Nawazuddin Siddiqui
ActingAbout Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin Siddiqui is an Indian film actor who works in Hindi cinema. After a period of unnoticed performances in his early career, he received the Special Jury Award at the 2012 National Film Awards and Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2013.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Nawazuddin Siddiqui reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Nawazuddin Siddiqui's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 80% of Nawazuddin Siddiqui's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Meridian Lines, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Nawazuddin Siddiqui Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nawazuddin Siddiqui's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Nawazuddin Siddiqui has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thamma | Yakshasan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Costao | Costao | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Adbhut | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Rautu ka Raaz | Inspector Deepak Negi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | No Land's Man | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | AK vs AK | Self (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Serious Men | Ayyan Mani | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Raat Akeli Hai | Inspector Jatil Yadav | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Motichoor Chaknachoor | Pushpinder Tyagi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Bebaak | Interviewer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Photograph | Rafi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Petta | Singaar 'Singaaram' Singh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Manto | Saadat Hasan Manto | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Mukkabaaz | Baaraat Singer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Monsoon Shootout | Shiva | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Babumoshai Bandookbaaz | Babu Bihari | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Jagga Jasoos | Two-Headed Bashir Alexander (Guest Appearance) | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Mom | Daya Shankar "DK" Kapoor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Raees | IPS Jaideep Ambalal Majmudar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Lion | Rama | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Raman Raghav 2.0 | Raman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Te3n | Martin Das | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Manjhi: The Mountain Man | Dashrath Manjhi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Chand Nawab | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Lateef | Lateef | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Badlapur | Liak | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Miss Lovely | Sonu Duggal | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Liar's Dice | Nawazuddin | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Lunchbox | Shaikh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Meridian Lines | Rani | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Bombay Talkies | Purandar | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Gangs of Wasseypur - Making Uncut - The Roots of Revenge from Wasseypur | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Making of Talaash | Self (archival footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Talaash | Taimur | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Chittagong | Nirmal Sen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 | Faizal Khan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1 | Faizal Khan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Kahaani | A. Khan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Paan Singh Tomar | Gopi Jadav | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Peepli Live | Rakesh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | New York | Zilgai | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Firaaq | Hanif | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Dev.D | Band Singer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Aaja Nachle | Dhan Kuber | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Manorama Six Feet Under | Chhaila | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Ek Chalis Ki Last Local | Ponnappa's Brother | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Black Friday | Asgar Mukadam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. | Pickpocketer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Shool | Waiter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Sarfarosh | Terrorist | Hit | Similar → |
Nawazuddin Siddiqui - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nawazuddin Siddiqui?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui is "Meridian Lines" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Nawazuddin Siddiqui acted in?
Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nawazuddin Siddiqui?
Other notable films include "No Land's Man", "Making of Talaash", and "Adbhut".