Best thriller Kannada movies on Prime Video in India

By the KyaDekhu team · Updated 23 October 2026 · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb

58 movies on Prime Video in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 6.3. Newest addition: Munduvareda Adhyaya, added to JioHotstar on 21 Oct. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.

1. K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 48m · UA · Action, Thriller · IMDb 8.2 (1.7L votes)

Visually stunningFast-pacedEdge-of-seatDark & gritty

The blood-soaked land of Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) has a new overlord now - Rocky, whose name strikes fear in the heart of his foes. His allies look up to Rocky as their Savior, the government sees him as a threat to law and order; enemies are clamoring for revenge and conspiring for his downfall. Bloodier battles and da

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2. Kantara (2022)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 27m · UA · Action, Adventure · IMDb 8.1 (1.2L votes)

TwistyVisually stunningEdge-of-seat

Shiva, a tribal vagabond lives with his mother in hamlet, stays away from the traditional Daivaradhane and Bhoota Kola legacy due to an unforgettable childhood incident. He is happy loafing around with his friends and doing petty jobs for his landlord. When Forest officer Murali enters the scene, it gives a fresh dimen

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3. K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 36m · UA · Action, Thriller · IMDb 8.1 (1.1L votes)

Visually stunningEdge-of-seatFast-pacedDark & gritty

A period drama set in the 1970s, KGF follows the story of a fierce rebel who rises against the brutal oppression in Kolar Gold Fields and becomes the symbol of hope to legions of downtrodden people.

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4. Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1 (2025)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 45m · U/A 16+ · Action, Drama · IMDb 8.1 (59.9K votes)

Visually stunningCold & detachedDark & grittyEdge-of-seat

While exploring Kantara's mystical forest, Bangra's King Vijayendra dies during the Kadamba reign. Rajashekara seals their realm. Prince Kulashekara massacres to reopen it. Berme, seeking wealth, crosses the divide.

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5. Avane Srimannarayana (2019)

Movie · Kannada · 3h 3m · UA · Fantasy, Action · IMDb 7.8 (9.6K votes)

Visually stunningEdge-of-seatTwistyFast-paced

In the pursuit of solving an ancient mystery of Amaravati, Narayana, a corrupt cop, must battle the dangerous clan of dacoits and it's fierce leader.

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6. Sapta Sagaradaache Ello - Side B (2023)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 26m · UA · Romance, Drama · IMDb 8.0 (6.1K votes)

Dark & gritty

Ten years after the events of Side A, Manu is released from prison into an unfamiliar world. Struggling to move past his guilt, he sets out to check on Priya from a distance while trying to rebuild his life, only to find himself drawn into new entanglements as he seeks closure and redemption.

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7. Kavaludaari (2019)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 25m · UA · Thriller, Mystery · IMDb 7.9 (3.7K votes)

TwistyCold & detachedEdge-of-seat

The story follows two Bangalore cops as they investigate an old case. Anant Nag plays Muthanna, a retired inspector while Rishi is Shyam, a sub-inspector working in the Traffic Police. Their search leads them across trails that will put their wit, resolve and morals to the test.

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8. U Turn (2016)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 1m · UA · Mystery, Thriller · IMDb 7.4 (4.6K votes)

TwistyCold & detachedDark & grittyEdge-of-seat

A journalist who intents to write an article on traffic rule breakers gets dragged into a whirlpool of murder cases and deception.

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9. Birbal Trilogy: Case 1 – Finding Vajramuni (2019)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 22m · U · Crime, Mystery · IMDb 7.7 (1.9K votes)

TwistyEdge-of-seatDark & gritty

A man wrongly accused of murder is helped by Advocate Mahesh Das, despite the increasing threats they face during the investigation.

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10. Brat (2025)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 35m · U/A 16+ · Action, Thriller · IMDb 7.5 (2.1K votes)

Edge-of-seat

A son’s rebellion against his father’s strict moral code leads to a tense adventure. Kristy challenges Constable Mahadevaiah’s unwavering honesty as he pursues his own path.

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11. Kaatera (2023)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 57m · Action, Drama · IMDb 7.1 (3.8K votes)

TwistyFast-pacedVisually stunningDark & gritty

Set against the rustic backdrop of the 1970s, unfolds the tale of farmers confronting challenges that intricately shape the course of their lives.

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12. I Am God (2025)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 35m · Romance, Thriller · IMDb 7.7 (1.4K votes)

MatureDark & grittyEdge-of-seatSerious

An intense love story brews between Deva and Bindhu. On the other side, a masked man who calls himself GOD shakes the city with his brutal serial killings.

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13. Shakhahaari (2024)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 26m · Crime, Drama · IMDb 7.5 (1.6K votes)

Edge-of-seatDark & grittyMatureTwisty

When the lives of some innocent people start getting intertwined in unforeseen situations they find themselves trapped in a murder mystery. This mysterious butchery infolds in a vegetarian restaurant run by a virtuous Chef Subbanna.

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14. ACT-1978 (2020)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 7m · UA · Drama · IMDb 7.7 (806 votes)

Edge-of-seatDark & grittyCold & detachedSerious

Geetha, a pregnant widow, goes to a government office as part of her long and continuous ordeal to get money from a government scheme that is hers. What seems to be a normal day of bureaucracy and corruption goes awry when she lands up with a bomb strapped to her stomach.

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15. Choo Mantar (2025)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 22m · Horror, Thriller · IMDb 7.0 (1.9K votes)

Cold & detachedDark & grittyEdge-of-seatSerious

Four friends decide to enter the morgan house looking for a secret treasure. The four discover that before independence the house belonged to a British employee named Morgan. What will happen next is not obvious.

