As far as filmmaking goes, bigger does not necessarily mean better. True that the industry relies heavily on star power and big banner-backed movies mostly do great business, but one cannot ignore how some of the epic films in the history of Indian cinema were made on a shoestring budget. In the current scenario, too, many low-budget films with ambitious storylines and without big names are not only getting the critics’ nod, but also doing decent business at the box office. On this note, hitlist takes a look at some of the upcoming small budget films that look promising...

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