Over the last couple of years, Indian crime thriller movies have gained their popularity not only in India but across the world. With OTT platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, etc. it is easy to get access to multi- cultural movies from all over the world.
And Indian crime thriller movies resonate especially well with both its national and international audience because of a few reasons. Edgy storylines, gripping plots paired with realistic acting on serious topics like inequality, political intrigue, corruption and social problems can easily draw in viewers as they connect to it personally in one way or another.
So, with all the growing popularity of this genre, Flyopedia decided to bring out a list of movies that you can add to your watch list. Oh, and if you want to visit where these movies were filmed, don’t forget to book flights from Edmonton to Delhi and Mumbai. Most of the movies were filmed in the huge sets located here and visitors can check them out when they travel to India.
Top Rated Indian Crime Thriller Movies To Add To Your Watch List
Drishyam
The movie has a moving story about a man who goes to unbelievable lengths to protect his family after they get involved in a crime.
Directors
Nishikant Kamat
Cast
Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, Rishab Chadha
IMDb Rating
8.2
Aiyaary
A military officer goes rogue after knowing about an illegal arms deal and steals highly sensitive data from his organisation, causing his mentor, who is a colonel, to hunt him down.
Directors
Neeraj Pandey, Feroz Khan Bollybrothers
Cast
Sidharth Malhotra, Manoj Bajpayee, Rakul Preet Singh, Pooja Chopra
IMDb Rating
5.3
Talvar
A double homicide case that makes an experienced investigator confront several contradictory theories about the perpetrators of the crime. It is based on a true story.
Directors
Meghna Gulzar
Cast
Irrfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Neeraj Kabi, Sohum Shah
IMDb Rating
8.1
Vikram Vedha
Vikram, a practical policeman, hunts Vedha with his partner Simon. However, when Vedha surrenders on his own willfully, he tells Vikram of a story that throws his entire life into chaos.
Directors
Gayatri, Pushkar
Cast
- Madhavan, Vijay Sethupathi, Shraddha Srinath, Kathir, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
IMDb Rating
8.2
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Oppam
This is the story of a blind man who tries to protect a girl from a psychopath murderer.
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Directors
Priyadarshan
Cast
Mohanlal, Samuthirakani, Anusree, Vimala Raman
IMDb Rating
7.3
Kahaani
The plot revolves around a pregnant woman in search for her missing husband during Durga Puja in Kolkata.
Directors
Sujoy Ghosh
Cast
Vidya Balan, Parambrata Chatterjee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
IMDb Rating
8.1
Special 26
This interesting storyline has a group of con men robbing rich and corrupt politicians and businessmen by posing as income tax officers and CBI.
Directors
Neeraj Pandey
Cast
Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher, Manoj Bajpayee, Jimmy Shergill
IMDb Rating
8
Kaabil
In the movie, a visually impaired couple’s fairytale is destroyed after the woman’s assault by men with political connections. After her suicide, her husband takes his revenge without getting caught.
Directors
Sanjay Gupta
Cast
Hrithik Roshan, Yami Gautam, Ronit Roy, Rohit Roy
IMDb Rating
7.1
Rustom
Rustom is based on a navy officer in a happy marriage who discovers about the illicit affair of his wife with his close friend. After he murders the lover and surrenders voluntarily, the plot unfolds to disclose his hidden intention.
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Directors
Tinu Suresh Desai
Cast
Akshay Kumar, Ileana D’Cruz, Arjan Bajwa
IMDb Rating
7
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