Movies like Aarakshan (2011)
The best movies like Aarakshan (2011) are Pink (2016), Neerja (2016) and Madaari (2016). If Aarakshan hooked you with its drama and thriller, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedTalvar (2015)7.5/10 from 209 votes
- NewestGovernor (2026)Released 2026
- In HindiPink (2016)Also in Hindi
Pink (2016)
After being molested, Minal and her friends try to file an FIR against a politician's nephew. When the subsequent case gets rigged, a retired lawyer helps them to fight the case.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
Worth the HypeMovies like thisNeerja (2016)
Neerja is a portrayal on the life of the courageous Neerja Bhanot, who sacrificed her life while protecting the lives of 359 passengers on the Pan Am flight 73 in 1986. The flight was hijacked by a terrorist organization.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMadaari (2016)
A common man kidnaps the son of the Home Minister of India to get answers about the loss of his own son, caused by the illegal acts committed by corrupt government officials.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSection 375 (2019)
A filmmaker stands trial when a costume assistant on his movie accuses him of rape.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
Worth the HypeMovies like thisA Wednesday! (2008)
Prakash Rathod, a retired police commissioner recounts the most memorable case of his career wherein he was informed about a bomb scare in Mumbai by an ordinary commoner.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
Worth the HypeMovies like thisArticle 15 (2019)
A young IPS officer’s new posting in rural India has him confronting caste disparities and uncomfortable truths in the face of a gruesome crime. When three girls go missing in the fictional village of Lalgaon, two of them are found dead and there is no trace of the third one. Where is she and who is responsible for this heinous act?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
Worth the HypeMovies like thisA Death in the Gunj (2016)
Life for a shy young Indian student slowly falls to pieces during a family road trip.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRaajneeti (2010)
It is the story of a fiercely fought election campaign, where money power and corruption are the accepted norms, and where treachery and manipulation are routinely used weapons. As the personal drama of these conflict-ridden characters unfolds against this gritty backdrop, love and friendship become mere baits, and relationships get sacrificed at the altar of political alignments. The darkness that rises from their souls threatens to envelope all that they hold precious. Until eventually, in the crescendo of increasing violence, the line between good and evil blurs, making it impossible to distinguish heroes from villains. Raajneeti is the story of Indian democracy. And its ugly underside. It is about politics. And beyond.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAnkur Arora Murder Case (2013)
A highly reputed doctor makes a small mistake, which costs the life of a kid Ankur Arora. Will he succeed in hiding his mistake or will the mother of the kid get Justice.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
Rann (2010)
The revered chief of a news agency tries to maintain journalistic integrity as his bureau and a rival agency vie for viewers following a terrorist attack.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
Mohalla Assi (2018)
An idealist Sanskrit teacher deals with issues like commercialization of religion as things around him change and he struggles to keep up. But is he ready to pay the price?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga (2022)
Inspired by the real events that took place in the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve where people used to leave their elderly family members for tigers to prey on, and then claim compensation from the administration, it is a story of Gangaram, a patriarch of a farmer family entrenched in poverty because of three consecutive failed monsoons. He enters the forests to adopt the infamous Tiger practice to give up his life so that his family can have two square meals, however, what follows next is a series of unprecedented events.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Satyagraha (2013)
A corporate go-getter sees his priorities shift when a personal tragedy brings him face-to-face with political corruption.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPeepli Live (2010)
Natha decides to commit suicide to get the farmers' compensation. However, the media and politicians learn about his intentions and descend on their village to capture the rare event.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisCity Lights (2014)
Deepak Singh was an ex army person and owned a small garment shop in a Rajasthani village. When his life struck by a tragedy, he migrates to Mumbai, with his wife and young child, hoping for a better life. However, upon arriving, he soon discovers the challenges of life in a big city.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller & drama
Haq (2025)
In 1980s India, Shazia Bano takes her husband to court after he abandons her and their children, sparking a national battle over faith, women’s rights, and justice.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Governor (2026)
Set against Indias 1990 economic crisis, Governor follows Raman, a reluctant bureaucrat unexpectedly appointed as the Governor of the RBI when the nation stands on the brink of bankruptcy. As inflation rises, fuel runs low, and panic spreads, Raman must navigate political pressure and a collapsing system to prevent the country from falling apart.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
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 & thriller
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAssi (2026)
When Parima, a school teacher in Delhi, is gang-raped on her way home late at night after an office party, Raavi, a prosecution lawyer, fights tooth and nail to help her get justice. But when eighty sexual assault cases are reported in India every single day, regardless of age group, ethnicity, time, or place, and only four go to trial, what does justice really mean?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
Shaurya (2008)
Maj. Siddhant Chaudhary, an Indian Army lawyer, attempts to defend Capt. Javed Khan who is accused of killing a decorated officer. The problem is that Khan does not wish to be defended and freely admits to his crime.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
Talvar (2015)
A hardened cop deals with three conflicting perspectives involving a brutal double murder. The case is complicated as the prime suspects are the parents who supposedly killed their teenage daughter.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller & drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisManjhi: The Mountain Man (2015)
After his wife passes away trying to cross a mountain, Manjhi, out of sheer rage, sets on a quest to carve a road through the treacherous mountain.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMadras Cafe (2013)
An Indian intelligence agent journeys to a war-torn coastal island to break a resolute rebel group and meets a passionate journalist.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both thriller & drama
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisShamitabh (2015)
A mute, aspiring actor joins forces with a man who has a powerful voice. Together they take the film industry by storm, but will their egos get in the way?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGulaal (2009)
A law student witnesses the struggles of the Rajputs, deception, homicide and crime after being elected as General Secretary of his college.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Popcorn FlickMovies 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
Shahid (2013)
A story based on real-life human-rights and criminal lawyer, Shahid Azmi, who was slain while defending the wrongly accused by the law in terrorist activities.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
Worth the HypeMovies like thisGargi (2022)
When a schoolteacher's father is arrested for the rape of a 10-year-old girl, the media storm surrounding the case has lawyers reluctant about defending the accused. An inexperienced advocate with a speech disability agrees to take up the case despite the stiff opposition and ridicule from his association. It is now up to them to build their defence and prove that the man accused of committing the crime did not do it.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama & thriller
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2005)
Set against the backdrop of the Indian Emergency, the movie tells the story of three youngsters in the 70s, when India was undergoing massive social and political changes.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
NGK (2019)
An educated do-gooder is forced to enter politics in order to serve the society. But, will the old guard make way and allow him to do that?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both drama
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Aarakshan?
The closest matches to Aarakshan are Pink (2016), Neerja (2016) and Madaari (2016). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Aarakshan?
People who watched Aarakshan most often go on to Pink (2016), Neerja (2016) and Madaari (2016).
What is the highest-rated movie like Aarakshan?
Talvar (2015), rated 7.5/10 by 209 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Aarakshan?
Governor (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Hindi movies like Aarakshan?
Yes: Pink (2016), Neerja (2016) and Madaari (2016).
How are movies similar to Aarakshan chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Aarakshan, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.