Indian films about setups

The list of the best Indian films about setups, selected by visitors of our site: Vivegam, Darkness Visible, Commando 3, Pari, Kadal, Madras Cafe, Airlift, Bharat Ane Nenu, Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea, Wazir.

In the top there are new films of 2023, a plot description and trailers for films that have already been released.

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Markimdb: 5.5
Genreaction, drama, crime
CountryIndia

A group of counter-terrorism agents are brought in to track down a man who was once the head of their squad, and is believed to have gone rogue.

Markimdb: 5.6
Genrehorror, thriller
CountryUnited Kingdom, India, USA

London-raised Ronnie returns to his home in India to discover his mother Suleka has died in mysterious circumstances. As he uncovers a series of similar past murders, Ronnie's own inner-darkness come to light.

Markimdb: 5.7
Genreaction, thriller
CountryIndia

A mysterious man is on an impending mission to attack the country from his base in London. Karan Singh Dogra sets out to hunt down the antagonist aided by the British Intelligence.

Markimdb: 6.5
Genrehorror, thriller, melodrama
CountryIndia
Duration01:37

Arnab tries to help Ruksahana, who is found under mysterious circumstances in a house. He lets her stay at his home until he discovers something strange about her.

Markimdb: 5.4
Genremelodrama, drama
CountryIndia
Duration02:31

A wrongdoer is caught red-handed and he is not going to forgive the man who exposed him.

Markimdb: 7.6
Genreaction, thriller, drama
CountryIndia
Duration02:10

An Indian intelligence agent journeys to a war-torn coastal island to break a resolute rebel group and meets a passionate journalist.

Markimdb: 7.9
Genredrama, history
CountryIndia
Duration02:52

When Iraq invades Kuwait in August, 1990, a callous Indian businessman becomes the spokesperson for more than 170,000 stranded countrymen.

Markimdb: 7.7
Genreaction, drama
CountryIndia

Bharat, a graduate raised in London clueless about the future becomes the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh due to the circumstances. New to India and with no political knowledge he learns the ropes quickly and governs efficiently. However, while he endears himself to the crowd, he makes enemies out of the political class, including his own party members who create trouble for him and try to stop him from bringing in changes in the society.

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Genreaction, military, biography, history
CountryIndia

‘Marakkar Lion of the Arabian Sea’ portrays the courageous life-events of a rebellious naval chief, Kunjali Marakkar the fourth, who fought against the Portuguese in the ancient times. He was the fourth naval chief of the Calicut Zamorin. The film revolves around him who was also the first Indian Naval Commander and Indian freedom fighter for the war against the Portuguese. He is said to have won 16 such battles with his impeccable strategies and fighting skills.

Markimdb: 7.1
Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime, detective
CountryIndia
Duration02:08

'Wazir' is a tale of two unlikely friends, a wheelchair-bound chess grandmaster and a brave ATS officer. Brought together by grief and a strange twist of fate, the two men decide to help each other win the biggest games of their lives. But there's a mysterious, dangerous opponent lurking in the shadows, who is all set to checkmate them.

Markimdb: 7
Genredrama
CountryIndia
Duration01:40

Arun is a reclusive and lonely modern art painter. Shai is an American banker who is on a visit to Mumbai. Munna is a washerboy also living near Arun and Yasmin. The movie is about these four characters from different class of society and how the lives of four characters are intertwined.

Markimdb: 6.7
Genredrama
CountryIndia

A mute, aspiring actor joins forces with a man who has a powerful voice. Together they take the film industry by storm, but will their egos get in the way?

Markimdb: 6.4
Genreaction, history
CountryIndia

The emperor of Satavahana kingdom, Satakarni comes across many challenges when he attempts to convince his wife that their son is bound to take part in battles and vanquish his enemies.

Markimdb: 3.3
Genreaction
CountryIndia

Ram is one among the five orphaned boys in Visakhapatnam, adopted by a doctor who ensures them a roof to live under, with dignity. Ram goes to any extent to protect his family and he's a handful for the baddie to handle in a time of crisis. How does Ram protect his family when they need him the most?

Markimdb: 7.9
Genredrama, biography
CountryIndia

Based on life of Patna-based mathematician Anand Kumar who runs the famed Super 30 program for IIT aspirants in Patna.

Markimdb: 5.7
Genreaction, drama, military, biography, history
CountryIndia

The true story of legendary Hindu warrior king "Prithviraj Chauhan" including his early military successes, love story with Sanyogita & clashes with Muhammad of Ghor, a ruler of the Ghurid dynasty who led the foundation of Muslim rule in the Indian subcontinent.

