10 Indian Thriller Movies You Can't Miss

10 Indian Thriller Movies You Can't Miss Compiled by AKCHITRAM | April 22, 2025 Indian cinema has presented us with some of the...

10 Indian Thriller Movies You Can't Miss

Compiled by AKCHITRAM | April 22, 2025

Indian cinema has presented us with some of the greatest thrillers that masterfully blend suspense, drama, and emotional depth. From superhits in regional languages to pan-Indian blockbusters, here's the list of 10 Indian thrillers that you can't miss.

1. Andhadhun (2018) – Hindi

Helmed by Sriram Raghavan, this dark comedy thriller stars Ayushmann Khurrana as a blind pianist who is offered sight after he becomes an eyewitness to a murder. The twisty plot and the light-grey characters keep you on the edge of your seat until the last frame.

2. Ratsasan (2018) – Tamil

A psy thriller, Ratsasan chronicles a schoolgirl serial killer. With such tight pacing and horror-like scenarios, it sets the standard for Tamil suspense movies.

3. Drishyam (2013) – Malayalam

This film redefine the thriller for India. Written by Jeethu Joseph, with Mohanlal's sensational performance, the story of the family man hiding his secrets never leaves you.

4. Talvar (2015) – Hindi

Talvar, a true-life Noida double murder case, takes a Rashomon-style approach to storytelling with differing perspectives. A gripping watch is made by the investigative intensity and Irrfan Khan's performance.

5. Kshanam (2016) – Telugu

An NRI who endeavors to locate a missing child makes this edge-of-the-seat thriller. Crisp writing and an twist-filled storyline made the genre in Telugu cinema new as Kshanam.

6. Memories (2013) – Malayalam

This under-the-radar film is helmed by Jeethu Joseph and features a traumatized cop tracking down a serial killer. The multi-layered plot and psychological overtones make it indelible.

7. Kaithi (2019) – Tamil

Lokesh Kanagaraj's high-octane thriller follows an ex-convict on a one-night job. With no songs and continuous action, Kaithi redefined the concept of a commercial thriller.

8. Ugly (2013) – Hindi

Anurag Kashyap's hard-hitting tale of a missing child becomes a brutal investigation of human weakness. The raw realism and emotional intensity make it stand out.

9. Anjaam Pathiraa (2020) – Malayalam

A smartly written serial killer thriller that blends forensic investigation with mythological undertones. A sleeper hit that pleased critics and masses in equal measure.

10. Goodachari (2018) – Telugu

India's response to Jason Bourne, the spy thriller features Adivi Sesh as a covert agent trapped in an international conspiracy. The stylish treatment and layered plot make it shine.

These thrillers demonstrate the great storytelling talent in Indian languages. Be it slow-burn mysteries or action-suspense thrillers, this list has something for all thriller enthusiasts.

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