The King Of Neo-Noir Films! 5 Sriram Raghavan Movies You Must Watch After 'Merry Christmas'
Sriram Raghavan movies stay with you for a long time. He is the best hailed as the undisputed king of the neo-noir genre in Bollywood.?
The filmmaker who grew up watching a lot of Alfred?Hitchcock movies and is unknowingly inspired by his style of filmmaking started his career as a writer for television soaps. Do you know he has written episodes of CID ana Aahat? When he met with Ram Gopal Varma, he brought him onboard for Ek Hasina Thi. And that's how he ventured into the world of movies.
His recent movie Merry Christmas, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif has been released in theatres on January 12, and everyone is going gaga over it. If you loved the film too, here are some of his best movies you might want to watch again.?
Best Sriram Raghavan movies
1. Badlapur
IMDb Rating: 7.4
Starring Varun Dhawan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in unconventional roles, Badlapur is a tale of violent revenge. Not only it is gruesome, but it is also intense and hard-hitting. With extremely well-written characters and excellent performances will keep you hooked. The story of a man consumed by a thirst for vengeance following the tragic loss of his wife and son in a botched bank robbery is definitely worth your time.
Where to watch: Zee5, Amazon Prime Video, JioCinema
2. Andhadhun
IMDb Rating: 8.2
Hailed as the best Sriram Raghavan movie, Andhadhun starring Ayushmann Khurrana in the role of a blind man is chaotic, hilarious and entertaining in equal parts. It's a story of a blind man who gets embroiled into a murder case. Also starring Tabu and Radhika Apte, the film is packed with thrills and twists? and it will surprise you when you least expect it to. The ending of the film will leave you scratching your heads.
Where to watch: Google Play, YouTube, Apple TV
3. Agent Vinod
IMDb Rating: 5.2
While the film tanked at the box office because many believe it was way ahead of its time, Agent Vinod has earned many fans over the years. If you are a fan of neo-noir movies, you would agree that this should have done better. It's a Hollywood-akin thriller that might remind you of James Bond. Those who have watched it, either find it boring or supringly interesting. The 2012 movie starring Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, Agent Vinod revolves around the titular character trying to unravel the mystery behind his colleague's murder, prompted by a series of seemingly unrelated events unfolding across the globe.
Where to watch: JioCinema, Apple TV, YouTube, Google Play Movies
4. Johnny Gaddaar??
IMDb Rating: 7.9
Starring Neil Nitin Mukesh, Dharmendra, Rimi Sen, Vinay Pathak, Zakir Hussain, Dayanand Shetty, Ashwini Kalsekar and Govind Namdeo, Johnny Gaddar is a tale of missing money which results in lies, deceit, betrayal and death, Johnny Gaddaar is packed with good storyline some genuinely surprising twists. The ending, just like any other Sriram Raghavan movie, is just spectacular. The underrated Bollywood thriller is an ode to?James Hadley Chase and to the potboiler films of Vijay Anand, best known for Guide and?Johny Mera Naam.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar, YouTube, Apple TV, Google Play Movies
5. Ek Hasina Thi
IMDb Rating: 7.5
A dark thriller starring Saif Ali Khan and Urmila Matondkar, Ek Hasina Thi is a fairytale that turns into a horrific nightmare. The wonderfully absorbing film follows the story of a woman who turns vengeful and determined to seek retribution against those who have wronged her. At the top of her list is the man responsible for turning her life upside down.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube?
Which one according you is the best Sriram Raghavan movie? Did you like his latest release Merry Christmas, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif? Let us know in the comments section below.
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