Top 10 Highest-Grossing Indian Suspense Thriller Movies

Thriller is a genre that enables filmmakers to delve into the world of crime and espionage, explore anti-heroes, and sometimes venture into the paranormal world. A well-made thriller can hold the audiences' attention, instead of resorting to the usual clichés of song and dance set-pieces. This creates a rewarding and (literally) thrilling experience for the audience, making them invest in the plot and keeping them intrigued until the final act. Here is a list of the "Top 10 Highest-Grossing Indian Suspense Thriller Movies" that have captivated the Indian audience with their gripping narratives and edge-of-the-seat set-pieces.

1. Darr (1993)

The Yash Chopra-directed 1993 film Darr, starring Shah Rukh Khan Shah Rukh Khan or also known as SRK is a prominent >> Read More... , Juhi Chawla Juhi Chawla is a renowned Indian actress and produ >> Read More... , and Sunny Deol Sunny Deol is a film actor, director and producer. >> Read More... in the lead roles, was a smash hit upon its release. It is a psychological thriller that revolves around the obsessive and intense love of Rahul (played by Shah Rukh Khan, for Kiran (played by Juhi Chawla), giving way to an unhealthy infatuation, despite her being engaged to Sunil (played by Sunny Deol).

2. Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997)

The 1997 movie Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997) was directed by Rajiv Rai Rajiv Rai is a multifaceted legend in the field of >> Read More... . Starring Sunny Deol and Manisha Koirala Manisha Koirala, is a Bollywood actress of Nepales >> Read More... alongside Kajol, Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997) follows a young musician Sahil Sinha, as he tries to prove his innocence after being wrongfully accused of the murder of his father. Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997) became a hit after it managed to captivate the audience with its engaging plot and great performances.

3. Kahaani Click to look into! >> Read More... (2012)

Directed by Sujoy Ghosh Sujoy Ghosh born in Kolkata had his schooling at S >> Read More... , this 2012 mystery-thriller was a blockbuster when it was released, garnering the Bengali audience and the larger mass in the country. Starring Vidya Balan Vidya Balan is an award winning Bollywood actress >> Read More... , it follows Vidya Bagchi (Vidya Balan) as she searches for her missing husband in Kolkata. She discovers a web of lies and conspiracies as she delves deeper into the investigation aided by a sympathetic police officer played by Parambrata Chatterjee.

4. Drishyam (2015)

While the original Malayalam movie is fantastic, it was the Hindi remake starring Ajay Devgn in the lead role that became a massive success at the box office. Drishyam follows a small cable TV service owner Vijay Salgaonkar in a village, who takes drastic measures to save his family from the consequences of a tragic accident involving the son of a high-ranking police officer.

5. Talaash Click to look into! >> Read More... : The Answer Lies Within (2012)

Amir Khan Amir Iqbal Khan is a former professional boxer fro >> Read More... has always chosen projects that were often unconventional. Talaash is no different. Written and directed by Reema Kagti Reema Kagti is an assistant director, director and >> Read More... is a gripping thriller. I am trying not to disclose too much about the story here. The plot revolves around Amir Khan, who stars as a police officer and his wife, played by Rani Mukherjee, as a grieving couple whose lives are suddenly thrown into disarray after Amir Khan’s character starts to investigate the mysterious death of an actor.

6. Andhadhun Click to look into! >> Read More... (2018)

I am yet to meet a person who has not been captivated by Andhadhun in some way or the other. The constant twists and turns in the story keep the audience engaged and at the edge of their seats till the end. This intriguing film is directed by none other than Sriram Raghavan Sriram Raghavan is an estimable film director and >> Read More... . It stars Ayushmann Khurana as a talented but blind musician who, on a fateful day, witnesses a murder and gets himself entangled in a web of crime and deceit.

7. Special 26 (2013)

Special 26 is an incredibly gripping crime thriller that follows a group of con artists led by Ajay Singh Ajay Singh is a Director and was born in Mumbai, M >> Read More... ( Akshay Kumar Akshay Kumar was born on 9th September 1967 and hi >> Read More... ) posing as CBI officers and conducting fake raids on corrupt-wealthy politicians and business people. With the real CBI on their trail, they must hatch a plan to evade them and make a smooth exit. Apart from the use of songs that take you out of the story, the film features a well-written screenplay and tight direction by Neeraj Pandey Neeraj Pandey is an Indian movie producer, directo >> Read More... and great performances by the ensemble cast.

8. Vikram Vedha Click to look into! >> Read More... (2017)

Even though there is a Hindi remake of the film that boasts a larger budget and bigger names, the original remains the best. Starring R. Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi was not born with silv >> Read More... in the lead, the movie is a cat-and-mouse chase between a determined police officer and a dangerous criminal. However, as the movie progresses, the film blurs the line between morality and good and evil. Directed by Pushkar and Gayathri, Vikram Vedha remains a brilliant edge-of-the-seat thriller.

9. Drishyam 2 (2022)

The sequel to 2015’s hit Drishyam, Drishyam 2, follows the lives of the same characters seven years after the events of the first movie. Vijay Salgaonkar is a well-off producer right now. Who, along with his family, is trying to leave the traumatic past behind. However, unexpected events plunge them into a nightmare after the case reopens.

10. Vikram (2022)

Starring three of the biggest stars of the Tamil industry, Kamal Haasan Kamal Haasan is the most versatile actor that Indi >> Read More... , Vijay Sethupathi, and Fahadh Faasil Born in 1982, Fahadh Faasil is known for his works >> Read More... , Vikram is an action thriller written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj Lokesh is a famous writer and director in Tamil Fi >> Read More... . It follows a special agent who investigates a murder by a masked group of serial killers. A maze of clues, however, leads him to the drug kingpin of Chennai. Here is the list of the Top 10 Highest-Grossing Indian Suspense Thriller Movies. Grab a cup of coffee/tea and enough supplies because once you begin, it would be difficult to pause to grab a glass of water.