India, Aug. 18 -- According to a popular saying, truth is stranger than fiction. But it takes political thriller movies to remind us that truth and real life are often also far scarier than fiction or anything even the most imaginative authors could concoct. These films dive into the murky world of power and corruption and betrayal and backroom deals. Here, everyone smiles in public but plots in private. At their best, suspense and sharp commentary come together beautifully in these movies. They make us question who is really pulling the strings behind the scenes. Here are the finest Indian political thriller movies you need to watch on streaming services such as Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, and more.

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