6 Anil Kapoor thrillers you cannot miss

By Afiur
April 17, 2026

Shootout at Wadala

It chronicles the rise of gangster Manya Surve and the police operation that brought him down. Anil is a no-nonsense officer in a morally grey environment.

It marked a turning point for Indian TV with its real-time storytelling format and cinematic scale. Anil played a counter-terrorism officer navigating threats.

Ram Lakhan

It combines action, drama, and family dynamics. Anil`s portrayal of Lakhan is energetic and layered, moving easily between humour, rebellion and vulnerability.

Animal

It explores fractured relationships and the consequences of unchecked aggression. Anil plays a complex patriarch who has a strained relationship with his son.

The Night Manager

It blends espionage, luxury, and deception into a tightly packed thriller. Anil plays an arms dealer whose polished exterior hides a deeply dangerous core.

Malang

A stylised revenge thriller. As a morally unpredictable cop, he brings eccentricity and edge to the narrative, blurring the lines between right and wrong.

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