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Dhamaka (2021)
44K
Original name: धमाका
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: India, South Korea, USA
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
When a cynical ex-TV news anchor gets an alarming call on his radio show, he sees a chance for a career comeback — but it may cost his conscience.
Style:
captivating, suspense, disturbing
Plot:
terrorist, radio, opportunity, blackmail, news anchor, terrorist attack, threat, terrorism, social problems, social climber, workplace, mental health, journalist, danger, hindi, bridge, explosion, station, bollywood, tv news
Time:
2020s
Place:
india
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Most similar movies to Dhamaka
The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out suspense, tense, captivating and realistic films with plots about terrorist, terrorism, terrorist attack, danger, threat, bollywood and hindi mostly in Thriller, Action and Drama genres. Some movies like Dhamaka: Major (2022), House of the Sun (2021), The Terror Live (2013), Unnaipol Oruvan (2009), State of Siege: Temple Attack (2021). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
34K
Genre: Action, Biography, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 150 min.
Story:
This biopic follows the life of Indian Army officer Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, from his childhood to his heroic actions during the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Style:
psychological, disturbing, tense, captivating, suspense ...
Plot:
terrorist attack, mission, military, soldier, life, military officer, terror, based on real people, terrorism, parents, hotel, wife ...
Time:
2020s, 2000s, year 2008
Place:
india, mumbai india
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Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 145 min.
Story:
A fearless, faithful albeit slightly forgetful Mumbai cop, Veer Sooryavanshi, the chief of the Anti-Terrorism Squad in India pulls out all the stops and stunts to thwart a major conspiracy to attack his city.
Style:
suspense, captivating, tense, fast, action packed
Plot:
police, terrorist, terrorism, race against time, heroism, fighting crime, counter terrorism, organized crime, terrorist group, fight, criminal gang, battles ...
Time:
2020s
Place:
mumbai india, india
Similarity:
29%
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: South Korea
Duration: 97 min.
Story:
"I'll blow up Mapo Bridge." An anonymous call comes into a radio station one day. When it turns out to be legitimate, a terrorist's threats end up getting broadcast live throughout the country.
Style:
suspense, realistic, serious, exciting, suspenseful ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
radio, terrorist, terrorism, reporter, terror, negotiation, media sensation, media, danger, once in a lifetime opportunity, justice, threat ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
korea, south korea, seoul
Similarity:
29%
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
A common man tries to fight terrorism by making anonymous calls to cops. Will he succeed ?
Style:
suspense, captivating, tense, psychological, surprise ending
Plot:
terrorist, terrorism, bomb threat, patriotism, mysterious man, police officer, bomb, muslim, investigation, danger, islam, threat ...
Place:
india
Similarity:
27%
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Genre: Action, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
Based on the true incident of the 2002 terrorist attack in Gujarat's Akshardham temple, the story revolves around the bravery of NSG commandos, who stood up for their country and their people in the worst of times.
Style:
suspenseful, intense, action thriller, thrilling, tense ...
Plot:
terrorist, terrorism, terrorist attack, hostage situation, rescue mission, heroism, counter terrorism, commando unit, war on terror, terrorist group, mission, sacrifice ...
Time:
2020s
Place:
india
Similarity:
24%
740
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 152 min.
Story:
Kashmir... Once known as a paradise on earth, it is now a playground for blood thirsty militants. A company is generating millions of unaccountable dollars that benefit all powers - from politicians and leaders to bureaucrats in the Indian and ...
Style:
captivating, tense, exciting, suspense, patriotic
Plot:
terrorist, patriot, bomb, assassination, prisoner, muslim, fanatic, terrorist plot, investigation, danger, undercover agent, spy ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
india, kashmir
Similarity:
24%
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
Flight No. SK 957, Star Jet bound for Delhi is set to take off from Chennai on a Monday morning. Terrorists in a team of five, disguised as passengers take over the Star jet flight, supposedly to effect the release of their leader, Yusuf Khan. The ...
