Movies like Ghajini (2005)
The best movies like Ghajini (2005) are Yennai Arindhaal (2015), Ghajini (2008) and I (2015). If Ghajini hooked you with its action and romance, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedMemento (2000)8.2/10 from 17,016 votes
- NewestMadharaasi (2025)Released 2025
- In TamilYennai Arindhaal (2015)Also in Tamil
Yennai Arindhaal (2015)
Sathyadev, who is on a career break, is forced to put on his cop shoes ones again to save Thenmozhi, a young woman who is the target of a criminal organ harvesting group, led by a ghost from his past.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGhajini (2008)
A man suffering from anterograde amnesia as a result of a violent attack in the past sets out to avenge his girlfriend's death with the aid of photographs, notes and tattoos all over his body.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisI (2015)
A deformed hunchback kidnaps a bride and holds her hostage while his connection to her and his targets is revealed in a series of flashbacks that unfold as he starts seeking revenge.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKaabil (2017)
Rohan is a kind, happy young man who has been blind since birth and works as a voice-over artist for a living. Through friends, he meets Supriya, a working woman who is also blind, but proudly independent. The two start liking each other and get married. Rohan toughest journey starts in his quest of vengeance for Supriya's indirect murderers.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBilla (2007)
The intertwined stories of an international Don in Malaysia, David Billa, chased by the cops, an Indian police officer, a woman who wants to avenge the death of her brother, and a lowly thief, Velu who shares with Billa, an unusual connection.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFan (2016)
A man who bears a striking resemblance to a renowned movie star becomes an obsessive fan, but when his fierce love is spurned by the star, he decides to destroy the star's life and reputation.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTaarzan: The Wonder Car (2004)
Raj rebuilds his murdered father's car and names it Taarzan, but the car comes to life in a miraculous way and slowly starts killing the killers of Raj's father.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & romance
SnoozefestMovies like thisRaavanan (2010)
After inspector Dev stirs the reign of Veeraiya, a tribal outlaw, the latter responds by kidnapping his wife, Ragini. While she tries to escape from him, Dev fights many resistances to find her.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTalaash (2012)
A cop, investigating the mysterious death of a filmstar, meets a sex-worker, while he faces some personal problems psychologically. The mystery connects these people in a way, that ultimately changes their lives.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAnniyan (2005)
Unable to tolerate society's injustices and devastated by rejection from the woman he loves, a meek lawyer develops a split personality: one side a vengeful vigilante killer punishing evildoers, the other a dashing playboy capable of winning her heart. Complications arise when the three sides begin to collide.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & thriller
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPapanasam (2015)
A cinephile tries to protect his family by hiding a heat-of-the-moment murder committed by his daughter by taking cues from the films he has watched. With the victim the son of a cop, can he get away with it?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMankatha (2011)
Vinayak, a suspended cop, helps a group of four men rob cricket betting money amounting to 500 crores INR. When it comes to splitting the amount, betrayal hits the team hard and a chase ensues.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAthadu (2005)
A hitman, Nandu, is hired to stage the assassination of a politician. However, when the politician is actually killed and Nandu is framed for the murder, he assumes a dead man's identity to evade the law.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & thriller
Worth the HypeMovies like thisNaan Mahaan Alla (2010)
A playful young man leads a very happy life, but everything changes when his father witnesses a heinous crime.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGupt: The Hidden Truth (1997)
When Governor Jaisingh Sinha is murdered, the needle of suspicion points towards his estranged step-son, Sahil. Now Sahil must prove his innocence and find out who the real killer is.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisVettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006)
DCP Raghavan sets off on the trail of the killers of Rani, the daughter of a police officer. Following this, many more murders take place, leading him to New York to capture the maniac killer.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & thriller
Worth the HypeMovies like this1: Nenokkadine (2014)
A rock star must overcome his psychological inhibitions to seek revenge for his parents' death.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMadharaasi (2025)
A man with a psychological disorder overcomes trauma and confronts his nemesis in a fast-paced action film with romance and unique elements, exploring themes of resilience and redemption.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & romance
Thuppakki (2012)
An army officer sets out to save the people of his country when he learns that an entire network of terrorists are operating in the city and are planning to carry out multiple terror attacks.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & thriller
Worth the HypeMovies like thisEk Tha Tiger (2012)
A top Indian agent is sent to observe the actions of a scientist but the mission complicates when he falls in love with the scientist's Pakistani caretaker.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAjnabee (2001)
Raj and Priya befriend their new neighbors Vicky and Sonia. One day, Raj wakes up in Vicky's house and finds out that Sonia has been murdered and he's being framed for it. On the run, he must try and prove his innocence with the support of his loving wife.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & thriller
SnoozefestMovies like thisKick (2009)
Kalyan is a kind of guy who prefers a life full of thrills than leading a regular life style. He seeks kick in whatever he does. He finds liking in Naina. They separate due to differences. Krishna is a young cop who is in lookout for a big ticket thief who happens to be Kalyan. Meanwhile, Naina agrees for an engagement with Krishna. The rest of the story is all about how Kalyan wins back his lady love and the real intent behind the robberies of Kalyan.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMemento (2000)
Leonard Shelby is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife. The difficulty of locating his wife's killer, however, is compounded by the fact that he suffers from a rare, untreatable form of short-term memory loss. Although he can recall details of life before his accident, Leonard cannot remember what happened fifteen minutes ago, where he's going, or why.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisHumraaz (2002)
Karan plans to cheat Raj, a businessman, by getting his lover Priya married to Raj so that they can claim his wealth. However, when Priya falls in love with Raj and leaves Karan, he seeks revenge.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & romance
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 & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisArrambam (2013)
A former anti-terrorism officer teams up with a hacker and his girlfriend to execute a string of strategic attacks. As the authorities race to stop them, their true motive slowly unravels—a dangerous mission to uncover a high-level conspiracy involving government corruption and betrayal.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAamir (2008)
A doctor of Indian origin returning to Mumbai from London is forced to participate in a terrorist plot.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like this8x10 Tasveer (2009)
A forest ranger uses his mental ability to enter a photograph and re-experience the events from a person's point of view to solve the mystery behind his father's death, believed to be caused by natural reasons.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller & action
Pokkiri (2007)
Tamizh, a hardened criminal who does dirty jobs for money, falls in love with Shruthi, a charming girl, who hates his violent nature. His true purpose and identity are revealed after a turn of events.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMaattrraan (2012)
Akhilan and Vimalan are the conjoined twins of genetic scientist Ramachandran, whose company makes Energion, a dietary supplement that promises to make geniuses out of children. When Russian journalist Volga tells them that there is something fishy about Energion and is mysteriously found dead, their lives are turned topsy-turvy.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & thriller
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Ghajini?
The closest matches to Ghajini are Yennai Arindhaal (2015), Ghajini (2008) and I (2015). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Ghajini?
People who watched Ghajini most often go on to Yennai Arindhaal (2015), Ghajini (2008) and I (2015).
What is the highest-rated movie like Ghajini?
Memento (2000), rated 8.2/10 by 17,016 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Ghajini?
Madharaasi (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Tamil movies like Ghajini?
Yes: Yennai Arindhaal (2015), I (2015) and Billa (2007).
How are movies similar to Ghajini chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Ghajini, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.