Thriller Bollywood movies are sure to keep you glued to the screen.
Something is interesting about this genre to bring out the investigator in all of us. The mystery could be about a heist, romance, or crime. Whatever the storyline is, it surely demands our full attention right from the beginning till the very end. Every second detail can add up to uncovering the mystery!
So get your popcorn bowl ready, dim the lights, and don’t forget to blink because we are bringing before you the top 10 most thriller Bollywood movies you cannot miss out on.
Most thriller Bollywood movies List
Karthik Calling Karthik
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For anybody who craves psychological thrillers, Karthik Calling Karthik is for you. Keeping you on the edge of your seat till the very last minute, the story line is gripping. Most call it a romantic thriller, the film is written and directed by Vijay Lalwani and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar.
Lalwani did a great job portraying the main character, Karthik (Farhan Akhtar), an introvert in a bourgeoisie setting. It all starts when Karthik starts receiving a call every day at 5 am from Karthik, who claims to be himself.
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No more spoilers. If you haven’t watched this telephonic tale, do it now.
IMDb – 7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes – 80%
Andhadhun
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Released in 2018, Andhadhun is a black comedy thriller directed and co-written by Sriram Raghavan. The movie stars Ayushman Khurrana, Tabu, and Radhika Apte.
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You simply cannot miss out on watching this blind pianist, Akash, who is superb at his job, but somehow entangles in numerous problems after witnessing a murder.
IMDb – 8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes – 100%
Drishyam
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There’s something about this film as it crossed ₹1,110.5 million worldwide! The high voltage thriller was originally adapted in Malayalam, and soon was included in the top must-watch Bollywood thrillers.
The story revolves around a happy family consisting of Vijay, played by Ajay Devgn, his wife, and two daughters. Things go haywire when they become the top suspect in a missing case of a young boy.
If you haven’t watched this finely crafted suspense nail-biter thriller, you are missing out on so much!
IMDb – 8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes – 80%
Wazir
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One incident caused officer Danish Ali, played by Farhan Akhtar, his daughter’s life. The chief attraction of Wazir is Akhtar’s and Amitabh Bachchan’s fine performances. This action-thriller film is directed by Bejoy Nambiar.
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The grief-stricken police officer and the amputee grandmaster bring a peculiar twist, a part of a big conspiracy that darkened their lives.
IMDb – 7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes – 56%
Aamir
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Aamir, an action-thriller directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, was released in 2008.
Living a comfortable life in the busy city of Mumbai, middle-class Aamir, played by Rajeev Khandelwal, flies to England to complete his studies. He’s approached by two mysterious men after his return to India, from where begins the dark tale, a terrorist conspiracy.
IMDb – 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes – 82%
Kaun
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Another psychological thriller hitting our top 10 most thriller Bollywood movie list is Kaun. Directed by Ram Gopal Varma and written by Anurag Kashyap.
Kaun is a soundless thriller just shot in 15 days. Just one location and three characters in the movie was thought to be a failure, but who knew the film, one of the finest thrillers in the history of the Hindi film industry, would prove to be such a success. The opening sequence has to be one of the best dream sequences ever filmed in Bollywood and shouldn’t be missed out on.
IMDb – 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes – 78%
Talvar
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Based on the double murder mystery of Aarushi Talvar and servant Hemraj who in 2008 were found dead in Uttar Pradesh. In the movie, investigating agencies look for evidence and motives for the murder, failing of which they declare Aarushi’s parents to be the murderers.
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Internationally released as Guilty is a 2015 thriller drama film written by Vishal Bhardwaj and written by Meghna Gulzar.
Talvar gets your mind ticking and shouldn’t be missed.
IMDb – 8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes – 90%
Baby
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Released in 2015, Baby is a spy thriller directed by Neeraj Pandey and has adrenaline-pumping sequences.
Ajay, played by Akshay Kumar, an undercover cop, discovers a threat to the nation when foiling a terrorist attack bid.
Another one of the finest films to be ever made in Indian cinema history, Baby was inspired by real-life events.
The Bollywood thriller definitely lives up to the viewer’s expectations.
IMDb – 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes – 75%
The Stoneman Murders
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A chilling movie directed by Manish Gupta, The Stoneman Murders, is based on real-life murders that took place in Mumbai in the 1980s. The murderer killed 13 homeless individuals, foothpath dwellers, in their sleep. In the movie, the cop attempts to find the murderer, which keeps the audience at the edge of their seat with the growing restlessness.
IMDb – 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes – 58%
Badla
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A 2019 Indian mystery thriller, Badla, is directed by Sujoy Ghosh. The movie grossed over ₹1.38 billion worldwide.
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Naina Sethi, played by Tapsee Pannu, is a businesswoman who is stuck in a situation being accused of the murder of Arjun, her lover. The crazy twists of this suspense thriller will make you gasp every minute.
IMDb – 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes – 63%
Wrap Up
Stop what you are doing and get ready to tick these nail-biting, inexplicable, and mysterious movies off your list. These are the top 10 thriller Bollywood movies by us.
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