Movies like Sarfarosh (1999)
The best movies like Sarfarosh (1999) are Baazi (1995), Mission Kashmir (2000) and Indian (2001). If Sarfarosh hooked you with its action and drama, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedSholay (1975)7.1/10 from 342 votes
- NewestAkshardham: Operation Vajra Shakti (2025)Released 2025
- In HindiBaazi (1995)Also in Hindi
Baazi (1995)
A tough and honest police officer wages a one-man war against terrorists and a corrupt politician who have planned to assassinate the chief minister of the state.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & action
Mission Kashmir (2000)
A police officer adopts the son and sole survivor of a family he has massacred while pursuing a terrorist. After some time the foster son finds out what the stepfather did.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisIndian (2001)
DCP Raksekhar Azad (Raj) is an invincible cop with a great aim. He arrests a terrorist by the name of Khan. But Khan lands in a prison cell that looks cushier than the Buckingham Palace. However, this gets Raj promoted, and he is congratulated by none other than his father-in-law, who is also a very high ranking policeman. Then all of a sudden, Raj finds out that many policemen would like to see Khan go free. He discusses this issue with his father-in-law, and to his surprise, does not find any support from him. Disagreements and arguments ensue, and as a result, his father-in-law gets killed. The Police suspect Raj of killing him, they begin the process of arresting him, he runs away, while Khan is all set to get freed to do whatever he likes.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Don (2006)
DCP DeSilva sees a way to bring to justice the feared head of a criminal empire by recruiting a man named Vijay, who looks exactly like the crime boss. The ruse works too well, and soon Vijay finds his life in danger when DeSilva, the only one who knows his true identity, dies.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGhulam (1998)
Sidharth (Aamir Khan), is a Mumbai 'Tapori' and a boxing champion. His elder brother, Jai (Rajat Kapoor) works with Raunak Singh (Sharad Saxena), who now rules their "Basti" through terrorising its people and collecting 'Hafta' from local merchants. Sidharth idolized his father, a freedom fighter, whom he saw falling to his death as a child. This effects Sidharth through his adult life. Sidharth meets a young girl, Alisha (Ranee Mukherjee), who rides with a motorcycle gang and Charlie (Deepak Tijori), the gang leader. Sidharth also meets Hari, whose idealism reminds him of his father. Hari's social work in the community possess a threat to Raunak Singh's evil empire. What happens to Hari changes Sidharth's life forever. How Sidharth breaks Raunak Singh's chains of 'Ghulami' around the community forms the crux of the story. Featuring the superhit song "Aati Kya Khandala" sung by Aamir Khan.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBhaiyya Ji (2024)
After his younger brother is tragically killed over a petty argument, a feared and retired criminal Bhaiyya Ji, sets out to seek justice against the powerful Gujjar responsible, mobilizing his loyal comrades and igniting a wave of vengeance that threatens to shake the criminal underworld.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Diljale (1996)
Raja Saab, a politician, falsely accuses Shyam, a patriotic young man, of being a terrorist, prompting the latter to take an unlikely route to revenge.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Major Saab (1998)
Virendra is a spoiled young man newly enrolled in the Indian army. Major Jasbir Singh Rana, a tough disciplinarian, is in charge of transforming him into a brave soldier and a noble man.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Nayak: The Real Hero (2001)
Shivajirao, a TV reporter, gets a chance to be the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for a day after being challenged by incumbent Chief Minister Balraj Chauhan. After his one-day stint turns out to be a huge success, his life spirals out of control and he is embroiled in political intrigue.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSholay (1975)
After his family is slain by notorious bandit Gabbar Singh, former Inspector Thakur Baldev Singh enlists low-level outlaws Jai and Veeru to capture Gabbar and seek revenge.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSarkar (2005)
Subhash Nagre runs a parallel government in the city where he has a cult following. When his enemies plot to murder him, his son takes charge and stands up against them.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRoja (1992)
Roja, a simple girl from a village in Tamil Nadu, makes desperate efforts to find her husband, Rishi, after he is kidnapped by militants during a secret undercover mission in Kashmir.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisGhatak (1996)
Katya, a ruthless mobster, rules over the town with an iron fist. When newcomer Kashi dares to challenge his reign of terror, he faces brutal consequences.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Karma (1986)
When senior police inspector Vishwa Pratap Singh arrests Dr. Michael Dang, the leader of the international terrorist group PSO, the group blast the jail Dang is lodged in killing huge numbers of inmates including two of Vishwa's sons and his daughter-in-law; with Dang escaping in the process. Vishwa, who now calls himself Dada Thakur, enlists three death row inmates and sets out to avenge his family's slaughter.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Border (1997)
Amidst the 1971 Indo-Pak war, a company of 120 Indian soldiers stationed at the border region of Longewala in Rajasthan must defend their post through the night against two thousand Pakistani troops armed with tanks. Based on the true events of the Battle of Longewala.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisQayamat: City Under Threat (2003)
