11 Best Bollywood thriller movies that'll keep you on the edge of your seats: Drishyam, Raazi to Kah

August 2024 · 8 minute read

Are you a Bollywood buff who enjoys deciphering a mystery and suspense in a movie even before the story itself does it? Well, hands down, some of the thriller Hindi movies have succeeded in offering such a thrill in terms of storytelling, so much so that they effortlessly manage to attract 200% attention from us. While there’s a plethora of such films, we’ve curated a list of the top 11 best Bollywood thriller movies that keep one on the edge of the seat.

11 Bollywood thriller movies that you can’t tear yourself away from


1. Jaane Jaan (2023)

The film Jaane Jaan is based on The Devotion of Suspect X authored by Keigo Higashino. The film marked Kareena Kapoor’s OTT debut, and what a debut indeed. One of the best Bollywood thriller films directed by Sujoy Ghosh revolves around a single mother who grapples with a murder case. A gifted math teacher who is her neighbor helps her get away from the case, while a persistent cop tries his level best to solve the case.

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 2. Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga (2023)

 This year witnessed other best thrillers in the form of Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga. The film offers a plethora of surprises to keep one on the edge of his seat. The film is based on a midair heist planned by Ankit Sethi and Neha Grover (Sunny Kaushal and Yami Gautam). The plot revolves around what follows post heist and not to bring any spoilers but ends up in a situation no one saw coming.  

 3. Haseen Dillruba (2021)

If you’re looking for a mystery Bollywood thriller movie, then this nail-biting film psychological thriller led by Taapsee Pannu will give you enough chills and thrills. The storyline revolves around a woman who is being interrogated as a suspect in her husband’s murder. However, she makes several revelations of their tempestuous marriage that further blur the truth. Both the leads have done an exceptional job in the film, and the climax truly will leave you astonished!  

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 4. Raazi (2018)

 Looking for the best suspense thriller movies Hindi? Your wait shall end on Alia Bhatt’s acclaimed Raazi. The film is hailed for all the right reasons. Not only it has the patriotic feel, but also a very tightly written screenplay filled with anticipation that would equally make you travel with it and leave your heart pounding.  

 5. Andhadhun (2018)

 The excellence of the film can be ascertained from the fact that it was honored with coveted National Awards in various categories. A paramount in Bollywood thriller movies, Andhadun depicts the story of a pianist who pretends to be blind to assuage his talent. However, things take the worst turn as he witnesses a murder in front of him. Hold your horses, because the story stays with you for a long time and mystery keeps running into your mind.

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 6. Naam Shabana (2017)

One of the exceptional works of Taapsee Pannu and the team, Naam Shabana, depicts the story of a girl who works as a proficient field agent. Keeping its quintessential Bollywood style alive, the film is a decent watch. In fact, it’s a prequel to 2015 release Baby, which is equally engaging. One can stream it on YouTube, Disney+ Hotstar and Google Play Movies and TV.

7. Drishyam (2015)

Hands down, Drishyam is amongst the highly recommended Bollywood thriller movies. The film depicts a tale of a simple family, in which the daughter of Vijay Salgaonkar (Ajay Devgn) accidentally kills a boy harassing her. Being a protective father, he tries his level best to keep the mystery continuing.
 
In addition to this, the highly anticipated sequel to the film was released last year, Drishyam 2 with the same cast. Moving ahead with the story, it managed to keep audiences glued to the screens. The film is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.

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 8. Kahaani (2012)

 Are you even a Bollywood buff if you’ve not watched this best Bollywood thriller movie? The crime thriller is about a pregnant woman looking for her missing husband in Kolkata during the festival of Durga Puja, assisted by Assist Sub-Inspector Satyoki "Rana" Sinha (Parambrata Chatterjee) and Inspector General A. Khan (Nawazuddin Siddiqui). However, the catch is that she is on a mission, which you will realize after watching the film.

The sequel to Kahaani 2 is equally interesting to watch, which you can stream on YouTube or Zee 5.  


9. Gangs of Wasseypur (2012)

Gangs of Wasseypur is a two-part crime epic directed by Anurag Kashyap. The story revolves around the power struggle and vendetta between two families, the Khans and the Qureshis, in the coal-rich town of Wasseypur. It spans several decades, following characters like Sardar Khan played by Manoj Bajpayee and Faizal Khan played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui as they navigate through a world filled with crime, corruption, and family legacies.
 
Over the years, the film has acquired a cult-following for itself. The following year, a sequel to the film was release which one can stream on YouTube, Netflix, Google Play Movies & TV and Apple TV.

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10. A Wednesday (2008)

 One of the realistic and best Indian thriller movies, A Wednesday is a tale narrated by a police commissioner about a peculiar case of his career. The action thriller, you’ve got to watch out for the best suspense it upholds in the storyline and how it creates havoc on a usual Wednesday in the life of politicians and the police force.

11. Baazigar (1993)

Pic Courtesy: Baazigar IMDb

This one remains classic! While the death of the protagonist in the middle of the film raised eyebrows at the time of its release, however, the story continues to have an element to keep one on the edge of their seat. Baazigar is a tale of a boy who lands with a past grudge, falls in love with the older daughter of a wealthy businessman, and murders her in a way that would make it appear as though she committed suicide. Then he makes plans to kill the rest of the family.

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If you’re looking for a good watch, then here is the list that will not offer you even a single dull moment. Go ahead and give them a watch!

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