Dont Miss These Powerful female leads on Amazon Prime Video
Jyothi Venkatesh
There has been a shift in the Indian entertainment space with women changing the narrative and taking centre-stage in movies and drifting away from storylines where an actress is limited to the role of a damsel in distress. Here are some of the fiercely female films to do binge watching on Amazon Prime Video:
Jyothika in Ponmagal Vandhal
Jyotika’s recently released film- Ponmagal Vandhal has been the talk of the town since its launch. Jyotikha being the lead actress of her film stole the show with her black law suit. Ponmagal Vandhal is a murder mystery courtroom drama set in Ooty, in 2020. Venba (Jyothika), a determined lawyer, reopens the case of a serial killer Jothi after 15 Years. This is Venba’s journey against child abuse and her quest for justice. .
Taapsee Pannu in Thappad
With five film releases in the last one year, Taapsee Pannu has emerged as the most successful actress at the box office since last 12 months and known for her unconventional roles.
Taapsee’s recently released film is a story of Amrita whose seemingly perfect life is shattered when her husband slaps her at a party. But is one slap enough to question what a relationship stands for? The film is a silent slap on our society’s age-old belief that — ‘shaadi mein sab kuch chalta hain’. Stream Thappad on Amazon Prime Video.
Rani Mukherjee in Mardaani 2
Rani Mukherjee is absolutely breath-taking in her female cop avatar in Mardaani 2. Her stupendous style, attitude, dialogue delivery and strong narration makes the film a must watch.
Mardaani 2 is a story of 21-year old boy named Sunny (Vishal Jethwa), who comes to the city on a murder contract. But he also has a penchant for sexually assaulting and murdering young girls. When he locks horns with Shivani Shivaji Roy (Rani Mukerji), the newly appointed Chief of the city police, a thrilling cat and mouse hunt begins. Will Shivani manage to nab Sunny, or does she end up being one of his many victims? .
Kangana Ranaut in Manikarnika – The Queen of Jhansi
Kangana Ranaut , know for her female centric movies in Bollywood has been the forefront of the trend with maximum number of blockbuster hits.Manikarnika – Queen of Jhansi or well known as Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi is her real live story. She was the first woman in history to fight against the British in the cry of Independence.
