Movies like Jigarthanda DoubleX: 20 to watch next
If you loved Jigarthanda DoubleX (2023) — a action, drama and comedy film directed by Karthik Subbaraj — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Jigarthanda DoubleX most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like attachment to nature, gangster and filmmaking. 6 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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DSP 2022★ 6.2
Shares: Action, Drama
A flower seller's son ends up in a tussle with a ruthless rowdy in Dindigul, forcing him to become a policeman and fight the odds.
Stream in India on Netflix, Sun Nxt, VI movies and tv
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How to Rob a Bank 2007★ 5.8
Shares: Action, Comedy
Caught in the middle of a bank robbery, a slacker and a bank employee become the ones who arbitrate the intense situation.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Birth of the Dragon 2017★ 5.8
Shares: Action, Drama
Set against the backdrop of San Francisco’s Chinatown, this cross-cultural biopic chronicles Bruce Lee’s emergence as a martial-arts superstar after his legendary secret showdown with fellow martial artist Wong Jack Man.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar
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Karnan 2021★ 7.3
Shares: Drama, Action
Karnan, an angry young man, fights for the rights of his oppressed people. Can he save them from those who wield power and weapons?
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Killer Bean Forever 2008★ 7.2
Shares: Action, Comedy
When things go bad in Beantown, top assassin Killer Bean is called to clean-up the mess. Detective Cromwell finds himself in the middle between Killer Bean and mob boss Cappuccino.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Polite Society 2023★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy, Action, Drama
Martial artist-in-training Ria Khan believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage. After enlisting the help of her friends, Ria attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Hero at Large 1980★ 5.9
Shares: Action, Comedy, Drama
An idealistic but struggling actor finds his life unexpectedly complicated when he stops a robbery while wearing the costume of Captain Avenger, a superhero character of a film he is hired to promote. He decides to dabble at being a superhero only to find that it is more difficult and dangerous than he ever imagined.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Any Which Way You Can 1980★ 5.8
Shares: Action, Comedy
Philo takes part in a bare knuckle fight – as he does – to make more money than he can earn from his car repair business. He decides to retire, but when the Mafia come along and arrange another fight, he's pushed into it. A motorcycle gang and an orangutan called Clyde all add to the 'fun'.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Big Brawl 1980★ 5.9
Shares: Action, Comedy
A young Asian American martial artist is forced to participate in a brutal formal street-fight competition.
Stream in India on Tencent Video
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Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story 1993★ 6.9
Shares: Drama, Action
This film is a glimpse into the life, love and the unconquerable spirit of the legendary Bruce Lee. From a childhood of rigorous martial arts training, Lee realizes his dream of opening his own kung-fu school in America. Before long, he is discovered by a Hollywood producer and begins a meteoric rise to fame and an all too short reign as one the most charismatic action heroes in cinema history.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Trouble Man 2025★ 7.0
Shares: Action, Comedy
Jaxen, a former cop turned Atlanta PI, is hired to find missing R&B star Jahari. His investigation uncovers her disappearance is connected to a larger conspiracy, forcing him to question those around him and his own past.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Jailer 2023★ 6.6
Shares: Action, Comedy
Muthuvel Pandian, a retired, stern yet compassionate jailer lives a peaceful life with his family, but trouble knocks his door when his cop son’s tryst with an antique mafia gang goes awry and forces Muthu to step back into a dark world he had voluntarily took a break from.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt, VI movies and tv
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Double Threat 2022★ 6.2
Shares: Action, Comedy
With ruthless mobsters on her tail, a young woman with a split personality becomes entangled with a man on a pilgrimage across the country to scatter his brother's ashes.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Hostile Takeover 2025★ 6.9
Shares: Action, Comedy
Follows Pete, a professional hitman, as he faces a group of assassins after the boss of a crime syndicate suspects disloyalty due to his attendance at Workaholics Anonymous meetings.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Once Upon a Deadpool 2018★ 7.1
Shares: Action, Comedy
A kidnapped Fred Savage is forced to endure Deadpool's PG-13 rendition of Deadpool 2, as a Princess Bride-esque story full of magic, wonder, and zero Fs.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Paper Tigers 2020★ 6.7
Shares: Action, Comedy
Three middle aged men polish their martial arts skills to avenge their fallen master.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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On Fire 2023★ 6.3
Shares: Drama, Action
Inspired by true and harrowing events, an ordinary man finds his world suddenly torn apart as devastating wildfires rip through the surrounding countryside. With precious moments ticking by, he must flee with his son and pregnant wife if they have any hope of surviving the rapid forces of mother nature.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Dirt 2018★ 6.1
Shares: Drama, Action
In search of a lifeline for his struggling off road racing team, a man takes on a young car thief looking for a second chance, but as their worlds collide, they must struggle to forge a successful alliance.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 2014★ 7.3
Shares: Action, Drama
A group of scientists in San Francisco struggle to stay alive in the aftermath of a plague that is wiping out humanity, while Caesar tries to maintain dominance over his community of intelligent apes.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Paradise Alley 1978★ 5.9
Shares: Action, Drama
Three Italian-American brothers, living in the slums of 1940's New York City, try to help each other with one's wrestling career using one brother's promotional skills and another brother's con-artist tactics to thwart a sleazy manager.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now