We have compiled the list of best Bollywood thriller movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar and other Indian digital platforms.
Thriller films enjoy a huge fan-following across the globe. Be it the overall element of suspense and surprise or the engaging chase and investigation sequences present in these movies, they surely provide the audience with an adrenaline rush. These films, in general, are known for keeping the viewers at the edge of their seats and thus, make for a stimulating experience. So, we have compiled the list of best Bollywood thriller movies on Netflix, Hotstar, Prime and other OTT platforms.
Ugly (2014)
The movie follows Rahul Varshney, a struggling actor whose daughter Kali disappears, and his attempts to find her lead to darker secrets. It boasts of some stellar performances and manages to coherently combine the multiple sub-plots which truly make it a riveting watch. The film has an underlying theme of greed, ambition and makes us ponder about the world we are living in.
Director: Anurag Kashyap
Cast: Rahul Bhat, Ronit Roy, Siddhant Kapoor, Surveen Chawla
IMDb Rating: 8.0
Where to watch: Amazon Prime, Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5
Kahaani (2012)
The film follows Vidya Bagchi, a pregnant woman, who travels to Kolkata from London in search of her missing husband. It intricately explores the themes of feminism and motherhood in the patriarchal Indian society.
Director: Sujoy Ghosh
Cast: Vidya Balan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Indranil Sengupta, Parambrata Chatterjee
IMDb Rating: 8.1
Where to watch: Netflix
Drishyam (2014)
The film follows Vijay Salgaonkar, a cable-tv operator, who takes to desperate measures to save his entire family from the dark side of the law after they commit an unexpected crime. It has a taut screenplay coupled with stellar performances and crisp editing which makes the film a must-watch.
Director: Nishikanth Kamath
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Shriya Saran, Tabu, Rajat Kapoor
IMDb Rating: 8.2
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
A Wednesday! (2006)
The movie depicts Prakash Rathod, a police commissioner, nearing retirement, narrating a sequence of events that unfolded on a particular Wednesday which affected the lives of all the concerned people. The terrific performances by the cast and the focused narrative will surely keep the audiences hooked.
Director: Neeraj Pandey
Cast: Anupam Kher, Naseeruddin Shah, Jimmy Shergill, Aamir Bashir
IMDb Rating: 8.1
Where to watch: Netflix
Andhadhun (2018)
The film follows Akash, a visually-impaired piano player, who unwittingly becomes entangled in a number of problems after witnessing the murder of a yesteryear star. It has an inherent wicked sense of humour which adds to the bizarre proceedings and will surely be a rewarding movie-watching experience.
Director: Sriram Raghavan
Cast: Aayushman Khurana, Tabu, Radhika Apte, Manav Vij, Anil Dhawan
IMDb Rating: 8.3
Where to watch: Netflix
Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016)
The film depicts the cat and mouse chase between Ramanna, a serial killer and Raghavan, a corrupt cop. The performances of the lead actors elevate the movie to another level. Overall, Raman Raghav is a gripping watch which works due to its highly moody and atmospheric setting
Director: Anurag Kashyap
Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vicky Kaushal, Sobhita Dhulipala, Amrita Subhash
IMDb Rating: 7.4
Where to watch: Zee5
Badla (2019)
The film follows Naina, a successful entrepreneur and married woman, who gets entangled in a web of accusations when her lover is found dead. It is filled with plenty of twists and turns and makes for a compelling experience. The narrative is focused and does not deviate from the plot which helps in maintaining the attention of the viewer.
Director: Sujoy Ghosh
Cast: Taapsee Pannu, Amitabh Bachchan, Amrita Singh, Tony Luke
IMDb Rating: 7.9
Where to watch: Netflix
NH10 (2015)
The film follows Meera and Arjun, a young couple whose road trip goes awry after an encounter with a group of violent criminals. It has a taut screenplay coupled with amazing performances and realistic storytelling make this a riveting watch. The movie has an underlying theme of feminism and provides a social commentary on the rampant number of honour killings which take place in the heartland of India.
Director: Navdeep Singh
Cast: Anushka Sharma, Neil Bhoopalam, Deepti Naval, Darshan Kumar
IMDb Rating: 7.2
Where to watch: Zee5
Talaash (2012)
The film follows Srujan Shekhawat, a police officer, who himself engages in solving the death of a well-known actor to deal with the trauma of his son’s death. It combines psychological elements into the narrative and is a taut thriller, overall.
Director: Reena Kagti
Cast: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Rani Mukherjee, Rajkumar Rao
IMDb Rating: 7.2
Where to watch: Netflix and Amazon Prime
Johnny Gaddar (2007)
The movie is an adaptation of the 1963 French movie Symphonie Pour Un Massacre. It follows a bunch of men who get involved in a drug deal set up by a corrupt police officer. It is stylishly shot and intelligently written and will definitely keep the audience on their toes.
Director: Sriram Raghavan
Cast: Neil Nitin Mukesh, Rimu Sen, Dharmendra, Vinay Pathak
IMDb Rating: 7.8
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
So, these are probably the best thrillers Bollywood have produced in the last 20 years. Watch these movies to keep to enthralled on the coming weekend.
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