If you love stories filled with suspense, secrets, and shocking twists, these mystery shows on Netflix, Prime Video, and Hotstar are perfect for your next binge. From crime thrillers and psychological dramas to haunting investigations, each series keeps you guessing till the very end. Here are 15 gripping Indian mystery shows you just can’t pause once you start watching.
1. Delhi Crime (Netflix)
Inspired by real-life events, this Emmy-winning show follows a determined female officer and her team as they race against time to solve brutal crimes in Delhi. With powerful performances and emotional depth, it’s one of India’s most compelling crime dramas.
2. The Family Man (Amazon Prime Video)
Srikant Tiwari, a middle-class man secretly working as an intelligence officer, struggles to balance his family life and national duty. Smartly written and full of humor, action, and emotions, this thriller keeps you hooked till the last frame.
3. Special Ops (JioHotstar)
RAW agent Himmat Singh assembles a team of spies to track down a mastermind behind multiple terrorist attacks. With tense storytelling and brilliant performances, this high-stakes espionage drama is one of Hotstar’s finest thrillers.
4. Criminal Justice (JioHotstar)
When an ordinary man is accused of a brutal murder, a simple case turns into a complex courtroom drama. Pankaj Tripathi shines as Madhav Mishra, a lawyer uncovering the dark truths behind crime, justice, and morality.
5. Paatal Lok (Amazon Prime Video)
A weary cop stumbles into a dark web of crime, politics, and corruption while investigating an assassination plot. Raw, gritty, and thought-provoking, this crime thriller dives deep into the dark side of society.
6. Asur (JioHotstar)
Blending mythology with crime, Asur follows a forensic expert and a CBI officer as they hunt a killer inspired by ancient beliefs. Intense and philosophical, it explores the thin line between good and evil.
7. Kohrra (Netflix)
When an NRI groom is found murdered before his wedding, two Punjab cops uncover a maze of secrets, grief, and betrayal. A slow-burning mystery that reveals the emotional side of crime and loss.
8. Kerala Crime Files (JioHotstar)
Based on a true story, this Malayalam crime series follows a small team of cops tracing a cold-blooded killer in Kochi. Its realistic approach and gripping storytelling make it a must-watch for mystery lovers.
9. Breathe / Breathe: Into the Shadows (Amazon Prime Video)
In this psychological thriller, desperate parents cross moral lines to save their child, only to face darker secrets that haunt them. With R. Madhavan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Amit Sadh, this series explores how far one can go for love and survival.
10. Suzhal: The Vortex (Amazon Prime Video)
When a young girl disappears during a small-town festival, a web of secrets and lies unfolds. Set in rural Tamil Nadu, this gripping mystery explores faith, fear, and human complexity.
11. Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs (JioHotstar)
After the death of their royal father, three siblings fight for power and inheritance, uncovering dark secrets buried in the palace. A mix of betrayal, greed, and ambition makes this a captivating royal mystery.
12. Kaala Paani (Netflix)
Set in the Andaman Islands, this survival thriller follows people trapped during a mysterious outbreak. As officials and locals fight to survive, dark truths about greed and nature come to light.
13. Guns & Gulaabs (Netflix)
Raj & DK’s retro-inspired crime comedy mixes 90s nostalgia, gang wars, and quirky romance in the fictional town of Gulaabgunj. Stylish, funny, and full of chaos, it’s a refreshing twist on the crime genre.
14. The Secret of the Shiledars (JioHotstar)
A treasure hunt for Shivaji Maharaj’s hidden fortune sparks a deadly chase between protectors and greedy rivals. Blending history, mystery, and action, it’s a thrilling adventure full of suspense.
15. Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein (Netflix)
A small-town man’s life spirals out of control when a politician’s obsessed daughter falls for him. Trapped between love and danger, he fights to reclaim his freedom in this twisted romantic thriller.
If you’re craving mystery, suspense, and stories that keep you guessing till the end, these 15 Indian thrillers are your best bet. Whether it’s gritty realism, emotional depth, or clever storytelling, each of these OTT hits offers something unforgettable. Grab your popcorn – your next binge session starts here!
