When immersed in a thriller, your mind and body are too invested in what you watch. The essence of thriller movies is that they can evoke suspense, anxiety, tension, and surprise—qualities that define a gripping viewing experience. We bring you a selection of films that will captivate you with their intricate plots and compelling narratives, blending suspense, mystery, action, and drama to keep audiences riveted from start to finish. Check out the top 17 Hindi thrillers on platforms like Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, ZEE5, and more, promising an unforgettable cinematic journey.
1. Drishyam 2 – Amazon Prime Video
Ajay Devgn returned with the sequel of Drishyam and once again impressed the audience with the intriguing plot of his thriller drama which is high on mystery, suspense and thrill. The film picks up seven years after the events of the first instalment when the cops reopen Sam’s murder case, eventually bringing the spotlight back on the Salgaonkars. Drishyam 2 is a remake of Malayalam megastar Mohanlal’s 2021 hit thriller.
2. Raazi – Amazon Prime Video
Based on Harinder Sikka’s novel Calling Sehmat, Raazi portrays the gripping tale of a young Kashmiri girl compelled by her father to marry into a Pakistani family to gather crucial intelligence during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. The film adeptly captures Sehmat Khan’s profound transformation from an ordinary student to a skilled undercover operative. Alia Bhatt’s exceptional performance under Meghna Gulzar’s direction earned her a prestigious National Award alongside Vicky Kaushal, Rajit Kapur, Shishir Sharma, and Jaideep Ahlawat. Departing from conventional spy thrillers, Raazi eschews full-scale action sequences for Meghna Gulzar’s nuanced approach, steadily building suspense until an explosive conclusion. It poignantly explores the psychological toll of conflict, leaving viewers pondering its profound human impacts.
3. 13b: Fear Has A New Address – Disney+Hotstar
Starring the talented R Madhavan, this Tamil-language horror thriller plunges into the lives of an ordinary family settling into a new apartment, unaware of the chilling secret lurking within their television set. As paranoia grips them and unsettling coincidences tie their lives to a mysterious soap opera, the film blurs the boundaries between reality and fiction. Delving into a haunting past that intertwines with the present, the narrative unfolds with gripping suspense and remarkable performances that send shivers down your spine at every turn.
4. Mili – TBA
Janhvi Kapoor, who made her Bollywood debut with Dhadak, teamed up with filmmaker Mathukutty Xavier for the Hindi version of the Malayalam survival thriller Helen. The film follows a young girl trapped in a freezer with no escape route. Watch her fight all the odds and survive the freezing temperature in this engaging thriller.
5. 1920 – Disney+Hotstar
Transported to colonial-era 1920s India, the narrative unfolds around a daring young couple, Arjun, who defy their families to marry and embark on a new life in London. Their journey takes a harrowing turn when they settle into a grand mansion where Arjun, an architect, is tasked with transforming it into a hotel. Yet, as they immerse themselves in their new surroundings, the sinister history of the mansion and a malevolent spirit threaten to unravel their lives. Unveiling secrets and confronting dark truths, the film plunges audiences into a world of terror. With its haunting atmosphere, spine-chilling moments, and stellar performances by Rajneesh Duggal and Adah Sharma, the movie leaves an indelible sense of unease that lingers well beyond its final scenes.
6. A Wednesday – Netflix
A Wednesday is a riveting thriller that unfolds over a fateful day in Mumbai. This Bollywood film powerfully exposes ordinary citizens’ injustices, serving as a stark wake-up call. The tension builds when an unnamed man contacts Mumbai Commissioner Rathod from a rooftop, revealing a chilling ultimatum: unless his demands to release four terrorists are met within four hours, five bombs planted across the city will detonate simultaneously. The movie’s core strength lies in the compelling one-on-one dynamics between Naseeruddin Shah and Anupam Kher. Their nuanced portrayal adds depth to a gripping psychological duel that explores moral complexities from opposite ends of the spectrum.
7. A Thursday – Disney+ Hotstar
Lead actress Yami Gautam delivers a strong performance in A Thursday, a movie about a school teacher who kidnaps 16 students and shares a list of demands that rattle the entire nation. The gripping narrative and unexpected twists will keep you hooked to your screen until the very last minute.
8. Talaash: The Answer Lies Within – Netflix
Reema Kagti’s 2012 thriller Talaash: The Answer Lies Within, featuring Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Kareena Kapoor Khan, is a compelling exploration into the realm of suspense. The story centres on police officer Surjan Singh Shekhawat, known as Suri, who grapples with personal loss and a crumbling marriage while investigating a high-profile murder case. His journey intertwines with Rosie, an escort-turned-informer, leading to unexpected twists that grip the audience until the final moments. Kagti and Zoya Akhtar’s layered characters are brought to life by stellar performances from the lead trio. Each and every actor delivers poignant portrayals that resonate with profound emotion and depth.
9. Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 – Agni Pariksha – ZEE5
The sequel of Khuda Haafiz may have failed to excel at the box office, but it did manage to secure a good rating on IMDb. The action thriller movie, which reunited Vidyut Jammwal and Shivaleeka Oberoi, once again picks up from where the first part ended. The sequel focuses on Nargis and Sameer’s adopted daughter, who has been kidnapped. Watch Jammwal pull off some high-octane action stunts while delivering another strong performance in Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 – Agni Pariksha.
10. Monica, O My Darling – Netflix
National Film Award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao teamed up with Huma Qureshi and Radhika Apte for an exciting neo-noir comedy thriller that is nothing less than an adrenaline-pumping rollercoaster ride. An adaptation of Keigo Higashino’s Japanese novel Burutasu No Shinzou, the film tells the tale of an ambitious man who plots an evil plan with a group of unlikely allies only to encounter an unexpected hurdle in the middle. The engaging plot and strong performances by the lead actors helped the film gain a good rating online.
11. Special 26 – Apple TV & YouTube
Special 26 captivates from its engaging first hour to its spectacular twist in the second. Inspired by a true 1987 heist, writer-director Neeraj Pandey crafts a gripping cat-and-mouse narrative pitting law enforcement against cunning impostors posing as CBI officers. The impostors orchestrate daring raids to fleece corrupt politicians and businessmen, culminating in their boldest heist yet with the actual CBI in relentless pursuit. This isn’t your ordinary heist flick; it’s a cerebral thriller that navigates moral complexities with finesse. The stellar ensemble cast features Akshay Kumar, Manoj Bajpayee, Anupam Kher, Jimmy Sheirgill, Rajesh Sharma, Kishore Kadam, Divya Dutta, and Kajal Aggarwal, each delivering stellar performances that elevate the film’s intrigue and suspense.
12. Vikram Vedha – JioCinema
Filmmaker duo Pushkar–Gayathri brought Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan on board for the Hindi remake of their 2017 neo-noir action thriller – Vikram Vedha. While the original Tamil version featured R. Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi, Roshan and Khan left no stone unturned in the remake and delivered an honest performance that struck a chord with the audience. Despite weak box office figures, the film secured a good response online.
13. Runway 34 – Amazon Prime Video
IMDb rating: 7
While many actors struggled to lure the audience back to theatres this year, Ajay Devgn emerged as a ray of hope for Bollywood. While Drishyam 2 continues its juggernaut run at the box office, Runway 34 gained decent reviews online. The film which starred Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan and Rakul Preet Singh in lead roles is reportedly inspired by Jet Airways’ 2015 aviation incident.
14. HIT: The First Case – Netflix
IMDb rating: 6.8
A remake of the 2020 Telugu suspense thriller movie titled HIT: The First Case, starring Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra, emerged as a silent hit despite poor box office numbers. The engaging plot of the Sailesh Kolanu-directed film follows a middle-aged cop who needs to overcome his traumatic past to solve a case involving a missing woman.
15. Attack: Part 1 – ZEE5
Despite all the high-octane action sequences and positive reviews, John Abraham’s sci-fi thriller Attack: Part 1 failed to excel at the box office. However, the gripping narrative managed to help the film gain good points on IMDb and earn a spot on this list. Talking about the engaging story of the movie, the film tells the tale of a paralyzed army officer who puts his life in danger for his country by becoming a part of the supersoldier program.
16. Aankhen (2002) — Amazon Prime Video, Voot, MX Player
This Indian heist thriller, featuring a powerhouse cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Sushmita Sen, Arjun Rampal, Akshay Kumar, and Paresh Rawal, grips viewers from start to finish. Vijay Singh Rathod, a dedicated bank employee, faces unjust dismissal after a violent altercation with a colleague. Feeling betrayed despite his years of service, Vijay seeks vengeance by orchestrating a heist at his former workplace. He recruits three visually impaired men – Vishwas, Arjun, and Ilyas – and coerces Neha into training them while posing as their employer. The team undergoes rigorous preparation and successfully executes the heist. However, Vijay’s plans unravel when a hostage glimpses Ilyas’ face, prompting a desperate struggle to extract the location of the stolen jewels from a drunken Ilyas, culminating in a shocking twist that unfolds in the film’s gripping conclusion.
17. Anek – Netflix
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who is known for taking up challenging on-screen roles, plays an undercover officer in Anubhav Sinha’s political action thriller Anek. While Joshua is trying to neutralize the tense situation in the North East region, he runs into an aspiring boxer who dreams of winning gold for the country. It’s another brilliant watch for all thriller genre lovers out there.
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