Indian crime thriller movies are promising and ensure to chill your spine. Thrilling twists and turns, well-crafted plots, and stimulating subplots assure to set you into the story with an adrenaline rush. Here, we bring down the most watched Indian crime thrillers that will be a nail-biting watch. So be ready for the mysterious ride these movies will bring inside you!
Popular Indian Crime Thriller Movies
1.Raat Akeli Hai (2020)
The movie paces the actions of a small-town cop called to investigate a politician’s death. The plot becomes complex with the victim’s secretive family and the protagonist’s contradictory thoughts.
Director: Honey Trehan
Language: Hindi
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui
- Radhika Apte
- Aditya Srivastav
- Padmavati Rao
IMDB Rating: 7.2
Running Time: 149 minutes
Movie Trailer: Raat Akeli Hai | Official Trailer
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2. Raatchasan (2018)
A cop searches for the mysterious psychopath serial killer who kidnaps teen school girls and kills them mercilessly.
Director: Ram Kumar
Language: Tamil
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Vishnu Vishal
- Amala Paul
- Radha Ravi
IMDB Rating: 8.3
Running Time: 170 minutes
Movie Trailer: Ratsasan | Trailer
3. Andhadhun (2018)
A visually challenged pianist’s life staggers by twists and turns when he accidentally ends up in the murder plot of a former film star.
Director: Sriram Raghavan
Language: Hindi
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Music, Comedy
Main Cast:
- Ayushman Khuranna
- Tabu
- Radika Apte
IMDB Rating: 8.2
Running Time: 139 minutes
Movie Trailer: AndhaDhun | Official Trailer
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4. Vikram Vedha (2017)
Vikram, an intelligent police officer, and Simon are on the hunt for Vedha, a smuggler and murderer. However, Vedha is equally brilliant and counteracts Vikram’s moves and changes his life leading to the conflict.
Director:
- Gayatri
- Pushkar
- Gowtham Selvaraj (Assistant Director)
Language: Tamil, Hindi
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Action
Main Cast:
- Madhavan
- Vijay Sethupathi
- Shraddha Srinath
IMDB Rating: 8.2
Running Time: 147 minutes
Movie Trailer: Vikram Vedha Official Trailer
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5. Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru (2016)
The cop retires after encountering an accident amidst an investigation. However, years roll by, and he is compelled to relive his past while narrating the case story to his friend’s son.
Director: Karthik Naren
Language: Tamil
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Main Cast:
- Rahman
- Prakash Raghavan
- Sharath Kumar
IMDB Rating: 8.2
Running Time: 105 minutes
Movie Trailer: Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru – D16 | Official Trailer
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6. Oppam (2016)
A visually challenged father finds ways to shield his little daughter from a psychopathic serial killer.
Director: Priyadarshan
Language: Malayalam
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Action
Main Cast:
- Mohan Lal
- Samuthirakani
- Anushree
IMDB Rating: 7.3
Running Time: 143 minutes
Movie Trailer: Oppam Official Trailer
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7. Drishyam (2013)
Georgekutty lives a content life with his wife and two daughters. However, things worsen when his family commits an accidental crime, leaving him to protect them and their secret.
Director: Jeethu Joseph
Language: Malayalam
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Mohanlal
- Meena
- Ansiba Hassan
- Esther Anil
- Asha Sarath
IMDB Rating: 8.3
Running Time: 164 min
Movie Trailer: Drishyam Movie Trailer
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Other Popular Indian Crime Thriller Movies
8. Naandhi (2021)
Surya, an IT professional, is mistakenly charged in a high-profile murder case and spends years languishing in prison and waiting for his trial.
Director: Vijay Kanakamedala
Language: Telugu
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Allari Naresh
- Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
- Praveen
IMDB Rating: 8.3
Running Time: 146 min
Movie Trailer: Naandhi Trailer
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9. Operation Java (2021)
A team of police officers from the Ernakulam cyber cell embarks on a mission to investigate a sequence of mysterious crimes and illegal activities.
Director: Tharun Moorthy
Language: Malayalam
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Balu Varghese
- Lukman Avaran
- Binu Pappu
- Irshad
- Vinayakan
IMDB Rating: 8.2
Running Time: 146 min
Movie Trailer: Operation Java
10.Anjaam Pathiraa (2020)
Anwar is a consulting criminologist who helps the Kerala Police now and then. When a string of serial killings happens quickly, he must race against time to find the one responsible.
