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A genre that has always been one of my favorites is thriller. The suspense building up slowly and steadily leading to a plot twist, which makes the much-awaited conclusion satisfying and jaw-dropping. Experiencing thrillers is always fun and exciting, but making them is one of the toughest jobs. So here is 10 modern bollywood thrillers that will surely keep you on the edge of your seat.

1. ANDHADHUN (DIR. SRIRAM RAGHAVAN)

One of the biggest successes in the industry in 2018 is the film Andhahun by Sriram Raghavan. Inspired by a French short film ‘The Piano Turner’, the film follows a blind pianist witnessing the murder scene of a former actor, who happens to have a gorgeous yet deceiving wife. That’s all I can give you as I am afraid if it would spoil the entire experience for you. If you haven’t seen this movie yet, I recommend you to do so on Netflix. You won’t be disappointed.

2. KAHAANI (DIR. SUJOY GHOSH)

One of the best thrillers Bollywood has to offer is Kahaani  by Sujoy Ghosh. This award-winning film is about a pregnant woman navigating the huge city of Kolkata to find her missing husband. The amazing storytelling accompanied with Vidya Balan’s acting skills is a roller coaster of a ride and the plot twist at the end is just mind-blowing! Definitely watch it on Netflix.

3. SPECIAL 26 (DIR. NEERAJ PANDEY)

After impressing us with A Wednesday, Neeraj Pandey comes out with Special 26. Based on the 1987 Opera House Heist, the movie is about a group of con men disguising as CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) officers to perform raids in many politicians and businessmen’s homes and the real CBI officer attempts to catch them in their upcoming raid at a jewelry store. This hit movie will definitely keep you captivated and is available of Netflix.

4. BADLA (DIR. SUJOY GHOSH)

The duo of Pannu and Bachchan is back at it again after their hit movie Pink, with the thriller Badla by Sujoy Ghosh. The story revolves around a rich businesswoman accused of murdering her ex-lover and her lawyer helping her. The entire movie will keep you guessing and give you an astonishing but satisfying conclusion. Definitely one of my favorites and accessible on Netflix.

5.  KARTHIK CALLING KARTHIK (DIR. VIJAY LALWANI)

From the director Vijay Lalwani, Karthik Calling Karthik is about a man’s life spiraling out of control and just when he is about to lose hope, he starts getting calls from an unknown person who knows all about him. Being the first film to make me fall in love with thrillers, it holds a special place in my heart. This movie is intriguing and nail-biting and it will make you think about it for days and days.

6. DRISHYAM (DIR. NISHIKANT KAMAT)

The movie Drishyam is directed by Nishikant Kamat and is a Bollywood remake of the Malayalam film of the same name.The movie follows a humble man making drastic decisions to protect his family from going to jail. Although the movie is a remake, it still has great direction and performances and even though I knew what would happen as I watched the original, it still managed to keep me on the edge. The movie is available on Netflix.

7. TE3N (DIR. RIBHU DASGUPTA)

At first I wanted to avoid watching this movie because I didn’t want to feel the sadness of Bachchan’s character as I was going through my tough times too. But when I finally got to watching it on Netflix, I was not at all disappointed. The film by Ribhu Dasgupta is about a grandfather trying to search the kidnapper of his granddaughter with an inspector and a priest. The movie is unpredictable and keeps you glued to the screen.

8. A DEATH IN THE GUNJ (DIR. KONKONA SEN SHARMA)

Marking the start of Konkona Sen Sharma’s directing venture, A Death in the Gunj is about a university student that spends his vacation with his relatives and learns about what it takes to be a man. Exploring themes like masculinity, the movie is visually stunning and is heartbreaking. Although it isn’t an extreme thriller like the ones mentioned above, it is still very beautiful and underrated. Catch this masterpiece on Amazon Prime.

9. BADLAPUR (DIR. SRIRAM RAGHAVAN)

Another one from Sriram Raghavan, Badlapur concentrates on a husband whose wife and son was murdered and is now set on getting revenge on people who did it. Walking in to watch this movie, I didn’t expect Varun Dhawan, an actor predominantly working in rom-coms, to give such a terrifying performance. So along with that and the supporting cast and amazing script, the movie was one hell of a ride to witness and is a definite must-watch.

10. NH10 (DIR. NAVDEEP SINGH)

A murder suspense story, it does not disappoint! Taut direction and short at 120 minutes, it delves into the the expert questioning of Amitabh Bachchan and the evasiveness of Taapsee Pannu.

Twists and turns keep you guessing till the end as the case is turned on it’s head and all possibilities are considered.

Effortlessly keeping you hooked, it’s a recommended watch!

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