Murder mysteries are one of the most intriguing genres in films. It brings a lot of excitement and keeps us on the edge of our seats. Thus, it is one genre that has always been explored, be it in literature or even the beginning of cinema.
But today we are recommending you 5 murder mysteries from Bollywood that you can consider watching over the weekend. We hope you enjoy them.
Manorama Six Feet Under – Netflix/Prime Video/ YouTube
Thankfully, this underrated gem is available on a variety of OTT platforms. You can watch it for free on YouTube as well.
The film stars Abhay Deol as a middle-class man who gets trapped in a murder mystery that involves some powerful people around him. As he investigates further, he finds himself in more trouble.
No One Killed Jessica – Netflix
Rani Mukerji and Vidya Balan led this superhit movie based on the true story of Jessica Lall. The film is extremely brilliant and the way they tell the story arouses more interest in it. The performances, especially by Rani Mukerji are highly impactful.
Article 15 – Netflix
Sadly, casteism is still an inseparable part of Indian culture. This movie is set in Uttar Pradesh and is inspired by true events.
Ayushmaan Khurrana plays a cop and nails his role to perfection. The movie is a little too dark for many people but if you are into such films, then you might just love it.
Ittefaq – Prime Video
This murder mystery is considered one of the finest films of this genre. It talks about a megalomaniac artist who loves his paintings much more than his wife.
Is it interesting? Mind you it was directed by Yash Chopra. He is not known for such films but of course, Yash Chopra is much more than merely a romantic film director. It stars Rajesh Khanna, Bindu, Nanda, and Iftekhar.
Raat Akeli Hai – Netflix
The film came in the lockdown of 2020 and was a great one on Netflix. It stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte in the lead role. Needless to say, both of them are phenomenal artists and keep us engaged throughout the movie.