If you love thrillers that keep your heart racing and your eyes glued to the screen, this list is for you. These underrated Indian thrillers are packed with mystery, emotion, and shocking twists that make pausing impossible.
15 Best Underrated Indian Thrillers (Movies & Shows)
1. Criminal Justice (Season 1) (JioHotstar)
After a one-night stand, a young man is wrongly accused of murder and thrown into the harsh legal system. A kind but sharp lawyer takes up his case, fighting to prove his innocence. The series shows how quickly life can change when justice feels out of reach.
2. Inspector Zende (Netflix)
When a dangerous serial killer escapes from prison, Inspector Zende begins a tense chase across cities. The hunt slowly turns into a psychological battle between two sharp minds. Inspired by real crimes, the story explores obsession, justice, and morality.
3. Andhadhun (Netflix)
A blind pianist’s life takes a shocking turn after he accidentally witnesses a murder. What follows is a wild mix of lies, dark humour, and unexpected twists. Every new clue makes the story more unpredictable.
4. Jaane Jaan (Netflix)
In the quiet hills of Kalimpong, a single mother hides her husband’s disappearance with help from her silent neighbour. As a clever cop closes in, secrets begin to surface. Emotions and truth collide in this slow-burning mystery.
5. Breathe (Amazon Prime Video)
A father is pushed to extreme limits when his child needs a life-saving lung transplant. To protect his family, he makes dangerous choices while a cop hunts him. The show explores how love can blur the line between right and wrong.
6. Khufiya (Netflix)
A RAW agent suspects there is a traitor inside the system. As her mission turns personal, trust begins to break. The film mixes espionage, emotion, and betrayal in a tense spy thriller.
7. Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga (Netflix)
A couple plans a diamond heist on a flight, but everything goes wrong when the plane is hijacked. Trapped between criminals and chaos, they must survive using their wits. The twists keep coming till the last minute.
8. Sikandar Ka Muqaddar (Netflix)
After a major diamond robbery shakes Mumbai, a determined cop begins his hunt for a clever criminal. As the chase turns personal, emotions run high. The story blends action, fate, and revenge.
9. A Wednesday (Netflix)
A common man decides to take justice into his own hands after losing faith in the system. What begins as a mystery becomes a powerful message about anger and responsibility. The film leaves a strong impact.
10. Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs (JioHotstar)
After their powerful father’s death, three siblings fight for control of the palace. Secrets, ambition, and betrayal turn family into rivals. The royal drama shows how power can destroy relationships.
11. Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein (Netflix)
A young man’s simple life is ruined when a politician’s daughter becomes obsessed with him. Love turns into danger as crime and fear take over. The series mixes romance with psychological tension.
12. Kaala Paani (Netflix)
A deadly outbreak hits the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, forcing people to fight for survival. Fear spreads fast as relationships and morals are tested. The story shows how humans react when life is at risk.
13. Mandala Murders (Netflix)
Two detectives investigate a disturbing series of murders linked to strange patterns. Secrets, rituals, and mind games slowly come to light. Every clue makes the case darker and more intense.
14. Asur (JioHotstar)
A twisted killer leaves clues inspired by ancient mythology. CBI officers race to stop him before more lives are lost. The show blends crime, faith, and psychology in a gripping way.
15. Suzhal: The Vortex (Prime Video)
In a small town, a kidnapping and a mysterious death shake the community during local festivals. As police investigate, hidden conspiracies and dark rituals are revealed. Each case uncurys painful truths.
So, which ones are your favourite!
