong>Erin Brockovich (English, 2000)</strong></p>.<p>A gripping biographical drama, Erin Brockovich revolved around the titular character's fight against a powerful energy corporation and highlighted the undying spirit of the ultimate underdog.The film featured powerhouse performer Julia Roberts in the lead.</p>.<p><strong>Aandhi (Hindi, 1975)</strong></p>.<p>This Gulzar-helmed classic featured Bengali legend Suchitra Sen in the role of a powerful politician and hit the right notes with its realistic presentation. The Tollywood sensation did full justice to the role and brought out the vulnerability of her character quite well.</p>
