Movies like Sholay: 20 to watch next

If you loved Sholay (1975) — a action film directed by Ramesh Sippy — these 20 movies are the closest matches.

The first picks are what fans of Sholay most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like police, fight and village. 10 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.

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1
Bandidas 2006★ 6.1
Shares: Action
When a ruthless robber baron takes away everything they cherish, a rough-and-tumble, idealistic peasant and a sophisticated heiress embark on a quest for justice, vengeance…and a few good heists.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
2
Dhoom 2 2006★ 6.6
Shares: Action
Jai and Ali return, this time on the trail of an international thief who steals priceless artifacts and has chosen Mumbai as his next target.
Stream in India on Netflix
3
Deva 2025★ 6.2
Shares: Action
Dev Ambre, a ruthless cop, loses his memory in an accident just after he has finished solving a murder case and now has to reinvestigate it while keeping his memory loss a secret from everyone except DCP Farhan Khan.
Stream in India on Netflix
4
Ride Along 2 2016★ 6.3
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As his wedding day approaches, Ben heads to Miami with his soon-to-be brother-in-law James to bring down a drug dealer who's supplying the dealers of Atlanta with product.
Stream in India on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv
5
The Revengers 1972★ 5.8
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The life of peaceful rancher John Benedict is torn apart when his family is massacred by a gang of marauding outlaws and his farm is destroyed. He assembles a team of mean, lawless convicts to act as his posse as he pursues the gang responsible for the deaths of his loved ones.
Stream in India on Plex
6
Awarapan 2007★ 6.9
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A loyal henchman is ordered by his boss to keep an eye on his mistress, and trouble begins when he refuses to kill her.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
7
Baaghi 3 2020★ 6.1
Shares: Action
A man embarks on a bloody rampage to save his kidnapped brother.
Stream in India on VI movies and tv, JioHotstar
8
Batman Begins 2005★ 7.7
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Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City. Unable to work within the system, he instead creates a new identity, a symbol of fear for the criminal underworld - The Batman.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
9
Singham 2011★ 6.5
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An honest, small town cop is transferred to a big city that is controlled by a crime boss that he had once humiliated. Remake of Tamil Singam (2010).
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate Play, VI movies and tv
10
Killers 2010★ 6.0
Shares: Action
When an elite assassin marries a beautiful computer whiz after a whirlwind romance, he gives up the gun and settles down with his new bride. That is, until he learns that someone from his past has put a contract out on his life.
Stream in India on Movie Sphere+
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Barbarosa 1982★ 5.9
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Karl Westover, an inexperienced farm boy, runs away after unintentionally killing a neighbor, whose family pursues him for vengeance. He meets Barbarosa, a gunman of near-mythical proportions, who is himself in danger from his father-in-law Don Braulio, a wealthy Mexican rancher. Don Braulio wants Barbarosa dead for marrying his daughter against the father's will. Barbarosa reluctantly takes the clumsy Karl on as a partner, as both of them look to survive the forces lining up against them.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
12
Rocky Handsome 2016★ 6.3
Shares: Action
A vengeful man embarks on a murderous rampage after the kidnapping of a 7-year-old girl.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Delhi Belly 2011★ 7.1
Shares: Action
Three unsuspecting, average guys find themselves on the hit list of one of India's most-powerful crime syndicates.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Nothing to Lose 1997★ 6.6
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Advertising executive Nick Beame learns that his wife is sleeping with his employer. In a state of despair, he encounters a bumbling thief whose attempted carjacking goes awry when Nick takes him on an involuntary joyride. Soon the betrayed businessman and the incompetent crook strike up a partnership and develop a robbery-revenge scheme. But it turns out that some other criminals in the area don't appreciate the competition.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
15
Hostile Takeover 2025★ 6.9
Shares: Action
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
16
The Newton Boys 1998★ 6.1
Shares: Action
The story of the Newton gang, the most successful bank robbers in history, owing to their good planning and minimal violence.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
17
Gunless 2010★ 6.4
Shares: Action
American gunslinger Sean Rafferty—aka The Montana Kid—is unable to find someone to duel in a Canadian town where no one understands the brutal code of the American Wild West.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
18
Mr. Majestyk 1974★ 6.8
Shares: Action
A melon farmer battles organized crime and a hit man who wants to kill him.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
19
Agneepath 1990★ 6.4
Shares: Action
A young boy's father is lynched before his eyes; fifteen years later he returns home for revenge.
Stream in India on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Stark Raving Mad 2002★ 6.1
Shares: Action
A crook quietly plots his revenge against the boss who murdered his brother while working for him.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now