If you’re in the mood for something gripping, Hindi cinema has no shortage of thrillers that can easily pull you in and keep you hooked till the end. From psychological mind games to high-stakes action and real-life inspired investigations, these films are perfect for a mid-week binge when you just want something exciting to watch.
Here’s a list of Hindi thriller films you can stream on Amazon Prime Video, featuring some of the biggest names in Bollywood.
1. O’Romeo
Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia, Disha Patani, Farida Jalal, Vikrant Massey
Director: Vishal Bhardwaj
A woman shattered by the loss of her childhood love and husband at the hands of a gangster is pulled into a world of revenge. She seeks help from a feared criminal, but what begins as vengeance slowly turns into an emotional and dangerous entanglement she never expected.
2. Ground Zero
Cast: Emraan Hashmi, Sai Tamhankar, Zoya Hussain
Director: Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar
Inspired by real events, the film follows BSF officer Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey and his 2003 operation that led to the elimination of terrorist Rana Tahir Nadeem. It’s a tense, grounded military thriller built around one of India’s significant counter-terror missions.
3. Drishyam 2
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Akshaye Khanna, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, Rajat Kapoor
A family once buried in a dark secret is forced back into the spotlight when a new investigation reopens a seven-year-old case. As fresh evidence and sharp interrogation techniques emerge, their carefully built life begins to crack.
4. Stolen
Cast: Abhishek Banerjee, Shubham Vardhan, Mia Maelzer
Two brothers witness a baby being taken and decide to step in and help a desperate mother. But their attempt to do the right thing quickly turns into a nightmare when they themselves become suspects in the case.
5. Raazi
Cast: Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Jaideep Ahlawat
Director: Meghna Gulzar
Set against the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pak war, Raazi follows a young Indian woman who is married into a Pakistani military family as part of an undercover intelligence mission. Torn between duty and emotion, she must carry out her role without revealing her identity.
6. Batla House
Cast: John Abraham, Mrunal Thakur, Ravi Kishan
Director: Nikkhil Advani
Based on the controversial Batla House encounter case, the film follows a police officer dealing with public backlash and personal guilt while tracking down suspects linked to a terror attack. The line between truth and perception becomes increasingly blurred.
7. Pathaan
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham
Director: Siddharth Anand
An Indian intelligence agent is forced back into action when a dangerous enemy plans a large-scale biological attack. What follows is a globe-trotting mission filled with high-octane action and espionage drama.
8. Tumbbad
Cast: Sohum Shah
Director: Rahi Anil Barve
A visually striking mythological thriller, Tumbbad explores greed, folklore, and consequences through the story of a hidden ancestral treasure tied to a cursed deity. It’s atmospheric, eerie, and widely regarded as a cult classic.
9. Maalik
Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Manushi Chhillar
Director: Pulkit
A 2025 crime thriller that follows a young man’s descent into the underworld as he builds his own criminal empire while trying to protect his family. As power grows, so does the cost of survival.