The enthralling multiferroic and magnetoelectric characteristics, reasonably higher electrical conductivity, and oxidation resistive nature of the rare earth chromites (RCrO3) (R = rare earth ion) systems with distorted orthorhombic perovskite’s structure have drawn significant curiosity among researchers in the domain of perovskites materials. Though there are copious studies on the numerous ways to synthesize perovskites, but no reviews of the rare-earth chromites could be identified in the literature. Therefore, in this review we concisely reflect upon the vast literature that has been accumulated in the past years concerning synthesis, properties and applications of the rare-earth chromites.