8 Greatest Detective Movies of Indian Cinema

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Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! (Prime)

Dibakar Banerjee’s mystery thriller stars Sushant Singh Rajput in the titular role. It is based on the iconic fictional detective who solves mysteries with his unparalleled wit.

Talaash (Netflix)

Starring Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Rani Mukerji, this gritty crime thriller revolves around a mysterious murder case that unravels dark secrets.

Talvar (Disney+Hotstar)

Irrfan Khan plays an edgy CBI officer in this murder mystery film that is loosely inspired by the infamous Noida double homicide.

Drishyam (JioCinema)

This gritty crime thriller stars Ajay Devgn and Tabu. It traces a family’s struggle to escape the police chase after a tough cop’s son is killed.

Andhadhun (Airtel Xstream)

A riveting blend of crime and comedy, Ayushmann Khurrana's film revolves around a visually challenged man who gets roped into a homicide.

Manorama Six Feet Under

Set against the desert backdrop of Rajasthan, this thriller stars Abhay Deol as an amateur detective tangled in the murky web of lies, deceit and murder.

Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya (Prime)

This Telugu comedy mystery film revolves around a petty detective whose life takes a turn when he lands a huge but tangled case and begins his investigation.

The Stoneman Murders (Plex)

This is a captivating neo-noir crime thriller based on Bombay’s Stoneman serial killings about a ruthless and unknown killer. It stars Kay Kay Menon and Arbaaz Khan.

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