Best dark & gritty Bengali movies on JioHotstar in India
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
38 movies on JioHotstar in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 6.4. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.
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1. Baishe Srabon (2011)
Movie · Bengali · 2h 18m · A · Thriller, Crime · IMDb 8.1 (6.9K votes)
MatureTwistyCold & detachedDark & gritty
A serial killer terrorises the city of Kolkata and leaves behind verses of Bengali poetry. The police seek the help of a retired officer to unravel the case and find the perpetrator.
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2. Hemlock Society (2012)
Movie · Bengali · 2h 20m · A · Thriller, Romance · IMDb 7.6 (4.1K votes)
Dark & grittyMatureTwistyCold & detached
Hemlock Society is a school that teaches aspirants how to successfully commit suicide. Meghna, one of the aspirants, has a near-death experience, turning everybody's lives upside-down.
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3. Dhananjoy (2017)
Movie · Bengali · 2h 20m · A · Drama · IMDb 7.9 (1.1K votes)
TwistyDark & grittyCold & detachedDialogue-driven
A security guard Dhananjoy stands accused of the gruesome murder of Hema Parekh, which took place in the year 1990.
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4. Shikari (2016)
Movie · Bengali · 2h 25m · U · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.1 (3.1K votes)
Edge-of-seatDark & grittyCold & detachedSerious
A disguised professional assassin with a mysterious past is tasked with assassinating a top government official.
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5. Proloy (2013)
Movie · Bengali · 2h 2m · A · Crime, Drama · IMDb 7.3 (1.9K votes)
MatureDark & grittyEdge-of-seatCold & detached
The story revolves around a brave heart Barun Biswas, who raised voice against numerous gang rapes in a village called Dukhiya. Dukhiya, where gang rapes had become a festival. These were celebrated by some political criminals.
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6. Raktabeej (2023)
Movie · Bengali · 2h 19m · UA · Thriller, Crime · IMDb 7.2 (2.1K votes)
Dark & grittyCold & detachedEdge-of-seatTwisty
A thriller revolving around a sudden blast in a Khagragarh firecracker unit, some 70 km away from then president of India's house, ahead of Durga Puja in 2014. Is there more than meets the eye?
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7. Meghe Dhaka Tara (2013)
Movie · Bengali · 1h 58m · Drama · IMDb 8.1 (781 votes)
Slow-burnLow-stakesDark & grittyCold & detached
Nilkantha, an artist, is admitted in a mental asylum but even while undergoing treatment, he manages to write a play.
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8. Rajkahini (2015)
Movie · Bengali · 2h 40m · UA · Drama, History · IMDb 7.2 (1.9K votes)
Dark & grittySlow-burn
In August 1947, the British passed a bill regarding the partition of Bengal. Delving into the grim history of the Partition, Mukherjee's movie Rajkahini is woven around a border between the two nations that runs through a brothel housing 11 women.
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9. Khaad (2014)
Movie · Bengali · 1h 58m · A · Drama · IMDb 7.2 (983 votes)
TwistyDark & grittyCold & detachedSlow-burn
A group of tourists try to survive after their bus meets with a terrible accident, falling off a cliff into an abyss.
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10. Mukhosh (2021)
Movie · Bengali · 1h 57m · Thriller · IMDb 7.1 (1.1K votes)
MatureDark & grittyCold & detachedEdge-of-seat
Kingshuk, a consulting criminologist at the Kolkata Police, finds himself in a ghastly case of repeated murders with only one common link. As his investigation unfolds, Kingshuk encounters a series of grotesque killings and unexpected turn of events as he sets out to investigate the mysterious trail.
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11. Kacher Manush (2022)
Movie · Bengali · 2h 15m · Drama · IMDb 6.9 (1.1K votes)
Edge-of-seatTwistyDark & grittyMature
Kuntol and Sudarshan meet at the railway track where they have come to commit suicide.
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12. Chirodini Tumi Je Amar 2 (2014)
Movie · Bengali · 2h 23m · Drama, Romance · IMDb 7.5 (369 votes)
Dark & grittyMatureSeriousDialogue-driven
An agonizing tale of love and desire, focusing on the difference of power, social values and respect for others among the different classes of the society.
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13. Kanamachi (2013)
Movie · Bengali · 2h 40m · Action, Drama · IMDb 6.8 (528 votes)
Edge-of-seatDark & gritty
Abir, a young ABP photojournalist, gets entangled in a political conspiracy when he witnesses Naxalites robbing a local bank. Is Abir's friend the culprit?
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14. Agnee (2014)
Movie · Bengali · 2h 4m · Romance, Action · IMDb 6.5 (1.2K votes)
MatureEdge-of-seatCold & detachedDark & gritty
An incognito serial killer in Thailand seeks out revenge on the crime lord that killed her family.
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15. Nirbaak (2015)
Movie · Bengali · 1h 46m · Drama · IMDb 6.5 (1.1K votes)
TwistySlow-burnMatureDark & gritty
Nirbaak is a hyperlink narrative comprising four love stories connected by a single woman. Every love story comprises one entity which is silent and thus Nirbaak (Speechless)
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16. Kranti (2006)
Movie · Bengali · 2h 34m · Drama, Action · IMDb 6.8 (380 votes)
MatureDark & grittyCold & detachedEdge-of-seat
Jeet,with his parents and sister, comes to kolkata in their new residency as tenant.From that day they face a lot of difficulties such as wayward boys tease her sister, local goons harass common people.In his new collage the whole environment is controlled by Deva who is the younger brother of Vishnu,the don of kolkata
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17. Raavan (2022)
Movie · Bengali · 2h 10m · Action, Romance · IMDb 6.4 (2.4K votes)
Cold & detachedDark & grittyEdge-of-seatMature
The life of a man who is seen fighting against an evil person who does bad deeds.
