Thriller films which you must add to your watch-list before Netflix drops 'Raat Akeli Hai'

 teaser video of Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Rhika Apte starrer Raat Akeli Hai was recently unveiled by makers.  upcoming crime drama is a web-film which is directed by Honey Trehan and is slated to release on over--top streaming platform, Netflix on July 31, 2020. teaser video of web film showcased how Nawazuddin Siddiqui's character investigates a mystery involving a dysfunctional family. 

With release of Raat Akeli Hai upon us, re are a few investigative dramas that Hindi film industry has churned out which were loved and lauded by masses. From cult film Gumnam to  highly acclaimed Kahaani, here are five iconic Bollywood crime thrillers that should be on your watch list if you're excited to watch Raat Akeli Hai:

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Gumnam

1965's cult classic, Gumnam is a thriller film which starred Maj Kumar, Nanda, Pran, Mehmood and Helen in le roles. Directed by filmmaker Raja Nawa, Gumnam is loosely inspired from 1939's mystery vel by Agatha Christie, And n re Were ne. Gumnaam became a box office hit. t only did thriller film bag several accoles, but also went on to become 8th highest-grossing film in India in that year. story of film revolves around  holiday of a group of young people who get invited on a weekend trip to a deserted island which goes wrong. makers released full movie officially on YouTube.

Watch  full movie on YouTube below:

Marama Six Feet Under

Marama Six Feet Under is a thriller film which released in 2007 and is both co-written and directed by Navdeep Singh. film stars Abhay Deol, Raima Sen and Gul Panag in le roles. story of film follows life of an amateur detective, who finds himself stuck in a web of lies, deceit and murder.

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Watch trailer of Marama Six Feet Under below:

Kahaani

Vidya Balan starrer Kahaani, which released in 2012, is a mystery thriller which is film co-written, co-produced and helmed by Sujoy Ghosh. plot of film revolves around Vidya Bagchi, played by Vidya Balan, a pregnant woman who embarks on a journey to find her missing husband in Kolkata during Durga Puja. In he journey, she is assisted by Satyoki Sinha, played by Parambrata Chatterjee) and Khan played Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

Watch trailer of Kahaani below:

Talaash

Yet ar thriller film which released in 2012, Talaash is a psychological crime thriller which is both co-written and directed by filmmaker Reema Kagti. film stars Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor in le roles alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vivan Bhatena, Rajkummar Rao, Sheeba Chdha and Shernaz Patel in supporting roles. Talaash focuses on life Inspector Surjan Singh Shekhawat, played by Aamir Khan, who investigates a popular film star's death case.

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Watch trailer of Talaash below:

Drishyam

Ajay Devgn starrer Drishyam, which released in 2015, is a thriller drama which is a remake of 2013's Malayam film by same title. film is directed by Nishikant Kamat and starred Ajay Devgn, Tabu and Shriya Saran in le alongside Ishita Dutta and Mrunal Jhav in pivotal roles. plot of Drishyam revolves around  disappearance of a policewoman's son and suspect Vijay, played by Ajay Devgn. However, he is willing to go to any lengths to shield his family.

Watch trailer of Drishyam below:

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