Style:
tense, suspense, disturbing, captivating
Plot:
airplane hijack, terrorism, hostage, hostage situation, terrorist, fighting crime, terrorist attack, terrorist group, rescue mission, airplane trip, mission, pilot ...
Similarity:
24%
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Hong Kong, China, USA
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
Wanted criminal "Helios" and his assistant stole a quantity of uranium and plan to produce weapons of mass destruction. They are planning to trade with a terrorist organization in Hong Kong. Chief Inspector Lee Yinming and Inspector Fan ...
Style:
tense, disturbing, suspense, captivating
Plot:
terrorist, nuclear, mission, weapon of mass destruction, police, fighting crime, counter terrorism, nuclear threat, arms dealer, terrorism, weapons, nuclear missile ...
Place:
korea, china, macau
Similarity:
23%
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Genre: Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Sri Lanka, USA
Duration: 86 min.
Story:
A terrorist plants several bombs throughout the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka and threatens to detonate them unless prisoners are released.
Style:
suspenseful, disturbing, suspense, realistic, serious ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
terrorist, terrorism, law enforcement, danger, terrorist plot, threat, chase, chases and races, race against time, die hard, graphic violence, tourism ...
Time:
year 2012, 21st century
Place:
asia, sri lanka
Similarity:
22%
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 134 min.
Story:
Rajan Mathur (Anil Kapoor) is a Professor in Urdu literature in Dr. Zakir Hussain's College. He resides in Chandni Chowk with his activist wife, Roma Mathur (Shefali Shah). Professor Mathur comes across a young boy called Numair Qazi (Anurag ...
Style:
captivating, realistic, tense, psychological, suspense ...
Plot:
terrorism, recruitment, hidden identity, danger, introspection, society, police, bomb, working undercover, rivalry, escapades, terrorist ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
new delhi, india, asia
Similarity:
22%
417
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Italy, Belgium
Duration: 83 min.
Story:
An Islamic terror attack at a school in Brussels.
Style:
suspense, tense, intense, disturbing, captivating ...
Plot:
terrorism, terrorist, terrorist attack, ambulance, hostage situation, bomb, bombing, fear, deathtrap, terrorist bombing, trap, hostage ...
Place:
brussels, belgium
Similarity:
22%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
A promising journalist Vikas Sagar (Zayed Khan) is offered a position to head a controversial news station in Istanbul by its owner Owais Husain (Sunil Shetty). With this offer comes the promise of money and many other perks that make this offer ...
Style:
tense, captivating, exciting, suspense, psychological
Plot:
terrorism, terrorist, news reporter, chase, conspiracy, frame up, murder, investigation, danger, rivalry, escapades, bare chested male ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
istanbul turkey, india
Similarity:
21%
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, History
Country: India
Duration: 143 min.
Story:
Under torture, Indian gangster Tiger Memon confesses to his involvement in a plot to set off explosives throughout Bombay. The police choose not to believe him, however, and bombs tear through the city that Friday, wreaking havoc and polarizing the ...
Style:
suspense, serious, disturbing, offbeat, tense ...
Plot:
terrorism, terrorist, politics, muslim, interrogation, investigation, society, life is a bitch, law enforcement, legal, protest, innocence ...
Time:
y2k, 90s, year 1993
Place:
india, asia, dubai, bombay india, pakistan ...
Similarity:
21%
63K
Genre: Action, Thriller
Country: India, Ukraine, Qatar, Czech Republic
Duration: 159 min.
Story:
An elite counter-intelligence unit learns of a plot, masterminded by a maniacal madman. With the clock ticking, it's up to them to track the terrorists' international tentacles and prevent them from striking at the heart of India.
Style:
exciting, serious, captivating, tense, suspense ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
terrorism, terrorist, fighting crime, law enforcement, danger, violent content, tough heroes, spy, terrorist plot, behind enemy lines, war on terror, graphic violence ...
Time:
year 2015, 21st century
Place:
asia, india
Similarity:
21%
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: USA, Puerto Rico
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
A college girl, studying abroad in Europe, stumbles upon a murder in progress, orchestrated by a terror cell, putting her life in danger as the main witness.
