Indian action thriller films

Madharaasi () is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language psychological action thriller film written and directed by A. R. Murugadoss. Produced by Sri Lakshmi Movies, the film stars Sivakarthikeyan, Vidyut Jammwal, Biju Menon, Vikranth, Rukmini Vasanth and Shabeer Kallarakkal in the lead roles. In the film, a fregoli delusion patient becomes involved in an operation to stop a North Indian syndicate from distributing guns across Tamil Nadu.

'''''O' Romeo''' is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language romantic action thriller film written and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the film is based on the book Mafia Queens of Mumbai'' by Hussain Zaidi. The film stars Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia, Disha Patani and Farida Jalal, with Vikrant Massey in a special appearance.

Dacoit: A Love Story is a 2026 Indian action romantic drama film directed by Shaneil Deo in his directorial debut, who co-wrote the film with Adivi Sesh. Produced by Supriya Yarlagadda under Annapurna Studios, the film was shot simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi.

2014 film directed by Scott Waugh

2013 Hindi film directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya

2006 film directed by Sanjay Gadhvi

2006 film directed by Farhan Akhtar

2019 film directed by Anthony Maras

Dhoom (transl. Blast) is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Sanjay Gadhvi and produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films. The story was written by Chopra with a screenplay by Vijay Krishna Acharya. The film stars Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Uday Chopra, Esha and Rimi Sen. Set in contemporary Mumbai, the narrative follows a gang of motorbike-riding robbers led by Kabir, and the efforts of police officer Jai Dixit and motorcycle dealer Ali Akbar Fateh Khan to capture them.

2011 film directed by Farhan Akhtar

2012 film by Kabir Khan

2024 film directed by Dev Patel

Neerja is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language biographical thriller film directed by Ram Madhvani and written by Saiwyn Quadras and Sanyuktha Chawla Shaikh. It was produced by Atul Kasbekar's company, Bling Unplugged, alongside Fox Star Studios. The film stars Sonam Kapoor as the eponymous lead, with Shekhar Ravjiani, Shabana Azmi, Yogendra Tiku, Kavi Shastri and Jim Sarbh in supporting roles.

2017 film directed by Rahul Dholakia

2023 Indian film by Siddharth Anand

2008 film by A. R. Murugadoss

2016 film directed by Maneesh Sharma

Koyla ( Coal) is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed, co-written and produced by Rakesh Roshan starring Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Amrish Puri in lead roles with Johnny Lever, Ashok Saraf, Salim Ghouse, Deepshikha Nagpal, and Himani Shivpuri in supporting roles. Mohnish Bahl makes a special appearance. The film was released worldwide on 18 April 1997 and declared an average grosser at the box office, earning over 28.05 crore worldwide against a budget of 11.90 crore. Koyla emerged as the 8th most successful film of 1997 in India. Critics praised the action sequenc

2017 film directed by Ali Abbas Zafar

2019 film directed by Siddharth Anand

2023 film directed by Atlee

1978 film directed by Chandra Barot

Kaabil () is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language action-thriller film directed by Sanjay Gupta, written by Vijay Kumar Mishra, and produced by Rakesh Roshan under his banner FilmKraft Productions. The film stars Hrithik Roshan, Yami Gautam, Ronit Roy and Rohit Roy. The film’s soundtrack is composed by Rajesh Roshan. Principal photography began on 30 March 2016.

2008 film directed by Neeraj Pandey

2018 film directed by Ahmed Khan

2016 film directed by Sabbir Khan

2013 film by Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla, Mastan Alibhai Burmawalla

Mardaani () is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Pradeep Sarkar and produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films. The film stars Rani Mukerji in the lead role, with Jisshu Sengupta, Tahir Raj Bhasin, and Anant Vidhaat Sharma in supporting roles. It is the first instalment in the Mardaani Trilogy. The narrative follows Shivani Shivaji Roy, a policewoman whose interest in the case of a kidnapped teenage girl leads her to uncover the secrets of human trafficking by the Indian mafia.

