5 Must Watch – Crime Thrillers On OTT – Bollywood mystery thrillers have gained significant popularity in recent years, with an impressive array of releases that have solidified their position as one of the most sought-after subgenres in the Indian film industry. Often blending elements from multiple genres, these movies and web series are anchored by a common thread of mystery fiction that runs through their narratives, keeping viewers hooked till the very end.
From the gripping intrigue of Aashram and Minus 31 to the thought-provoking twists of The Great Indian Murder and the eerie chills of Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhein, there’s no shortage of quality content available on popular streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Hotstar, Zee5, JioCinema, and others. So if you’re a fan of the genre or just looking for a thrilling and immersive experience, dive into this diverse collection of offerings and lose yourself in the captivating world of Bollywood mysteries.
5 Must Watch – Crime Thrillers On OTT: Prime Video, Zee5, Netflix, And More
Minus 31: The Nagpur Files – Minus 31: The Nagpur Files is an Indian Hindi-language neo-noir crime thriller film scheduled to release in 2023. The film is written, produced, and directed by Pratik Moitro, and features Rucha Inamdar, Shivankit Singh Parihar, and Raghubir Yadav in pivotal roles.
The movie delves into the shortcomings of various systems, such as policing and healthcare, in the wake of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India. It revolves around a bumbling police officer who comes across an intriguing suspect while investigating a murder case. Moreover, the film also highlights the underground hip-hop scene during difficult times and showcases how people exploit such situations.
Minus 31: The Nagpur Files is available for streaming on Prime Video
Vikram Vedha – Vikram Vedha is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language neo-noir action thriller film directed by Pushkar–Gayathri and produced by S. Sashikanth under his banner YNOT Studios. The film stars R. Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi as the titular anti-heroes, while Shraddha Srinath, Kathir, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Prem, Achyuth Kumar, Hareesh Peradi and Vivek Prasanna play supporting roles. The film tells the story of Vikram, a police inspector who sets out to track down and kill Vedha, a gangster. After Vedha voluntarily surrenders himself, he tells Vikram three stories that change his perceptions of good and evil. The film was released on 21 July 2017 to critical acclaim and won numerous awards.
Vikram Vedha is available for streaming on Zee5
Jaane Jaan – Jaane Jaan is a 2023 Hindi-language mystery thriller film, written and directed by Sujoy Ghosh. The movie is an adaptation of Keigo Higashino’s 2005 Japanese novel, “The Devotion of Suspect X”. Kareena Kapoor Khan stars as a single mother who finds herself involved in a murder case, alongside Jaideep Ahlawat and Vijay Varma. The movie is produced by 12th Street Entertainment and Northern Lights Films, in association with Kross Pictures and Balaji Motion Pictures.
The movie premiered on Netflix on September 21, 2023, and received positive reviews from critics, with particular praise directed towards the performances of the lead cast. “Jaane Jaan” broke the record for the biggest opening weekend viewership for an Indian film on Netflix and emerged as the most-viewed Indian film on Netflix, in terms of global viewing hours, in that year.
Jaane Jaan is available for streaming on Netflix
Aashram – Aashram is a web series in Hindi language that falls under the crime drama genre. It is directed by Prakash Jha and produced by Prakash Jha Productions. The series stars Bobby Deol, Aaditi Pohankar, Darshan Kumar, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Tushar Pandey, Anupriya Goenka, Adhyayan Suman, Vikram Kochhar, Esha Gupta, Tridha Choudhury, Rajeev Siddhartha, Sachin Shroff, Anurita Jha, Parinitaa Seth, Jahangir Khan, Kanupriya Gupta, Preeti Sood, Navdeep Tomar and Ayaan Aditya in key roles. The series has been written by Madhvi Bhatt, Avinash Kumar, Sanjay Masoomm, Tejpal Singh Rawat, and Kuldeep Ruhil.
The first season of Aashram was made available for streaming on the MX Player OTT platform for free on 28 August 2020. The second season was released on MX Player on 11 November 2020, and the third season followed in June 2022. The series has been renewed for a fourth season in 2023.
Aashram is available for streaming on MX Player
The Night Manager – The Night Manager is an enthralling Hindi-language crime thriller TV series that was created by Sandeep Modi. It is a remarkable remake of the British TV series The Night Manager which was released in 2016 and is based on the famous novel of the same name by John Le Carre.
The show has an impressive star cast that includes Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Sobhita Dhulipala in lead roles. Additionally, the series features Tillotama Shome, Ravi Behl, Saswata Chatterjee, and others in supporting roles. With its gripping plotline and stellar performances, The Night Manager is a must-watch for all fans of crime thrillers.
The Night Manager is available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar
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