Style:
suspense, disturbing, captivating, crime thriller, tense ...
Plot:
witness, terrorism, murder, investigation, terrorist, terrorist attack, murderer, terrorist group, relationship problems, love interest, murder investigation, crime investigation ...
Place:
paris france
Similarity:
21%
Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Country: India
Duration: 138 min.
Story:
Following the roguish terrorist attacks at Uri Army Base camp in Kashmir, India takes the fight to the enemy, in its most successful covert operation till date with one and only one objective of avenging their fallen heroes.
Style:
captivating, tense, disturbing, suspense, mind blowing ...
Audience:
boys' night, chick flick, adult
Plot:
terrorist attack, military, terrorism, soldier, indian soldier, indian army, terrorist, patriot, propaganda, violence, murder, danger ...
Time:
year 2016, year 2015, 2010s, 21st century
Place:
india, pakistan
Similarity:
20%
88K
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 175 min.
Story:
Amar is assigned to investigate a case of serial killings. When Amar investigates the case, he realizes it is not what it seems to be and following down this path will lead to nothing but war between everyone involved.
Style:
tense, suspense, disturbing, captivating, entertaining ...
Plot:
investigator, violence, uncover truth, investigation, fight, police investigation, dark past, fighting crime, murder investigation, crime investigation, criminal, battles ...
Time:
2020s
Place:
india
Similarity:
20%
1K
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 128 min.
Story:
The film takes a look at the life of a terrorist. Anwar starts off making money on small-time hawala deals, but later transitions to bombing plots. He becomes a big name in the Coimbatore crime world and wins the heart of Ayesha. Is he really what ...
Style:
tense, crime thriller, thought provoking, captivating, suspense ...
Plot:
terrorism, recruitment, revenge, bomb, terrorist, social problems, life is a bitch, terrorist plot, society, organized crime, suicide bomber, criminal ...
Place:
mumbai india
Similarity:
20%
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353
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min.
Story:
1963 Military Industrialist Arthur Blackmark must race against the clock to stop an international incident which threatens to end the world.
Style:
suspense, tense, captivating
Plot:
terrorist, cold war, political conspiracy, john f. kennedy, save the world, conspiracy, nuclear missile, special agent, race against time, nuclear threat, political intrigue, wartime ...
Time:
year 1963, 60s
Place:
soviet union, ussr
Similarity:
20%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min.
Story:
When terrorists plant a bomb on a commercial flight, the passengers aboard the plane must fight to keep the plane in the air and all the passengers alive: the bomb is rigged to detonate whenever the plane dips below 800 feet.
Style:
suspense, exciting, tense, mockbuster, f word
Plot:
terrorist, terrorism, murder, blackmail, save the day, law enforcement, hostage, twists and turns, master criminal, chases and races, race against time, trapped ...
Similarity:
20%
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
For London's bomb disposal experts, no day is ever the same as they risk their lives protecting the city from harm.
Style:
suspense, captivating, tense, disturbing, suspenseful ...
Plot:
bomb squad, counter terrorism, terrorist, war on terror, terrorist attack, race against time, bomb, female protagonist, terrorism, police, women, workplace situations ...
Time:
2020s
Place:
london, england
Similarity:
19%
Genre: Action, Drama, History, Thriller
Country: Australia, USA, UK, Singapore, India
Duration: 123 min.
Story:
Based on the 2009 documentary Surviving Mumbai about the Mumbai attacks in 2008 at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in India.
Style:
suspense, suspenseful, disturbing, factual, sexy ...
Audience:
chick flick, adult
Plot:
terrorism, terrorist attack, terrorist, jihad, hotel, courage, religious fanatic, islamic terrorism, hostage, shooting, survival, cruelty ...
Time:
year 2019, 2000s, year 2008
Place:
india, mumbai india, australia, bombay india, pakistan ...
Similarity:
19%
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 104 min.
