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50 Essential Indian Psychological Thriller Films

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  1. 1GhajiniMovie · 2005 · 182m · Action, Romance, ThrillerFollowing a severe head injury, business executive Sanjay Ramaswamy develops anterograde amnesia, meaning he can't form new memories beyond about fifteen minutes. Driven by this condition, he embarks on a journey to uncover those responsible for the death of his beloved, Kalpana.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 6.7
  2. 2KahaaniMovie · 2012 · 122m · Mystery, ThrillerIn Kolkata, a pregnant woman starts a determined quest to find her husband who has disappeared. As she searches, she uncovers unsettling truths that challenge everything she thought she knew.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.2
  3. 3AnniyanMovie · 2005 · 181m · Action, Drama, ThrillerOverwhelmed by societal decay and romantic disappointment, a mild-mannered lawyer develops multiple personality disorder. This manifests as distinct personalities: one a ruthless vigilante, the other a flamboyant metrosexual, both existing within him.Stream onIMDb 8.4TMDB 7.4
  4. 4RahasyaMovie · 2015 · 123m · Thriller, MysteryThe only child of a doctor couple is found murdered in her sleep within their spacious duplex apartment.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2
  5. 5ManichitrathazhuMovie · 1993 · 169m · Fantasy, Thriller, HorrorNakulan and Ganga, a young couple, are excited to renovate a neglected family estate, Madampalli, into their home. But Nakulan's uncle Thampi, bound by tradition and superstition, strongly opposes their plans, claiming the mansion is haunted. Ignoring his warnings, they move in, determined to revitalize the property. As they explore Madampalli, they begin experiencing strange, unexplained events that test their bravery and convictions. The film explores family traditions, superstition, and facing the unknown as Nakulan and Ganga confront the possibility that ghostly encounters might be real.Stream onIMDb 8.7TMDB 7.5
  6. 6MaharajaMovie · 2024 · 141m · Action, Thriller, MysteryA barber is driven to seek revenge after a home invasion. He tells the police that his "Lakshmi" has been stolen, but his cryptic words leave them unsure whether he means a person or something else. Initially dismissive, they soon realize the true nature of his loss.Stream onIMDb 8.3TMDB 7.7
  7. 7Gupt: The Hidden TruthMovie · 1997 · 155m · Thriller, Action, RomanceThe sudden death of Governor Jaisingh Sinha triggers a complicated murder investigation. His estranged step-son, Sahil, becomes the prime suspect and is pulled into a world of lies and secrets. With the police closing in, Sahil fights to prove his innocence and expose the truth behind the crime. As hidden motives are revealed and loyalties are tested, Sahil races against time to uncover the killer. The closer he gets to the truth, the more uncertain it becomes who he can trust.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 6.4
  8. 8ShaitanMovie · 2011 · 126m · Action, Crime, DramaFive friends with substance abuse problems plan a fake kidnapping. Their goal is to pay a police officer to ignore their involvement in a hit-and-run.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 6.2
  9. 9Jewel ThiefMovie · 1967 · 186mVinay is repeatedly mistaken for a jewel thief. To prove his innocence, he teams up with the police to go undercover and catch the actual thief. However, when the thief retaliates by impersonating Vinay, their identities become completely mixed up.IMDb 7.9TMDB 6.5
  10. 10UpendraMovie · 1999 · 138mNaanu, a man of unwavering honesty, is married to Swathi. His life takes a turn when Rathi pursues him, leading him to accept her affections. However, he struggles to move on from his deep feelings for Keerthi.Stream onIMDb 8.8TMDB 6.3
  11. 11Ek Hasina ThiMovie · 2004 · 120m · Crime, Action, DramaA woman falls for a charming but enigmatic businessman. Their passionate romance quickly unravels when she's falsely accused of his criminal activities. After serving her time, she's determined to exact revenge.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 6.4
  12. 12Johnny GaddaarMovie · 2007 · 141m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerFive men are drawn into a drug deal orchestrated by a dishonest police officer. The operation unravels when the youngest of the group attempts to take the money for himself.Stream onIMDb 7.8TMDB 6.8
  13. 13AalavandhanMovie · 2001 · 178mNandu and Vijay are brothers who suffered abuse at the hands of their stepmother as children. Nandu, who lives with a mental illness, becomes convinced that Vijay's fiancée is actually their stepmother. Driven by this delusion, Nandu resolves to kill her.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 6.7
  14. 141: NenokkadineMovie · 2014 · 176m · Action, Thriller, MysteryA rock star struggles with his inner demons as he sets out to avenge his parents' deaths.Stream onIMDb 7.9TMDB 6.6
  15. 15MemoriesMovie · 2013 · 132m · Crime, ThrillerSam Alex, a former police officer struggling with the loss of his family, uses alcohol to numb his pain. He's drawn back into law enforcement when a series of unsettlingly similar murders begin. He must face not only the investigation but also the unresolved trauma of his past.Stream onIMDb 8.0TMDB 7.0
