11 Best Alia Bhatt movies to watch on OTT: Gangubai Kathiawadi, Highway, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and more

Debuted with Karan Johar's Student Of The Year in 2012, Alia Bhatt has evolved into a brilliant artist over time. Her rich filmography includes several impressive works across the genres. While the B-town diva is entering the YRF spy universe with her next release, Alpha, here's a look at the best Alia Bhatt movies to stream online. Highway, hands down, is one of the best projects! 

11 Best Alia Bhatt Movies To Watch On OTT 

1. Highway 

• Cast: Alia Bhatt, Randeep Hooda
• Director: Imtiaz Ali 
• Runtime: 2 hours and 13 minutes 
• Where to watch: Netflix 

Highway showcased Alia Bhatt's acting skills after her launch with a mainstream glam role in Student Of The Year. The movie follows the story of Veera (Alia Bhatt), who develops a soft side for her kidnapper, Mahavir Bhati (played by Randeep Hooda). The movie has a heart-wrenching climax monologue by Alia Bhatt, which elevates the film's overall experience. 

2. Udta Punjab

• Cast: Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Diljit Dosanjh 
• Director: Abhishek Chaubey 
• Runtime: 2 hours and 29 minutes 
• Where to watch: Netflix 

Udta Punjab revolves around the hard-hitting subject of drug abuse among the youth in Punjab. Alia Bhatt played the role of Bauria, also known as Mary Jane, a Bihari migrant whose dream of playing Hockey at nationals was shattered after her father's demise. The movie received widespread critical acclaim. 

3. Raazi 

• Cast: Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Jaideep Ahlawat 
• Director: Meghna Gulzar 
• Runtime: 2 hours 20 minutes 
• Where to watch: Prime Video 

Inspired by a real-life event, Raazi is one of the finest spy thrillers from Hindi cinema. The movie follows the story of an R&AW agent, Sehmat, who marries a Pakistani officer to relay secret information before the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War. 

4. Darlings 

• Cast: Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah, Roshan Mathew, Vijay Varma 
• Director: Jasmeet K. Reen 
• Runtime: 2 hours and 14 minutes 
• Where to watch: Netflix 

Alia Bhatt turned producer with Darlings. She played the role of Badrunissa, who is married to an alcoholic Hamza Shaikh (played by Vijay Varma). The movie is a dark comedy thriller that revolves around the themes of domestic violence and revenge.

5. Gully Boy

• Cast: Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Kalki Koechlin, Vijay Varma, Vijay Raaz, Amruta Subhash, Seeba Chaddha 
• Director: Zoya Akhtar
• Runtime: 2 hours and 28 minutes 
• Where to watch: Prime Video 

Gully Boy revolves around the story of Murad (Ranveer Singh), a rapper from the streets of Mumbai's slums. Alia Bhatt played the role of Murad's girlfriend, Safeena, a possessive and strong-willed person. 

6. Gangubai Kathiawadi 

• Cast: Alia Bhatt, Vijay Raaz, Seema Pahwa, Jim Sarbh 
• Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali 
• Runtime: 2 hours and 34 minutes 
• Where to watch: Netflix 

Gangubai Kathiawadi is a story of a real-life s*x worker. The biographical drama revolves around a girl, Ganga, who was forced into the dark world of pr*stit*tion. However, she ended up becoming an influential figure who later worked for the betterment of women and children in chawls. 

7. Dear Zindagi 

• Cast: Alia Bhatt, Shah Rukh Khan
• Director: Gauri Shinde 
• Runtime: 2 hours and 31 minutes 
• Where to watch: Netflix 

Dear Zindagi is an inspirational coming-of-age drama that revolves around a young woman torn between her life goals and her relationships. Shah Rukh Khan played a psychiatrist in the film, which elevates the experience, making it one of the best films of Alia Bhatt’s career. 

8. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani 

• Cast: Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Jaya Bachchan, Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi 
• Director: Karan Johar 
• Runtime: 2 hours and 48 minutes 
• Where to watch: Prime Video 

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is a romantic drama with full-on entertainment, catering to family audiences. Karan Johar adopted a progressive approach centered on themes of feminism and equality. Alia Bhatt receives a saucy introduction in a white saree, which takes fans into a frenzy. 

9. Kapoor & Sons 

• Cast: Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra, Fawad Khan, Rishi Kapoor, Rajat Kapoor, Ratna Pathak Shah
• Director: Shakun Batra 
• Runtime: 2 hours and 12 minutes 
• Where to watch: Netflix 

Kapoor & Sons revolves around two estranged brothers who return to their home in Coonoor after their grandfather played a prank on them for a fake cardiac arrest. The Shakun Batra directorial revolves around bringing a broken family together. 

10. Brahmastra Part One- Shiva 

• Cast: Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, Mouni Roy, Shah Rukh Khan 
• Director: Ayan Mukerji 
• Runtime: 2 hours and 47 minutes 
• Where to watch: JioHotstar 

Brahmastra Part One- Shiva is one of the biggest budgeted films of Alia Bhatt's career. Backed by Dharma Productions, the sci-fi mythological action drama took 9 years to see the day of release. Although it didn't achieve the desired result at the box office, the movie stood out for its vision and visuals. 

11. RRR

• Cast: Alia Bhatt, Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Ajay Devgn 
• Director: SS Rajamouli
• Runtime: 2 hours and 47 minutes 
• Where to watch: Netflix

Alia Bhatt played a guest apperance in SS Rajamouli's RRR, which breakout among the west audiences after its debut on Netflix. Bhatt essayed the role of Sita, the wife of Ram Charan's character. 

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