The unpredictability of the endings in movies provides thrilling entertainment. From Vijay Sethupathi's last film 'Maharaja' to Vidhya Balan's classic mystery 'Kahaani', we have created a list of movies with surprising and unpredictable endings. Cinematic masterpieces like these offer nail-biting climaxes that send shockwaves through viewers. These movies have won the hearts of audiences with their mind-bending surprises and story twists.
Here is a rundown of the most shocking and unforgettable Bollywood movie endings ever.
Top 8 Movies With Surprising Endings
Maharaja (2024)
IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
The compelling plot of Vijay Sethupathi's ‘Maharaja’ revolves on power battles and a secret, but the film's climax will make you question all you thought you knew. You will be left thinking about this startling and wonderful surprising element for quite a while after the credits have rolled.
13B: Fear Has a New Address (2009)
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
13 B, an apartment building that seems to be completely normal, conceals a deadly secret. Almost immediately after moving into the flat, a family member Manohar (played by R Madhavan) realises that they are not the only ones living there. Following an increase in the number of paranormal occurrences, he comes to the conclusion that the apartment is haunted. The revelation of the killer at the end comes as a complete surprise to everyone.
Kahaani (2012)
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
A pregnant woman named Vidya Bagchi travels to Kolkata in the hopes of finding her husband, who has gone missing. While she is doing her investigation, she finds herself caught up in a web of lies and corruption. Once the movie comes to a close, viewers are taken aback by the discovery that the whole search was a well-planned vengeance plot, and they are even more shocked by the character of Vidya's real identity. A clever turn that turned the mystery genre in Bollywood on its head.
Gupt (1997)
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
‘Gupt’ is a murder mystery that has a shocking twist to it. There is a young girl who has been brutally killed, and everyone is pointing the accusation at her lover. On the other hand, as the inquiry progresses, it becomes abundantly evident that nothing is what it seems to be. A surprising revelation is made at the climax: the perpetrator of the crime is not the boyfriend of the victim, but rather someone unpredictable. The movie maintains suspense right up to the last whistle.
Karthik Calling Karthik (2010)
IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
This mind-bending thriller features Deepika Padukone and Farhan Akhtar in the lead. Karthik, a writer, starts getting phone calls from an unknown person who claims to be him at some point in the future. Karthik's life is heading in an uncontrollable direction as the calls continue to grow more frequent and upsetting. Unbelievable psychological details emerge as Karthik deciphers the truth, completely changing the course of events and casting doubt on the distinction between reality and hallucination.
Andhadhun (2018)
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
The movie featuring Ayushman Khurana is about a blind pianist who makes a shocking discovery. During the course of an inquiry into a murder, a gifted pianist is mistakenly embroiled. While he is attempting to navigate the perilous environment that surrounds him, he comes across a stunning truth: the murder that he saw was not an accident but rather a well-planned act of vengeance.
Table No. 21 (2013)
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
In the midst of a romantic trip, a young couple finds themselves caught in a game that might prove to be fatal as they are coerced into taking part in a risky dinner party. They come to the realisation that their hosts are acting with weird intentions as the night progresses. An unexpected turn of events is revealed at the climax.
Iratta (2023)
IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
This Malayalam psychological thriller starring Joju George in a dual role promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The movie follows the story of two twin brothers, both of whom are police officers. However, their lives take a drastic turn when one of them dies in the police station under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. The surviving brother investigates the death, which leads him to a shocking truth. As the mystery unravels, audiences are in for a plot twist that is not only unexpected but almost impossible to predict, making ‘Iratta’ a gripping and intense thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.
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