Markimdb: 3.2
Genremelodrama, drama
CountryIndia

A story about the man who is confused with his love life finds solace in his birthplace with his childhood love.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genrehorror, action, fantasy
CountryIndia

A realtor finds himself accompanied by two ghostly entities inside a mansion. He learns of a violent event that took place years ago and is sent back in time to prevent it from happening.

Markimdb: 6.5
Genreaction, thriller
CountryIndia

A Special Protection Group officer has to identify the threat to the prime minister, who he is protecting, and also the nation.

Markimdb: 8.1
Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
CountryIndia
Duration02:31

He is cute. He's shrewd. The girls love him. The cops hate him. He can't speak but is always talked about. His naughty antics will make you scream, but he will never listen. Cos he can't! Next summer ride a rollercoaster of emotions with Barfii - the Chalu Chaplin!

Markimdb: 4.4
Genreaction, melodrama, drama, crime
CountryIndia

Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara is a sequel of Once Upon A Time In Mumbai

Markimdb: 6
Genrehorror
CountryIndia

Samyuktha's husband Gautham acquires a contract to build a township villa in an abandoned forest area. Gautham takes the help of his close friend Gayathri, an architect, to plan the construction. Gautham, Samyuktha, Gayathri, Aditi visit the guest house in the forest area to plan the construction. However, they start to experience several paranormal activities in the guest house which leaves them shocked and terrified.

Markimdb: 6.6
Genreaction, thriller
CountryIndia

A youngster, who does anything for money, avenges on those who killed the family of Niharika.

Markimdb: 6
Genredrama
CountryIndia

The life of three friends takes a tragic turn due to an inflated electricity bill, which leads to a courtroom drama and social awakening.

Markimdb: 7.9
Genreaction, thriller
CountryIndia

An alcoholic professor is sent to a juvenile school, where he clashes with a gangster, who uses the children of the school for criminal activities.

Markimdb: 5.5
Genrethriller, comedy, drama
CountryIndia
Duration02:01

A film that celebrates the aspiration of Bobby, who wants to become the number one detective in the old city area of Hyderabad.

Markimdb: 4.2
Genrefantastic, comedy, melodrama
CountryIndia
Duration02:05

A young man tries to revive his parents' wilting marriage in a unique manner - travel to the 1970s when their romance was budding and make it bloom. This is more complex than he expects.

Markimdb: 7.6
Genremelodrama, drama, crime
CountryIndia
Duration02:15

Right before her wedding, a young woman finds herself abducted and held for ransom. As the initial days pass, she begins to develop a strange bond with her kidnapper.

Markimdb: 4.5
Genremelodrama, drama
CountryIndia

A boy meets a girl named Riya and falls in love. After struggling to convince her to be his girlfriend, she half-heartedly agrees to be his `half-girlfriend'.

Markimdb: 6
Genreaction, drama
CountryIndia

A fearless woman fights social injustice; creating a sanctuary for abused women and battling a crooked politician.

Markimdb: 7
Genreaction, thriller, drama, detective
CountryIndia

The film's plot is set in the backdrop of 26/11 serial blasts in Mumbai, and revolves around Ashok Kumar (Ajith), who is on a mission to expose a scam regarding faulty bullet proof jackets that are provided to security forces, which resulted in many bloody deaths including his best friend and colleague, Assistant Commissioner Sanjay (Rana).

Markimdb: 5.3
Genreaction, comedy, melodrama
CountryIndia

A street thug with a soft heart and a young, hot-headed former company executive end up as neighbours.

Markimdb: 4.5
Genreaction, comedy, melodrama, drama
CountryIndia

Once upon a time in North India, two killers – Dev and Tutu - roamed free. Abandoned when young and vulnerable, Bhaiyaji gave them shelter and… nurtured them to kill! All is normal in their lives until destiny throws free-spirited Disha into the mix. What follows is a game of defiance, deception and love.

Markimdb: 6.6
Genrecomedy, melodrama
CountryIndia

Two friends, Ram Bharose and tech genius Cyberjeet, create a website that helps lovers to elope. The site is an instant hit; young couples line up for the opportunity to escape strict families and run away with the ones they love.

