Love crime movies filled with suspense, unexpected twists and shocking secrets? Netflix, Prime Video and ZEE5 have some gripping Hindi thrillers featuring dangerous criminals, fearless investigators and complicated murder cases. From Mirzapur: The Movie and Awarapan 2 to Kartavya and Jaane Jaan, these 10 movies and shows deserve a place on your watchlist.
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1. Mirzapur: The Movie (Prime Video)
The dangerous world of Mirzapur returns to an earlier chapter when Kaleen Bhaiya’s powerful criminal empire faces an unexpected challenge. A ruthless outsider named Babban Babua arrives with plans to take control of the region’s profitable drug trade, while Munna, Guddu and Bablu become involved in their own struggles for power. As secret alliances form and old rivalries grow, the battle for control threatens to plunge the city into another violent confrontation. Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu and Ravi Kishan lead this action-packed gangster drama about ambition, betrayal and revenge.
2. Awarapan 2 (Prime Video)
Years after surviving his violent past, former gangster Shivam Pandit lives quietly near an orphanage, hoping to escape the memories that continue to haunt him. His peaceful existence ends when a little girl named Aaliyah disappears after being taken away by people pretending to adopt her. Discovering that she has fallen into a dangerous human-trafficking network, Shivam joins a risky undercover mission that takes him into Bangkok’s criminal underworld. Emraan Hashmi returns in this emotional action thriller about redemption, sacrifice and a man’s determination to save innocent children.
3. Reporting Live (Netflix)
Ambitious journalist Sandhya and experienced cameraman Vinod begin investigating an illegal sand-mining operation, hoping to expose the criminals behind it. Their search for evidence gradually reveals connections to an influential syndicate determined to keep its activities hidden from the public. As powerful individuals begin interfering with their investigation, the journalists realise that publishing the truth could put their careers and lives in danger. Parineeti Chopra and Deven Bhojani lead this gripping investigative crime thriller about courage, corruption and the risks of fearless journalism.
4. System (Prime Video)
Public prosecutor Neha Rajvansh takes on an important legal case, believing it could become a major turning point in her professional career. However, her investigation becomes increasingly complicated when courtroom stenographer Sarika Rawat helps her uncover uncomfortable connections involving social privilege, hidden ambitions and powerful individuals. As the women examine conflicting evidence and question established narratives, they discover that pursuing justice could require challenging the very system they work within. This suspenseful legal drama explores corruption, ambition and the difficult choices people face when truth clashes with power.
5. Babita Singh Reporting (Prime Video)
Rookie police officer Babita “Baby” Singh deliberately accepts a fake disciplinary charge so she can return to her hometown of Rewa for a family celebration. However, her plans take a devastating turn when her childhood friend Bansi is murdered shortly after they reunite. Frustrated by the lack of urgency shown by the local police and her family’s dismissive attitude, Baby secretly begins investigating the crime herself. Nimisha Sajayan, Barun Sobti and Anshuman Pushkar lead this small-town murder mystery about hidden family secrets, unexpected betrayals and a woman discovering her courage.
6. Pooja Meri Jaan (ZEE5)
Pooja finds herself trapped in a devastating legal nightmare after rejecting the romantic advances of a man who subsequently dies by suicide. When his family blames her for his death, she faces serious criminal allegations and intense public judgment despite maintaining that she did nothing wrong. Her friend Sana, a lawyer with her own emotional connection to the deceased, decides to defend her as the case develops into a difficult battle involving evidence, grief and conflicting perspectives. Mrunal Thakur, Huma Qureshi, Vikram Singh Chauhan and Vijay Raaz lead this intense courtroom thriller about obsession, justice and the consequences of refusing someone’s love.
7. Jaane Jaan (Netflix)
Single mother Maya D’Souza lives a quiet life with her daughter in Kalimpong until the unexpected arrival of someone from her troubled past threatens everything she has built. When a man is murdered, Maya becomes entangled in a dangerous investigation, while her brilliant but socially awkward neighbour Naren tries to protect her from suspicion. However, determined police officer Karan Anand begins questioning the evidence and notices details that refuse to fit together. Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat and Vijay Varma lead this clever murder mystery where intelligence, deception and hidden emotions create a gripping battle of minds.
8. Kartavya (Netflix)
Police officer Pawan is devastated when a journalist is murdered despite being placed under his protection, leaving him struggling with guilt and unanswered questions. Determined to identify those responsible, he begins investigating a conspiracy involving powerful individuals, political pressure and deeply rooted corruption. As the case grows more dangerous, Pawan discovers that the same people he is pursuing could threaten the safety of his family. Saif Ali Khan leads this intense police thriller about duty, personal sacrifice and a man determined to find justice even when the system turns against him.
9. Sikandar Ka Muqaddar (Netflix)
A daring diamond robbery during a high-profile exhibition puts police officer Jaswinder Singh on the trail of several suspects, including a man named Sikandar Sharma. Although the evidence is far from straightforward, Jaswinder becomes convinced that Sikandar is involved and refuses to abandon his suspicion. What begins as a criminal investigation develops into a long-running obsession that affects both men’s personal and professional lives. Jimmy Shergill, Avinash Tiwary and Tamannaah Bhatia lead this gripping heist thriller where the truth remains uncertain even as the consequences become increasingly serious.
10. Deva (Netflix)
Brilliant but unpredictable police officer Dev Ambre becomes involved in a complicated murder investigation that exposes dangerous secrets within his own professional circle. However, a serious accident leaves him struggling with memory loss, forcing him to reconstruct a case he had already made significant progress in solving. As he revisits old clues and questions people he once trusted, Dev begins discovering disturbing details about his past and the true nature of the crime. Shahid Kapoor leads this action-packed psychological crime thriller where uncovering the truth means confronting betrayal, corruption and forgotten memories.
From the dangerous criminal world of Mirzapur and Awarapan 2 to the suspenseful investigations of Jaane Jaan, Kartavya and Deva, these Hindi crime movies and shows offer plenty of gripping entertainment for thriller lovers.