Director: Midhun Manuel Thomas
Language: Malayalam
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Kunchacko Boban
- Sharaf U Dheen
- Sreenath Bhasi
- Jinu Joseph
IMDB Rating: 8
Running Time: 144 min
Movie Trailer: Anjaam Pathiraa
11. Nirbandham (2020)
The film delves into the psychology of rapists while also displaying the heart-wrenching darker aspects brought out by the lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic.
Director: Bandi Saroj Kumar
Language: Telugu
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Bandi Saroj Kumar
- Anil Kumar
- Alysha Melani
IMDB Rating: 8.9
Running Time: 83 min
Movie Trailer: Nirbandham
12. Forensic (2020)
A pair of history officers deal with past clues, false leads, and a ticking clock to arrest an elusive serial killer targeting young girls.
Director: Akhil Paul-Anas Khan
Language: Malayalam
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Mamta Mohandas
- Tovino Thomas
- Saiju Kurup
IMDB Rating: 6.8
Running Time: 134 min
Movie Trailer: Forensic
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13. Rakshasudu (2019)
Arun, a newly appointed police sub-inspector, goes after a notorious serial killer who targets teenage girls. However, his mission soon comes at a terrible price.
Director: Ramesh Varma
Language: Telugu
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Bellamkonda Sreenivas
- Anupama Parameswaran
- Saravanan
IMDB Rating: 8.1
Running Time: 149 min
Movie Trailer: Rakshasudu
14. Raghu CNG (2019)
A psychopath Raghu has kidnapped two people, Bhumi and Dhaval, and kept them in a secluded spot. The plot revolves around the police investigation, searching for victims and the kidnapper, and trying to unravel the mystery behind the kidnappings.
Director: Vishal Vada Vala
Language: Gujarati
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Chetan Daiya
- Ethan
- Sharvary Joshi
IMDB Rating: 7.9
Running Time: 110 min
Movie Trailer: Raghu CNG
15. The Pickup Artist (2019)
Photographer Rohit invites young girls to his flat in an attempt to find a conventional, devoted life partner who accepts polygamy. When none of them fit his idea of the ‘perfect woman’, he starts killing and eating them.
Director: Rohit Arora
Language: Hindi
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Dev Chauhan
- Vijay Kumar Dogra
- Pankaj Uniyal
- Anahita Bhooshan
IMDB Rating: 8.7
Running Time: 111 min
Movie Trailer: The Pickup Artist
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16. Mathu Vadalara (2019)
Babu and Yesu are two delivery agents who decide to adopt illegal ways to earn quick money. However, Babu ends up killing an older woman and lands in danger.
Director: Ritesh Rana
Language: Telugu
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Sri Simha
- Naresh Agastya
- Athulya Chandra
- Satya
IMDB Rating: 8.3
Running Time: 130 min
Movie Trailer: Mathu Vadalara
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17. Magamuni (2019)
Two long-separated brothers end up with life-threatening problems.
Director: Santhakumar
Language: Tamil
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Arya
- Indhuja Ravichandran
- Mahima Nambiar
IMDB Rating: 7.8
Running Time: 156 min
Movie Trailer: Magamuni
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18. Jallikattu (2019)
The movie follows a bull that escapes from a slaughterhouse in a remote village, and the entire village men gather to hunt down the bull.
Director: Lijo Jose Pellissery
Language: Malayalam
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Antony Varghese
- Chemban Vinod Jose
- Sabumon Abdusamad
IMDB Rating: 7.5
Running Time: 95 min
Movie Trailer: Jallikattu
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19. Kaithi (2019)
Dilli, an ex-convict, endeavors to meet his daughter for the first time after leaving jail. But his attempts are interrupted due to a drug raid scheduled by Police Inspector Bejoy.
Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj
Language: Tamil
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Karthi
- Narain
- Arjun Das
IMDB Rating: 8.5
Running Time: 146 min
Movie Trailer: Kaithi
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20. Joseph (2018)
Followed by the death of his ex-wife, a retired police officer, who is renowned for his investigative prowess, suddenly gets pulled into a criminal case involving organ harvesting.
