2025 was packed with gripping crime thrillers-but not all of them got the spotlight they deserved. Beyond the big-budget blockbusters, there were hidden gems that offered intense storytelling, sharp twists, and unforgettable characters. If you’re a fan of suspense, investigations, and morally grey characters, these underrated thrillers are pure gold. It’s time to give them the attention they earned.
1. Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs (JioHotstar)
After their royal father dies, three siblings enter a fierce power struggle inside their palace. With betrayals, secrets, and shifting loyalties, this series blends royal politics with family drama. Kull delivers a thrilling look at how ambition can tear even the closest bonds apart.
2. Rana Naidu Season 2 (Netflix)
India’s go-to fixer is back, but this time he’s got more than just celebrity problems-he must face the storm of a long-buried father-son feud. With betrayal, violence, and intense emotional confrontations, Season 2 dives deeper into Rana’s chaotic world of family and power.
3. Dabba Cartel (Netflix)
What starts as a lunchbox service hides a dangerous secret-five ordinary women secretly running a powerful drug network. As danger grows, friendships are tested and secrets threaten to explode. Dabba Cartel is a smart, suspenseful drama about bold women hiding double lives.
4. Deva (Netflix)
When a rebellious cop is assigned a murder case after a mysterious accident wipes out his memory, he uncovers clues that hit too close to home. As the investigation deepens, shocking truths emerge about his own past. Deva combines action, suspense, and emotional drama in a thrilling ride.
5. HIT: The Third Case (Netflix)
Officer Arjun Sarkaar is assigned a brutal case in Kashmir that spirals into something far more sinister. As he follows a chilling trail of evidence, he discovers a dark cult behind the crimes. With shocking revelations and gripping suspense, this thriller keeps you on edge till the end.
6. Crime Beat (Zee5)
When an ambitious crime reporter goes too far to get her next big story, she ends up in the middle of the crime itself. As personal ambition clashes with truth, she must navigate danger and deception. Crime Beat is a sharp newsroom thriller filled with twists and ethical dilemmas.
7. Mandala Murders (Netflix)
In the eerie town of Charandaspur, two detectives investigate a string of bizarre murders marked by cryptic symbols. As the mystery deepens, secrets and mind games create a chilling journey into the unknown. With suspense and psychological depth, this series keeps you guessing till the end.
8. Khakee: The Bengal Chapter (Netflix)
In early 2000s Bengal, IPS officer Arjun Maitra battles corrupt politicians and dangerous criminals in a relentless pursuit of justice. Gritty action, powerful characters, and realistic storytelling make this a standout police drama that digs deep into power and morality.
9. Black White Gray: Love Kills (Sony LIV)
A twisted murder mystery unfolds when a seasoned investigator dives into a serial killer case driven by forbidden love. As layers peel back, shocking secrets blur the line between right and wrong. Packed with emotional drama and psychological twists, this series proves that love can be deadly.
10. Kanneda (JioHotstar)
Set in 1990s Toronto, a young Punjabi singer chases his dream of fame but soon finds himself entangled in a dark world of secrets and danger. As his music career rises, personal conflicts and mysterious threats begin to consume him. Kanneda is a gripping blend of ambition, identity, and suspense.
So which ones have you watched already!
