Indian movies about doppelgangers

The list of the best Indian films about doubles, selected by visitors of our site: Humshakals, Akaash Vani, Bombay Velvet, Last Moment of Clarity, Gol Maal, Rowdy Rathore, Aurangzeb, Red, Andaz Apna Apna, Kaminey.

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: 1.7
Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
CountryIndia

A comedy centered around three people who each have a lookalike of a lookalike, all with the same name.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genremelodrama, drama
CountryIndia

Akaash Vani is a romance film directed by Luv Ranjan, and produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak under the banner Wide Frame Pictures. After the cult hit Pyaar Ka Punchnama, AkaashVani is the second film from this producer-director duo.

Markimdb: 5.5
Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime
CountryIndia

An ordinary man, who goes against all odds to forge his own destiny and become a star in the glittering sky of 'Bombay,' thriving on jazz and violence.

Markimdb: 5.1
Genrethriller
CountryUSA

A normal New Yorker's life is upended when his girlfriend is murdered by the Bulgarian mob. He flees to Paris to hide from her killers. But three years later, he sees a similar looking woman on the silver screen. Obsession with past love takes Sam to Los Angeles to look for answers, only to put him back into the sights of the Bulgarians. An updated Hitchcockian thriller in the vein of Vertigo and Rear Window

Markimdb: 8.5
Genrecomedy, melodrama
CountryIndia

Ramprasad a recent college graduate who finds a job with a finicky man, Bhavani Shankar, who believes that a man without a mustache is a man without a character. When Ramprasad is caught by his boss at a soccer match, he has to invent a twin brother, the clean-shaven Laxman Prasad, to save his job, things take a whacky turn.A fake mother and a hilarious chase are enjoyable features in this comedy.

Markimdb: 5.7
Genreaction, comedy, crime
CountryIndia
Duration02:23

Low-life thief Shiva and top-cop Vikram Rathore are identical. Vikram killed by foes but his daughter thinks Shiva is her dad - can this Rowdy win respect?

Markimdb: 6.5
Genreaction, thriller, drama
CountryIndia
Duration02:17

In order to expose Yashvardhan who is dishonest, Ravikant captures his son Ajay and plants his twin brother, Vishal, in his place, as an informer.

Markimdb: 6.6
Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime, detective
CountryIndia

When civil engineer Siddharth is arrested for a murder on the basis of a pictorial evidence, cops discover his lookalike Aditya and realize they have only 48 hours to solve the case.

Markimdb: 8
Genreaction, comedy, melodrama
CountryIndia
Duration02:40

Two slackers competing for the affections of an heiress inadvertently become her protectors from an evil criminal.

Markimdb: 7.4
Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime
CountryIndia

Two brothers, as different as chalk and cheese, find their lives intertwined when one puts himself in danger via a `get rich quick' scheme and the other finds there is a price on his head.

Markimdb: 5.7
Genreaction, drama
CountryIndia

Ganga, a camerawoman, helps Rambabu, a fiery mechanic, become a journalist. When Rana, an evil politician, kills a journalist, Rambabu decides to destroy his political career.

Markimdb: 7.9
Genrecomedy
CountryIndia

Mita and Raj Batra, an affluent couple from Delhi’s Chandni Chowk, are grappling with getting their daughter admission into an English medium school. But there is one big problem. Their zubaan is Hindi, and the elitist snobs won’t let the Hindi speaking hoi-polloi fit in.

Markimdb: 4.2
Genremelodrama
CountryIndia
Duration02:17

Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi is a 2012 Bollywood romantic comedy film directed by Bela Bhansali Sehgal, starring Farah Khan, Boman Irani, Kavin Dave, Shammi, Kurush Deboo and Daisy Irani.

Markimdb: 4.5
Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
CountryIndia

Madhukar and Parthavi fall head over heels in love with each other, but the fact that they belong to different castes of society, becomes an obstacle in their romance. The lovers dare to go against societal norms and battle all odds for the sake of love.

Markimdb: 7.1
Genrethriller, drama, crime
CountryIndia
Duration02:43

It is the story of a fiercely fought election campaign, where money power and corruption are the accepted norms, and where treachery and manipulation are routinely used weapons. As the personal drama of these conflict-ridden characters unfolds against this gritty backdrop, love and friendship become mere baits, and relationships get sacrificed at the altar of political alignments. The darkness that rises from their souls threatens to envelope all that they hold precious. Until eventually, in the crescendo of increasing violence, the line between good and evil blurs, making it impossible to distinguish heroes from villains. Raajneeti is the story of Indian democracy. And its ugly underside. It is about politics. And beyond.

