We all love Indian cinema — the drama, the dialogues, the dreams. But look closer, and you’ll find something else hidden in the scripts:
💸 Money lessons. Financial habits. Survival strategies.
From the dystopian Kalki 2898 AD to Kamal Haasan’s thought-provoking roles, here’s how Indian films reflect, reinforce, or challenge our relationship with money.
1. Kalki 2898 AD (2024) – The Future of Wealth Inequality
A sci-fi blockbuster that shows extreme wealth gaps between elites and commoners.
Lesson: In a digitised and AI-driven world, assets like land, knowledge, and power can become more unequal than ever. Invest in future-proof skills.
🎬 Finance takeaway: Prepare not just for today’s inflation, but tomorrow’s world.
2. Anbe Sivam (2003) – Money Can’t Buy Humanity
Kamal’s iconic character defies corporate greed and teaches empathy over ego.
Lesson: Money is only useful if it creates meaning — in relationships, service, and survival.
🎬 Finance takeaway: Value people over profit. Invest in causes, not just commodities.
3. Hey Ram (2000) – The Cost of Vengeance
A man spends his entire wealth chasing revenge and ideology, losing love and life.
Lesson: Emotional spending — driven by ego or pain — can destroy you faster than debt.
🎬 Finance takeaway: Make calm, rational financial decisions — even in emotional storms.
4. Dasavathaaram (2008) – 10 Lives, 10 Money Mindsets
From a scientist to a beggar to a bio-terrorist, this film shows every kind of survival instinct.
Lesson: Financial planning is not one-size-fits-all. Your choices depend on who you are — and where you are.
🎬 Finance takeaway: Customize your budgeting and investments to your reality, not social pressure.
5. Nayakan (1987) – From Poverty to Power
Velu Naicker rises from slums to become a protector, but money always brings moral dilemmas.
Lesson: Power without financial ethics leads to downfall.
🎬 Finance takeaway: Build wealth with integrity. What you earn matters, but how you earn it matters more.
Why We Should Learn Finance from Films
Indian audiences connect emotionally with stories. That makes films a powerful teacher — more than boring textbooks.
Whether it's:
Kalki’s futuristic capitalism
Kamal’s spiritual minimalism
Or South Indian blockbusters about middle-class survival
— the message is clear:
🧾 Money is never just money. It’s values, choices, and consequences.
FAQs
Q1: Can movies really teach financial literacy?
Yes! Through characters, conflict, and consequence, films can teach saving, debt, risk, and even investing.
Q2: Is there a financial lesson in action films too?
Definitely. Many action heroes start broke, borrow, hustle, and survive. Their stories mirror economic realities.
Q3: Why are Kamal Haasan’s films ideal for money lessons?
Because they often explore ideology vs economics, morality vs market, and individual vs system — all tied to wealth and power.
Published on : 30th July
Published by : SMITA
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