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18. Golpo Holeo Shotti (2014)
Movie · Bengali · 1h 56m · Horror, Thriller · IMDb 6.4 (593 votes)
TwistyDark & grittyCold & detachedEdge-of-seat
Rudra is a pizza delivery man who lives with Anuradha, his girlfriend and an aspiring author. However, a horrific incident changes his life when he starts doubting Anuradha's existence.
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19. Pratidwandi (2021)
Movie · Bengali · 1h 46m · IMDb 6.2 (736 votes)
Cold & detachedEdge-of-seatDark & grittySerious
A crisis management agency tries to solve a high profile kidnapping case while fighting with the law and their inner demons
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20. Finally Bhalobasha (2019)
Movie · Bengali · 1h 57m · U · Drama, Romance · IMDb 6.7 (237 votes)
TwistySlow-burnDark & grittySerious
Finally Bhalobasha depicts three stories that narrate the relationships between people of different age and gender, which is considered as a social taboo in our society. The movie very aesthetically shows how people in such relations go through the test of time by mentally juggling the concept of sin and their need of
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21. One (2017)
Movie · Bengali · 2h 28m · Action, Crime · IMDb 6.2 (393 votes)
Edge-of-seatCold & detachedDark & grittyFast-paced
The plot revolves around IPS Officer Ronojoy Bose, who wants to arrest Aditya Sen, an affluent scientist and son of minister of health who uses secret illegal medical practices for profit.
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22. Fighter (2011)
Movie · Bengali · 2h 40m · Action, Drama · IMDb 6.2 (343 votes)
Dark & grittyEdge-of-seatSerious
ACP Bose has been framed in a corruption case by some fraudulent officers. After his shocking death, Surjo, his brother, takes up the matter in his own hands.
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23. Kaberi Antardhan (2023)
Movie · Bengali · 2h 20m · U/A 13+ · Romance, Thriller · IMDb 6.3 (237 votes)
Dark & grittyTwistyEdge-of-seatSerious
Arghya Sen who takes Mrinmoy's son Amartya's art classes, visits their house when the mystery unfolds. On his arrival, he learns that not only has Mrinmoy been killed, but Kaberi Bhattacharya, Mrinmoy's beautiful sister, is also missing.
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24. Minister Fatakesto (2007)
Movie · Bengali · 2h 16m · U · Action, Drama · IMDb 6.1 (305 votes)
Fast-pacedDark & grittyEdge-of-seatCold & detached
With 4000 Cores loss in Finance Department,Minister Fatakesto vows to take Finance Ministry and recover the loss in seven days time.
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25. Amanush 2 (2015)
Movie · Bengali · 2h 17m · Crime, Drama · IMDb 6.1 (265 votes)
Cold & detachedDark & grittyEdge-of-seatMature
A man struggles to stay on the straight and narrow after a troubled childhood and a stint in juvenile detention.
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26. Shatru (2011)
Movie · Bengali · 2h 30m · U · Action, Drama · IMDb 5.9 (451 votes)
Fast-pacedEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
The story of Sub-inspector Dibakar Singho who settles every dispute in his town with wisdom and logic, is compelled to use force when an extortionist with mafia links - Arjun Sarkar confronts him. An official remake of the Tamil Superhit film Singam which starred Surya and Anushka Shetty. Singam was written by Tamil di
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27. Yuddho (2005)
Movie · Bengali · 2h 35m · Action, Drama · IMDb 5.9 (241 votes)
MatureDark & grittyEdge-of-seatCold & detached
Agnishwar Rai is famous for his notorious attitude towards criminals and gets arrested when he puts an MLA behind bars. Filled with anger, he avenges his wife's death who was murdered by the same MLA.
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28. Bhootpori (2024)
Movie · Bengali · 1h 48m · Horror, Comedy · IMDb 5.7 (247 votes)
TwistyDark & gritty
The film chronicles the tale of a deceased woman and a little boy who meets the restless soul of the departed woman. The woman seeks help from the little boy to unravel the mystery behind her death.
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29. Mon Jaane Na (2019)
Movie · Bengali · 1h 56m · Action, Romance · IMDb 5.7 (203 votes)
MatureDark & grittyEdge-of-seatSerious
Aamir (Yash), a contract killer who works under an underworld boss (Shataf) marries an orphan, Pari (Mimi). His life turns on its head after Pari goes missing and returns to his life two years later as a drug addict.
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30. Byomkesh Hotyamancha (2022)
Movie · Bengali · 2h 6m · A · Mystery · IMDb 5.7 (628 votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatMatureDark & gritty
Set in the tumultuous Naxalite uprising in Bengal in 1971, Byomkesh Bakshi gets involved in a story of vengeance when he decides to attend a play at the theatre and becomes witness to a crime unfolding on the center stage. As Byomkesh digs deep into the case, it opens him to a tripartite story of love, betrayal, and in
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