Prabhas’ thrilling action film Salaar is still a huge hit among the audience. It is no wonder that fans are eagerly waiting for the sequel. As we await the release of Salaar: Part 2, we recommend you bookmark these 5 movies like Salaar that are on OTT in your watch list.
Top 5 Salaar like movies on OTT
KGF: Chapter 1 (2018)
- Cast: Yash, Srinidhi Shetty, Vasishta N Simha, Ramachandra Raju, Archana Jois
- Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
- Rating: 8.2/10 (IMDb)
- Timeline: 2 hours 35 minutes
One of the most award-winning Indian films, KGF: Chapter 1 is a Kannada language period action drama just like Salaar. This entertaining film has a multi-star cast including none other than Yash. Viewers can expect thrills and some unique action sequences that are unlike any other film. Like the story of Salaar, the story of KGF also revolves around flashbacks, parallel stories and the quest for revenge.
KGF: Chapter 2 (2022)
- Cast: Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty, Achyuth Kumar, Prakash Raj
- Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
- Rating: 8.3/10 (IMDb)
- Timeline: 2 hours 48 minutes
After the immense success of its first installment, KGF: Chapter 2 picks up where the original film left off in this thrilling three-part saga. It achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the fourth-highest-grossing Indian film globally. The addition of new cast members like Sanjay Dutt, Prakash Raj and Raveena Tandon adds layers to an already complex plot, keeping the audience completely engaged. If you loved Salaar, this film is definitely one you shouldn’t miss!
Gandivadhari Arjun (2023)
- Cast: Varun Tej, Sakshi Vaidya, Vinay Rai, Narayan, Nassar, Vimala Raman
- Genre: Action, Thriller
- Where to watch: Netflix
- Rating: 5.6/10 (IMDb)
- Timeline: 2 hours 16 minutes
Directed by Praveen Sattaru, Gandivadhari Arjun is the closest to being a film like Salaar. This Telugu-language action thriller received mixed responses at the box-office but was well received by audiences. The plot follows the complex situations and challenges faced by a former RAW agent, which eventually leads to a conflict of interests and some unforgettable fight scenes.
Kabali (2016)
- Cast: Rajinikanth, Radhika Apte, Winston Chao, Dhansika, Nassar, Kishore
- Genre: Action, Drama
- Where to watch: Prime Video, SunNXT
- Rating: 6.1/10 (IMDb)
- Time: 2 hours 33 minutes
Rajinikanth’s Kabali, one of the most popular and talked about action films, is a film like Salaar on OTT. Directed by Pa Ranjith, the story focuses on an elderly gangster who sets out on a quest to find his wife and daughter after being released from jail. The film had a different opening in Malaysia just before its official release on July 21, 2016, and it went on to win several awards and recognitions.
Ugram (2023)
- Cast: Srimurali, Haripriya, Tilak Shekhar, Avinash, Atul Kulkarni, Padmaja Rao
- Genre: Action, Thriller
- Where to watch: Prime Video
- Rating: 6.5/10 (IMDb)
- Timeline: 2 hours 11 minutes
Ugramm, which literally means anger, is a Telugu language action film directed by Vijay Kanakamedala. The film is inspired by the psychological thriller, Fractured. However, those who have watched Salaar will find the plot and style of the film quite similar to that, while its thrilling action scenes attract people. It received positive reviews from both critics and the box office.
Let us tell you that ‘Salaar’ directed by Prashanth Neel will be released in December 2023. A sequel to the film titled ‘Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryanga Parvam’ is in the making and is expected to release in the second half of 2025.
Let us know in the comments below which of these Salaar-like movies have you seen!
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