These Indian thrillers pack more punches than your ex’s apology texts – with sizzling suspense, shocking twists, and characters you can’t trust even if they swear on their mother. From high-flying heists to heartbreak and homicide, these gripping tales will glue you to your screen and make you forget that “Pause” even exists. So, grab that popcorn, silence the world, and get ready to binge-watch the best of suspense that desi cinema has to offer.
1. Sikandar Ka Muqaddar (IMDb: 6.0)
Genre: Heist | Crime | Action
Heist drama? Check. Twists? Check. Jimmy Shergill in beast mode? Triple check. Follow a gritty cop chasing diamonds and danger as he takes on a mastermind thief. Throw in betrayals, double games, and a ticking clock – this one’s like a pressure cooker ready to explode. If you’re into slick action and moral mayhem, this is your jam.
2. Khufiya (IMDb: 6.1)
Genre: Spy Thriller | Drama
Spies, secrets, and Vishal Bhardwaj – oh my! This nuanced thriller follows a RAW agent torn between duty and personal turmoil while tracking a traitor in their midst. Set against a moody backdrop, Khufiya serves you espionage, inner conflict, and a haunting narrative that lingers long after the credits roll.
3. Jaane Jaan (IMDb: 7.0)
Genre: Suspense | Drama
A single mom, a dead husband, and a math teacher with layers – yep, it’s complicated. Set in the misty town of Kalimpong, this adaptation of the Japanese novel The Devotion of Suspect X unfolds like a quiet storm. Kareena Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Vijay Varma bring their A‑game to this smart and stylish thriller.
4. Monica, O My Darling (IMDb: 7.4)
Genre: Crime Comedy | Neo-noir
Murder, robots, retro vibes… and Radhika Apte being iconic? Inject it into our veins. This deliciously twisted dark comedy is packed with betrayal, murder, and office politics gone rogue. Think 70s pulp with a modern kick. Everyone’s hiding something, and no one’s getting out clean.
5. Deva (IMDb: 7.5)
Genre: Psychological Thriller | Crime
Who am I? Why am I here? And who killed that guy? Shahid Kapoor plays a troubled officer with memory loss trying to solve a murder that might be connected to his past. Gritty visuals, intense performances, and a storyline that keeps twisting till the very end – Deva is a thinking person’s thriller with blockbuster style.
6. Lucky Baskhar (IMDb: 8.0)
Genre: Crime Drama
From bank desk to bad decisions – one clerk’s wild ride into chaos. A quiet thriller that builds layer by layer, Lucky Bhaskar is the story of a man sucked into a vortex of money, greed, and impossible choices. With subtle performances and a slow build, this one rewards patient viewers with a knockout punch.
7. Haseen Dillruba & Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba (IMDb: 7.0)
Genre: Romantic Thriller | Mystery
Love her. Fear her. Definitely don’t mess with her. Rani’s story is part twisted romance, part thrilling murder mystery – with a hint of poetic madness. The sequel cranks up the danger and the drama, diving deeper into the chaos of love and obsession. You’ll be hooked faster than you can say “woh humesha kehti thi…”
8. Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga (IMDb: 7.2)
Genre: Heist | Action Thriller
A heist at 30,000 feet? Buckle up, this flight’s got turbulence. A flight attendant, a smuggler boyfriend, and a bag of stolen diamonds – what could go wrong? Everything. Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga takes off with the perfect setup and nosedives into chaos with shocking twists that’ll keep your heart racing.
So which ones are you watching this weekend?
