Before Dhurandhar Debuts on OTT, Watch These Underrated Bollywood Spy Thriller Movies Online

Dhurandhar is a 2025 Hindi spy action thriller directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, released on December 5, 2025, and set to stream on Netflix from January 30, 2026, however the official announcement has not been announced yet. Inspired by real events like the IC-814 hijacking and the 2001 Parliament attack, the film follows IB chief Ajay Sanyal (R. Madhavan) launching a covert mission to infiltrate Karachi’s Lyari underworld. Ranveer Singh plays Jaskirat Singh Rangi, a jailed youth turned undercover agent who rises within crime lord Rehman Dakait’s gang, only to face a dark moral reckoning after the 26/11 attacks, leading to a tense and layered climax.

Released in theatres in 2022, Anek follows undercover agent Joshua, sent to conflict-hit Northeast India on a mission to restore peace by dismantling a powerful militant group. Starring Ayushmann Khurrana and directed by Anubhav Sinha, the political spy thriller is now streaming on Netflix.

Released in 2012, Agent Vinod follows Indian RAW agent Vinod on a globe-trotting mission to uncover a dangerous nuclear threat tied to an international conspiracy. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the spy thriller stars Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, along with Adil Hussain, Ram Kapoor, Prem Chopra, and others. Blending action, intrigue, and a hint of romance, the film is perfect for a rewatch or a first watch now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Directed by Shoojit Sircar, Madras Cafe is a political spy thriller that follows Indian intelligence agent Major Vikram Singh (John Abraham) on a covert mission in war-torn Sri Lanka, where he navigates assassinations, rebel groups, and complex diplomatic strategies. Also starring Nargis Fakhri and Raashi Khanna in key roles, the film is a gripping, realistic take on espionage, now streaming on Netflix and a must-watch before Dhurandhar.

Code Name: Tiranga follows a fearless undercover agent on a high-risk mission to track down a terrorist, only to find her resolve tested when she falls in love and must choose between duty and personal happiness. The film stars Parineeti Chopra and Harrdy Sandhu in lead roles, with Sharad Kelkar as the antagonist, and is now streaming on Netflix.

Aiyaary is a 2018 Hindi action thriller written and directed by Neeraj Pandey. The film revolves around a fallout between Colonel Abhay Singh (Manoj Bajpayee) and his protégé, Major Jai Bakshi (Sidharth Malhotra), after the latter uncovers deep-rooted corruption within the military system and goes rogue. What follows is a tense cat-and-mouse chase between mentor and student, and the film is available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar and Netflix.