Story:
Mumbai, the financial capital of India, the city that never sleeps, the city of dreams, fast paced and ever changing, home to Bollywood! A City of beauty but also a city that got scarred! A city whose foundation is slowly crumbling beneath its ...
Style:
realistic, inspirational, patriotic, serious, tense ...
Plot:
bomb threat, terrorist, police, terrorism, race against time, bomb, muslim, police investigation, law enforcement, danger, patriot, misled ...
Time:
year 2008, y2k, 21st century
Place:
middle east, asia, india, mumbai india
Similarity:
19%
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 122 min.
Story:
Sethupathi, an inspector, investigates the murder of a cop and finds that Vaathiyar, a big shot, is responsible for the killing. He arrests Vaathiyar, but an unfortunate incident that has a connection to the case he is investigating, puts his career ...
Style:
captivating, tense, disturbing, suspense, suspenseful
Plot:
police, murder investigation, investigation, fight, murder, government conspiracy, assassination, crime solving, homicide detective, crime boss, political conspiracy, detective inspector ...
Place:
india
Similarity:
19%
Genre: Action
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min.
Story:
On its maiden run, the world's fastest bullet train is rigged with a bomb that will explode if it dips below 200 mph.
Style:
captivating, disturbing, suspenseful, suspense, tense ...
Plot:
train, bomb, bomb threat, runaway train, speed, race against time, terrorist attack, problem, threat, heroic mission, train travel, terrorism ...
Similarity:
19%
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: Australia, Nepal
Duration: 128 min.
Story:
In 2008, a band of young Islamic militants from Pakistan lands in Mumbai, their primary target, the iconic Taj Mahal hotel. With Indian forces unable to regain control, for 4 days the guests must battle to survive as the terrorists seek to drive ...
Style:
tense, thrilling, suspenseful, captivating, realistic ...
Plot:
terrorism, siege, survival, war on terror, terrorist attack, islamic terrorism, hotel, terrorist, terrorist bombing, threat, struggle for survival, crisis ...
Time:
year 2008, 21st century
Place:
mumbai india, india
Similarity:
19%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Country: Spain
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
After being implicated in a terrorist attack, Santi, a taxi driver, is taken hostage by one of the perpetrators.
Style:
intense, tense, psychological, realistic, thrilling ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
terrorist, terrorism, hostage, taxi driver, jeopardy, terrorist attack, bomb, bomb threat, threat, danger, characters in danger, death threat ...
Place:
spain
Similarity:
19%
25K
Genre: Biography, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 122 min.
Story:
Neerja is a portrayal on the life of the courageous Neerja Bhanot, who sacrificed her life while protecting the lives of 359 passengers on the Pan Am flight 73 in 1986. The flight was hijacked by a terrorist organization.
Style:
tense, captivating, psychological, disturbing, suspense ...
Plot:
flight attendant, airplane hijack, stewardess, terrorist, terrorism, terrorist attack, tragic event, airplane, heroine, mother daughter relationship, aviation, self sacrifice ...
Time:
year 1986, future, 20th century, 80s
Place:
delhi, india
Similarity:
18%
29K
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 174 min.
Story:
Ajay Rathore is a no-nonsense police officer from Mumbai Crime Branch. Long time ago his elder brother was killed by terrorists which caused him to quit his medical studies and join Indian Police Service. He is a great admirer of Pakistan-based ...
Style:
inspirational, patriotic, political, action thriller, entertaining ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
terrorist, police, terrorism, muslim, fall in love, islam, police officer, patriot, cop, war on terror, counter terrorism, politics ...
Time:
90s
Place:
delhi, asia, india, middle east, pakistan
Similarity:
18%
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 174 min.
Story:
Just as he is preparing for his daughter's wedding, a veteran policeman is assigned to a crack team transporting a Pakistani secret agent to trial.
Style:
exciting, bleak, rough, suspenseful, masala ...
Plot:
terrorist, terrorism, murder, muslim, danger, dishonesty, vengeance, rivalry, law enforcement, rookie, heroes, small town ...
Place:
asia, mumbai india, india
Similarity:
18%
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