Movies like Kavan: 20 to watch next
If you loved Kavan (2017) — a thriller and drama film directed by K. V. Anand — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Kavan most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like media and journalism. 9 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Blood on the Sun 1945★ 5.9
Shares: Drama
Nick Condon, an American journalist in 20s Tokyo, publishes the Japanese master plan for world domination. Reaction from the understandably upset Japanese provides the action, but this is overshadowed by the propaganda of the time.
Stream in India on Artiflix, Brew, Tubi TV
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Padayappa 1999★ 7.4
Shares: Drama
Padayappa, a mechanical engineer whose father gives up his property to his foster brother, and then dies of shock soon after. Neelambari initially loves Padayappa, but plans to humiliate him after his family humiliates her father. The rest of the plot deals with Padayappa overcoming all the obstacles placed by Neelambari.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Quiller Memorandum 1966★ 5.9
Shares: Thriller, Drama
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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Each Dawn I Die 1939★ 6.9
Shares: Drama, Thriller
A corrupt D.A. with governatorial ambitions is annoyed by an investigative reporter's criticism of his criminal activities and decides to frame the reporter for manslaughter in order to silence him.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Kodi 2016★ 6.1
Shares: Drama, Thriller
A young politician finds himself in a position where he has to contest against his girlfriend, who is ambitious. Circumstances force his look-alike twin to also get involved in this political battle.
Stream in India on Sun Nxt
- 6
Eleanor the Great 2025★ 6.8
Shares: Drama
94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein tries to rebuild her life after the death of her best friend. As a result, she moves back to New York City after living in Florida for decades.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Gargi 2022★ 7.5
Shares: Drama, Thriller
When a schoolteacher's father is arrested for the rape of a 10-year-old girl, the media storm surrounding the case has lawyers reluctant about defending the accused. An inexperienced advocate with a speech disability agrees to take up the case despite the stiff opposition and ridicule from his association. It is now up to them to build their defence and prove that the man accused of committing the crime did not do it.
Stream in India on VI movies and tv, Sonyliv Amazon Channel, Sony Liv
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Maanagaram 2017★ 7.4
Shares: Thriller
Upon moving to Chennai, four lives get intertwined as they strive to achieve success in the city. However, when a vicious gangster threatens them, the group must work together to defeat him.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Fast Girls 2012★ 6.0
Shares: Drama
A street smart runner develops an intense rivalry with an equally ambitious wealthy young athlete.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Glass Key 1942★ 6.7
Shares: 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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House of Bamboo 1955★ 6.2
Shares: Drama
Eddie Kenner is given a special assignment by the Army to get the inside story on Sandy Dawson, a former GI who has formed a gang of fellow servicemen and Japanese locals.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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While the City Sleeps 1956★ 6.9
Shares: Thriller, Drama
Newspaper men compete against each other to find a serial killer dubbed "The Lipstick Killer".
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Kid Galahad 1962★ 6.2
Shares: Drama
After completing military service, Walter Gulick takes a job as a sparring partner at a gym, the owner of which sees potential in Walter as a professional fighter—and takes him under his wing.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Soorarai Pottru 2020★ 7.8
Shares: Drama
Nedumaaran Rajangam "Maara" sets out to make the common man fly and in the process takes on the world's most capital intensive industry and several enemies who stand in his way.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MX Player
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DSP 2022★ 6.2
Shares: 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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The Assault 2014★ 6.8
Shares: Drama
After a cheerleader is sexually assaulted by the high school football team, she must overcome her shame and use the evidence gathered from the subsequent social media firestorm to piece together the night that she can't remember in her fight for justice. Based on the true story of the Steubenville, Ohio rape case.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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No Name on the Bullet 1959★ 6.6
Shares: Thriller
When hired killer John Gant rides into Lordsburg, the town's folk become paranoid as each leading citizen has enemies capable of using the services of a professional killer for personal revenge.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Maanaadu 2021★ 7.0
Shares: Thriller
A Muslim man, who is stuck in a time loop, has to stop a political rally from taking place in order to save the state's chief minister and prevent religious violence.
Stream in India on VI movies and tv, Goldmines Play Amazon Channel, Sonyliv Amazon Channel
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Darbar 2020★ 5.9
Shares: Drama, 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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Asuran 2019★ 7.6
Shares: Drama
A family from the underprivileged class is on the run after the teenaged son kills a rich man from the upper caste. Can the pacifist father be able to save his hot-blooded son?
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Goldmines Play Amazon Channel