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Top Netflix movies right now: Dhurandhar, Tere Ishk Mein, Mardaani and more trending in India

Vaishnavi Gavankar | February 16, 2026 / 19:09 IST
1/9
Dhurandhar - One of Bollywood’s biggest commercial successes, Dhurandhar delivers scale and intensity. Ranveer Singh plays Jaskirat Singh Rangi, a death-row inmate recruited by Indian intelligence for a dangerous undercover mission. Sent into Pakistan under a new identity, he infiltrates a powerful crime syndicate led by Akshaye Khanna’s Rehman Dakait. The film balances espionage, revenge, and patriotism. What makes it gripping is not just the action, but the emotional trigger that pushes Jaskirat toward dismantling the network tied to the 26/11 attacks. It is loud, dramatic, and built for the big-screen experience, even on a streaming platform.
Dhurandhar - One of Bollywood’s biggest commercial successes, Dhurandhar delivers scale and intensity. Ranveer Singh plays Jaskirat Singh Rangi, a death-row inmate recruited by Indian intelligence for a dangerous undercover mission. Sent into Pakistan under a new identity, he infiltrates a powerful crime syndicate led by Akshaye Khanna’s Rehman Dakait. The film balances espionage, revenge, and patriotism. What makes it gripping is not just the action, but the emotional trigger that pushes Jaskirat toward dismantling the network tied to the 26/11 attacks. It is loud, dramatic, and built for the big-screen experience, even on a streaming platform.
2/9
Tere Ishk Mein - If you prefer emotional turbulence over explosions, Tere Ishk Mein might be your pick. Dhanush plays Shankar, a hot-headed Delhi University law student whose life shifts when he meets Mukti, played by Kriti Sanon. Mukti, a PhD scholar studying human behavior and violence, attempts to reform Shankar’s anger. Their relationship grows intense, then fractures. Years later, when their paths cross again under changed circumstances, unresolved emotions resurface. The film explores love, redemption, and the idea that timing can either save or destroy a relationship.
Tere Ishk Mein - If you prefer emotional turbulence over explosions, Tere Ishk Mein might be your pick. Dhanush plays Shankar, a hot-headed Delhi University law student whose life shifts when he meets Mukti, played by Kriti Sanon. Mukti, a PhD scholar studying human behavior and violence, attempts to reform Shankar’s anger. Their relationship grows intense, then fractures. Years later, when their paths cross again under changed circumstances, unresolved emotions resurface. The film explores love, redemption, and the idea that timing can either save or destroy a relationship.
3/9
Mardaani 2 - Rani Mukerji returns as Superintendent Shivani Shivaji Roy in this gritty crime thriller. When a serial killer begins targeting young women and taunting the police, Shivani takes charge. The film builds tension through a psychological battle between cop and criminal. Instead of glamorizing violence, it focuses on method, intelligence, and emotional strength. The final confrontation is less about brute force and more about strategy. It is intense without being sensational.
Mardaani 2 - Rani Mukerji returns as Superintendent Shivani Shivaji Roy in this gritty crime thriller. When a serial killer begins targeting young women and taunting the police, Shivani takes charge. The film builds tension through a psychological battle between cop and criminal. Instead of glamorizing violence, it focuses on method, intelligence, and emotional strength. The final confrontation is less about brute force and more about strategy. It is intense without being sensational.
4/9
Mardaani - Before the sequel, there was Mardaani, where Shivani Roy first took on a massive child trafficking racket. The film follows her relentless pursuit of a kingpin played by Tahir Raj Bhasin. This cat-and-mouse chase exposes the dark underbelly of trafficking networks. The emotional core lies in Shivani’s determination to rescue a kidnapped teenager she feels responsible for. It remains one of the more hard-hitting crime dramas in recent Hindi cinema.
Mardaani - Before the sequel, there was Mardaani, where Shivani Roy first took on a massive child trafficking racket. The film follows her relentless pursuit of a kingpin played by Tahir Raj Bhasin. This cat-and-mouse chase exposes the dark underbelly of trafficking networks. The emotional core lies in Shivani’s determination to rescue a kidnapped teenager she feels responsible for. It remains one of the more hard-hitting crime dramas in recent Hindi cinema.
