Prithviraj Sukumaran's ‘Aadujeevitham’ or ‘The Goat Story’, a survival drama that has received rave reviews, is now available on Netflix. Viewers might be craving for more inspiring tales of the human spirit triumphing over hardship after being enthralled by this riveting survival drama. We have collected a list of top-notch survival dramas that are prepared to transport you on fantastic adventures.
Top Survival Dramas to Watch
Trapped
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
Vikramaditya Motwane's action thriller stars Rajkumar Rao and is sure to send shivers down your spine. All eyes are on Shaurya as he finds himself stranded in his brand-new home, cut off from the outside world by a series of unfortunate events. In spite of everything, he fights for his life. The film is currently available on Zee5.
Mili
IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
This film starring Janhvi Kapoor and Sunny Kaushal is an intense, thrilling and harrowing story. In the film, Mili Naudiyal works part-time in a restaurant while preparing to secure a job in Canada. However, her life turns into a fight for survival when she accidentally gets locked in a freezer.
Dunki
IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
Rajkumar Hirani’s film was one of the hits of 2023. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Anil Grover and Vicky Kaushal, the film is about a group of friends who set out on a journey to emigrate to the United Kingdom via a clandestine route called 'donkey flight', risking their lives in the process. The movie offers a rollercoaster ride and is available to watch on Netflix.
2018
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
This Indian Malayalam-language survival thriller film is directed by Jude Anthony Joseph. In this movie, people from different backgrounds residing in Kerala face catastrophic events and decide to unite and coordinate to overcome the situation. It is available on SonyLiv.
Poorna: Courage Has No Limit
IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
This power-packed film directed by Rahul Bose was released in 2017. In this film, the plot commences after a minister approves Poorna Malavath, a 13-year-old girl from a tribal family, to be a part of Operation Everest. She reaches the peak and becomes the youngest girl to climb Mount Everest. The film is available on YouTube.
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NH10
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
This action-packed film, directed by Navdeep Singh, stars Anushka Sharma and Darshan Kuma in the lead. In this movie, on a road trip, Meera and Arjun witness an honour killing committed by a powerful gangster, Satbir. However, the latter soon starts pursuing the couple to eliminate them. The film is now available on JioCinema, Amazon Prime Video, and ZEE5.
Mission Raniganj
IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
While this catastrophe thriller starring Akshay Kumar and directed by Tinu Suresh Desai bombed at the box office, it's nevertheless a riveting survival story. In this movie, Jaswant Singh Gill, a mining engineer, leads a challenging rescue mission to save 65 miners trapped in a flooded coal mine. People can watch this action-convulsed film on Netflix.