Indian OTT has given us some gripping cop dramas where every case brings a new mystery, dangerous criminals and unexpected twists. From the dark investigations of Delhi Crime and Kohrra to the action and espionage of The Family Man, here are 15 Indian cop dramas on Netflix, Prime Video and more that are packed with thrill and crime.
15 Best Indian Cop Dramas on OTT (Movies & Shows)
1. Waiting Hai – Prime Video
A massive railway ticketing scam puts two very different men on opposite sides of the law. Computer expert Afroz Hamza builds a system that grows into a huge illegal Tatkal ticket network, while newly joined Railway Police officer Sugam Mishra becomes determined to expose it. Starring Divyenndu and Bhuvan Arora, the series turns their chase into a mix of crime, comedy and a clever cat-and-mouse game.
2. The Family Man (3 Seasons) – Prime Video
Srikant Tiwari looks like an ordinary middle-class family man but secretly works for TASC, an intelligence unit protecting the country from dangerous threats. Across the first two seasons, he balances terrorist investigations, secret missions and powerful enemies with a marriage and family life that keep falling apart because of his job. Season 3 pushes him into even bigger trouble as Srikant finds himself on the run while trying to stop a conspiracy in Northeast India that could trigger a much wider conflict.
3. Kohrra (2 Seasons) – Netflix
Set in Punjab, Kohrra follows police officers investigating brutal murders while dealing with complicated problems in their own lives. Season 1 begins with the murder of an NRI groom and slowly exposes secrets involving his family, relationships and the people around him. Season 2 moves Garundi to Dalerpura, where he works under officer Dhanwant Kaur as they investigate the murder of a woman found dead in her brother’s barn.
4. Breathe – Prime Video
Crime Branch officer Kabir Sawant begins investigating a series of deaths that initially appear to have no connection. His search slowly leads him towards Danny Mascarenhas, a loving father whose young son desperately needs an organ transplant to survive. What follows is a tense psychological battle between a cop looking for the truth and a father willing to cross frightening limits for his child.
5. Delhi Crime (3 Seasons) – Netflix
Delhi Crime follows Vartika Chaturvedi and her police team as they investigate some of the most disturbing cases to come their way. The first season follows a brutal crime in Delhi, while Season 2 puts the team on the trail of violent attackers creating fear across the city. Season 3 expands the investigation across India as Vartika uncovers a large human-trafficking network and comes up against the powerful woman known as Badi Didi.
6. HIT – The First Case (Hindi) – Netflix
Rajkummar Rao plays Vikram, a brilliant police officer in the Homicide Intervention Team who is struggling with memories of a traumatic past. When a young woman suddenly disappears, he takes charge of the investigation, only for the case to become deeply personal after his girlfriend also goes missing. As the clues connect, Vikram must fight his own emotional battles while racing to uncover what happened to both women.
7. Jaane Jaan – Netflix
When Maya D’Souza becomes caught in a murder investigation, her quiet life in Kalimpong begins falling apart. Her brilliant neighbour Naren offers his help, while sharp police officer Karan Anand arrives determined to find out what really happened. Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat and Vijay Varma lead this clever mystery where the investigator and those hiding the truth remain locked in a tense battle of minds.
8. Sarfarosh – ZEE5
Aamir Khan plays ACP Ajay Singh Rathod, a determined Crime Branch officer investigating the illegal movement of weapons and a dangerous cross-border terror network. His search leads from Mumbai to Rajasthan and gradually brings him closer to respected ghazal singer Gulfam Hassan, a man Ajay deeply admires. As the investigation becomes personal, Ajay must choose between emotion and his duty as a police officer.
9. Paatal Lok (2 Seasons) – Prime Video
Season 1 follows struggling Delhi cop Hathi Ram Chaudhary after four suspects are arrested for allegedly planning the assassination of a famous journalist, pulling him into a far darker criminal world than he expected. In Season 2, Hathi Ram becomes involved in the murder investigation of an important Naga leader while another case involving a missing migrant worker begins connecting to the same dangerous trail. Across both seasons, his search for truth takes him through crime, corruption, politics and powerful people determined to hide their secrets.
10. Pritam and Pedro – JioHotstar
Pedro is an experienced Goa police officer who trusts instinct and old-school investigation, while Pritam is a young technology expert who understands the digital world far better than traditional policing. The unlikely pair is forced to work together when a kidnapping pulls them into a dangerous cybercrime investigation connected to a skilled hacker. Their completely different methods create plenty of chaos as they chase clues through a case mixing crime, technology, mystery and humour.
11. Kartavya – Netflix
Saif Ali Khan plays Pawan, a police officer whose career comes under pressure after a journalist he was supposed to protect is shot. As threats begin closing in and his own family is placed in danger, Pawan finds himself caught between protecting the people he loves and doing what his duty demands. The crime drama explores how difficult the right choice can become when the law, powerful interests and personal consequences collide.
12. Khakee: The Bihar Chapter – Netflix
Set in Bihar, this crime drama follows upright IPS officer Amit Lodha as he takes on feared criminal Chandan Mahto. What begins as a police hunt soon turns into a long battle involving violence, corruption, political pressure and a criminal determined to stay ahead of the law. Karan Tacker and Avinash Tiwary lead the series as two men standing on opposite sides of an increasingly dangerous chase.
13. Officer on Duty – Netflix
Kunchacko Boban plays Harishankar, a troubled police officer who has been demoted but remains determined to do his job. A seemingly routine investigation involving counterfeit jewellery unexpectedly leads him towards a much more dangerous criminal network. As he digs deeper, the case becomes darker and increasingly personal, turning a small investigation into a tense fight against organised crime.
14. Suzhal: The Vortex – Prime Video
Across two seasons, Suzhal: The Vortex combines police investigations with secrets hidden inside small Tamil Nadu communities. Season 1 begins during the Mayana Kollai festival as a missing girl case pulls Sub-Inspector Sakkarai and others into a mystery linked to the people of Sambaloor. Season 2 brings Sakkarai into another complicated case after activist lawyer Chellappa is found murdered during the Ashtakaali festival, revealing how events from the past continue to shape the present.
15. Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web – Netflix
Emraan Hashmi plays Superintendent Arjun Meena, a sharp customs officer leading a specialised team against organised smuggling at Mumbai International Airport. Their investigations take them from hidden gold and suspicious passengers to a powerful international syndicate operating across several countries. Created by Neeraj Pandey, the series turns customs enforcement into a tense battle of intelligence, surveillance and criminals who always seem ready with another trick.
From murder investigations and cybercrime to terrorism and international smuggling, these cop dramas show just how exciting Indian crime stories can get.
