A slick, twist-heavy crime thriller with a wicked sense of humor, Andhadhun turns a simple premise into a constantly shifting game of deception. It’s especially rewarding for viewers who like sharp plotting, dark comedy, and performances that keep you guessing.
Best for
fans of clever thrillers with escalating reversals
viewers who enjoy dark comedy and moral ambiguity
people who like films where every character may be lying
audiences open to a stylish, high-energy Indian genre film
Skip if
you dislike plot twists that pile up quickly
you want a straightforward mystery with a clean ending
you prefer subdued pacing over manic momentum
you’re not in the mood for cruelty, chaos, or black comedy
Overview
Andhadhun is a deliciously unstable crime caper: part thriller, part farce, part moral trap. The central gimmick is elegant, but what makes the film work is how confidently it keeps mutating around that idea, turning every new scene into another test of nerve, luck, and bad faith.
Worth noting
Sriram Raghavan stages the film with a light touch even as the body count and betrayals mount. The writing is the real engine here, but the performances give it bite, especially in the way the cast plays charm, menace, and opportunism as overlapping survival tactics.
Bottom line
The result is a movie that feels playful while it’s tightening the noose. Some viewers may find the escalation almost too elaborate, but if you like your thrillers to be clever, nasty, and a little gleefully absurd, this is a standout.
Top Letterboxd reviews
Brighid (4.5★) · 514 likes
i would kill for tabu to murder me tbh
sofyan (4.5★) · 411 likes
What is life?It depends on the liver.
What a fuckin' script!!!One of the best Indian script ever!!(Gone Girl be like).
Ayushman Khurrana is outstanding and also looks hot as always. Damn. Love him so much. Tabu being badass again lol
(P.s. I like the soundtrack)
wobbleup (4★) · 293 likes
you'll never know what will be the nextprotagonist is blindbut he's not blind ok but then again he's blindwtf is he blind or is he not?
....and that remains a mystery.movie starts off with a cgi rabbit getting shot by a random person which is terribly done. but that is somehow part of the story and later explained in the movie. script is original(somewhat) and screenplay is amazing. it lacks pace in the first half but… more
Michael James (4.5★) · 212 likes
WHAT IS LIFE?
IT DEPENDS ON THE LIVER.
In a transactional world, is there anything sacred. More than being right or wrong, survival is all that matters. And what is more dangerous? moral blindness OR physical blindness. Sriram Raghavan perfectly uses the idea to craft a compelling dark crime comedy, one that gets cleverly written and rivetingly executed in a fast paced thrilling manner. Brilliantly etched characters and consistently delicious twists keep you hooked throughout. Ayushmann and Tabu were effortlessly outstanding. The editing, music and cinematography seamlessly complement the mood. Highly recommended watch.
Rafael "Mister Movie" Jovine (3.5★) · 177 likes
An Indian film riddled with some great unexpected turns the in the middle that actually add to its overall entertainment value and caught me somewhat off guard, Barbarian for some reason spring to mind.
The cinematography is very good, and the music is mostly catchy. The two leads, Khurrana and Tabu, have a genuine and enjoyable on-screen romance and chemistry, and they handle the film's major plot twist with ease, making the subsequent development of their relationship come easily.
Although… more
2007 · Crime, Thriller, Western · 2h 2m · R · Curator 9.6/10 (3.1M ratings) · Where to watch: fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, MGM Plus, Philo
A tense, fatalistic thriller where chance, violence, and moral vacancy drive the action forward.