Overview
A blind pianist's life takes a thrilling turn when he becomes embroiled in a web of deception and murder.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Brutal
- witty
- grisly
- paranoid
- twist thriller night
- bollywood movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly celebrated Andhadhun as a highly inventive, tightly paced, darkly comic suspense thriller driven by constant surprises and standout performances.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Akash's claimed blindness determines what he can witness, conceal, and understand during the murder mystery.
The film repeatedly turns murder, danger, and compromised behavior into unsettlingly funny set pieces.
Akash's identity as a blind pianist shapes how others underestimate him and how he navigates criminal danger.
The murder investigation and its aftermath repeatedly redirect suspicion and expectations.
Films like Andhadhun, and why
The Ladykillers
Like Andhadhun, this is a tightly constructed black comedy crime thriller built around deception, escalating danger, and morally slippery characters.
Fargo
Both films combine murder mystery mechanics with dark humor, unpredictable reversals, and an atmosphere of pulpy suspense.
The Spanish Prisoner
Both are stylish, twist-driven neo-noir thrillers in which ordinary-seeming characters become trapped in elaborate criminal schemes.
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Both use a compromised or unusual protagonist, comic tension, and shifting perceptions to create an inventive suspense narrative.
Movie Details
- Director
- Sriram Raghavan
- Release Date
- 2018-10-05
- Runtime
- 139 min
- Rating
- 7.6 / 10 (656)
Cast
- Ayushmann Khurrana
- Tabu
- Radhika Apte
- Manav Vij
- Zakir Hussain
- Anil Dhawan
- Ashwini Kalsekar
- Rashmi Agdekar
- Chhaya Kadam
- Pawan Singh
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Andhadhun about?
- A blind pianist’s private concert draws him into a murderous maze where perception, performance, and survival become impossible to separate.
- What is Andhadhun like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Andhadhun as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Andhadhun violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Andhadhun as brutal.
- What did critics think of Andhadhun?
- Critics broadly celebrated Andhadhun as a highly inventive, tightly paced, darkly comic suspense thriller driven by constant surprises and standout performances.
- Which films are like Andhadhun?
- Films with a similar feel include The Ladykillers, Fargo, The Spanish Prisoner, and The Talented Mr. Ripley.
- How long is Andhadhun?
- Andhadhun runs 139 minutes.
- Where can I watch Andhadhun?
- In United States, Andhadhun is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