Director: M. Padmakumar
Language: Malayalam
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Joju George
- Dileesh Pothan
- Athmiya Rajan
- Malavika Menon
IMDB Rating: 8.1
Running Time: 138 min
Movie Trailer: Joseph
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21. Suspended Inspector Boro (2018)
Inspector Boro is a talented martial artist and incorruptible officer. While suspended, he is requested by a higher official to find a girl Sabrina Rai, who was taken to Guwahati supposedly for job training but went missing.
Director: Kenny Basumatary
Language: Assamese
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Kenny Basumatary
- Suneet Bora
- Anupam Kaushik Borah
IMDB Rating: 8
Running Time: 110 min
Movie Trailer: Suspended Inspector Boro
22. Irumbu Thirai (2018)
A military officer borrows cash from a bank using fake documents for his sister’s wedding. However, when the money goes missing from his account, he starts an investigation that guides him to a hacker.
Director: P. S. Mithran
Language: Tamil
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Vishal
- Arjun
- Samantha Akkineni
- Vijay Varadharaj
- Abool lee
IMDB Rating: 7.7
Running Time: 160 min
Movie Trailer: Irumbu Thirai
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23. Kuttram 23 (2017)
Vetrimaran, Assistant Commissioner of Police, brings to light the crimes in the medical industry when he investigates a series of murders concerning chromosomes.
Director: Arivazhagan Venkatachalam
Language: Tamil
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Action
Main Cast:
- Arun Vijay
- Abhinaya
- Aishwarya
IMDB Rating: 7.3
Running Time: 151 minutes
Movie Trailer: Kuttram 23 – Official Trailer
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24. Theeran Adhigaram Ondru (2017)
An honest cop finds himself transferred continuously due to his sincerity. After his last transfer, he found a document involving a squad of ruthless thieves who loot and kill along the highway.
Director: H. Vinoth
Language: Tamil
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Karthi
- Rakul Preet Singh
- Abhimanyu Singh
IMDB Rating: 8.3
Running Time: 163 min
Movie Trailer: Theeran: Adigaram Ondru
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25. Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017)
Newlyweds Sreeja and Prasad struggle to cope with their lives and decide to sell Sreeja’s gold chain for money. However, a thief steals the chain during a bus journey, adding to their woes.
Director: Dileesh Pothan
Language: Malayalam
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Suraj Venjaramoodu
- Fahadh Faasil
- Nimisha Sajayan
IMDB Rating: 8.2
Running Time: 135 min
Movie Trailer: Thondimuthalum Dhriksaakshiyum Official Trailer
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26. Kurangu Bommai (2017)
Loyal employee Sundaram takes orders from his boss Ekamabaram without question or defiance. Even when Ekamabaram asks Sundaram to smuggle a valuable idol in his car, he does so without complaint.
Director: Nathan Swaminathan
Language: Tamil
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Vidharth
- Bharathiraja
- Delna Davis
IMDB Rating: 8.1
Running Time: 105 min
Movie Trailer: Kurangu Bommai
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27. Mom (2017)
Arya’s life changes when she is brutally gang-raped by a group of spoiled, wealthy students from her school, and two of their houses help. Her stepmother seeks justice and takes the help of a detective to teach the perpetrators a lesson.
Director: Ravi Udyawar
Language: Hindi
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Sridevi
- Sajal Ali
- Adnan Siddiqui
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui
- Akshaye Khanna
IMDB Rating: 7.3
Running Time: 146 min
Movie Trailer: Mom
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28. Thupparivaalan (2017)
Kenyan, a detective from Visakhapatnam, is approached by a child to investigate the mystery behind his pet dog’s death. However, it leads Kaniyan to a larger conspiracy involving a deadly assassin.
Director: Mysskin
Language: Tamil
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Vishal
- Prasanna
- Vinay
- Anu Emmanuel
- Andrea Jeremiah
IMDB Rating: 7.6
Running Time: 151 min
Movie Trailer: Thupparivalan
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29. Shuddhi (2017)
An American woman making her way through India meets two journalists fighting for justice. Together, the three women set out to correct the sequel of wrongs.
Director: Adarsh Eshwarappa
Language: Kannada
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Lauren Spartano
- Nivedhitha
- Amrutha Karagada
IMDB Rating: 7.9
Running Time: 118 min
Movie Trailer: Shuddhi
30. Ittefaq (2017)
An acclaimed author and a young homemaker become the prime suspects in a murder. Police officer Dev must figure out who’s telling the truth when both offer conflicting stories about the possibilities of that fateful night.
