Movies like Ratsasan: 20 to watch next
If you loved Ratsasan (2018) — a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Ram Kumar — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Ratsasan most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like serial killer, psychological thriller and rookie cop. 9 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, 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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Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru 2016★ 7.8
Shares: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
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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Por Thozhil 2023★ 7.3
Shares: Crime, Thriller
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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The Glass Key 1942★ 6.7
Shares: Crime, Mystery, 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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Thadam 2019★ 7.1
Shares: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
The murder of a youngster creates confusion among a few cops when they find out that the one accused in the crime has a look-alike!
Stream in India on Sun Nxt
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The Mirror Crack'd 1980★ 6.1
Shares: Mystery, Crime, Thriller
Jane Marple solves the mystery when a local woman is poisoned and a visiting movie star seems to have been the intended victim.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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They Made Me a Fugitive 1947★ 6.6
Shares: Thriller, Crime
After being framed for a policeman's murder, a criminal escapes prison and sets out for revenge.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Thupparivaalan 2017★ 7.2
Shares: 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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Overdrive 2017★ 6.1
Shares: Thriller, Mystery
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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Woman on the Run 1950★ 6.8
Shares: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
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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Imaikkaa Nodigal 2018★ 6.9
Shares: Thriller, Crime
A CBI officer goes in search of a ruthless serial killer. Things get worse when the murderer targets the former and her family
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, ManoramaMAX Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Limbo 2023★ 6.1
Shares: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Travis, a jaded detective, arrives in the remote outback town of Limbo to investigate the cold case murder of local Indigenous girl Charlotte Hayes 20 years ago. As truths about the murder begin to unfold, the detective gains a new insight into the unsolved case.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Kaakha Kaakha 2003★ 7.4
Shares: Crime, Thriller
After a police team kills his brother, a drug-dealing gangster vows to kill the entire team and their respective families.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Naked City 1948★ 7.2
Shares: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
After a former model is drowned in her bathtub, Detective James Halloran and Lieutenant Dan Muldoon attempt to piece together her murder.
Stream in India on Artiflix, Plex
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Poker Night 2014★ 5.9
Shares: Thriller, Crime
When a new detective is caught by a vicious psychopath and locked in a basement, he must use the knowledge he learned from some of the best detectives at Poker Night, then match wits against his captor.
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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Marlowe 1969★ 6.2
Shares: Crime, Mystery
Mysterious Orfamay Quest hires Los Angeles private investigator Philip Marlowe to find her missing brother. Though the job seems simple enough, it leads Marlowe into the underbelly of the city, turning up leads who are murdered with ice picks, exotic dancers, blackmailed television stars, and self-preserving gangsters. Soon, Marlowe's life is on the line right along with his case.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Stranger 2022★ 6.2
Shares: Thriller, Crime
Two strangers strike up a conversation on a long journey. However, neither is who they appear to be, each carry secrets that threaten to ruin them — and in the background, one of the nation's largest police operations is closing in.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Agatha and the Midnight Murders 2020★ 6.2
Shares: Mystery, Thriller, Crime
As bombs fall on London, writer Agatha Christie decides it is time to kill off her most famous creation.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Islands 2025★ 6.1
Shares: Thriller, Crime
In this twisty thriller, a tennis coach at a tropical resort finds himself at the center of a missing persons mystery. Tom teaches tennis during the day and parties at night. When an enigmatic tourist arrives, Tom is unable to shake the feeling he has met her before. Tension and attraction grow, until her husband disappears, and the police suspect Tom.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now