Movies like Kaakha Kaakha: 20 to watch next
If you loved Kaakha Kaakha (2003) — a crime, thriller and action film directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Kaakha Kaakha most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like police and organized crime. 14 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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The Seven-Ups 1973★ 6.3
Shares: Thriller, Crime
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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Kaithi 2019★ 7.6
Shares: Action, Thriller, Crime
Dilli, a convicted criminal, is out on parole to meet his daughter. However, a drug bust sets him off on a mission to save the life of police officers.
Stream in India on VI movies and tv, JioHotstar, MX Player
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Overdrive 2017★ 6.1
Shares: Thriller, Action
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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Por Thozhil 2023★ 7.3
Shares: Crime, Thriller, Action
Loganathan, a senior cop is asked to mentor Prakash, an academically bright but faint-hearted rookie and this unlikely duo team up to investigate a series of murder cases, and realize all of them are interlinked and that a psychopath serial killer is on the run.
Stream in India on Sonyliv Amazon Channel, Sony Liv
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Yennai Arindhaal 2015★ 6.9
Shares: Thriller, Action
Sathyadev, who is on a career break, is forced to put on his cop shoes ones again to save Thenmozhi, a young woman who is the target of a criminal organ harvesting group, led by a ghost from his past.
Stream in India on Goldmines Play Amazon Channel, JioHotstar
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The Glass Key 1942★ 6.7
Shares: Crime, Thriller
A crooked politician finds himself being accused of murder by a gangster from whom he refused help during a re-election campaign.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Thick as Thieves 2009★ 6.0
Shares: Action, 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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Hostile Takeover 2025★ 6.9
Shares: Action, Thriller
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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Ratsasan 2018★ 7.4
Shares: Thriller, Crime
A serial killer is murdering school girls, and a newbie cop has to track him down before the victim count increases.
Stream in India on Sun Nxt, VI movies and tv, JioHotstar
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Gotcha! 1985★ 6.0
Shares: Action, Thriller
A student on a trip to France is tricked into smuggling secrets across the Iron Curtain by a sexy spy.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Independent 2022★ 6.5
Shares: Thriller, Crime
It's the final weeks of the most consequential presidential election in history. America is poised to elect either its first female president or its first viable independent candidate. Reporting history as it's made, an idealistic young journalist teams up with her idol, legendary journalist Nick Booker, to uncover a conspiracy that places the fate of the election, and the country, in their hands.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Darbar 2020★ 5.9
Shares: Action, Thriller
Aaditya, the commissioner of Mumbai Police, sets out to catch Ajay, a drug peddler. However, he uncovers a deeper controversy linked to an international drug lord and must mete out justice.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MX Player
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Woman on the Run 1950★ 6.8
Shares: Thriller, Crime
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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Chekka Chivantha Vaanam 2018★ 6.5
Shares: Action, Crime, Thriller
A bloody power struggle erupts between three brothers who are vying to take over the family business following the death of their father.
Stream in India on ManoramaMax, VI movies and tv, ManoramaMAX Amazon Channel
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Thupparivaalan 2017★ 7.2
Shares: Action, Crime, Thriller
Detective Kaniyan Poonkundran is hungry for a challenging case to investigate and the mystery of a murdered dog leads to a rival who could be the match for him.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, ManoramaMax, ManoramaMAX Amazon Channel
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Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru 2016★ 7.8
Shares: Thriller, Action, Crime
A former cop looks back on the case which left him disabled and forced him to quit the force.
Stream in India on Zee5, VI movies and tv, JioHotstar
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Vikram Vedha 2017★ 7.2
Shares: Action, Thriller, Crime
A notorious gangster Vedha surrenders himself to encounter specialist Vikram whom he challenges every step of the way by narrating his life events in the form of riddles that needs to be solved in order to capture him.
Stream in India on Zee5, ManoramaMax, VI movies and tv
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The Dark Knight 2008★ 8.5
Shares: Action, Thriller, Crime
Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Theri 2016★ 6.8
Shares: Action, Crime, Thriller
When an honest cop, Vijay Kumar's family is ruthlessly slaughtered by a politician and his aides, he decides to change his identity and commits his life to bring his daughter up in a serene atmosphere. But some freak events end up compromising his identity and what he does to save his daughter and avenge the death of his family unfurls as Theri.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt, VI movies and tv
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Mahaan 2022★ 6.9
Shares: Crime, Action
A man's family leaves him when he strays from the path of ideological living in his search for personal freedom. However, as he realizes his ambitions, he also misses the presence of his son in his life. Having fulfilled his dream of becoming a billionaire, does life give him a second chance to be a father?
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MX Player