Some Of The Greatest Philosophical Films in Indian Cinema

Mukti Bhawan (2016) Disney+ Hotstar

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Ship of Theseus (2012) - YouTube

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Anbe Sivam (2003)

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Pariyerum Perumal (2018) Prime Video

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Ankhon Dekhi (2013) - JioCinema

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Astu (2013) - N/A

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Highway (2014) - N/A

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