Review: Best of the Best is a Fun College Coming of Age Movie

Hey everyone at Manhwa News! Today we are taking a look at Best of the Best, a charming new coming of age movie streaming on Netflix. The story follows childhood friends Maya, played by Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, and Anjali, played by Priyanka Kedia, as they start their first year at UCLA. After a viral dance mishap makes them internet memes, the duo decide to join a competitive Bollywood fusion dance team to find their footing in college life.

Directed by Lena Khan and written by Prashanth Venkataramanujam and Hasan Minhaj, the movie hits all the right nostalgic notes. It feels like a mix of Mean Girls and Step Up, packed with killer music and high energy dance sequences. The dance choreography blends traditional styles with modern Bollywood flair and American hip hop, making every performance a complete spectacle.

Beyond the amazing dance numbers, the heart of the movie is the authentic bond between Maya and Anjali. As they face college pressures and campus popularity, their lifelong friendship gets tested in very real ways. If you love fun college stories with great music and real emotional growth, this Netflix original is definitely worth adding to your watch list.