8 greatest Indian action films of all time 

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Singham (Prime Video)  

Rohit Shetty’s Singham franchise delivers some exceptional action sequences with Ajay Devgn leading the cast as a tough police officer.  

Sholay (Prime Video)    

This epic 70s masterpiece is packed with action, thrill, and romantic drama. It revolves around a police officer’s quest to hunt a merciless bandit with the aid of two outlaws.   

RRR (ZEE5)  

A seamless blend of history, action and adventure, this period film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan as Indian revolutionaries battling the British Raj.

Baahubali (Hotstar) 

Both Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion are must-watch action movies, tracing the royal tale of Mahishmati’s heir to the throne with family conflicts and romance.   

Uri: The Surgical Strike (ZEE5)  

This fine action movie is a dramatized version of the actual retaliation to the 2016 Uri attack. It features Vicky Kaushal in the lead.   

K.G.F: Chapter 1 (Hotstar)  

This Kannada period action film is known for its extravagant setup and gripping action scenes. It revolves around mafia gangs and power struggles

Vikram (ZEE5)  

Starring Kamal Haasan and Vijay Sethupathi, this Tamil action thriller follows the titular former black ops officer battling a ruthless drug lord.   

Gangs of Wasseypur (Netflix)  

This high-octane action movie revolves around betrayals and power struggles between multiple crime families with some intense blood feuds.