India, March 18 -- There's something about spy thriller movies that just hits differently. The quiet tension, the double lives. And there is a sense that every conversation could be a trap. And when it comes to Indian spy thriller movies, that tension is often layered with geopolitics and history. There is also a uniquely specific Indian brand of high-stakes drama that brings together realism and spectacle. Here are the best Indian spy thriller movies you should watch if you love films such as Dhurandhar.

If Dhurandhar reminded audiences of anything, it's that spy movies Bollywood makes today are far more ambitious than they used to be. Gone are the days of straightforward good-versus-evil tales. Modern spy thrillers are messier and dark...