From thrilling superhero adventures like Zokkomon, to crime films such as Singham, Hindi language action films draw in mass crowds through breathtaking fight sequences and thrilling chase scenes.
In this list, you’ll find 8 action-packed Hindi language films rated 12 or under, that are available to watch for a family movie night. We’ve also included our ratings info, so that you know what each film contains before pressing play.
Zokkomon
threat, violence
When his cruel uncle abandons him, a young orphan learns to access the untapped superpowers that have been waiting within him all along.
Sholay
After his family is murdered by a notorious and ruthless bandit, a former police officer enlists the services of two outlaws to capture the bandit.
Singham
contains moderate violence
Singham is a Hindi language crime thriller in which a rogue policeman takes on a corrupt crime boss who has become a politician.
violence
There are fight scenes featuring punches, kicks, gun shots and slow motion aerial fighting.
There is mild bad language ('bloody', 'bastard').
Bodyguard
contains moderate action violence
Bodyguard is a subtitled Hindi drama about the relationship between a bodyguard and the young woman he has to protect.
violence
Moderate violence includes crunchy blows and kicks, including a few implied arm and leg breaks. Another scene shows a man being flung against the wall and impaled on something sharp, which kills him.
The film also contains a scene in which we see a number of young women locked in a container and there is an oblique reference to sex trafficking.
There is infrequent use of mild bad language ('bloody').
Ek Tha Tiger
contains moderate violence and infrequent bloody images
Ek Tha Tiger is a Hindi language romantic action thriller in which an Indian spy must defend his country from the threat of a rival intelligence agency but he falls in love, risking both his mission and his career.
violence
The film contains some scenes of moderate violence between the hero and his enemies. There are several action chases and fight scenes that include kicks and blows in martial arts style, as well as some gun shootings.
injury detail
In the opening sequence, the hero shoots a turncoat spy in the chest with some brief detail of a blood spurt from the impact. Towards the end of the film, the hero is shot in the back whilst fleeing on a motorcycle and there is some detail of blood on his shirt.
The film also contains Hindi and English uses of mild bad language (e.g. bastard, bloody, shit).
Don 2
contains moderate violence
Don 2 is a Hindi action thriller sequel in which an international criminal sets his sights on European domination.
violence
There scenes of fighting between a criminal and his rivals, and in which crowbars are wielded, and men are kicked and punched. Other scenes show gunshot impact wounds; however, there is limited injury detail.
The film also includes some scenes of smoking.
Drive
moderate violence, threat
Drive is a Hindi language action film about a complicated plot to steal a cache of stolen gold and cash stored in a secret room in the Indian Presidential Palace.
violence
Strong violence includes many heavy kicks and punches during a key fight scene.
Dhoom: 2
contains moderate violence
Mr A, a fearless thief, steals valuable artefacts and teams up with the girl he is attracted to but who cannot be trusted. Close on their heels are three police officers trying to apprehend them.
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