28th June 2023, Mumbai: Crime thriller web series have taken centre stage as the digital revolution continues to transform the entertainment sector. They captivate fans with their compelling stories, engaging characters, and exciting plot twists. On a variety of OTT platforms, Indian crime thriller web series have amassed enormous appeal, with everything from nail-biting suspense to mind-bending puzzles. The Night Manager 2, starring Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Sobhita Dhulipala, is now in production and will soon be available on Disney Plus Hotstar. Sandeep Modi’s three-part season finale is expected to be just as engrossing and compelling as part 1. The top 10 Indian crime thriller web series are presented to you here, and they are all available on popular streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Get ready to explore compelling stories that are brought to life by skilled actors, creative directors, and alluring settings.
“Sacred Games” (Netflix):
Saif Ali Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui are the stars.
Vikramaditya Motwane and Anurag Kashyap are the directors
The premise is that when a Mumbai police officer receives a cryptic threat from a criminal boss, it sets off a cat-and-mouse game that reveals the city’s seedier side and reveals dark truths.
“Paatal Lok” (Amazon Prime Video):
Lead actor is Jaideep Ahlawat.
Sudip Sharma is the director.
The premise is that a cynical officer gets a high-profile case that challenges his views and forces him to face his personal problems by exposing a complicated network of corruption and conspiracy.
“Mirzapur” (Amazon Prime Video):
Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal are the stars.
Gurmeet Singh and Karan Anshuman are the directors.
The premise is that when two brothers become involved in the perilous world of drugs, violence, and politics, the power dynamics in the lawless town of Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh are put to the test.
“Breathe” (Amazon Prime Video):
R. Madhavan and Amit Sadh are the stars.
Mayank Sharma is the director
The premise is that a dedicated officer sets out to discover the truth behind the crimes while a desperate parent goes to great lengths—committing a series of murders—to save his terminally ill son.
“Criminal Justice” (Disney+ Hotstar):
Vikrant Massey and Pankaj Tripathi are the stars.
Tigmanshu Dhulia is the director.
The premise is that when a college student wakes up next to a brutally murdered woman and becomes involved in a series of events, his life takes an unexpected turn and finds himself entangled in a nightmarish criminal justice system.
“Asur” (Voot Select):
Arshad Warsi and Barun Sobti are the stars
Oni Sen is the director
The premise is that an odd alliance is formed between a forensic expert and a police officer as they seek down a serial killer who draws inspiration from old myths, which sends them into an intellectual conflict.
“Special Ops” (Disney+ Hotstar):
Lead actor is Kay Kay Menon.
Neeraj Pandey and Shivam Nair are the directors.
The premise is that an intelligence officer leads his team through different clandestine missions to expose underground terror networks in this high-octane espionage thriller, which is based on actual events.
“Delhi Crime” (Netflix):
Rajesh Tailang and Shefali Shah are the stars.
Richie Mehta is the director.
The premise is that a hard-hitting series following the persistent efforts of the Delhi Police as they track down the offenders and bring them to justice, inspired by the 2012 Delhi gang rape case.
“Hostages” (Disney+ Hotstar):
Ronit Roy and Tisca Chopra are the stars.
Sudhir Mishra is the director.
The premise is that a bunch of masked invaders kidnap a prominent surgeon’s family and demand that she kill a patient during surgery in order to save her family.
“Aarya” (Disney+ Hotstar):
Lead actor is Sushmita Sen.
Sandeep Modi and Ram Madhvani are the directors.
The premise is that in order to safeguard her family after her husband’s inexplicable murder, a strong-willed woman is drawn into the hazardous world of drugs and crime.
-by Kashvi Gala