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16. Kempe Gowda (2011)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 17m · Action, Thriller · IMDb 7.2 (1.0K votes)

An enraged and influential gangster plans the ultimate vengeance against an honest police officer.

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17. Blink (2024)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 16m · UA · Science Fiction, Music · IMDb 6.9 (1.8K votes)

Twisty

Apoorva, a 24-year-old in Bengaluru, conceals his failed MA from his mother. Juggling part-time jobs, he relies on his love interest, Swapna, for support. Apoorva's unique ability to control blinking becomes a curse when a mysterious old man reveals his father's survival.

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18. Bhairathi Ranagal (2024)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 12m · Action, Drama · IMDb 6.8 (2.4K votes)

Edge-of-seatSerious

The story revolves around the life of Bhairathi Ranagal's journey from being a law-abiding responsible lawyer to the benevolent crime boss of Karnataka.

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19. Dr. 56 (2022)

Movie · Kannada · 1h 45m · UA · Thriller, Science Fiction · IMDb 6.7 (2.5K votes)

Cold & detachedEdge-of-seatDark & grittyTwisty

Arjun is a theater artist who is suffering from an illness and has to take a pill every 56 minutes. Parallel to his misery is a murder investigation of three neurosurgeons lead by CBI officer Priya Krishna. Priya meets Dr Ashwath and the two go on an exposition about the medical mafia and its consequences.

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20. Killing Veerappan (2016)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 5m · Crime, Action · IMDb 7.0 (913 votes)

Edge-of-seatCold & detachedVisually stunningDark & gritty

A master strategist is appointed following Veerappan's unabashed spate of crimes and murders. The official puts in place Operation Cocoon, which involves setting up a network of spies and informers.

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21. O2 (2024)

Movie · Kannada · 1h 45m · Thriller, Science Fiction · IMDb 6.6 (8.5K votes)

Dark & grittySeriousEdge-of-seat

A brilliant doctor battles her childhood trauma, to revive the dead with an illegal intravenous oxygen drug. Her quest challenges the boundaries of science, spirituality, and love. Will she succeed or lose everything!

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22. Rakkasapuradhol (2026)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 7m · U/A 16+ · Thriller, Drama · IMDb 6.9 (1.0K votes)

TwistyDark & grittyCold & detachedMature

Inspector Shiva an alcoholic officer struggling with schizophrenia, is transferred to Rakkasapura, a seemingly quiet village with a low crime rate. Soon The village’s peace is shattered by a series of gruesome murders. Young women are found dead, dressed in bridal finery with their faces charred beyond recognition. Wit

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23. Katha Sangama (2019)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 30m · U · Drama, Family · IMDb 7.3 (403 votes)

TwistyFamily-friendly

Anthology of 7 movies blended inside one. 7 directors, 7 DOPs, 7 Musicians and 7 editors have worked in the movie. This is movie is a tribute to legendary Puttanna Kanagal

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24. Raana (2022)

Movie · Kannada · 2h · UA · IMDb 6.7 (784 votes)

Edge-of-seatFast-pacedTwistyDark & gritty

Raana an aspiring Police Office enters Bengaluru City. He's all set to marry Priya. Kapaali is killed under mysterious circumstances. Raana is blamed. He sets out to find the real killer.

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25. Seetharam Benoy (2021)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 5m · UA · Drama, Mystery · IMDb 6.5 (3.0K votes)

Cold & detachedEdge-of-seatSerious

Seetharam, a cop, gets transferred to a remote village in Shimoga Dist Aanegadde finds himself in middle of a bunch of smart yet cruel thieves. The day he takes charge his house gets robbed. Matter of dignity and personal revenge, intense investigation then begins.

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26. Thurthu Nirgamana (2022)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 17m · Comedy, Thriller · IMDb 7.0 (406 votes)

TwistySlow-burn

Thurthu Nirgamana is a coming-of-age fantasy drama, which revolves around the life (and death) of Vikram who gets an opportunity to relive the last three days of his life once again. What he accomplishes in these three days amidst all the magical realism moments, form the crux of... Read all

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27. Gurudev Hoysala (2023)

Movie · Kannada · 2h 12m · U/A 13+ · Action, Thriller · IMDb 6.5 (1.1K votes)

Fast-pacedTwistyEdge-of-seat

Gurudev Hoysala, an upright police officer, gets involved in the inter-caste marriage of a Bhoomi and Ravi, only to realise later that Bhoomi is an influential landlord’s daughter.The situation heats up as the girl's father gets furious and starts an uproar in the town.

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28. Second Case of Seetharam (2026)

Movie · Kannada · 2h · U/A 16+ · Thriller, Crime · IMDb 6.4 (1.3K votes)

MatureDark & grittyTwistyEdge-of-seat

Inspector Seetharam, hoping to reunite with his estranged sister after years apart, must track down a brutal, psychotic serial killer terrorising the town of Anegadde.

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29. The Eggs of Timma (2025)

Movie · Kannada · 1h 38m · IMDb 7.6 (202 votes)

Visually stunningEdge-of-seat

Timma, a Western Ghat local, seeks funds for his son's education and a new home. Disrupting his belief in spirituality, he goes on to find king cobra's eggs (considered divine) for money on behest of outsiders (Snake Research team).

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30. Chambal (2019)

Movie · Kannada · 1h 49m · UA · Thriller, Drama · IMDb 7.3 (220 votes)

Cold & detachedDark & grittySerious

Subhash is a young and dynamic IAS officer, His relentless and uncompromising way of working sends shivers across the corridors of power, cutting across political and business circles. Being incorruptible and principled, his idealism and righteousness soon become a threat to the entire system.

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