7 must-watch space films and shows
June 25, 2025
If you're looking to explore the cosmos through the lens of Indian storytellers, here is a list of 7 must-watch Hindi films and shows that venture into space, science, and beyond.
Based on the true events of the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan), this film follows a team of scientists who, against all odds, lead India's successful mission to Mars.
Mission Mangal - JioHotstar
This biographical drama tells the powerful story of Nambi Narayanan, a brilliant but arrogant ISRO scientist who was falsely accused of espionage.
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect - JioHotstar
This critically acclaimed series chronicles the lives of two extraordinary scientists, Dr Homi J Bhabha and Dr Vikram Sarabhai, who pioneered India's nuclear and space programs.
Rocket Boys - SonyLiv
A developmentally disabled young man, Rohit, accidentally makes contact with extraterrestrial life using his late father's computer. This brings a friendly alien, Jadoo, to Earth, changing Rohit's life forever.
Koi... Mil Gaya - Prime Video
Similar to Mission Mangal, this series also dramatises the story behind the successful Mars Orbiter Mission but focuses specifically on the inspiring journey of four women scientists who were pivotal to its success.
Mission Over Mars - Zee5
A NASA scientist returns to his Indian village to find his childhood nanny and ends up rediscovering his roots while driving change with his knowledge.
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Swades - Netflix
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The film follows Bauua Singh, a vertically challenged man, whose search for love leads him to Aafia, a scientist with cerebral palsy working on a Mars mission.
Zero - Netflix