Director: Abhay Chopra
Language: Hindi
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Sidharth Malhotra
- Akshaye Khanna
- Sonakshi Sinha
IMDB Rating: 7.2
Running Time: 105 min
Movie Trailer: Ittefaq
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31. Dhruva (2016)
An IPS officer uncovers a network of organized crime. He then plans to take down the mastermind behind a massive racket and faces numerous challenges on his way.
Director: Surender Reddy
Language: Telugu
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Ram Charan
- Arvind Swamy
- Rakul Preet Singh
- Navdeep
IMDB Rating: 7.8
Running Time: 165 min
Movie Trailer: Dhruva
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32. Pink (2016)
After being molested, Minal and her friends try to file an FIR against a politician’s nephew. Deepak, a retired lawyer, helps them fight the case when the subsequent case gets rigged.
Director: Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury
Language: Hindi
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Taapsee Pannu
- Kirti Kulhari
- Andrea Tariang
- Vijay Varma
IMDB Rating: 8.1
Running Time: 136 min
Movie Trailer: Pink
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33. Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu (2016)
Venkob Rao is a middle-aged man with Alzheimer’s disease who lives with his workaholic son, Shiva. When Venkob suddenly goes missing, Shiva sets out to find him with the help of a doctor.
Director: Hemanth M Rao
Language: Kannada
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Anant Nag
- Rakshit Shetty
- Vasishta N. Simha
- Sruthi Hariharan
IMDB Rating: 8.7
Running Time: 144 min
Movie Trailer: Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu
34. Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016)
A restless serial killer Raman continually evades the law. But when he discovers a soulmate in Raghavan, the investigating officer of his case, he attempts to convince him of how comparable they are.
Director: Anurag Kashyap
Language: Hindi
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui
- Sobhita Dhulipala
- Vicky Kaushal
IMDB Rating: 7.4
Running Time: 127 min
Movie Trailer: Raman Raghav 2.0
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35. Badlapur
Raghu battles good and evil as he avenges the criminals who murdered his family 15 years ago.
Director: Sriram Raghavan
Language: Hindi
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Action
Main Cast:
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui
- Varun Dawan
- Yami Gautam
IMDB Rating: 7.4
Running Time: 134 min
Movie Trailer: Badlapur Official Trailer
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36. Visaaranai (2015)
A group of immigrants is tortured to plead guilty to a crime they didn’t commit. When a police officer from their hometown helps set them free, they agree to do him a favor, unaware of the trouble they are getting into.
Director: Vetrimaaran
Language: Tamil
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Dinesh
- Anandhi
- Samuthirakani
- Murugadoss
IMDB Rating: 8.5
Running Time: 118 min
Movie Trailer: Visaaranai
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37. Thani Oruvan (2015)
Siddharth Abhimanyu is a rich and powerful scientist who commits many medical malpractices for money. Hence, Mithran, a dutiful IPS officer, sets out to expose and bring him to justice.
Director: Mohan Raja
Language: Tamil
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Jayam Ravi
- Arvind Swamy
- Nayanthara
IMDB Rating: 8.4
Running Time: 158 min
Movie Trailer: Thani Oruvan
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38. Sathuranga Vettai (2014)
Gandhi, a skilled con man, successfully pulled off several high-profile scams. A group of people he had cheated on got together to trap him to settle scores.
Director: H. Vinoth
Language: Tamil
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Natraj
- Ishaara Nair
- Ponvannan
- Ilavarasu
IMDB Rating: 8.1
Running Time: 149 min
Movie Trailer: Sathuranga Vettai
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39. Thegidi (2014)
With his keen observational skills and graduation in Criminology, Vetri finds his passion by working in a private detective agency. Various cases are solved until he falls in love with Madhu and finds one of his cases revolving around her. Will he uncover the mystery that surrounds him?
Director: P. Ramesh
Language: Tamil
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Ashok Selvan
- Janani Iyer
- V. Jayaprakash
IMDB Rating: 7.6
Running Time: 126 minutes
Movie Trailer: Thegidi Official Theatrical Trailer
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40. Ulidavaru Kandanthe (2014)
Richi, a journalist, considers the versions of some of the individuals involved in a high-profile murder case, with the support of which he unveils the truth.
