From Raazi To Ek Tha Tiger: 5 Spy Movies Like Dhurandhar

Best Spy Movies Like Dhurandhar: The adrenaline rush of a high-stakes undercover mission, the moral ambiguity of a secret agent’s life, and the thrilling cross-border conflict—if the recent blockbuster Dhurandhar had you on the edge of your seat, you’re likely craving more espionage drama. From the gritty, realistic tension of an operative caught in a moral bind to the spectacular, larger-than-life action of agents protecting the nation on a global scale, the Indian spy thriller genre is richer and more varied than ever. We've compiled a list of spy movies that capture the strategic depth, emotional sacrifice, and pulse-pounding action you loved in Dhurandhar. Get ready to dive back into a world of secret codes, double-crosses, and national duty.

5 Spy Movies Like Dhurandhar

If you have just watched 'Dhurandhar' in theatres and want to see more spy thrillers, then you need to add these movies on your list! Here are the best spy movies like 'Dhurandhar'!

1. Raazi

Set during the 1971 Indo-Pak War, this intense drama follows Alia Bhatt as Sehmat. She is an Indian woman who marries into a Pakistani military family to spy for her country. Based on a true story, the film is a gripping exploration of patriotism, moral dilemmas, and the immense personal sacrifices made by an unassuming but fiercely determined agent.

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2. A Gentleman

Karan, a deceptively simple and charming man living a conventional life, finds his world upended when his past as a highly skilled, ruthless spy known as 'Gaurav' catches up to him. This action-comedy thriller blends spectacular global chase sequences with mistaken identity, double lives, and an entertaining search for a mysterious flash drive.

3. Madras Cafe

A hard-hitting political espionage thriller set against the backdrop of the Indian intervention in the Sri Lankan Civil War in the late 1980s. Major Vikram Singh is sent to Sri Lanka to handle covert operations, uncovering a massive conspiracy involving foreign intelligence and the assassination of a high-profile Indian leader.

4. Ek Tha Tiger

One of the most loved Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer is their movie, 'Ek Tha Tiger'. RAW agent Tiger, known for his relentless dedication, is sent on a mission to Iraq where he encounters and falls for ISI agent Zoya. The film transitions from a thrilling spy operation to a passionate, impossible love story as the two agents defy their respective intelligence agencies to be together, becoming international fugitives.

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5. Mission Majnu

Based on true events, this 1970s espionage thriller follows an Indian field agent, Amandeep Singh, who goes undercover in Pakistan. His mission is to gather intelligence on Pakistan's clandestine nuclear weapon program before it can be fully operationalized, requiring him to live a perilous double life and make crucial, life-altering decisions.

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