Markimdb: 2.6
Genreaction, melodrama, drama, musical
CountryIndia

Based in Calcutta during its most unsettled times in the 1970s, the film deals with the inseparable life of Bikram and Bala. The story of 2 boys, boys who became refugees. Refugees who became gun couriers. Gun Couriers who became coal bandits, coal bandits who became Calcutta's Most Loved, Most Celebrated, Most Reckless, Most Fearless, Most Powerful! A story of two happy-go-lucky renegades who came to be known as...GUNDAY!

Markimdb: 7.6
Genreaction, drama, history
CountryIndia

A look at India's second confidential nuclear test series at Pokhran lead by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, during the time of PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's tenure.

Markimdb: 6.1
Genreaction, thriller, drama, adventure
CountryIndia
Duration03:50

Shivaay , a fearless Himalayan mountaineer covered in Lord Shiva tattoos, heads to Bulgaria to fulfill his nine-year-old daughter Gaura’s wish of seeing her mother Olga, who abandoned them years ago. But their plan goes for a toss when the little girl gets kidnapped in the foreign land. Rescuing her from the masked child-traffickers becomes his only reason for survival.

Markimdb: 6.9
Genreaction, thriller, drama, adventure
CountryIndia
Duration02:10

After inspector Dev stirs the reign of Veeraiya, a tribal outlaw, the latter responds by kidnapping his wife, Ragini. While she tries to escape from him, Dev fights many resistances to find her.

Markimdb: 6
Genrethriller, comedy
CountryIndia

When Delhi Police comes across an unusual case revolving around hacking they seek help of an expert who thinks like them only to come across a lazy hacker Mickey Arora.

Markimdb: 5.7
Genrecomedy, melodrama
CountryIndia
Duration02:36

An unconventional woman, gains immense success in her professional life but things take a turn when she meets a guy, who wants to be a house husband.

Markimdb: 7.6
Genreaction, thriller, crime
CountryIndia
Duration02:35

Vinayak, a suspended cop, helps a group of four men rob cricket betting money amounting to 500 crores INR. When it comes to splitting the amount, betrayal hits the team hard and a chase ensues.

Markimdb: 7.9
Genredrama
CountryIndia

Orphaned siblings Pari and Chotu embark on a journey to restore Chotu's eyesight.

Markimdb: 5.7
Genredrama, biography, sport
CountryIndia
Duration02:43

Indian biographical sports film directed by Tony D'Souza based on the life of the former Indian international cricketer, Mohammad Azharuddin. It will star emraan hashmi in the lead role alongside Prachi Desai , Nargis Fakhri and Huma Qureshi

Markimdb: 6.3
Genreaction, thriller, drama, music
CountryIndia

After being accused of murder and awaiting his death penalty, Kishen Mohan Girhotra is compelled by NGO worker Gayatri Kashyap to form a musical band of prisoners to compete at band competition held at the dreaded jail of ‘Lucknow Central’. Kishen befriends and convinces a talented bunch of criminals to form a band that provides them with a purpose and a new lease of life.

Markimdb: 8.3
Genredrama, biography, sport
CountryIndia
Duration03:25

Dangal is an extraordinary true story based on the life of Mahavir Singh and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat. The film traces the inspirational journey of a father who trains his daughters to become world class wrestlers.

Markimdb: 5.8
Genrethriller, drama, crime
CountryIndia
Duration01:54

When a corrupt judicial system lets a drunken driver off scott-free, four gym friends become vigilantes to avenge the death of their trainer.

Markimdb: 7.8
Genrecomedy, drama, family
CountryIndia

School boy Stanley does not carry lunch, which is noticed by a teacher who forces kids to share their food with him. He soon warns Stanley that he must get a lunch box if he wants to attend school.

Markimdb: 7.9
Genrecomedy, biography
CountryIndia
Duration02:30

Concerned about his wife Gayatri's menstrual hygiene, Lakshmikant Chauhan urges her to ditch the cloth and opt for sanitary napkins. Gayatri is reluctant to go for disposable pads as they are expensive. Lakshmi obsessing over a 'ladies problem' makes her cringe but he insists on bringing upon a change by addressing the taboo topic. Subjected to hostility for ruffling the religious and age-old beliefs of people around, can the man brave the resistance and get his point across?

Markimdb: 5
Genreaction, drama, sport
CountryIndia

An inspiring story about an orphan boy from the streets of Dongri, who grows up to become a local goon of his area and how his life changes after he meets the young and compassionate Ananya, who guides him towards the right path and makes him realize his true calling i.e boxing.

Markimdb: 6.8
Genrecomedy, drama
CountryIndia
Duration01:56

Lara Dutta accompanied by Vinay Pathak rediscover the colors of India in their journey to Delhi.




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