

This movie is exactly that.John Abraham surprisingly is brilliant as the villain and actually makes you root for him.This was the beginning of one of the most successful franchises in Bollywood. Action isn’t about just throwing in kicks and punches. This is easily one of the coolest movies of the 21st century. Overall, a very underrated movie that deserves its place amongst the top action movies of Bollywood. He sent a chill down your spine in every scene that he was there. A special mention to Rasheed Naz for his portrayal of Maulana. And all the actors are fantastic in this movie. With no additional unnecessary frills like songs and a romantic track which disrupts the flow of the movie, it is the perfect definition of what an action thriller should be. One of the most taut, clever and brilliantly written movies in recent times, this movie will leave you gasping for breath by the time it is done. With some outstanding dialogues and terrific acting by Ajay Devgn as well as Prakash Raj who played Jaykant Shikre, the villain to perfection, this movie too has developed a following thanks to its mindblowing action scenes, something that Rohit Shetty excels in. Honest, dedicated and absolutely ruthless when it comes to eradicating evil, Ajay Devgn’s Bajirao Singham was a torchbearer when it comes to positive police characters. But Bajirao Singham makes an attempt to change that notion. Normally, the police are shown as lazy, corrupt and inefficient. This is a movie which the police force must thank Bollywood for. Weren’t we all left shocked? A genius move by the writer to change the ending from the original. But Shah Rukh Khan is just outstanding in this double role. Boman Irani as Vardhan is also fantastic. This movie manages to retain the charm of the original and at the same time stands its own ground thanks to some brilliant direction from Farhan Akhtar. Shah Rukh Khan as Don is absolutely terrifying and that laugh is sure to send shivers down your spine. This is one remake which I would probably hold at par with the original. This movie also launched the career of Sonakshi Sinha. It won a Filmfare for Best Film, this is how popular the movie was. It had a very simple plot, but Chulbul Pandey’s antics made this movie a whole lot more memorable. With some well-done action scenes, a decent plot, some cheesy but very memorable dialogues and a good performance from Salman, this movie was responsible for making Salman the superstar that he is. This movie is responsible for making action movies cooler than what they are. Though the run time works against its favour, you don’t really get bored. Deservedly, this hard-hitting revenge drama was praised by everybody. Hrithik too gave a sincere performance, probably one of his finest. Sanjay Dutt as Kancha Cheena was menacing and sent a chill down your spine. Though it is not as good as its original, it certainly manages to stand on its own feet. Yes, the new Agneepath too deserves a mention on this list. Vivek Oberoi deservedly won a Filmfare for his chilling portrayal of Maya Dolas. This movie again proved Vivek Oberoi’s calibre when it comes to gangster flicks after making movies like Company, and even Omkara.A must watch for any fan of Bollywood gangster movies.

Based on a real shootout which took place in Lokhandwala in 1991, this movie is taut, gripping and extremely intense.

Though I don’t like Apoorva Lakhia’s movies much, this is one movie which stands out from his rather mediocre filmography. You can also stream some of these Hindi action movies online on Netflix or Amazon Prime. So, here is the list of top Bollywood action movies ever which had brain as well as brawn, making for a compelling watch.