  16. 16KhamoshMovie · 1986 · 102mA young actress is found dead at the movie set, initially ruled a suicide. However, the investigation shifts dramatically when evidence surfaces pointing to a calculated murder, and the killer is revealed to be someone working on the film.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.9
  17. 17SangharshMovie · 1999 · 127mA new CBI officer is forced to team up with a convicted criminal who has recently escaped from jail. Together, they must hunt down a serial child killer.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 4.8
  18. 18TalvarMovie · 2015 · 132m · Thriller, Drama, MysteryA seasoned police officer grapples with three opposing viewpoints in a case of a gruesome double murder. The investigation becomes complex when the parents of the victim are identified as the primary suspects, accused of killing their own teenage daughter.Stream onIMDb 8.1TMDB 7.5
  19. 19Anjaam PathiraaMovie · 2020 · 144mA psychologist with a strong interest in crime becomes deeply involved in a difficult serial killer investigation that the police are struggling to solve.Stream onIMDb 7.9TMDB 7.7
  20. 20Enakkul OruvanMovie · 2015 · 136mHaunted by sleepless nights, a man is persuaded to purchase a drug called Lucia. The drug allows him to experience his deepest desires within his dreams, gradually making it difficult to distinguish between what is real and what is imagined.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 6.8
  21. 21Woh Kaun ThiMovie · 1964 · 140mOn a stormy night, a doctor gives a ride to a woman he finds stranded on the roadside. He later learns that the woman he is to marry looks exactly like the ghost he encountered. Who was this woman, and why does she seem to be haunting him?Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3
  22. 22404: Error Not FoundMovie · 2011 · 121mA gifted student begins experiencing vivid hallucinations after moving into a room where a previous occupant took their own life.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 6.1
  23. 23RatsasanMovie · 2018 · 170m · Thriller, Crime, MysteryA serial killer is targeting schoolgirls, and a young police officer must hunt him down to prevent further deaths.Stream onIMDb 8.3TMDB 7.4
  24. 24NH10Movie · 2015 · 115m · Crime, Action, AdventureMeera and Arjun, professionals living in Gurgaon, are traveling to a desert resort when they stop for dinner at a roadside restaurant. There, they see a young girl abducted by a group of thugs. Arjun intervenes, unaware of the risk he's taking.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8
  25. 25GumnaamMovie · 1965 · 151mA group of eight people survive a plane crash and find themselves stranded on an island. They discover a grand mansion where a butler awaits them. Soon after, the group starts to die, one by one.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 6.0
  26. 26Being CyrusMovie · 2005 · 90mThe Sethnas, a Parsi family living in the hills of Panchgani, experience a shift in their lives with the arrival of the enigmatic Cyrus. It quickly becomes apparent that the Sethna family is harboring secrets.IMDb 7.1TMDB 5.9
  27. 27AamirMovie · 2008 · 99m · ThrillerA doctor of Indian descent returns to Mumbai from London and becomes entangled in a terrorist plot.IMDb 7.6TMDB 6.7
  28. 28Manorama Six Feet UnderMovie · 2007 · 137m · Thriller, Crime, MysterySatyaveer, an engineer on suspension for alleged bribery, is unexpectedly asked by Manorama to investigate her husband. Manorama suspects her husband is having an affair. Satyaveer, who is also the author of a poorly received crime novel, agrees to take the case.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 6.5
  29. 29WazirMovie · 2016 · 103m · Thriller, Action, Crime"Wazir" follows an unlikely friendship between a chess grandmaster confined to a wheelchair and a determined ATS officer. United by shared loss and a surprising turn of events, they team up to achieve their most important goals. However, a shadowy and dangerous adversary threatens to undermine their efforts and defeat them both.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7
  30. 30Table No. 21Movie · 2013 · 108m · Adventure, ThrillerA couple living ordinary lives are overjoyed to win a dream vacation to Fiji. Their excitement grows when they're offered the chance to play a game with a huge prize. But as the game begins, they realize it's not a game at all – it’s a fight for survival.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 6.4
  31. 31Kaun?Movie · 1999 · 90mAlone in her home, a woman learns about a serial killer who is actively hunting. Soon after, a stranger arrives at her door...IMDb 7.8TMDB 6.1
  32. 32Karthik Calling KarthikMovie · 2010 · 135m · Romance, ThrillerA solitary man, frequently mistreated, unexpectedly finds success and romance. This transformation begins with cryptic early morning phone calls from an unknown person, leading him to win the affection of a beautiful colleague.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.3
  33. 33LuciaMovie · 2013 · 136m · Fantasy, Romance, ThrillerHaunted by sleepless nights, a man is persuaded to purchase a drug called Lucia. It allows him to experience his deepest desires within his dreams, gradually making it difficult to distinguish between what is real and what is imagined.Stream onIMDb 8.3TMDB 7.2
