The countdown for Netflix’s upcoming romantic thriller, Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, has began. Fans are eagerly anticipating its release on August 9, 2024. This much-awaited sequel to the hit film Haseen Dillruba promises to deliver another exciting dose of romance, suspense, and drama.
Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, directed by Jayprad Desai and written by Kanika Dhillon, continues the love story of Rani Kashyap (Taapsee Pannu) and Rishabh Saxena (Vikrant Massey).
With a stellar cast including Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey, Sunny Kaushal, and Jimmy Shergill, the movie takes the audience back into the pulpy whirlwind of love and deception. Following their escape to Agra, Rani and Rishabh must navigate new threats and a new lover, all while dealing with the consequences of their past actions.
For those who are excited about Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba and want to explore more romantic thrillers, here are some must-watch Indian films that offer the same.
Darlings
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Featuring Alia Bhatt and Vijay Varma, Darlings is a dark comedy-drama that explores the complexities of a troubled relationship just like Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba. In the heart of Mumbai, Badru (Alia Bhatt) dreams of a happy life with her husband Hamza (Vijay Varma).
However, Hamza’s violent, alcohol-fueled behavior shatters her dreams. Tired of the abuse, Badru and her fiercely supportive mother Shamshu (Shefali Shah) decide to take control of their lives and plot a revenge.
Gehraiyaan
Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
From its viral soundtrack to its star-studded cast, Netflix’s Gehraiyaan is a deeply emotional romantic thriller that explores complex relationships and infidelity. The story revolves around Alisha Khanna (Deepika Padukone), a yoga instructor. She struggles with a troubled relationship with her boyfriend, Karan (Dhairya Karwa).
However, when her cousin Tia (Ananya Panday) and her fiancé Zain (Siddhant Chaturvedi) visit, Alisha finds herself drawn to Zain. This attraction leads to a whirlwind affair, sparking tension and ultimately leading to a murder.
Jaane Jaan
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Jaane Jaan is a romantic thriller that follows the story of a woman who becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation. Kareena Kapoor Khan plays the titular role of the single mother who finds herself amid an investigation of the murder of her ex-husband.
In addition, Jaideep Ahlawat plays a math teacher with a mysterious past who unexpectedly becomes a knight in shining armor. While Vijay Varma takes on the role of an inspector determined to uncover the truth akin to Jimmy Shergil’s upcoming role in Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba.
Monica O My Darling
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Netflix’s Monica, O My Darling, directed by Vasan Bala, blends comedy, crime, and mystery with a side of romance. The story follows Jayant Arkhedkar (Rajkummar Rao), a robotics expert. He gets entangled in murder and blackmail after getting involved with Monica Machado (Huma Qureshi), a seductive secretary.
As chaos unfolds, ACP Naidu (Radhika Apte), a sharp police officer, aims to solve the mystery. Moreover, Monica O My Darling shares the same pulpy romance action as Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba.
Looop Lapeta
Streaming Platform: Netflix
This film, a remake of the 1998 German classic Run Lola Run, features Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba’s Taapsee Pannu as Savi and Tahir Raj Bhasin as Satya.
The story revolves around Savi, who must race against time to save her boyfriend Satya after he loses a mobster’s money. With a ticking clock and multiple loops, Savi finds herself reliving the same day. In addition, each time she makes a different choice that tends to affect the outcome.
Bunty Aur Babli
Streaming Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Although primarily a comedy, Bunty Aur Babli includes elements of crime and thrill as it follows the adventures of a con-couple. Featuring Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, and Amitabh Bachchan the film follows the adventures of Rakesh (Bunty) and Vimmi (Babli).
Moreover, the two small-town individuals to fulfill their dreams, they become notorious con artists. Their antics attract the attention of cop Dashrath Singh (Amitabh Bachchan), leading to a thrilling chase.