Director: Rakshit Shetty
Language: Kannada
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Rakshit Shetty
- Kishore
- Tara
- Sheethal Shetty
- Rishab Shetty
IMDB Rating: 8.4
Running Time: 154 min
Movie Trailer: Ulidavaru Kandanthe
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41. Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum (2013)
When Chandru supports a dying criminal unwittingly, the police arrest his entire family. Then, they start blackmailing him into allowing them to catch him, which triggers a risky game between Chandru and the criminal.
Director: Mysskin
Language: Tamil
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Sri
- Mysskin
- Shaji Chen
- Adithya
IMDB Rating: 8.2
Running Time: 142 min
Movie Trailer: Onnayum Aattukuttiyum
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42. Special 26 (2013)
A group of cons pose as CBI officers and conduct bogus raids to loot politicians and business people. When the honest CBI officers learn about this gang, they devise a plan to catch them red-handed.
Director: Neeraj Pandey
Language: Hindi
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Akshay Kumar
- Manoj Bajpayee
- Kajal Agarwal
- Jimmy Sheirgill
IMDB Rating: 8
Running Time: 144 min
Movie Trailer: Special Chabbis
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43. Mumbai Police (2013)
Antony Moses is a daredevil police officer who has lost his memory after a fatal road accident. However, his friend and superior Farhan insists to continue his job and closes the case he was investigating before the mishap by keeping his amnesia secret from others.
Director: Rosshan Andrrews
Language: Malayalam
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Prithviraj Sukumaran
- Jayasurya
- Rahman
IMDB Rating: 8
Running Time: 145 min
Streaming Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
44. Soodhu Kavvum (2013)
Das kidnaps the son of a politician, Arumai, who has been plotting his kidnapping to extract cash from his father. Troubles arise when an insane police officer is brought to take the case.
Director: Nalan Kumarasamy
Language: Tamil
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Vijay Sethupathi
- Bobby Simha
- Ashok Selvan
- Ramesh Thilak
IMDB Rating: 8.3
Running Time: 128 min
Movie Trailer: Soodhu Kavvum
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45. Kahani (2012)
Vidya, a pregnant woman, travels to Kolkata from London to find her missing husband. When all indications lead to a dead end, she recognizes there is more than what meets the eye.
Director: Sujoy Ghosh
Language: Hindi
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Vidya Balan
- Parambrata Chatterjee
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui
- Indraneil Sengupta
IMDB Rating: 8.1
Running Time: 122 min
Movie Trailer: Kahani
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46. Talaash (2012)
A painful past, hiccups in marriage life, and a challenging murder case make Inspector Surjan Shekhawat run helter-skelter with the aid and comfort of Rosie, a prostitute.
Director: Reema Kagti, Priyamvada Narayanan(Second Unit Director)
Language: Hindi
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Action
Main Cast:
- Aamir Khan
- Kareena Kapoor
- Rani Mukherjee
IMDB Rating: 7.2
Running Time: 140 min
Movie Trailer: Talaash Official Trailer
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47. Vazhakku Enn 18/9 (2012)
Venu works at a roadside shop and falls in love with Jyothi, employed in the adjoining apartment. However, before Venu expresses his love for her, she meets with an accident, and he gets arrested.
Director: Balaji Sakthivel
Language: Tamil
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Sri
- Urmila Mahanta
- Mithun Murali
- Manisha Yadav
IMDB Rating: 8.3
Running Time: 115 min
Movie Trailer: Vazhakku Enn 18/9
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48. Aaranya Kaandam (2010)
Singam Perumal is aged and hopeless for his wife, but he still is a substantial criminal. So when he attempts to beat his arch-enemy Gajendran with a plan, a sequel of incidents exposes a dog-eat-dog world.
Director: Thiagarajan Kumararaja
Language: Tamil
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Jackie Shroff
- Ravi Krishna
- Sampath Raj
- Yasmin Ponnappa
IMDB Rating: 8.6
Running Time: 126 min
Movie Trailer: Aaranya Gaandam
49. Gulaal (2009)
Dilip, a law student from Rajpur, is abused and assaulted by a group led by Jadhwal. In his search for revenge, he gets embroiled in the messy world of politics.
Director: Anurag Kashyap
Language: Hindi
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Raj Singh Chaudhary
- Kay Kay Menon
- Deepak Dobriyal
- Mahi Gill
IMDB Rating: 8.1
Running Time: 140 min
Movie Trailer: Gulaal
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50. Big B (2007)
When Mary gets murdered in cold blood, her four adopted children come together to find her killer. But, as they hunt for her murderer, larger conspiracies come to light.
