Movies like Drishyam: 20 to watch next
If you loved Drishyam (2015) — a mystery, thriller and drama film directed by Nishikant Kamat — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Drishyam most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like police, blackmail and hidden camera. 7 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Marlowe 1969★ 6.2
Shares: Crime, Mystery, Drama
Mysterious Orfamay Quest hires Los Angeles private investigator Philip Marlowe to find her missing brother. Though the job seems simple enough, it leads Marlowe into the underbelly of the city, turning up leads who are murdered with ice picks, exotic dancers, blackmailed television stars, and self-preserving gangsters. Soon, Marlowe's life is on the line right along with his case.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Mask of Dimitrios 1944★ 7.1
Shares: Crime, Drama, Mystery
A mystery writer is intrigued by the tale of notorious criminal Dimitrios Makropolous, whose dead body was found washed up on the shore in Istanbul. He decides to follow the career of Dimitrios around Europe, in order to learn more about the man. Along the way he is joined by the mysterious Mr. Peters, who has his own motivation.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Before and After 1996★ 5.9
Shares: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Two parents deal with the effects when their son is accused of murdering his girlfriend.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Appointment with Death 1988★ 6.1
Shares: Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Drama
Emily Boynton, the stepmother to three children, blackmails the family lawyer into destroying a second will of her late husband that would have freed the children from her dominating influence. She takes herself, the children, and her daughter-in-law on holiday to Europe and the Holy Land. At a dig, Emily is found dead and Hercule Poirot investigates.
Stream in India on MGM Plus Amazon Channel
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Insomnia 2002★ 7.0
Shares: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Two Los Angeles homicide detectives are dispatched to a northern town where the sun doesn't set to investigate the methodical murder of a local teen.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Movie Sphere+
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Pushover 1954★ 6.5
Shares: Crime, Thriller, Drama
A police detective falls for the bank robber's girlfriend he is supposed to be tailing.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Seven-Ups 1973★ 6.3
Shares: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
A tough detective who is part of an elite New York City unit is trying to find out who killed his partner, but uncovers a plot to kidnap mobsters for money.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Deva 2025★ 6.2
Shares: Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Dev Ambre, a ruthless cop, loses his memory in an accident just after he has finished solving a murder case and now has to reinvestigate it while keeping his memory loss a secret from everyone except DCP Farhan Khan.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Obsession 1976★ 6.7
Shares: Thriller, Mystery, Drama
A wealthy New Orleans businessman becomes obsessed with a young woman who resembles his late wife.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Woman on the Run 1950★ 6.8
Shares: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Frank Johnson, a sole witness to a gangland murder, goes into hiding and is trailed by Police Inspector Ferris, on the theory that Frank is trying to escape from possible retaliation. Frank's wife, Eleanor, suspects he is actually running away from their unsuccessful marriage. Aided by a newspaperman, Danny Leggett, Eleanor sets out to locate her husband. The killer is also looking for him, and keeps close tabs on Eleanor.
Stream in India on Artiflix, Brew, Plex
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Riddled with Deceit: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery 2020★ 7.2
Shares: Mystery, Drama, Crime
Former detective Jeff Jackson teams up with Dr. Zee Madieras to track down their friend's missing emerald brooch, a thief, and also... a murderer.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Overdrive 2017★ 6.1
Shares: Thriller, Mystery
Master car thieves square off against French gangsters in the South of France with money, women and lives all on the line.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Thick as Thieves 2009★ 6.0
Shares: Thriller, Crime
A master thief recruits a notorious thief to help him steal two famous Faberge eggs from an impenetrable vault in an effort to pull off one final job and repay his debt to the Russian mob.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar
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Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Reunited and It Feels So Deadly 2020★ 7.3
Shares: Mystery, Crime, Drama
Aurora's high school reunion turns deadly when a body is found in the hotel pool. Aurora and her Real Murders Club help investigate which classmate was most likely to kill.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Man Who Knew Too Much 1956★ 7.4
Shares: Thriller, Mystery, Drama
An American doctor and his wife, a former singing star, witness a murder while vacationing in Morocco, and are drawn into a twisting plot of international intrigue when their young son is kidnapped.
Stream in India on Artiflix
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Murder in Three Acts 1986★ 6.0
Shares: Crime, Drama, Mystery
In Acapulco, Hercule Poirot attends a dinner party in which one of the guests clutches his throat and suddenly dies. The causes seem to be natural until another party with most of the same guests produces another corpse.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Heist and Seek 2020★ 7.4
Shares: Mystery, Crime
When a priceless crown is stolen during a benefit gala held by the Lawrenceton library, Aurora and the Real Murders Club must investigate who would kill to get their hands on it.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Cry of the City 1948★ 6.7
Shares: Crime, Drama
Petty crook and cop-killer Martin Rome, in bad shape from wounds in the hospital prison ward, still refuses to help slimy lawyer Niles clear his client by confessing to another crime. Police Lt. Candella must check Niles' allegation; a friend of the Rome family, he walks a tightrope between sentiment and cynicism. When Martin fears Candella will implicate his girlfriend Teena, he'll do anything to protect her. How many others will he drag down to disaster with him?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Stranger 2022★ 6.2
Shares: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Two strangers strike up a conversation on a long journey. However, neither is who they appear to be, each carry secrets that threaten to ruin them — and in the background, one of the nation's largest police operations is closing in.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: How to Con A Con 2021★ 7.2
Shares: Mystery, Crime
When Aida Teagarden's real estate client is found murdered, her sleuthing daughter Aurora sets out with her fiancé Nick and the Real Murders Club to solve the murder.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now