  34. 34DrishyamMovie · 2013 · 164m · Thriller, Crime, DramaGeorgekutty enjoys a peaceful life with his wife and daughters. This changes dramatically when one of his daughters is secretly filmed in a compromising situation by the son of a police inspector.IMDb 8.4TMDB 7.6
  35. 35Uppi 2Movie · 2015 · 136mNeenu dedicates himself to helping those less fortunate, always giving without seeking anything back. Unbeknownst to him, the police and a powerful figure in the criminal underworld are both searching for him in connection with a large amount of money.Stream onIMDb 7.8TMDB 7.1
  36. 36IttefaqMovie · 1969 · 104mDuring a single stormy night, a woman's fear escalates when a convicted murderer escapes from a psychiatric facility and takes shelter in her house.IMDb 7.4TMDB 4.7
  37. 3722shey ShrabonMovie · 2011 · 138m · Thriller, Crime, MysteryA serial killer is haunting Kolkata, leaving cryptic verses of Bengali poetry at the crime scenes. To catch the killer, the police enlist the help of a retired officer, hoping he can solve the perplexing case.Stream onIMDb 8.1TMDB 7.3
  38. 38AankhenMovie · 2002 · 165m · Crime, ThrillerFired for his intolerance of deceit, a bitter man turns to crime. He begins planning a heist against the bank he used to oversee.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 6.4
  39. 39TumbbadMovie · 2018 · 113m · Fantasy, HorrorIndia, 1918. On the edge of Tumbbad, a village perpetually drenched in rain, Vinayak lives with his mother and brother under the care of a secretive old woman. Vinayak becomes consumed by the mystery surrounding an ancestral treasure the woman guards.Stream onIMDb 8.2TMDB 7.6
  40. 40Rangi TarangaMovie · 2015 · 149mStrange things start happening after a writer and his wife return to her family's village, and a journalist follows them.Stream onIMDb 8.1TMDB 6.8
  41. 41No SmokingMovie · 2007 · 126m · Thriller, DramaA deeply addicted smoker seeks help from a guru to quit. He is unprepared for the unexpected cost of breaking his habit.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0
  42. 42DarrMovie · 1993 · 179m · Drama, Thriller, ActionA woman is pulled between two men: one offers steadfast love, the other becomes dangerously obsessed. Caught in the contrasting influences of both, she questions what it truly means to connect with another person. The film explores the complexities of desire, fear, and finding oneself as the protagonist tries to choose the path that best reflects her heart. This drama features richly developed characters and a moving story, delving into the depths of love, obsession, and navigating life's joys and difficulties.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 6.9
  43. 43UglyMovie · 2013 · 128m · Thriller, Drama, MysteryMumbai's top detectives are called in when a girl vanishes from her father's vehicle. The investigation to find her quickly leads investigators to suspect someone within her own family.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.0
  44. 44Sigappu RojakkalMovie · 1978 · 121mDileep is a businessman who owns Minerva Exports & Imports. Beneath his unassuming appearance, he harbors a hidden darkness.IMDb 7.8TMDB 6.2
  45. 45Yavarum NalamMovie · 2009 · 137m · Mystery, HorrorManohar and his family relocate to a new apartment on the 13th floor, but their tranquility is shattered when a spirit begins communicating with them through their television.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 6.3
  46. 46TalaashMovie · 2012 · 149m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerA police officer investigating the suspicious death of a movie star encounters a sex worker while grappling with his own psychological struggles. The investigation unexpectedly links these individuals, leading to profound and transformative changes in all their lives.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 6.8
  47. 47KantaraMovie · 2022 · 147m · Action, Drama, ThrillerShiva, a tribal man living with his mother in a small village, avoids his family's traditional religious practices because of a traumatic childhood event. He prefers a carefree life with his friends, working odd jobs for his landlord. The arrival of Forest Officer Murali changes everything, introducing a conflict between humanity and the natural world. Will Shiva be able to protect the forest from Murali? Or is Murali simply a pawn in a larger scheme?Stream onIMDb 8.1TMDB 7.2
  48. 48Mera SaayaMovie · 1966 · 128mA lawyer is devastated when his wife dies suddenly in his arms. Then, a woman who looks exactly like his wife appears, claiming to be her and accused of helping a gang of bandits. The situation escalates into a gripping courtroom drama.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 7.6
  49. 49AndhadhunMovie · 2018 · 139m · Crime, Mystery, ThrillerStrange occurrences disrupt the life of a blind pianist, forcing him to report a crime he didn't see happen.Stream onIMDb 8.2TMDB 7.6
  50. 50Te3nMovie · 2016 · 136m · Mystery, Thriller, CrimeWhen a child goes missing, an unlikely trio unites to find them. A grandfather, a police officer, and a priest team up to investigate the disappearance.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9