Sholay To Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara: Top 5 Adventure Movies In Hindi To Watch

‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is on everyone's mind and one thing that has stuck with many fans and audience of the film is its action.

‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is on everyone's mind and one thing that has stuck with many fans and audience of the film is its action.

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New Delhi: ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is on everyone's mind and one thing that has stuck with many fans and audience of the film is its action. While being a Telugu film primarily, many fans have been talking about the lack of good adventure films in HIndi on social media platforms. While we may not present an exhaustive directory of best adventure Hindi films, here are some top picks from the space.

From cricket pitches to action on moving trains and whatnot, these films have taken us on thrilling journeys.

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1. ‘Sholay’ (1975) 

This iconic film is often considered one of the greatest Indian films ever made. Directed by Ramesh Sippy, ‘Sholay' chronicled the story of two criminals, Veeru and Jai, played by Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan. The two are hired by a retired police officer to capture the ruthless bandit Gabbar Singh. The film's action sequences, memorable dialogues, and picturesque locations make it a must-watch. Called an iconic piece in Hindi adventure film space, ‘Sholay’ is a top-ranker in many categories ranging from action to adenture and drama.

Sholay has an IMDb rating of 8.1

2. Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) 

Not your typical adventure mix, this Ashutosh Gowarikar film combined history and sports to give a survival adventure film starring Aamri Khan that broke several box office records.

‘Lagaan’ has an IMDb rating of 8.1

3. Swades

This Shah Rukh Khan starrer is among the top-rated films in many polls. The filmis written, directed and produced by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film opened to rave reviews from audiences despite bombing at the box office. However, over the years, 'Swades' has acquired somewhat of a cult status. 

‘Swades’ has an IMDb rating of 8.2.

4. 'Highway'

This film is a road drama adventure film written and directed by Imtiaz Ali. The film stars Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda. The film was a box office hit and also received quite a lot of appreciation for Bhatt's breakthrough performance. 

On IMDb, ‘Highway’ has a rating of 7.6.

5. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

This Zoya Akhtar film is another road-adventure film starring Hrithik Roshan, Harhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol that created a new benchmark in the bro-friendship space after what ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ did in 2001.

‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ was a box office hit and has over the years solidified its position to become one of the cult favourites in the genre.

‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ has an IMDb rating of 8.2.

These five films have set the bar high for adventure films in Hindi cinema, and their influence can still be seen in several films from a similar space.