If you love espionage, suspense, and high-octane action, Netflix has a treasure trove of Indian spy thrillers that deserve more attention.
These underrated gems deliver gripping plots, explosive sequences, and nail-biting twists that keep you hooked till the end. Here are nine must-watch titles:
Romeo Akbar Walter: John Abraham plays a banker-turned-spy sent on a dangerous mission in Pakistan during the 1971 war. His life takes a deadly turn when his cover is blown.
Khufiya: Vishal Bhardwaj’s thriller follows an undercover operative (Tabu) hunting a mole within RAW who leaks top defense secrets.
Phantom: Saif Ali Khan stars as a disgraced soldier on a mission to eliminate those behind the 26/11 attacks.
Mission Majnu: Sidharth Malhotra plays a RAW agent torn between duty and love while investigating Pakistan’s nuclear program.
Force 2: ACP Yashvardhan (John Abraham) teams up with a RAW agent to expose a traitor leaking India’s secrets.
Naam Shabana: A spin-off of Baby, this Taapsee Pannu starrer traces Shabana’s journey into espionage after personal tragedy.
Madras Café: John Abraham shines as an intelligence officer in war-torn Jaffna. The film won a National Award for its technical brilliance.
Anek: Ayushmann Khurrana plays a covert agent trying to restore peace in Northeast India amid political unrest.
Code Name: Tiranga: Parineeti Chopra leads as a fearless undercover agent facing tough personal choices during her mission.