Markimdb: 5.3
Genredrama, biography
CountryIndia

A true story based on acid attack survivor Malti's (Laxmi Agarwal) grueling and glorious journey from her medical treatment, court proceedings leading to her emotional healing.

Markimdb: 6.8
Genredrama
CountryIndia

Tormented with his 'under-privileged' societal status, a father capitalizes on his son's newfound fame as a boy-genius. Little does he realize that the secret he harbors will destroy the very thing he loves the most.

Markimdb: 6.4
Genredrama
CountryIndia

When a vulnerable new student finds comfort in her brash teacher, their academic relationship takes a manipulative and troubling turn.

Markimdb: 8.5
Genredrama, biography
CountryIndia

Mahanati depicts the life and career of one of Telugu cinema's greatest and most iconic starlets, the first Indian female super star, Savitri.

Markimdb: 6.5
Genreaction, melodrama, drama, adventure
CountryIndia
Duration02:32

Shiva, an engineering graduate, is not serious about his job or future even when his friends advise him about life. He falls in love with a girl he saw at a bus stop and finally gets to ride with her in a car.

Markimdb: 7.3
Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
CountryIndia
Duration02:32

Prabhas (Prabhas) has a childhood sweetheart named Nandini (Kajal Agarwal) and they are separated during their childhood. Nandini migrates to Swiss along with her father. Meanwhile Prabhas rejects love proposals from other girls as his heart belongs to Nandini. Prabhas gets a chance to meet Nandini for the first time after the separation during the reunion of their respective parents who have studied together. The rest of the story is all about how Prabhas wins the love of Nandini.

Markimdb: 5.2
Genredrama
CountryUSA, India
Duration01:44

After graduation, five friends set out to make a difference in the world for God. Their ambitions are high, their passions are strong but will they have the courage to fulfill their calling regardless of what comes their way. The sacrifice they are asked to pay may just be too high. Through Godly council from an outside source, the group realizes that this is not their time after all, it's all His.

Markimdb: 5.8
Genrecomedy
CountryIndia
Duration02:28

Ram, a successful theatre artist, saves Mandar from committing suicide. He then ends up developing a special bond with Mandar and even helps solve his problems.

Markimdb: 4.1
Genreaction, comedy, melodrama
CountryIndia
Duration02:20

Jassi Randhawa (Ajay Devgan) is an unemployed good-for-nothing man who receives a letter from the Punjab government about buying his property in Punjab. To sell the property, Jassi leaves for Punjab. On the train, he meets and falls in love with Sukhmeet (Sonakshi Sinha). In Punjab, Jassi accidentally meets Billu (Sanjay Dutt) and, seeing he is new to the area, Billu invites Jassi to his home, where he treats Jassi like a god. There, Jassi realises that Billu is Sukhmeet's brother. Soon enough, it is revealed that Billu is Balwinder Singh and Jassi is short for Jaswinder. However, Billu's family has to follow one Punjabi rule: A guest in the house should never be harmed. Now, Billu must wait for Jassi to leave the house to kill him. Jassi learns about it and comes up with a hilarious plan to foil Billu's shenanigans.

Markimdb: 7.7
Genremelodrama, drama, adventure, detective
CountryIndia

When Paaru sees a fairy tale she heard from from a stranger as a child painted across the walls of a costal town, she goes in search of the man who painted it - Maara.

Markimdb: 5
Genreaction, drama, crime
CountryIndia
Duration02:18

A common man who transforms into a gangster revolts against the very system he once obediently followed by declaring war on the police, the government, and the industrialists.

Markimdb: 7.4
Genrecomedy
CountryIndia

Kalidasan, a foodie, receives a phone call not intended for him. He finds that the person at the other end, Maya, is also fond of food and cooking. Soon they develop feelings for each other.

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: 5.1
Genrethriller, melodrama, drama, crime
CountryUSA, India

A Muslim fundamentalist in New York kidnaps a liberal Muslim scholar with intent to kill. A closeted lesbian in New Delhi kidnaps her activist bisexual lover with intent to marry. The resulting torture and violence evokes a brutal struggle of identities against unfreedom.

Markimdb: 5.6
Genrecomedy, melodrama
CountryIndia

Eela, an aspiring playback singer, and single mother has given up all her dreams to raise her only son, who backlashes her for invading his privacy.

Markimdb: 6.5
Genreaction, thriller
CountryIndia

Jai, an orphan, falls into bad company after Bhagwan, a gangster, gives him shelter and hope to live. However, Jai and Munna, Bhagwan's son, fight with each other after Munna kills an innocent woman.

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
Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
CountryIndia
Duration02:13

A girl from Ambala, Kavya Pratap Singh, is about to be married. When she visits Delhi to shop for her 'dhai lakh ka Ghagra'(wedding dress worth Rs. 2 Lakh), she meets Humpty Sharma, a carefree Delhiite, and falls in love with him.

