9 underrated Bollywood thriller movies

Aug 7, 2024

By: Kapil Yadav

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No smoking

When Johnny, a chain smoker decides to join a rehabilitation center to overcome his addiction to smoking, he is left stunned by the center’s unconventional practices. It’s a worthy watch if you enjoy psychological thrillers.

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​The girl in yellow boots

This movie showcases the story of Ruth (played by Kalki Koechlin), who goes to Mumbai to search for her father whom she barely knew. The plot revolves around the themes of identity, exploitation, and the search for belonging.

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​Johnny Gaddaar

The center of the story is a group of five friends who are involved in a shady business deal set up by a corrupt policeman. Things take a turn when Vikram, a member of the group, decides to steal the money.

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​Talaash: The Answer Lies Within

When Shekhawat (played by Aamir Khan) investigates the mysterious death of an actor he is faced with the reality of the underbelly of Mumbai. This journey explores psychological thriller and supernatural themes.

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​Being Cyrus

The plot of this movie is about a young orphaned man Cyrus (played by Saif Ali Khan), who works for a rich family. Things take a dark turn when Cyrus’ involvement with the family increases.

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Manorama Six Feet Under

Based on the neo-noir genre of films, this movie shows Raghav (played by Abhay Deol), navigating through a series of dangerous and morally ambiguous situations while solving a mystery for Manorama (played by Gul Panag).

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​NH10

The story is about Meera (played by Anushka Sharma) and Arjun, a young couple and how their completely normal road trip takes an ugly turn when they witness an honour-killing by a group of locals.

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​Kahaani

Starring Vidya Balan, the movie depicts Vidya Bagchi, a pregnant woman who goes to Kolkata to find her missing husband. On this quest, she is faced with various difficulties leading to a gripping climax

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Ittefaq

Starring Siddharth Malhotra, Sonakshi Sinha and Akshaye Khanna, this movie weaves the suspense and narrative in such a gripping way that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The story revolves around the police uncovering the truth about the murder of two completely unrelated individuals.

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