Movies like Parimala and Co: 20 to watch next
If you loved Parimala and Co (2026) — a crime, comedy and mystery film directed by Pandiraj — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Parimala and Co most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres. 2 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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How to Rob a Bank 2007★ 5.8
Shares: Comedy, Crime
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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Hostile Takeover 2025★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy, 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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The Cheap Detective 1978★ 6.4
Shares: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
A spoof of the entire 1940s detective genre. San Francisco private detective, Lou Pekinpaugh is accused of murdering his partner at the instigation of his mistress—his partner's wife.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Porridge 1979★ 6.8
Shares: Comedy, Crime
Times are hard for habitual guest of Her Majesty Norman Stanley Fletcher. The new prison officer, Beale, makes MacKay look soft and what's more, an escape plan is hatching from the cell of prison godfather Grouty and Fletcher wants no part of it.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Gotcha! 1985★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy, 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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Shadow of the Thin Man 1941★ 7.0
Shares: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
While attending a major horse race with their young son, Nick Jr., Nick and Nora Charles witnesse a shocking murder from the crowded grandstand. What first appears to be an isolated killing soon leads to a maze of corruption, blackmail, gambling scandals, and criminal intrigue. As Nick investigates, he encounters suspicious bookmakers, dishonest officials, rival gangsters, and a mysterious killer determined to stay ahead of the law. Nora, as always, is never far from the action, bringing her quick wit and fearless curiosity to the case.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Thursday Murder Club 2025★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy, Mystery, Crime
A group of senior sleuths passionate about solving cold cases get plunged into a real-life murder mystery in this comic crime caper.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Johnny Dangerously 1984★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy, Crime
An honest, goodhearted man is forced to turn to a life of crime to finance his neurotic mother's skyrocketing medical bills.
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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Batman and Harley Quinn 2017★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy, Crime
Batman and Nightwing are forced to team with the Joker's sometimes-girlfriend Harley Quinn to stop a global threat brought about by Poison Ivy and Jason Woodrue, the Floronic Man.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Killer Bean Forever 2008★ 7.2
Shares: Thriller, 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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The Limits of Control 2009★ 6.0
Shares: Crime, Mystery
A mysterious stranger works outside the law and keeps his objectives hidden, trusting no one. While his demeanor is paradoxically focused and dreamlike all at once, he embarks on a journey that not only takes him across Spain, but also through his own consciousness.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Foul Play 1978★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Blue Gardenia 1953★ 6.5
Shares: Crime, Mystery
Upon waking up to the news that the man she’d gone on a date with the previous night has been murdered, a young woman with only a faint memory of the night’s events begins to suspect that she murdered him while attempting to resist his advances.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Kaithi 2019★ 7.6
Shares: 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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Family Plot 1976★ 6.8
Shares: Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Spiritualist Blanche Tyler and her cab-driving boyfriend encounter a pair of serial kidnappers while trailing a missing heir in California.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Psych: The Movie 2017★ 7.2
Shares: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
The ambitious friends come together during the holidays after a mystery assailant targets one of their own. A comedic thrill-ride follows, as the wild and unpredictable Psych team pursues the bad guys, justice … and, of course, food!
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood 1996★ 7.0
Shares: Comedy, Crime
When Ashtray moves to South Central L.A. to live with his father (who appears to be the same age he is) and grandmother (who likes to talk tough and smoke reefer), he falls in with his gang-banging cousin Loc Dog, who along with the requisite pistols and Uzi carries a thermo-nuclear warhead for self-defense. Will Ashtray be able to keep living the straight life?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Indemnity 2022★ 6.6
Shares: Thriller, Crime
An ex-fireman with PTSD goes on the run when accused of a crime he doesn't even remember committing, leading him down a rabbit hole of conspiracy to the highest degree.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Ladykillers 2004★ 6.1
Shares: Comedy, Crime, Thriller
An eccentric, if not charming Southern professor and his crew pose as a band in order to rob a casino, all under the nose of his unsuspecting landlord – a sharp old woman.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now