Top political thrillers to watch on OTT if you liked Nagesh Kukunoor's The Hunt

If The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case held your attention with its tight narrative and powerful performances, we’ve curated a list of other political thrillers that match the same energy.

Nagesh Kukunoor directed political thriller "The Hunt"

Nagesh Kukunoor's The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case recently landed on Sony LIV (also streaming on OTTplay Premium) and emerged to be one of the most intriguing political thrillers. The bold miniseries traces the events unfolding during former PM Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination. If The Hunt held your attention with its tight narrative and powerful performances, we’ve curated a list of other political thrillers that match the same energy. Notably, all these titles are available to watch on OTTplay Premium as well.

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Gripping political movies to stream if you loved The Hunt

Gandhi

Featuring Ben Kingsley in the titular role, the story revolves around the true events surrounding India’s revolutionary leader Gandhi. Set during the British rule, the plot revolves around freedom, liberation, and key movements like nonviolence that framed the country. The epic biopic will keep you hooked.

Airlift

This war thriller revolves around a businessman who struggles to save people after Kuwait’s invasion by Iraq. Akshay Kumar plays the determined businessman, and Nimrat Kaur plays his love interest.

Madras Cafe

John Abraham headlines this gritty political thriller. With a solid narrative and perfect delivery, Madras Cafe turned into a masterpiece that is still adored by cinephiles. The plot revolves around an intelligence agent who finds himself in a murky situation leading to an assassination during a covert operation.

Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran

Abhishek Sharma's period actioner is loosely inspired by the nuclear test explosions. The story centers around a RAW officer (played by John Abraham) on a quest to prove his innocence after the Indian Army’s failed nuclear tests put him in a bad light. Diana Penty and Boman Irani also appear in supporting roles.

The Sabarmati Report

Based on Gujarat’s horrific Godhra train incident, The Sabarmati Report will take you back in time. Vikrant Massey, Raashii Khanna, and Ridhi Dogra play the lead roles as the fierce journalists who fight for truth and justice against the odds.

Indu Sarkar

Madhur Bhandarkar's period political thriller neatly chronicles the events of the emergency period in India. Starring Kirti Kulhari, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Anupam Kher, Tota Roy Chowdhury, and others, the movie explores how political decisions and rule impacted the lives of the common folks as they faced difficulty in freedom of expression.

The Accidental Prime Minister

Anupam Kher shines in this biopic as he plays the titular role. Based on the life of former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh, The Accidental Prime Minister takes you inside the political propaganda and drama that unfold each day. It reflects on economist-turned-Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh’s long tenure. Anupam Kher delivers a convincing performance in the film.

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