7 political thrillers based on real-life events as good as The Diplomat

Shramana Kar

The Diplomat release date

John Abraham's new film, The Diplomat, a political thriller drama, releasing on March 14, 2025. Watch similar other films, based on true stories, just like the upcoming one.

The Tashkent Files (ZEE5)

This film delves into the investigation that was launched into the possibility of assassination following the death of Lal Bahadur Shastri, India's second Prime Minister.

New Delhi Times (YouTube)

This 1986 film is about an honest journalist, named Vikas Pande (Shashi Kapoor), who uncovers a political assassination and the links between crime and politics in India.

The Accidental Prime Minister (ZEE5)

Based on the true story of Manmohan Singh's tenure as India's Prime Minister, the film explores Singh's work in office, highlighting the influence of the Congress party.

Thackeray (YouTube)

The film follows Balasaheb Thackeray's playing the crucial role in founding India's Shiv Sena political party and becoming one of the most influential leaders in Maharashtra.

The Sabarmati Report (ZEE5)

A journalist's hidden report on the 2002 Godhra train burning case, uncovered years later by another reporter, reveals a powerful conspiracy, risking everything to expose truth.

No One Killed Jessica (Netflix)

This film is about the heinous murder of model, Jessica Lal, and the nation's campaign to bring justice to her, exposing how the judicial system, witnesses, and bureaucracy were corrupted.

Madras Cafe (Netflix)

Inspired by real events, including Sri Lanka's civil war and a militant group's ideology, the film also explores the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi.