Hindi crime investigative movies are perfect when you want suspense, smart clues and shocking truths. These films follow cops, lawyers, ordinary families and suspects caught in murder cases, robberies and hidden crimes. From Netflix to Prime Video and JioHotstar, these titles make strong picks for a gripping watch.
12 Best Hindi Crime Investigative Movies on OTT
1. Babita Singh Reporting (Prime Video)
Babita Singh Reporting follows Baby, a people-pleasing police officer who takes a fake charge just to get leave for a family function in Rewa. Her visit turns serious when she meets her childhood friend Bansi and soon gets pulled into a murder investigation. What begins as a small personal excuse becomes a journey where Baby must face fear, duty and the truth behind her friend’s death.
2. Kartavya (Netflix)
Kartavya follows Pawan, a police officer whose career and conscience are shaken after a journalist is killed while under his protection. His search for answers takes him into corruption, political pressure and powerful people who want the truth buried. As danger begins reaching his own family, the investigation becomes a personal fight for justice.
3. Inspector Zende (Netflix)
Inspector Zende follows a sharp Mumbai police officer who is pulled into a tense chase after serial killer Carl Bhojraj escapes from prison. Inspired by the real-life pursuit of Charles Sobhraj, the film turns the manhunt into a battle of patience, instinct and intelligence. Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh give the crime story a mix of suspense, wit and danger.
4. Deva (Netflix)
Deva follows a fierce police officer investigating a complicated case tied to corruption, betrayal and violence. After a serious accident affects his memory, he is forced to re-enter the case while also questioning his own past actions. Shahid Kapoor leads this action thriller where the investigation becomes as personal as it is dangerous.
5. Sikandar Ka Muqaddar (Netflix)
Sikandar Ka Muqaddar begins with a major diamond robbery that puts several lives under suspicion. A determined police officer becomes obsessed with finding the truth, but the case slowly turns into a psychological game of guilt, doubt and manipulation. The film keeps the suspense alive by making viewers question who is really controlling the story.
6. Kahaani (Prime Video)
Kahaani follows Vidya Bagchi, a pregnant woman who arrives in Kolkata to search for her missing husband. As she moves through the city during Durga Puja, every clue seems to open another lie instead of giving her answers. Vidya Balan leads this clever mystery where grief, deception and investigation come together in one unforgettable twist.
7. Murder Mubarak (Netflix)
Murder Mubarak begins when a gym trainer is found dead inside an elite Delhi club filled with rich and secretive members. ACP Bhavani Singh enters the case and slowly uncovers jealousy, affairs, greed and hidden connections among the suspects. The film mixes murder mystery with dark comedy as every polished face starts looking guilty.
8. Jaane Jaan (Netflix)
Jaane Jaan follows Maya, a single mother whose quiet life changes after she becomes connected to a murder case. Her mysterious neighbour helps her, while a sharp police officer begins moving closer to the truth. Based on Keigo Higashino’s novel, the film builds suspense through secrets, guilt and emotional tension.
9. HIT: The First Case (Hindi) (Netflix)
HIT: The First Case follows Vikram, a brilliant but troubled officer working with the Homicide Intervention Team. While dealing with his own trauma, he is assigned to investigate the disappearance of a young woman. The case becomes even more personal when his girlfriend also goes missing, forcing him into a race against time.
10. Drishyam (JioHotstar)
Drishyam follows Vijay Salgaonkar, a simple cable operator whose family becomes involved in a crime after a dangerous incident. To protect them, he creates a carefully planned story that challenges the police at every step. Ajay Devgn and Tabu lead this gripping thriller about memory, evidence and how far a father can go for his family.
11. Raat Akeli Hai (Netflix)
Raat Akeli Hai follows Inspector Jatil Yadav as he investigates the murder of a wealthy landlord on his wedding night. The victim’s family hides many secrets, and every person inside the house seems to have a reason to lie. Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte make this slow-burn mystery tense, atmospheric and deeply suspicious.
12. Haseen Dillruba & Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba (Netflix)
Haseen Dillruba begins with Rani becoming the main suspect after her husband Rishu dies in a blast, with the police uncovering a messy story of love, betrayal and obsession. Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba continues Rani and Rishu’s twisted journey as they try to escape their past, but a new man, new lies and another police investigation make things even more dangerous. Together, both films turn romance into a dark murder mystery where love, crime and deception keep changing shape.
These Hindi crime investigative movies show how one case can uncover lies, fear, love, revenge and the darkest corners of human nature.
