8 Best Hindi Thriller Movies on Netflix: From Kareena Kapoor’s ‘Jaan Jaan’ to Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s ‘Raat Akeli Hai’

The advent of OTT has changed the viewing habits of viewers around the world by allowing people to enjoy their favorite movies and shows from the comfort of their homes. Thriller is an interesting genre and has been enjoyed by people on OTT platforms. Netflix is ​​one of the major streamers and is home to many Hindi thriller movies. From Dobaaraa to Raat Akeli Hai, there is something for everyone.

8 Best Hindi Thriller Movies on Netflix

1. Jaan Jaan (2023)

Execution time: 2 hours 19 minutes

IMDB rating: 7.0/10

Movie star cast: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jaydeep Ahlawat, Vijay Varma

director: Sujoy Ghosh

Writer: Sujoy Ghosh, Raj Vasant

Release year: 2023

‘Jaan Jaan’ is directed by Sujoy Ghosh and is based on the 2005 Japanese novel ‘The Devotion of Suspect X’ by Keigo Higashino. This work marks Kareena His Khan’s foray into the digital space and tells the story of a single mother who commits a crime with the help of her neighbors. The film also stars Vijay Varma and Jaydeep Arawat, which is a treat for fans of the thriller genre.

2. Talaash: The Answer Is Within (2012)

Execution time: 2 hours 20 minutes

IMDB rating: 7.2/10

Movie star cast: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji

director: Reema Kagti

Writer: Reema Kagti, Zoya Akhtar

Release year: year 2012

Talaash: The Answer lies within is one of the best thrillers of Bollywood. The film tells the story of a grief-stricken police officer (played by Aamir Khan) who attempts to crack a high-profile murder case. Filled with incredible performances, meticulous direction and writing, and even an unexpected twist ending, Talaash is one hell of a ride. Please watch it if you haven’t seen it yet.

3. Raat Akeli Hai (2020)

Execution time: 2 hours 29 minutes

IMDB rating: 7.2/10

Movie star cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte, Shweta Tripathi

director: honey trehan

Writer: Smita Singh

Release year: 2020

Raat Akeli Hai stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte, Shweta Tripathi, Tigmanshu Dhulia and is directed by Honey Trehan. It tells the story of a police officer who investigates the death of an elderly family member. Unlike most thrillers, this film is set in rugged terrain and the characters behave in unexpected ways. Undoubtedly one of his best films of recent times, yet underrated, Raat Akeli Hai deserves to be seen by a wide audience.

4. Badla (2019)

Execution time: 1 hour 58 minutes

IMDB rating: 7.7/10

Movie star cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, Amrita Singh, Tony Luke

director: Sujoy Ghosh

Writer: Sujoy Ghosh, Raj Vasant

Release year: 2019

Another Sujoy Ghosh movie is included in this list as he is a master of the thriller genre. ‘Badla’ is a remake of his 2016 Spanish film ‘The Invisible Guest’, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, Amrita Singh and Tony Luke. It’s a well-written thriller that doesn’t disappoint until the very end. The tight story is complemented by great performances from all the actors. Badra is too good to be missed.

5. Kuffiyah (2023)

Execution time: 2 hours 37 minutes

IMDB rating: 6.0/10

Movie star cast: Taboo, Ali Fazal Wamika Gabi

director: Vishal Bhardwaj

Writer: Rohan Narula, Vishal Bhardwaj

Release year: 2023

Vishal Bhardwaj is someone who knows how to create thrills through the actions of his characters. His latest film Khufiya is a spy thriller, but unlike anything we’ve seen before. It focuses on the mundanity and other aspects of the spy world that movies generally avoid. The film is based on the spy novel ‘Escape to Nowhere’ by Amar Bhushan. Tabu, starring Ali Fazal and Wamiqa Gabi. Kufiyah is not to be missed for many reasons.

6. Dobara (2022)

Execution time: 2 hours 12 minutes

IMDB rating: 4.8/10

Movie star cast: Taapsee Pannu, Pavail Gulati, Rahul Bhatt

director: Anurag Kashyap

Writer: Nikhit Babe

Release year: 2022

Anurag Kashyap’s Dobara is a thriller, but it has a perfect blend of science fiction as it deals with time shifting and time travel. The film is an official remake of the 2018 Spanish film Mirage, starring Taapsee Pannu, Pavail Gulati, and Rahul Bhatt. ‘Dobaaraa’ was under the radar during its theatrical release, but thankfully it found an audience on streaming platforms.

7. Talbar (2015)

Execution time: 2 hours 12 minutes

IMDB rating: 8.1/10

Movie star cast: Irrfan Khan, Konkana Sensharma, Neeraj Kabi

director: Meghna Gulzar

Writer: Vishal Bhardwaj

Release year: 2015

Meghna Gulzar’s Talvar is a powerful and tight thriller that will keep your heart racing. The script is written by Vishal Bhardwaj and is based on the 2008 Noida incident involving Aarushi Talwar. We take a closer look at the missteps committed by the media and police in this appalling incident. One of the most underrated aspects of this story is the beautiful divorce angle involving Irrfan Khan and Tabu. Beautiful, sweet and worth a look.

8. HIT: The First Case (2022)

Execution time: 2 hours 12 minutes

IMDB rating: 6.8/10

Movie star cast: Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra

director: Sailesh Kolanu

Writer: Sailesh Kolanu

Release year: 2022

Hit: The First Case, starring Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra, is a remake of the 2020 Telugu film of the same name. Written and directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the film depicts the story of Vikram Jaisingh aka Vicky, a police officer who investigates the disappearance of a young girl. Hit is a gripping thriller you don’t want to miss.