Movies like Kartavya: 20 to watch next
If you loved Kartavya (2026) — a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Pulkit — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Kartavya most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like detective, gritty and dark thriller. 7 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Blindfire 2020★ 6.8
Shares: Crime, Drama, Thriller
A police officer who while responding to a violent hostage call, kills the African American suspect only to later learn of his innocence. Sensing this was a set-up, and facing repercussions, he must track down the person responsible while examining his own accountability and the ingrained racism which brought him to this point.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Inside Man 2023★ 6.2
Shares: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Based on true events. A disgraced police detective seeking redemption goes undercover to expose a violent crime syndicate. But as he sinks deeper into the mob, the price for absolution may be higher than he can afford.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Suburbicon 2017★ 5.9
Shares: Thriller, Crime, Drama
In the quiet family town of Suburbicon during the 1950s, the best and worst of humanity is hilariously reflected through the deeds of seemingly ordinary people. When a home invasion turns deadly, a picture-perfect family turns to blackmail, revenge and murder.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Devil You Know 2022★ 6.7
Shares: Thriller, Drama, Crime
Once-incarcerated Marcus Cowans is trying to turn over a new leaf with the support of his loving family. Upon discovering that one of his brothers may have been involved in a horrific crime, Marcus grapples with the limits of brotherhood and loyalty. He and his family, increasingly weary of the justice system’s failings, end up in the crosshairs of a seasoned but jaded detective.
Stream in India on Movie Sphere+
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180 2026★ 5.9
Shares: Thriller, Crime, Drama
When an unexpected road rage incident puts his son in critical condition, an enraged father spirals down a dark path of emotional turmoil and vengeance.
Stream in India on Netflix
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The Public Eye 1992★ 6.2
Shares: Crime, Drama, Thriller
A crime photographer gets involved in a conspiracy.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Shimmer Lake 2017★ 6.0
Shares: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Shot in reverse day-by-day through a week—a local sheriff embarks on a quest to unlock the mystery of three small-town criminals and a bank heist gone wrong.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Run 1991★ 6.0
Shares: Thriller, Drama, Crime
When a law student accidentally kills the son of a mob boss in a fight, he finds himself relentlessly pursued by the mob and the police.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Out of Exile 2023★ 6.5
Shares: Thriller, Drama, Crime
Recently paroled thief Gabriel Russell tries to balance his life and mend a troubled family as an FBI agent hunts him down, along with his crew after a botched armored car robbery.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Locksmith 2023★ 5.9
Shares: Thriller, Crime, Drama
A thief fresh out of prison, tries to work his way back into the life of his daughter and ex-fiancé. Determined, he is forced to use the skills he has as a gifted locksmith. Things take a tumultuous turn after an unexpected disappearance.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Black Site 2022★ 6.0
Shares: Thriller, Crime, Drama
A group of officers based in a labyrinthine top-secret prison must fight for their lives against Hatchet, a brilliant and infamous high-value detainee. When he escapes, his mysterious and deadly agenda has far reaching and dire consequences.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar
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Panic 2000★ 6.2
Shares: Crime, Drama
Alex is going through a midlife crisis and it has become a very difficult time for him. His marriage is struggling, he's worried about his son, and his job of killing people for his family has become the most stressful part of his life. He seeks the help of a therapist and meets a woman in the waiting room that he connects with.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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All the Devils Are Here 2025★ 6.2
Shares: Crime, Thriller
After a heist, four criminals lay low in a remote safehouse, waiting for orders. As paranoia builds, one thing becomes clear — the real threat may not be outside, but among them.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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In Cold Light 2026★ 5.9
Shares: Thriller, Crime
Fresh out of prison, Ava's attempt to reclaim her drug operation collapses when she witnesses a brutal crime, forcing her to flee into a nightmarish underworld where allies are scarce and enemies multiply by the minute.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Violent Ends 2025★ 6.2
Shares: Thriller, Crime, Drama
A man raised in a violent crime family struggles to build an honest life with his fiancée but is dragged back into the criminal world after his cousin’s armed robbery leaves an innocent person caught in the crossfire.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Quiller Memorandum 1966★ 5.9
Shares: Thriller, Drama, Crime
After two British Secret Intelligence Service agents are murdered at the hands of a cryptic neo-Nazi group known as Phoenix, the suave agent Quiller is sent to Berlin to investigate.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Mardaani 3 2026★ 7.6
Shares: Crime, Thriller
Officer Shivani Shivaji Roy returns to hunt down those behind the disappearance of young girls, risking everything to bring them back alive.
Stream in India on Netflix
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M 1951★ 6.5
Shares: Crime, Drama, Thriller
In the city, someone is murdering children. The police search is so intense, it is disturbing the 'normal' criminals, and the local hoods decide to help find the murderer as quickly as possible.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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One Night in Bangkok 2020★ 6.6
Shares: Thriller, Crime, Drama
A hit man named Kai flies into Bangkok, gets a gun, and orders a cab. He offers a professional female driver big money to be his all-night driver. But when she realizes Kai is committing brutal murders at each stop, it's too late to walk away. Meanwhile, an offbeat police detective races to decode the string of slayings before more blood is spilled.
Stream in India on Movie Sphere+
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Blood Ties 2013★ 6.1
Shares: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Two brothers, on either side of the law, face off over organized crime in Brooklyn during the 1970s.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now