Top 5 Aditi Rao Hydari films you must watch right away!

Mumbai: Aditi Rao Hydari turned a year old today. The actress, who has made a mark across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema, has given fans some unforgettable performances. Here are 5 movies starring Aditi that you must add to your watchlist. 

Aditi played the role of Alauddin Khilji’s queen in this Sanjay-Leela Bhansali movie that was released in 2018. Her character, Mehrunissa, was compassionate and heartbroken. The actress's subtle and restrained enactment of Mehrunissa mesmerised critics and fans. "Aditi Rao Hydari stands her ground as the naive Mehrunissa who gets a rude awakening when she discovers her husband Alauddin’s true nature. Jim Sarbh is somewhat misplaced as the Sultan’s slave-general, unable to generate enough menace to overshadow his master’s own. Nonetheless, the ensemble moves well in tune with Bhansali’s vision of this larger-than-life retelling," said ET's review of the movie. 

This movie showcased the versatility of Aditi as an actress. In this 2023 film, Aditi played the role of a glamorous actress named Sumitra Kumari. The film showcased how the character struggled as she navigated the challenges thrown at her. The actress beautifully depicted the vulnerabilities of an actress trying to find her spot in the film industry. 

Kaatru Veliyidai showcased Aditi as Leela Abraham, a woman in love. The Tamil movie, directed by Mani Ratnam, takes the audience through an emotional rollercoaster. Aditi's romantic chemistry with Karthi garnered the love of many. The movie is available on Amazon Prime. 

Aditi plays the role of a deaf-mute Sufi dancer in this Malayalam movie, directed by Naranipuzha Shanavas. The movie is a clear indication of Aditi's range as an actress, as she left the audience mind-blown with just her graceful moves, gestures and subtle expressions. Dev Mohan, Jayasurya, Shaan Shahid, Siddique and Mammukoya, are the other actors featured in the movie. It was released in 2020. 

This movie features one of Aditi's most intense characters. It is a dark Tamil psychological thriller directed by Mysskin. Aditi plays the role of a radio jockey named Kamala Da, who gets trapped in a serial killer's web. It was released in 2020.