Real-life inspired political thrillers to watch on OTT: The Sabarmati Report, The Tashkent Files, and more...

Nothing captivates like a political thriller that's drawn from real-life controversial events. Even without big names in the cast and big production budgets, the raw power of the true stories, enhanced by dramatic storytelling, is enough to catch the audience’s attention. If you have just watched John Abraham's The Diplomat, which released on 14th March, 2025, discover more gripping political thriller films that are based on real events on OTTplay Premium.

Must-watch political thrillers on OTTplay Premium:

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The Sabarmati Report (ZEE5)

Cast: Vikrant Massey, Raashii Khanna, Riddhi Dogra, Barkha Singh

A courageous journalist begins an investigation on the devastating 2002 Godhra train burning incident in Gujarat, a tragic event that left a lasting impact. Years later, another reporter stumbles upon the first journalist's report, and together they embark on a quest to unravel the complex web of conspiracy involving powerful political figures. As they dig deeper, they face death threats, but their unwavering commitment to exposing the truth ultimately leads them to uncover a shocking truth that challenges the government.

The Tashkent Files (ZEE5)

Cast: Mithun Chakraborty, Naseeruddin Shah, Shweta Basu Prasad, Pankaj Tripathi, Mandira Bedi, Pallavi Joshi, Rajesh Sharma

This film delves into the mysterious death of Lal Bahadur Shastri, India's second Prime Minister. Shastri passed away on January 11, 1966, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, just hours after signing a historic peace agreement with Pakistan President Muhammad Ayub Khan. Although his death was declared due to heart attack, many believe that there's more to the story, hinting at suspicious circumstances. It has sparked intense speculation and conspiracy theories for decades.

The Accidental Prime Minister (ZEE5)

Cast: Anupam Kher, Akshaye Khanna, Suzanne Bernert, Aahana Kumra, Arjun Mathur

This film follows the life of Manmohan Singh after he became India's Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, navigating a volatile political landscape. During his tenure, Singh implemented numerous significant policies, including the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act and the Right to Information Act.

Bastar: The Naxal Story (ZEE5)

Cast: Adah Sharma, Indira Tiwari, Vijay Krishna, Shilpa Shukla, Yashpal Sharma, Raima Sen

This film draws inspiration from the complexities of the Naxalite-Maoist insurgency in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district, specifically referencing the devastating Maoist attack in Dantewada in April 2010, which sent shockwaves across the nation. In the Bastar region, a decades-long conflict has been waged by Indian Maoists.

The Gandhi Murder (ZEE5)

Cast: Stephen Lang, Behzad Khan, Luke Pasqualino, Om Puri, Vinnie Jones, Jesus Sans

This film delves into the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. Three police officers, who were stationed in different parts of India, stumble upon a crucial intelligence that revealed a sinister plot to assassinate Gandhi. This sinister threat ultimately came true in January 1948, when Nathuram Godse shot Gandhi three times at point-blank range in the compound of Birla House in New Delhi.