Indian cinema, particularly Bollywood, has a long tradition of crafting captivating murder mysteries that thrill audiences. Crime thrillers remain a favourite genre because they evoke suspense, anxiety, tension, and surprise, essential elements of a gripping viewing experience. We present a selection of films that will captivate you with their complex plots and engaging narratives, blending suspense, mystery, action, and drama to keep viewers hooked from beginning to end.
Hindi Crime Thrillers To Watch This Weekend
‘Gupt’ On Zee5
Even though 'Gupt,' a suspense thriller released in 1997 and directed by Rajiv Rai, keeps you guessing until the end, it remains a captivating watch. Starring Bobby Deol, Kajol, and Manisha Koirala, this romantic and action-packed film centres on a young man wrongly accused of his stepfather's murder. As he strives to clear his name, he uncovers deeper, more complex truths. The movie is available for free on ZEE5 and has an IMDb rating of 7.3.
‘A Thursday’ On Disney+Hotstar
Lead actress Yami Gautam gives a powerful performance in ‘A Thursday,’ a film centred on a school teacher who kidnaps 16 students and presents a list of demands that shakes the nation. With its gripping storyline and surprising twists, the film will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar, ‘A Thursday’ boasts an IMDb rating of 7.6.
‘Monica, O My Darling’ On Netflix
Rajkummar Rao joins forces with Huma Qureshi and Radhika Apte in an exhilarating neo-noir comedy thriller that promises a high-octane suspense experience. Adapted from Keigo Higashino’s Japanese novel ‘Burutasu No Shinzou,’ the film follows an ambitious man who devises a sinister plan with a group of unlikely partners, only to face an unforeseen obstacle. Experience the gripping performances of the lead cast on Netflix, where the movie holds an IMDb rating of 7.4.
‘HIT: The First Case’ On Netflix
A remake of the 2020 Telugu suspense thriller ‘HIT: The First Case,’ starring Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra, has quietly gained recognition despite modest box office performance. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the film's gripping storyline follows a middle-aged cop who must confront his traumatic past to solve the mystery of a missing woman. The movie is available on Netflix and holds an IMDb rating of 6.8.
‘Apaharan’ On Amazon Prime
This early 2000s film revolves around Ajay, an aspiring policeman who borrows money from a moneylender to chase his dream. When he struggles to repay the loan on time, he gets involved in a kidnapping scheme. You can watch this gripping movie on Amazon Prime, which has an IMDb rating of 7.4.
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‘Anek’ On Netflix
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, renowned for his diverse and challenging roles, stars as an undercover officer in Anubhav Sinha’s political action thriller ‘Anek.’ The film follows Joshua as he works to defuse tensions in the North East region, where he encounters an aspiring boxer with dreams of winning gold for the country. This gripping thriller is a must-watch for fans of the genre. The movie holds an IMDb rating of 6.4.
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