Best action Hindi movies in India
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
553 movies in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 5.7. Newest addition: Shiva, added to Apple TV on 21 Oct. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.
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1. Shershaah (2021)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 15m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 8.3 (1.4L votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seat
Inspired by the life of Captain Vikram Batra (PVC), the film celebrates his bravery, valiant spirit and honors his invaluable sacrifice during the Kargil War of 1999, at the age of 24.
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2. Dhurandhar (2025)
Movie · Hindi · 3h 34m · A · Action, Crime · IMDb 8.2 (1.5L votes)
MatureEdge-of-seatVisually stunningDark & gritty
In the early 2000s, an undercover operative infiltrates Karachi's underworld, breaking into its inner circle to dismantle a violent nexus from within.
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3. Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 18m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 8.2 (85.9K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatSerious
Following the roguish terrorist attacks at Uri Army Base camp in Kashmir, India takes the fight to the enemy, in its most successful covert operation till date with one and only one objective of avenging their fallen heroes.
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4. Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026)
Movie · Hindi · 3h 55m · A · Action, Crime · IMDb 8.2 (73.9K votes)
MatureFast-pacedEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
As rival gangs, corrupt officials and a ruthless Major Iqbal close in, Hamza's mission for his country spirals into a bloody personal war where the line between patriot and monster disappears in the streets of Lyari.
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5. Sholay (1975)
Movie · Hindi · 3h 28m · U · Action · IMDb 8.1 (64.1K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
After his family is slain by notorious bandit Gabbar Singh, former Inspector Thakur Baldev Singh enlists low-level outlaws Jai and Veeru to capture Gabbar and seek revenge.
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6. Sarfarosh (1999)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 54m · A · Action, Drama · IMDb 8.1 (29.1K votes)
Dark & grittyEdge-of-seatVisually stunning
When terrorists kill a cop's brother and disable his father, he fights back against the smuggling of guns and drugs which plagues his country.
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7. Baby (2015)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 40m · Action, Thriller · IMDb 7.9 (63.8K votes)
Fast-pacedEdge-of-seatCold & detachedDark & gritty
A nascent elite team of the Indian intelligence system perpetually strives to detect and eliminate terrorists and their plots. Officer Ajay leads his team to destroy one such potentially lethal ploy in their biggest operation yet.
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8. Border (1997)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 56m · UA · History, Action · IMDb 8.0 (20.7K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatStraightforward
Amidst the 1971 Indo-Pak war, a company of 120 Indian soldiers stationed at the border region of Longewala in Rajasthan must defend their post through the night against two thousand Pakistani troops armed with tanks. Based on the true events of the Battle of Longewala.
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9. Vaastav (1999)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 30m · A · Action, Crime · IMDb 8.0 (16.3K votes)
MatureEdge-of-seatDark & grittyFast-paced
Raghu, a simpleton, and his best friend decide to run a food stall to get rid of their unemployment. However, Raghu's life takes a drastic turn after he accidentally kills one of their customers and he is pushed into a life of crime.
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10. Article 370 (2024)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 38m · UA · Action, Thriller · IMDb 7.8 (29.1K votes)
Fast-pacedEdge-of-seatDark & grittyCold & detached
Ahead of a major constitutional decision which rendered the Article 370 of the Indian state ineffective, special agent Zooni Haksar is tasked with a secret mission to quell violence in the conflict-ridden region.
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12. Deewaar (1975)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 54m · U · Action, Crime · IMDb 8.0 (13.4K votes)
Dark & grittyEdge-of-seatVisually stunning
Haunted by the past, Vijay turns to crime, while Ravi, his brother, becomes an honest police officer. Fate pits them against each other when Ravi is sent to nab Vijay.
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13. Company (2002)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 36m · A · Action, Crime · IMDb 7.9 (17.4K votes)
MatureCold & detachedEdge-of-seatFast-paced
Mallik is a henchman of Aslam Bhai, a Mumbai underworld kingpin. He inducts local hothead Chandu into the gang, and the two of them soon form a formidable faction within the gang, eventually displacing Aslam. As the empire grows, however, the two of them start drifting apart.
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14. Nayak: The Real Hero (2001)
Movie · Hindi · 3h 7m · U · Drama, Thriller · IMDb 7.8 (19.5K votes)
Family-friendly
Shivajirao, a TV reporter, gets a chance to be the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for a day after being challenged by incumbent Chief Minister Balraj Chauhan. After his one-day stint turns out to be a huge success, his life spirals out of control and he is embroiled in political intrigue.
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15. Mr. India (1987)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 59m · U · Action, Science Fiction · IMDb 7.7 (20.9K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatFamily-friendlyHeartwarming
A poor but big-hearted man takes orphans into his home. After discovering his scientist father's invisibility device, he rises to the occasion and fights to save his children and all of India from the clutches of a megalomaniac.
