If you are a fan of heart-racing stunts, larger-than-life heroes, and edge-of-the-seat drama, Indian cinema has a treasure trove of action thriller movies waiting for you! From high-speed chases and explosive fight sequences to jaw-dropping martial arts and thrilling heists, these movies know how to keep your adrenaline pumping. Whether you love the stylish swagger of Bollywood stars or the raw intensity of South Indian blockbusters, there’s something here for every action junkie. Buckle up, grab some popcorn, and get ready for a rollercoaster ride with some of the most action-packed Indian movies.

7 heart-pounding action thriller movies that will test your nerves; on Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar & more

1. Kill – JioHotstar

The movie is a high-octane action thriller that delivers relentless intensity, featuring hand-to-hand combat and innovative fight choreography. It stars Lakshya as Amrit, an army commando who boards a New Delhi-bound train to stop his fiancée Tulika’s (Tanya Maniktala) forced marriage. However, the journey turns into a brutal battleground when a gang of knife-wielding bandits, led by the sadistic Fani (Raghav Juyal), hijacks the train. What ensues is a non-stop, adrenaline-pumping fight for survival. Inspired by a real-life train robbery Bhat experienced in 1995, Kill is India’s answer to movies like The Raid.

2. Madharaasi – Amazon Prime Video

Raghu (Sivakarthikeyan), a man with a unique mental condition, is enlisted by a national security officer to infiltrate a dangerous criminal gang distributing firearms across Tamil Nadu. As Raghu navigates this high-stakes mission, he must confront his psychological challenges and face his nemesis in a fast-paced action narrative filled with romance and emotional depth. Directed by A. R. Murugadoss, this Tamil-language psychological action thriller marks his return to Kollywood after a brief hiatus. Vidyut Jammwal plays Virat, the antagonist.

3. Pushpa: The Rise – Amazon Prime Video

The high-octane action thriller is set in the Seshachalam forests of Andhra Pradesh. It follows Pushpa Raj (Allu Arjun), a laborer who rises through the ranks of the red sandalwood smuggling syndicate. Facing treacherous rivals and powerful adversaries, Pushpa uses wit, cunning, and raw aggression to survive and dominate the illegal trade. Alongside him is Srivalli (Rashmika Mandanna), his love interest, who brings emotional depth to his journey. His enemies, including DSP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat (Fahadh Faasil in his Telugu debut), present a formidable challenge that pushes Pushpa to his limits. The story is packed with stylised action, intense face-offs, and larger-than-life stunts, making it an adrenaline-fueled cinematic experience.

4. Don (2006) – Netflix

A remake of the 1978 Amitabh Bachchan classic, Don (2006) brings a stylish, modern spin to the cat-and-mouse chase between the law and the underworld. The movie follows Don (Shah Rukh Khan), a powerful and elusive drug lord who rules the Malaysian underworld. When he’s injured during a police encounter, DCP D’Silva (Boman Irani) replaces him with a lookalike — Vijay (also played by Shah Rukh Khan), a simpleton from Mumbai, to infiltrate Don’s gang and gather information. But things spiral out of control when D’Silva dies unexpectedly, leaving Vijay trapped and the world believing he is Don himself. The movie ends with a shocking twist and continues the action-packed saga in the sequel.

5. Dishoom – JioHotstar

When India’s top cricketer Viraj Sharma (Saqib Salem) goes missing just before a crucial India–Pakistan cricket match, tough cop Kabir Shergill (John Abraham) is sent on a mission to find him in the Middle East. There, he is teamed up with the cheerful, street-smart cop Junaid Ansari (Varun Dhawan), forming an unlikely duo. Their investigation leads them through high-speed chases, desert shootouts, and underground crime networks – all connected to Wagah (Akshaye Khanna), a match-fixing kingpin. As they race against time, the two cops form a bromance filled with witty banter and wild action.

6. KGF Chapter 1 & 2 – JioHotstar

Set in the 1970s, the first movie introduces us to Rocky (Yash), a poor orphan from Mumbai who dreams of becoming rich and powerful. His journey takes him to the Kolar Gold Fields (K.G.F), a brutal mining empire controlled by corrupt forces. Driven by ambition and ruthlessness, Rocky rises through the underworld ranks, taking on enemies, liberating the oppressed miners, and claiming K.G.F. as his kingdom. The movie ends with a bang with Rocky seizing control and setting up the stage for his war against the establishment in the sequel.

7. War – YouTube

When Kabir (Hrithik Roshan), one of India’s most skilled intelligence agents, suddenly goes rogue and starts eliminating high-profile targets, the agency assigns his protégé Khalid (Tiger Shroff) to capture him. What follows is a thrilling chase across the globe – from Morocco and Portugal to India and the Arctic Circle – packed with explosive stunts, bike chases, aerial sequences, and slick espionage twists. As secrets unravel, Khalid learns there’s more to Kabir’s betrayal than meets the eye, leading to a shocking revelation that flips the story on its head.