5/9
Vadh - Vadh moves in a quieter but equally disturbing space. Sanjay Mishra plays Shambhunath Mishra, a retired teacher crushed by debt and harassment from a loanshark. In a moment of rage, he commits murder. What follows is not a typical crime thriller but a moral puzzle. Shambhunath uses his intellect to cover up the crime, while suspicion slowly closes in. The tension comes from watching an ordinary man spiral into extraordinary circumstances.
Vadh - Vadh moves in a quieter but equally disturbing space. Sanjay Mishra plays Shambhunath Mishra, a retired teacher crushed by debt and harassment from a loanshark. In a moment of rage, he commits murder. What follows is not a typical crime thriller but a moral puzzle. Shambhunath uses his intellect to cover up the crime, while suspicion slowly closes in. The tension comes from watching an ordinary man spiral into extraordinary circumstances.
6/9
Jolly LLB 3 - Courtroom drama meets comedy in Jolly LLB 3. Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi face off as rival lawyers, both named Jolly. The case revolves around farmer suicides and land acquisition disputes, drawing inspiration from real-life controversies. The film mixes satire with serious social commentary. Sharp dialogues, dramatic arguments, and humor keep it engaging without diluting the issue at hand.
Jolly LLB 3 - Courtroom drama meets comedy in Jolly LLB 3. Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi face off as rival lawyers, both named Jolly. The case revolves around farmer suicides and land acquisition disputes, drawing inspiration from real-life controversies. The film mixes satire with serious social commentary. Sharp dialogues, dramatic arguments, and humor keep it engaging without diluting the issue at hand.
7/9
De De Pyaar De 2 - Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh return in this romantic sequel. The story continues the unconventional love tale between a 50-year-old investor and his much younger partner. This time, the couple must win over her family. The film leans into awkward cultural clashes, generational misunderstandings, and light-hearted comedy. It is breezy and designed for easy viewing.
De De Pyaar De 2 - Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh return in this romantic sequel. The story continues the unconventional love tale between a 50-year-old investor and his much younger partner. This time, the couple must win over her family. The film leans into awkward cultural clashes, generational misunderstandings, and light-hearted comedy. It is breezy and designed for easy viewing.
8/9
Even If This Love Disappears Tonight - This Korean romantic drama adds emotional depth to the list. It follows a teenage girl suffering from anterograde amnesia who cannot form new memories. When she begins dating a shy classmate, they document their relationship so she can remember it. The story becomes heartbreaking when tragedy strikes, forcing a painful decision about memory and love. It is tender, reflective, and quietly devastating.
Even If This Love Disappears Tonight - This Korean romantic drama adds emotional depth to the list. It follows a teenage girl suffering from anterograde amnesia who cannot form new memories. When she begins dating a shy classmate, they document their relationship so she can remember it. The story becomes heartbreaking when tragedy strikes, forcing a painful decision about memory and love. It is tender, reflective, and quietly devastating.
9/9
Transformers One - For those craving animated sci-fi, Transformers One revisits the origins of Optimus Prime and Megatron on Cybertron. The film explores how friendship turns into rivalry as political betrayal and alien threats push the two leaders onto different paths. It is action-heavy but also focused on origin mythology, making it appealing to longtime fans. Right now, Netflix’s top movies in India prove one thing clearly. Viewers are not sticking to one mood. They are moving from high-stakes espionage to courtroom clashes, from romantic heartbreak to moral crime dramas. The platform’s watchlist reflects that mix of spectacle and substance.
Transformers One - For those craving animated sci-fi, Transformers One revisits the origins of Optimus Prime and Megatron on Cybertron. The film explores how friendship turns into rivalry as political betrayal and alien threats push the two leaders onto different paths. It is action-heavy but also focused on origin mythology, making it appealing to longtime fans. Right now, Netflix’s top movies in India prove one thing clearly. Viewers are not sticking to one mood. They are moving from high-stakes espionage to courtroom clashes, from romantic heartbreak to moral crime dramas. The platform’s watchlist reflects that mix of spectacle and substance.

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