Director: Amal Neerad
Language: Malayalam
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Mammootty
- Nafisa Ali
- Manoj K Jayan
- Bala
- Sumit Naval
IMDB Rating: 7.7
Running Time: 150 min
Movie Trailer: Big B
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51. Cyanide (2006)
The movie is based on the aftermath of Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination. However, the showdown between the investigative group and the killers is shown here without mentioning Rajiv Gandhi or the LTTE.
Director: A. M. R. Ramesh
Language: Kannada
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Ravi Kale
- Rangayana Raghu
- Malavika Avinash
- Tara
IMDB Rating: 8.1
Running Time: 115 min
52. Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006)
Raghavan, a police officer, sets out to arrest a serial killer who killed his friend’s daughter. But, as the offender goes rampant in other countries, Raghavan is compelled to go to New York to catch him.
Director: Gautham Vasudev Menon
Language: Tamil
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Kamal Haasan
- Jyothika
- Kamalini Mukherjee
- Prakash Raj
IMDB Rating: 7.9
Running Time: 174 min
Movie Trailer: Vetaiyadu Vilayadu
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53. Pokiri (2006)
A police officer masks himself as a criminal and joins the mafia to wipe out the criminals. Meanwhile, he fell in love with Shruti, an aerobics instructor.
Director: Puri Jagannadh
Language: Telugu
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Mahesh Babu
- Ileana D’Cruz
- Prakash Raj
IMDB Rating: 7.9
Running Time: 168 min
Movie Trailer: Pokiri
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54. Maqbool (2003)
In Mumbai’s criminal underworld, Jahangir Khan is the lord of all lords. Those devoted to him include Maqbool, his chief. But Maqbool is in love with Nimmi, Jahangir’s mistress, who convinces him to be ambitious and take over the empire. After working potential rivals out of the way, Maqbool betrays Jahangir, murdering him in his bed. However, it isn’t long before the ghosts of their treacherous deeds haunt them.
Director: Vishal Bhardwaj
Language: Hindi
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Irrfan
- Tabu
- Pankaj Kapur
- Om Puri
- Naseeruddin Shah
IMDB Rating: 8.1
Running Time: 132 min
Movie Trailer: Maqbool
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55. Swasthik (1998)
After the demise of his biological parents, Guru is raised by a family of Pakistani descent. But his happiness turns upside down when he realizes the truth.
Director: Upendra
Language: Kannada
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Raghavendra Rajkumar
- Vijayalakshmi
- Srinath
IMDB Rating: 8.7
Running Time: 140 min
56. Prahaar: The Final Attack (1991)
After Peter enlists in the army, he’s assigned to train under the infamous Maj. Chauhan. He is a strict but talented officer who prepares Peter for a hostage-rescue mission in which terrorists have hijacked a bus. The passengers are saved, but in the process, Peter loses his leg, bringing his military career to an end. When Chauhan travels to Peter’s hometown to visit, he discovers Peter has been killed, and Chauhan vows revenge.
Director: Nana Patekar
Language: Hindi
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Nana Patekar
- Madhuri Dixit
- Dimple Kapadia
- Habib Tanvir
IMDB Rating: 8
Running Time: 168 min
Movie Trailer: Prahaar
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57. Guri (1986)
A dedicated and efficient customs officer is falsely charged with rape after he refuses mafia leader Rudrayya’s invitation to participate in criminal activities with him.
Director: P. Vasu
Language: Kannada
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Rajkumar
- Archana
- Mukhyamantri Chandru
IMDB Rating: 8
Running Time: 145 min
58. Sahasa Simha (1982)
Police officer Pratap unearths a child kidnapping gang during a murder investigation. He goes undercover as a gang member’s son to join the criminals and punishes the guilty.
Director: Joe Simon
Language: Kannada
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Vishnuvardhan
- Kajal Kiran
- Rajya Lakshmi
- Vajramuni
IMDB Rating: 8.2
Running Time: 164 min
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59. Goa Dalli CID 999 (1968)
When Shekhar, a nuclear scientist, invents a destructive formula, his foes lure him by coaxing his gambling habit. As Shekhar starts winning all the bets, Agent 999 is sent to look into the matter.
Director: Dorai-Bhagavan
Language: Kannada
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Rajkumar
- Lakshmi
- Narasimharaju
IMDB Rating: 8.1
Running Time: 144 min
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