Top 10 Bollywood Movies With 'Atrangi' Themes

Tired of watching the same old Indian melodramatic or overhyped romance movies? Want some Atrangi plots for your weekend movie time? We are here to your rescue!

Atrangi translates to something strange, and we should watch something different and strange.

We should all embrace the weirdness of the world and movies. The best filmmakers are hunters. And their prey? Audience. You are lured by bits of beautiful cinematography and enticed by exciting stories. And then, when you least expect it, they spring their traps with interesting revelations and have your attention.

We have compiled a list of the top 10 Bollywood movies with 'Atrangi' themes-

1. Makkhi

Makkhi is a fantasy action movie in Telugu. The plot revolves around a fly that was murdered in its previous birth YES, very Atrangi! How Atrangi sounds the plot, how interesting the story is. A must-see if you like cool but unique concepts.

2. Baar Baar Dekho

Indian sci-fi romance movie in Hindi; starring Katrina Kaif and Siddhart Malhotra. The story revolves around a math professor who gets drunk and wakes up in Thailand on his honeymoon. He discovers that ten days have passed since his wedding; he has no memory of it. It is Atrangi.

3. Badla

Badla is the master of plot twists; the entire film is a conversation between a businesswoman and a lawyer. The woman insists that she is wrongly accused of murder. A must-see for anyone who enjoys mind-bending plot twists and character development. OMG, this movie has an ending like no other.

4. Chehre

Indian thriller Chehre is another mystery-solving film. Business tycoon Sameer gets lost and finds shelter in an abandoned house with crazy people. They are all playing a strange game of searching for the truth. Those people were so crazy that they used games to solve real-life problems.

5. Kudrat

An old Bollywood movie on the list is Kudrat. The story revolves around a girl Chandramukhi who visits Shimla and realizes that she is the reincarnation of a girl who was raped and murdered. A must-see for anyone who loves stories related to reincarnation. Punarjanam themes are always Atrangi. You can give this old Hindi movie a try!

6. Ghanchakkar

Ghanchakkar is a Hindi mystery film starring Emran Hashmi. The story revolves around a safe cracker who swears he has lost his memory when two criminals come calling for their part in a bank robbery. Although the reviews are not so good, the plot is unique and will keep you thinking even after the movie is over. Ghanchakkar is so Atrangi that you won't believe it until you fully watch it.

7. Raman Raghav 2.0

Another movie on the list of the top 10 Bollywood movies with 'Atrangi' themes is A psychotic thriller, Raman Raghav is the one you're looking for if you want to rewire your entire nervous system! The story revolves around a mad killer Ramanna and a police officer Raghavan who checks his murder cases. A simple plot but an Atrangi twist. If you like dark, twisted, and creepy plots, this is a must-see.

8. Drishyam

Mystery Thriller Drama – Drishyam is about a happy family and lovable characters who encounter crime. And the plot unfolds from there. It is not a dark thriller but an intelligent thriller; it is an intellectual battle between the police and the common man. OMG, that's the best plot twist, the Atrangi theme.

9. Lucia

Lucia is Kannada's first crowd-funded film. The story revolves around a man who suffers from insomnia. He is tricked into buying a drug, Lucia, that will grant him his desires in his dreams. It is a thriller film with a stunning plot twist. A must-watch if you like an edge-of-your-seat thriller. If you want to pick one Atrangi plot out of them, pick Lucia.

10. Andhadhun

An open interpretation ending with a bizarre story is Andhadhun. Starring Ayushman Khurranna, the story revolves around a blind pianist who has to report a murder he never witnessed. A must-watch for anyone who likes minute details, confusing plots, stunning twists, bizarre characters, and suspense. Everything in this movie is Atrangi from start to finish.