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7 Best Bollywood action movies to watch: From Salman Khan-Katrina Kaif's Tiger 3 to Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan

Bollywood action movies have been loved by entertainment lovers for ages. Let's check out the list of movies from the same genre that became popular recently.

By Arpita Sarkar
Updated on Nov 20, 2023  |  12:29 PM IST |  1.8M
Best Bollywood action movies to watch: from Salman Khan-Katrina Kaif's Tiger 3 to Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan
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An action film is a genre in which the protagonist is thrown into a series of events that usually involve violence and physical feats. The category mostly features resourceful heroes struggling against incredible odds, including life-threatening situations, an indestructible villain, or a quest that usually ends in the hero's victory. This genre is closely related to the thriller and adventure genres and may also contain drama and spy fiction elements. 

Over the years, filmmakers have been using this category to make super-hit films. Let's have a look at a list of 7 best Bollywood action movies curated by Pinkvilla. 

Here are 7 best Bollywood action movies 

1. Tiger 3 (2023)


  • Running Time: 150 minutes 
  • IMDB Rating: 7.9/10
  • Movie Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller, Adventure 
  • Movie Star Cast: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Emraan Hashmi, Ashutosh Rana, Ranvir Shorey, Ranvir Shorey, Vishal Jethwa, Rehanshi Mirza
  • Director: Maneesh Sharma 
  • Writer: Aditya Chopra, Shridhar Raghavan
  • Year of release: 2023
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Theaters 

Tiger 3 is the sequel to Ek Tha Tiger & Tiger Zinda Hai. Salman Khan reprises the role of an Indian spy named Avinash Singh Tiger Rathore, and Katrina Kaif returns as a Pakistani secret agent named Zoya Humaimi.

2. Gadar 2: The Katha Continues (2023)


  • Running Time: 170 minutes 
  • IMDB Rating: 5.3/10
  • Movie Genre: Action, Drama, Adventure 
  • Movie Star Cast: Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, Nana Patekar, Amrish Puri, Gaurav Chopra, Luv Sinha, Rakesh Bedi, Madhumalti Kapoor, Manoj Bakshi, Mir Sarwar, Lubna Salim, Anil George, Manish Wadhwa, Ali Khan, Vivek Shauq, Simratt Kaur Randhawa, Simrat Kaur, Utkarsh Sharma, Mushtaq Khan
  • Director: Anil Sharma 
  • Writer: Shaktimaan Talwar
  • Year of release: 2023
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Zee5

Gadar 2 movie is a highly anticipated Bollywood sequel to the 2001 hit movie Gadar: Ek Prem Katha. It portrays the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971; Tara Singh returns to Pakistan to bring his son, Charanjeet, back home. Set against the backdrop of India's partition in 1947, the film continues the love story of Tara Singh and Sakina, portrayed by Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel, respectively.

The story unfolds as Tara strives to save Jeete from Iqbal and his team in Pakistan, facing challenges and the looming threat of revenge. The film blends historical drama with intense emotional moments, showcasing the enduring power of love and the impact of historical events on personal lives. 

3. Jawan (2023)


Jawan stars Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role as father and son doppelgängers who team up to rectify corruption in Indian society. Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone (billed as a special appearance), Priyamani and Sanya Malhotra co-star. He encounters a terrifying outlaw (Vijay Sethupathi) who has terrorized many people and caused them great sorrow.

4. Pathaan (2023)


  • Running Time: 146 minutes 
  • IMDB Rating: 5.9/10
  • Movie Genre: Action, Thriller, Adventure 
  • Movie Star Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Dimple Kapadia, Ashutosh Rana, Viraf Patel, Karishma Singh, Mustafa Aksari, Jairoop Jeevan, Rachel Ann Mullins, Jayna Ruchandani, Amrita Mishra, Aritro Banerjee, Mansi Taxak, Prakash Belawadi 
  • Director: Siddharth Anand 
  • Writer: Siddharth Anand, Shridhar Raghavan, Abbas Tyrewala
  • Year of release: 2023
  • Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video 

Pathaan movie revolves around the story of a passionate, competent, and skilled agent named Pathaan, played by Shah Rukh Khan. Pathaan worked for RAW but decided to separate his paths for certain reasons. The story is centered at a time when India revoked its Article 370, which gave the territory of Jammu & Kashmir a special status.

5. Vikram Vedha (2022)


Vikram Vedha is a movie about a cop named Vikram, played by Saif Ali Khan, who is trying to capture a notorious gangster named Vedha, portrayed by Hrithik Roshan, who is based in Lucknow and has committed 16 murders. The police have created a Special Task Force (STF) to finish Vedha and his gang. 

6. Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019)


Uri: The Surgical Strike shows Major Vihaan Singh Shergill of the Indian Army leading a covert operation against a group of militants who attacked the base in Uri, Kashmir, in 2016.

7. Tiger Zinda Hai (2017)


Tiger Zinda Hai is the follow-up to the highly successful film Ek Tha Tiger. The storyline revolves around a critical situation where a group of Indian and Pakistani nurses find themselves held hostage in Iraq by the ruthless militant leader Abu Usman. After a span of 8 years since his disappearance alongside Zoya, a former Pakistani Intelligence (ISI) agent, the elusive agent Tiger is tracked down by Indian Intelligence (RAW).

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FAQs

What are the best action movies in Bollywood?
Some of the best action movies in Bollywood are Jawan, Pathaan, Wanted, Tiger Zinda Hai etc.
What is the latest movie in Bollywood?
Tiger 3 starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif is the latest movie in Bollywood. It was released on November 12, 2023
Which is the oldest Indian action movie?
Patala Bhairavi. It was released in 1951.
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