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16. Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 6m · UA · Action, Comedy · IMDb 7.7 (20.1K votes)
TwistyFunny
Lovinder Singh, a thief now in custody and facing trial, reflects on his life of crime while the press reflect on how he managed to get away with so much before being arrested.
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17. Darr (1993)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 59m · U · Thriller, Action · IMDb 7.6 (27.4K votes)
Edge-of-seatFast-pacedDark & grittyCold & detached
A woman is caught between one man's love and another man's obsession. She fears one and fears for the other. One stands for love and the other for life. Who will she choose?
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18. Madras Cafe (2013)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 10m · UA · Thriller, Drama · IMDb 7.6 (26.9K votes)
TwistyVisually stunningEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
An Indian intelligence agent journeys to a war-torn coastal island to break a resolute rebel group and meets a passionate journalist.
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19. Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 15m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.5 (39.1K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seat
When Aurangzeb recruits his trusted soldier Udaybhan to control the Kondhana fort, Shivaji's military leader Tanhaji Malusare and his army of Maratha warriors set out to recapture the fortress.
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20. Ghajini (2008)
Movie · Hindi · 3h 6m · UA · Action, Romance · IMDb 7.4 (73.0K votes)
TwistyFast-pacedEdge-of-seatVisually stunning
A man suffering from anterograde amnesia as a result of a violent attack in the past sets out to avenge his girlfriend's death with the aid of photographs, notes and tattoos all over his body.
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21. Don (1978)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 46m · U · Action, Adventure · IMDb 7.7 (13.7K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatFast-pacedCold & detached
A ruthless gangster named Don is killed during a scuffle with the police. Since only DSP D'Silva knows of this incident, he recruits Vijay, who is a spitting image of Don, to replace the original Don and infiltrate his gang. D'Silva plans to nab the entire gang, but when he dies during a raid, the secret that Vijay is
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22. Sarkar (2005)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 3m · UA · Crime, Action · IMDb 7.6 (19.0K votes)
Visually stunningDark & grittyEdge-of-seat
Subhash Nagre runs a parallel government in the city where he has a cult following. When his enemies plot to murder him, his son takes charge and stands up against them.
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23. KILL (2024)
Movie · Hindi · 1h 45m · A · Action, Crime · IMDb 7.4 (48.2K votes)
Fast-pacedEdge-of-seatVisually stunningMature
When an army commando finds out his true love is engaged against her will, he boards a New Dehli-bound train in a daring quest to derail the arranged marriage. But when a gang of knife-wielding thieves begin to terrorize innocent passengers on his train, the commando takes them on, one by one.
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24. Kesari (2019)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 31m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.4 (26.8K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
In 1897, an army of 21 Sikhs battles 10,000 Afghans to prevent the Saragarhi Fort from being taken down.
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25. Bhavesh Joshi Superhero (2018)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 35m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.6 (11.7K votes)
Edge-of-seatDark & gritty
A young man who stands for the right discovers that he's destined to do bigger things, which will transform him from a common man into a Superhero.
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26. Chhaava (2025)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 41m · A · History, Action · IMDb 7.3 (45.7K votes)
Visually stunningMatureEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
Shivaji's death sparks the Maratha-Mughal conflict. His son Sambhaji leads resistance against Aurangzeb's forces. Amid battles and intrigue, both sides face challenges in a struggle for power.
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27. Agneepath (1990)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 54m · UA · Action, Crime · IMDb 7.6 (10.1K votes)
Edge-of-seatDark & grittyMatureCold & detached
A young boy's father is lynched before his eyes; fifteen years later he returns home for revenge.
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28. Kaminey (2009)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 15m · A · Action, Crime · IMDb 7.4 (19.2K votes)
Fast-pacedTwistyMatureEdge-of-seat
Two brothers, as different as chalk and cheese, find their lives intertwined when one puts himself in danger via a `get rich quick' scheme and the other finds there is a price on his head.
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29. Khakee (2004)
Movie · Hindi · 3h · UA · Action · IMDb 7.4 (17.7K votes)
Edge-of-seatDark & grittyCold & detachedFast-paced
DCP Anant and his team get tasked with escorting an alleged terrorist to Mumbai. However, a rogue ex-police officer makes their task difficult as he tries to stop them from reaching their destination.
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30. Khuda Haafiz Chapter 2: Agni Pariksha (2022)
Movie · Hindi · 2h 26m · A · Drama, Action · IMDb 7.4 (15.5K votes)
Edge-of-seat
Following a traumatic chapter in their lives, Sameer and Nargis try to lead a happy life by adopting Nandini, a friend's orphaned niece. But fate soon strikes back hard when Nandini goes missing.
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