Markimdb: 2.4
Genrefantastic, thriller, comedy, family
CountryIndia
Duration01:44

In 1947 when the maps of India and Pakistan were being drawn, an oversight ensured that the village of Paglapur didn't find a place in either country. Over 60 years later, Paglapur is isolated, and in need of help. The residents seek help, but as a direct result of being left off the map, they find noone willing to accept Paglapur, and its problems, as their jurisdiction. The villagers decide they need to draw media attention to Paglapur, and in so doing, gain acceptance and help from those who had previously denied them.

Markimdb: 7
Genreaction, drama
CountryIndia

Gunasingam, a family-loving farmer who hails from a small town, tries his best to keep his big family united despite him being misunderstood by many.

Markimdb: 4.4
Genrecomedy, melodrama
CountryIndia

Two millennials get into a relationship where they are allowed to meet only on 'Tuesdays & Fridays'.

Markimdb: 6.5
Genreaction, comedy, musical, adventure, detective
CountryIndia

A gifted teenage detective searches for his missing father with his ladylove assistant.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genreaction, comedy
CountryIndia

Rama Rao fails to get a job with the police force due to his father's connections with a gangster. But when his brother is killed by the gangster, Rama Rao becomes Baadshah to oppose him.

Markimdb: 6.8
Genreaction, thriller, drama
CountryIndia
Duration02:27

On the request of his friend Kabir, SP Adil Sends him to the Naxal group as an informer. When Kabir finds the truth he becomes one of their gang leader.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genredrama, music, biography
CountryIndia
Duration02:40

When a capable dancer is provoked by the evil design of his employer, naturally he will be out to prove his mettle.

Markimdb: 7.1
Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime
CountryIndia
Duration02:32

Meera and Arjun are professionals living in Gurgaon. On their way to a luxurious desert holiday they stop on a Highway dhaba for dinner, where they witness a young girl being picked up by a bunch of hoodlums. Arjun chooses to step in, unmindful of the danger ahead.

Markimdb: 4.5
Genrecomedy, melodrama
CountryIndia
Duration02:15

Dolly, an attractive woman, fakes marriages and runs away stealing all the precious belongings of the groom and his family. Dolly's modus operandi is to get her fake brother to identify prospective grooms & then entice these men to fall in love with her. Attracted by her charms, these prospective grooms are ready to do anything for dolly including going against their parents' wishes to marry her.

Markimdb: 5.8
Genreaction, comedy
CountryIndia

A righteous young man who helps everyone gain their rightful justice, gets recruited as an undercover agent to work on a high profile case that involves a crime lord working for a corrupt minister who also happens to be the father of his romantic interest.

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: 6.9
Genrecomedy
CountryIndia

The paths of four dream-chasing college friends cross with an array of colourful characters, from a tough-talking Punjabi female don to a Jugaad Baaz college watchman. Mayhem ensues.

Markimdb: 7.5
Genreaction, thriller, melodrama, drama
CountryIndia

Mathew is a graduate in software engineering, but is now jobless. He is waiting for his good time to get a good job. Mathew has borrowed some money as loan. Now he cannot give it back as he has no job. Mathew's childhood friend Jeena Johnykkutty is ready to help him as she could. She has a job. Her father Johnykkutty does not like Mathew and he always tries to trouble Mathew whenever he gets a chance. At this time Mathew's good time arrives; but along with it many problems too. The gripping events that follow plot the rest of 'Neram'.

Markimdb: 5.8
Genreaction, thriller, crime
CountryIndia

The sudden implementation of demonetisation rattles the country, and a few black money hoarders in Kerala are trying their best to save their void currencies by hook or crook. Kasaragod-based financier Nithyananda Shenoy also gets embroiled in it, and drawn into the scene are also a few underprivileged folk in Kochi. Dramatic situations surrounding the hotchpotch ensue, as each one tries to set their lives straight.

Markimdb: 4.3
Genredrama
CountryIndia

An anthology of four short horror tales.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genreaction, drama
CountryIndia

Ganesh, a cab driver and a doting brother to his sister Tamizh, is hunting down three notorious criminals in Kolkata. Who is he actually and what's his motive?

Markimdb: 5.5
Genreaction, comedy, melodrama
CountryIndia
Duration02:33

A girl gets mixed up with a spy trying to clear his name. A chance encounter of the unassuming bank receptionist Harleen Sahni with the charming yet mysterious Rajveer Nanda, results in an on-rush of ditched planes, car chases, shoot-outs, bombing raids and general global mayhem. But as the transcontinental chase ensues with Rajveer convincing Harleen that he's the good guy, can she really trust him, and will trust matter when the bullets start flying?




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