Kai Po Che
Amit Sadh, Sushant Singh Rajput, Rajkummar Rao
Three friends growing up in India at the turn of the millennium set out to open a training academy to produce the country's next cricket stars.
Why you'll love it
The title of the film translates to 'I have cut' a phrase used in kite flying competitions. The film uses kite flying as a metaphor for the characters' ambitions.
The Kite Runner
Khalid Abdalla, Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada, Atossa Leoni
Amir lives in California with his wife Soraya. He receives a call from his uncle Rahim Khan who urges him to travel to Afghanistan and rescue the son of Amir's childhood servant and friend, Hassan.
Why you'll love it
The film revolves around the theme of kite flying contests, friendship, and redemption.
Patang
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Mukkund Shukla, Seema Biswas
In the old city of Ahmedabad, amid India's largest kite festival, a family duels, spins and soars like the countless kites in the skies above.
Why you'll love it
The film is about a family reuniting in their hometown to celebrate the annual kite-flying festival.
Kite
India Eisley, Jaco Muller, Annabel Linder
After her cop father is killed, a young woman tracks the murderer down with the help of his ex-partner.
Why you'll love it
While not directly about kite-flying contests, the film's title and some key scenes involve kites, symbolizing freedom and escape.