25 Best Kay Kay Menon Movies and TV Shows (and Where to Watch Them)

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From an ad man to a theatre performer to a promising TV actor to one of modern Bollywood’s finest character actors, Kay Kay Menon has come a long way. While he has become a household name with unforgettable performances in Black Friday, Haider, and Shaurya, the actor has also transitioned to the OTT space with both supporting and lead roles in TV series across various streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar and more. If you are a fan of Kay Kay Menon, our guide takes you through his best movies and shows along with all the options to stream them in India.

Which Kay Kay Menon movies should I watch first?

Kay Kay Menon is an actor who has never shied away from dark, gritty, and violent subject matter. So, his crime thrillers are the best movies to watch first. His collaborations with director Anurag Kashyap shine in this regard, whether it be his performance as a morally troubled cop investigating terrorist bombings in Black Friday or a hot-headed right-wing Rajput leader in Gulaal.

Interestingly enough, Menon also starred in Kashyap’s debut film Paanch. But the crime thriller never saw an official release as the Indian censor board didn’t approve it.

Much like his haunting performance in Gulaal, Menon went on to play iconic villains in many mainstream and lesser-known films. Some of his best performances in negative roles include that of a hot-headed army officer in Shaurya (a remake of A Few Good Men), an egoistic dancer in Remo D’Souza’s dance musical ABCD: Anybody Can Dance, a high-profile terrorist in Baby, and a scheming uncle to the titular hero in Haider.

Haider, in particular, remains one of his career-best performances. Nominated for a Filmfare, Menon played the villain to Shahid Kapoor’s Haider in this Kashmir-set adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

Menon’s other memorable roles include that of a gangster’s sleazy elder son in Sarkar, an awkward, newly-married husband in Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd, and a psychologically-burdened police officer in Vodka Diaries.

Which Kay Kay Menon TV shows should I watch first?

Kay Kay Menon has also had a memorable OTT run playing a ruthless gangster in the Prime Video thriller Farzi and a heroic railway officer in the Netflix disaster drama The Railway Men. You should watch both of these critically acclaimed shows first and then follow it with other integral performances in the Hotstar spy thriller Special Ops and the Netflix anthology drama Ray

Why is Black Friday Kay Kay Menon’s best movie to watch?

With an unflinching portrayal of a cop driven to his limits, Black Friday is a nail biting recounting of the real-life 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts. Told from the narratives of multiple people involved in its aftermath, Anurag Kashyap’s gritty thriller has only aged better over the years. 

Where can I watch the best Kay Kay Menon movies and TV shows online?

Below you can find the latest streaming information for the best movies and TV shows starring Kay Kay Menon. This includes every offer for viewers in India. We also show you if any of his best works are available to watch online for free.

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  1. Black Friday

    Black Friday

    2004

    #1

    Bombs tear through Bombay in 1993, wreaking havoc and polarising the citizens. With perpetrators at large, the state launches a massive man-hunt to unmask the perpetrators behind these events.

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  2. Gulaal

    Gulaal

    2009

    #2

    A law student witnesses the struggles of the Rajputs, deception, homicide and crime after being elected as General Secretary of his college.

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  3. Haider

    Haider

    2014

    #3

    A young man returns to Kashmir after his father's disappearance to confront his uncle - the man he suspects to have a role in his father's fate.

  4. Farzi

    Farzi

    2023

    #4

    Sunny, a brilliant small-time artist is catapulted into the high-stakes world of counterfeiting when he creates the perfect fake currency note, even as Michael, a fiery, unorthodox task force officer wants to rid the country of the counterfeiting menace. In this thrilling cat-and-mouse race, losing is not an option!

  5. The Railway Men - The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984

    #5

    India, 1984. After a deadly gas leaks from a factory in Bhopal, brave railway workers risk their lives to save others in the face of an unspeakable disaster.

  6. Baby

    Baby

    2015

    #6

    A small nascent elite team of the Indian intelligence system perpetually strives to detect and eliminate terrorists and their plots. Officer Ajay leads his team to destroy one such potentially lethal ploy in their biggest operation yet.

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  7. Shahid

    Shahid

    2013

    #7

    A story based on real-life human-rights and criminal lawyer, Shahid Azmi, who was slain while defending the wrongly accused by the law in terrorist activities.

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  8. Shaurya

    Shaurya

    2008

    #8

    Maj. Siddhant Chaudhary, an Indian Army lawyer, attempts to defend Capt. Javed Khan who is accused of killing a decorated officer. The problem is that Khan does not wish to be defended and freely admits to his crime.

  9. Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.

    #9

    Six newly-married, diverse, honeymooning couples face marital bliss and discord, finding out more about themselves, their significant others and life in this happy-go-lucky, quirky drama.

  10. ABCD

    ABCD

    2013

    #10

    When a capable dancer is provoked by the evil design of his employer, naturally he will be out to prove his mettle.

  11. Life in a Metro

    Life in a Metro

    2007

    #11

    A group of Mumbai up-and-comers search for love and struggle for success in this ensemble drama that centers on an eager young call centre executive.

  12. Sarkar

    Sarkar

    2005

    #12

    Subhash Nagre runs a parallel government in the city where he has a cult following. When his enemies plot to murder him, his son takes charge and stands up against them.

  13. Vodka Diaries

    Vodka Diaries

    2018

    #13

    In the misty town of Manali, ACP Ashwini Dixit attempts to solve a series of mysterious murders happening in a single night, which might be connected to the night club, Vodka Diaries.

  14. Ankur Arora Murder Case

    #14

    Romesh (Arjun Mathur) was a young medical intern who dared to dream. He was in awe of Dr. Asthana (Kay Kay Menon), the Chief of Surgery of the Shekhawat General Hospital. All he wanted to was be like him. He lived in with Riya, his co-intern and the love of his life. However, when an eight year old boy, Ankur dies due to Dr. Asthana's medical negligence, Romesh realises that a good surgeon is not necessarily a good person. Together with Ankur's mother Nandita, Dr Romesh sets out on a turbulent journey to fight for what is right. A fight for justice against his mentor, the hospital and the love of his life

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  15. Ray

    Ray

    2021

    #15

    From a satire to a psychological thriller, four short stories from celebrated auteur and writer Satyajit Ray are adapted for the screen in this series.

  16. Bheja Fry 2

    Bheja Fry 2

    2011

    #16

    Good hearted but not worldly-wise, the rolly-polly tax inspector, Bharat Bhushan (Vinay Pathak) is back to fulfill his long cherished dream of becoming a singer. To further his media ambition he enters a game show hoping to win a cash prize with which he can make his own music album. Eventually Bhushan goes on to win the competition which also gifts him a free stay on a cruise ship.

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  17. Bambai Meri Jaan

    Bambai Meri Jaan

    2023

    #17

    A sneak into the post-independence Bombay and streets riddled with crime. An honest cop's journey as he tries to protect his family.

  18. The Ghazi Attack

    The Ghazi Attack

    2017

    #18

    India’s first underwater war film tries to decode the mystery behind the sinking of Pakistani submarine PNS Ghazi during the Indo-Pak war of 1971.

  19. A Thousand Desires Like These

    #19

    Set against the backdrop of the Indian Emergency, the movie tells the story of three youngsters in the 70s, when India was undergoing massive social and political changes.

  20. Penalty

    Penalty

    2019

    #20

    A story of a North-east Indian football player who's fighting day and night with the society in order to achieve his dreams. The film covers all kinds of layers in one single film from negative backlashes, social pressures to a complete change over in one's life.

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