5 Best Hindi Suspense-Mystery Films Ever Made

Bollywood mystery films have become more popular. Mystery functions as an extra bonus in a film that is jam-packed with action, drama, and spice. There is no greater rush than realizing the storyline, the motivations, and the suspense at last. In all honesty, some of these films will need more of your time and attention, or you might have to watch them twice to fully get the plot!

In recent years, Bollywood has particularly flourished in this area and received nominations for several prestigious prizes. There is a list of famous mystery films that will keep you riveted to your TV screens. Since OTT platforms have taken over as our primary source of movie viewing, we have seen some amazing ones. Therefore, we have you covered if you enjoy the sensation of suspenseful revelations, unexpected turns, and captivating drama.

Best Hindi Suspense-Mystery Films:

5. Gumnaam:

Released Year: 1965

Watch it on: Amazon Prime Video

Cast: Mehmood, Nanda, Manoj Kumar & Pran 

The 1965 Hindi mystery film Gumnaam is the best of the several Agatha Christie adaptations that have been made for the big screen. Christie's And Then There Were None served as a loose inspiration for the film. 

4. Gupt:

Released Year: 1997

Watch it on: Zee5

Cast: Bobby Deol, Manisha Koirala, Kajol & Prem Chopra 

Gupt is not your typical tale of a betrayed love affair. There are murders, a love triangle, and a murderer on the run. Rajiv is falsely accused of murdering his stepfather. He promises to track down the true murderer after breaking out of jail.

3. Talaash:

Released Year: 2012

Watch it on: Netflix

Cast: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Rani Mukherjee & Nawazuddin Siddiqui 

Bollywood's neo-noir mystery film Talash delves into the paranormal as well. Actor Armaan Kapoor drives into the sea after swerving his car on a desolate road late at night to avoid something.

2. Manorama Six Feet Under:

Released Year: 2007

Watch it on: Netflix

Cast: Sarika, Abhay Deol, Gul Panag & Raima Sen

Without hesitation, we would declare Manorama Six Feet Under is the best thriller film in India if someone were to ask us. Bollywood's most underappreciated crime thriller is Manorama Six Feet Under. 

1. Kahaani:

Released Year: 2012

Watch it on: Netflix

Cast: Vidya Balan, Parambrata Chatterjee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui & Indraneil Sengupta

Without a doubt, one of Bollywood's greatest mystery films is Kahaani. Pregnant Vidya Bagchi, played by Vidya Balan, has travelled to Kolkata in search of her husband, who has gone missing. Satyaki Sinha, a cordial policeman, chose to assist her in her search.

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