2012 film directed by Duniya Soori

Saaho () is a 2019 Indian action thriller film written and directed by Sujeeth and produced by UV Creations and T-Series. Filmed simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi, it features Prabhas (in his Hindi film debut) in the titular role, alongside an ensemble cast of Shraddha Kapoor, Chunky Panday, Jackie Shroff, Arun Vijay, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Lal, Tinnu Anand, Murali Sharma, Vennela Kishore, Mandira Bedi, Mahesh Manjrekar, Evelyn Sharma, Devan and Prakash Belawadi. The film follows two undercover officers who are searching for a mastermind responsible for stealing (US$284 million) and soon realise

Dhurandhar is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language spy action thriller film written and directed by Aditya Dhar. It was produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar, and Lokesh Dhar, under Jio Studios and B62 Studios. The film features an ensemble cast consisting of Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera, and Danish Pandor alongside several supporting actors. The first instalment of a duology, it centres on a high-stakes covert counter-terrorism operation. The film follows an undercover Indian intelligence agent who infiltrates Karachi's

1999 film by Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla, Mastan Alibhai Burmawalla

2022 Tamil film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj

2001 film by Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla, Mastan Alibhai Burmawalla

1999 Hindi film directed by John Matthew Matthan

2014 film directed by Mohit Suri

2018 Indian Hindi film directed by Remo D'Souza

2008 film by Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla, Mastan Alibhai Burmawalla

Shivaay is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed and produced by Ajay Devgn under his banner Ajay Devgn Films from a story written by Sandeep Shrivastava. The film stars Devgn in the title role along with debutante actresses Sayyeshaa, Abigail Eames and Erika Kaar in lead roles. The film's soundtrack and film score is composed by Mithoon. British band The Vamps and composer Jasleen Royal also contributed to the music.

2023 Tamil film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj

2015 film by Pawan Wadeyar

2012 film by Sriram Raghavan

Yevadu () is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film co-written and directed by Vamsi Paidipally. The film stars Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, Shruti Haasan, Kajal Aggarwal and Amy Jackson, with Jayasudha, Sai Kumar, Rahul Dev and Brahmanandam play supporting roles. The film was produced by Dil Raju under the banner Sri Venkateswara Creations. Devi Sri Prasad composed the film's music, while Marthand K. Venkatesh was the film's editor. Vakkantham Vamsi co-wrote the film's script with Paidipally.

2001 film by Shashilal K. Nair

Pokiri () is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh. The film was produced by Jagannadh and Manjula Ghattamaneni by their respective production companies Vaishno Academy and Indira Productions. The film stars Mahesh Babu, Ileana D'Cruz, Prakash Raj, Nassar, Ashish Vidyarthi and Sayaji Shinde. In the film, a local goon whose killer instincts earns him not only his girlfriend's disapproval and a corrupt cop's enmity, but also the attention of a wanted crime boss.

2006 film by Sanjay Gupta

2010 Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam

Mersal () is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Atlee and produced by Thenandal Studio Limited, in the studio's hundredth film production. The film stars Vijay in triple roles, alongside S. J. Suryah, Kajal Aggarwal, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Nithya Menen, Vadivelu, Hareesh Peradi, Kovai Sarala, Sathyan and Sathyaraj. It is the second out of the three collaboration between Vijay and Atlee, before they began working with others. The film follows Maaran, a reputed doctor who charges meagre amounts from his patients, seemingly works in a double life as a vigilante magician

2002 film by Krishna Vamsi

2023 film directed by Maneesh Sharma

2014 film directed by Sukumar

Tezaab () is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language romantic action drama film starring Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit in lead roles. The film gave Dixit her first big break, making her an overnight star in addition to reaffirming Kapoor's superstar status, after a successful Mr. India (1987). The film was directed, produced, and co-written by N. Chandra. The music was composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal.

2012 film directed by Abbas and Mustan Burmawalla

2005 Tamil film directed by A. R. Murugadoss

Kantara is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language action thriller film written and directed by Rishab Shetty, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur and Chaluve Gowda under Hombale Films. The film stars Rishab Shetty in a dual roles as Kaadubettu Shiva and Annappa, along with Sapthami Gowda, Kishore, and Achyuth Kumar.

1988 film by Rakesh Roshan

2023 film by Prashanth Neel

1997 film directed by Rajiv Rai

Alag () is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language science-fiction film directed by Ashu Trikha, starring Akshay Kapoor and Dia Mirza. The protagonist has an incredible intellect, as well as telepathy and paranormal powers like controlling lightning and magnetism and with no hair on his entire body. This film was made at a budget of ₹ 8 crore, but earned only ₹ 56 lakh, approximately one-sixteenth of its budget. Several critics noted similarities between the film and 1995 American film Powder.

Thuppakki (; ; ) is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by A. R. Murugadoss. Produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu, the film stars Vijay and Kajal Aggarwal, with Sathyan, Vidyut Jammwal, Jayaram, Manobala and Zakir Hussain in supporting roles. It revolves around an intelligence officer in the Indian Army, who seeks to track down, destroy and deactivate a sleeper cell, after witnessing and barely escaping a bombing carried out by the cell.