CBI Officer Akram Sheikh is on the verge of nabbing three dreaded Pakistan-backed arms dealers, the brothers Ali and Abbas and their common moll Laila. When Sheikh busts an important arms deal conducted by his three targets, Ali-Abbas join forces with Gopal, a corrupt scientist to get hold of a deadly virus and take the tourists at the Elphinstone Jail resort as hostage. Akram Sheikh is now compelled to get help from Rachit, a criminal serving jail time who was a former associate of Ali-Abbas and the only person in history to have successfully escaped the Elphinstone jail . Along with a commando team, they try to pull off a rescue attempt by breaking in the jail and rescuing the hostages.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Lakshya (2004)
An aimless, jobless, irresponsible grown man joins the army and matures into a battlefield hero.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAb Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004)
All Maj. Amarjeet Singh wants is for his grandson Kunal to be as noble and brave as Amarjeet and the boy's father, Vikramjeet. But Kunal has other plans and does not wish to follow in his father's and grandfather's military legacies. Reluctantly, Kunal gives in and joins the army and ends up falling for Shweta, the widow of a fallen soldier. When the man later turns up alive, will Shweta return to him or stay with her new love?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & action
Company (2002)
Mallik is a henchman of Aslam Bhai, a Mumbai underworld kingpin. He inducts local hothead Chandu into the gang, and the two of them soon form a formidable faction within the gang, eventually displacing Aslam. As the empire grows, however, the two of them start drifting apart.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHum (1991)
Tiger works for the local Don Bhaktawar but never hesitates to revolt against him if he harms his friends or family. When his girlfriend Jumma's brother Gonsalves is killed by Bhakhtawar for revolting against him, Tiger promises revenge.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAb Tak Chhappan (2004)
Following the fortunes of tough cop Sadhu Agashe both in his fight against crime and in his personal life. Garnering newspaper headlines for his crime-fighting activities, he also makes some enemies in the police department, most notably in the form of his superior, who believes his officer has gone too far.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSivaji: The Boss (2007)
A wealthy engineer arrives in India with the mission of serving the nation and investing in the country's welfare but is met with strong opposition from corrupt officials and politicians. After being faced with insurmountable hardships, he decides to take drastic measures.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRang De Basanti (2006)
After a group of friends graduate from Delhi University, they listlessly haunt their old campus, until a British filmmaker casts them in a film she's making about freedom fighters under British rule. Although the group is largely apolitical, the tragic death of a friend owing to local government corruption awakens their patriotism. Inspired by the freedom fighters they represent in the film, the friends collectively decide to avenge the killing.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDev (2004)
Joint Commissioner of Police Dev Pratap Singh, a duty-bound, self-righteous officer, and Special Commissioner Tejinder Khosla, the balancing force between the political interests of Chief Minister Bhandarker and Dev's commitment to the law, are lifelong friends, each with his own ideals. Farhaan, a law graduate, was brought up with ideals of non-violence and patriotism. Dev unwittingly gives Farhaan the wound that plunges him into rage and violence after witnessing the death of his father during a peace demonstration. Taking advantage of the situation, corrupt politician Latif sets the vulnerable young man on a path of violence and destruction that threatens to ignite the city. Aalyn is the light in Farhaan's life. Beautiful and innocent, the young woman also gets caught in extraordinary circumstances that transform her life and she dares to stand up for the truth.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Black Friday (2004)
Bombs tear through Bombay in 1993, wreaking havoc and polarising the citizens. With perpetrators at large, the state launches a massive man-hunt to unmask the perpetrators behind these events.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAkshardham: Operation Vajra Shakti (2025)
NSG commando Hanut Singh, scarred by a past mission, defies orders during a temple siege in Gujarat. He leads a risky operation against terrorists demanding a militant's release, while confronting personal demons.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Shakti: The Power (2002)
A couple visits the husband's family in India and finds itself in the middle of a fratricidal battle.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
Indian (1996)
Senapathy, an ex-freedom fighter, is angry. He is angry against the rampant corruption at every level of the bureaucracy. He will clean it up at any cost.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisKhakee (2004)
DCP Anant and his team get tasked with escorting an alleged terrorist to Mumbai. However, a rogue ex-police officer makes their task difficult as he tries to stop them from reaching their destination.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChatrapathi (2005)
Sivaji and his family are uprooted from their community in Sri Lanka and wind up as bonded labourers in Vishakhapatnam. Like his legendary namesake, he rises up to become the saviour of the oppressed.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & drama
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Sarfarosh?
The closest matches to Sarfarosh are Baazi (1995), Mission Kashmir (2000) and Indian (2001). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Sarfarosh?
People who watched Sarfarosh most often go on to Baazi (1995), Mission Kashmir (2000) and Indian (2001).
What is the highest-rated movie like Sarfarosh?
Sholay (1975), rated 7.1/10 by 342 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Sarfarosh?
Akshardham: Operation Vajra Shakti (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Hindi movies like Sarfarosh?
Yes: Baazi (1995), Mission Kashmir (2000) and Indian (2001).
How are movies similar to Sarfarosh chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Sarfarosh, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.