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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nawazuddin Siddiqui reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Nawazuddin Siddiqui's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 88% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nawazuddin Siddiqui remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Meridian Lines, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Nawazuddin Siddiqui Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nawazuddin Siddiqui's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thamma | Yakshasan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Costao | Costao | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Adbhut | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Rautu ka Raaz | Inspector Deepak Negi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Tiku Weds Sheru | Shiraz 'Sheru' Khan Afghani | Average | 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Babumoshai Bandookbaaz | Babu Bihari | 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 → |
| 2013 | Sniffer | Mohammad Anwar | Hit | 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 | 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 | 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 → |
| N/A | The Nexus: Shadows of Destiny | Dr. Vikram Verma | Super Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Making of Talaash | Self (archival footage) | Super 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", "The Nexus: Shadows of Destiny", and "Making of Talaash".