Love murder mysteries that keep you guessing until the very end? From the shocking investigation in Kartavya and the clever secrets of Jaane Jaan to the action-packed mystery of Deva, Netflix, Prime Video and other OTT platforms have some gripping crime thrillers to explore. If you enjoy suspicious characters, hidden evidence, dangerous criminals and unexpected twists, these 12 movies and shows deserve a place on your watchlist.
12 Recent Hindi Murder Mystery Movies on OTT
1. Babita Singh Reporting (Prime Video)
Babita Singh, a young police officer, returns to her hometown hoping to spend some time away from her demanding job, but everything changes when her childhood friend is murdered. Unable to ignore the tragedy, she begins secretly investigating the people and circumstances surrounding the death. As her search takes her deeper into the case, she discovers disturbing secrets involving familiar faces, making this murder mystery an unexpectedly personal fight for answers.
2. Kartavya (Netflix)
Police officer Pawan finds himself facing serious questions after a journalist who was supposed to be under his protection is brutally murdered. Determined to find the killer, he begins following clues that expose corruption, political interference and powerful individuals who seem desperate to keep their secrets hidden. Starring Saif Ali Khan, this gripping crime thriller becomes even more intense when Pawan realises that his investigation could put his own family in danger.
3. System (Prime Video)
Public prosecutor Neha Rajvansh sees an important legal case as an opportunity to strengthen her career, but the proceedings soon reveal problems far more complicated than she expected. When she begins working closely with intelligent stenographer Sarika Rawat, hidden agendas, social differences and personal ambitions start influencing their search for justice. What follows is a tense legal drama where uncovering the truth means challenging powerful interests and questioning the system itself.
4. Ikka (Netflix)
Lawyer Arjun Mehra faces an uncomfortable challenge when he is asked to represent a man he once believed was guilty of attempting to kill someone. As he examines the case again, unexpected evidence begins raising serious doubts about the conclusion he had accepted earlier. This intriguing courtroom thriller follows Arjun as he searches for the truth while confronting the possibility that his own judgment may have contributed to a terrible injustice.
5. Baby Do Die Do (Netflix)
Baby Karmakar appears to be an ordinary deaf woman who cannot speak, but behind her quiet appearance lies a dangerous secret: she works as a contract killer connected to Mumbai’s criminal real-estate network. Her carefully hidden life begins falling apart when determined police officer DCP Anjum Khan starts tracking her movements, while a growing bond with her neighbour Siddhu makes her question the future she has chosen. This dark crime thriller combines a dangerous police pursuit with a troubled woman’s struggle to escape her violent past.
6. Alpha (Netflix)
Trained assassin Sita believes she owes everything to Colonel Fateh Singh Lakhawat, the man she has always known as her father, until a shocking discovery reveals that he abducted her during childhood. Learning that she was raised as part of a secret experiment involving a regenerative serum pushes her to turn against the people who controlled her life. Joining forces with her sister Durga, she begins exposing the criminal organisation responsible while uncovering further secrets about her identity in this action-packed mystery thriller.
7. Gandhari (Netflix)
Bani’s world collapses when her daughter is taken by human traffickers, and her attempt to rescue the child leaves her blind. Instead of surrendering to her circumstances, she trains herself to fight and navigate dangerous situations without depending on her eyesight. Starring Taapsee Pannu, this intense revenge thriller follows a mother’s fearless journey into a ruthless criminal network as she risks everything to find her missing daughter.
8. Jaane Jaan (Netflix)
Maya, a single mother trying to build a peaceful life, suddenly finds herself connected to a murder investigation when someone from her troubled past reappears. Her exceptionally intelligent neighbour steps in to protect her, but a determined police officer begins noticing details that make the case increasingly suspicious. Starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat and Vijay Varma, this gripping mystery becomes a fascinating battle of intelligence as every character attempts to stay one step ahead of the truth.
9. Deva (Netflix)
A Mumbai police officer is determined to solve the murder of a fellow cop, but a serious accident suddenly leaves him unable to remember important events from his own life. As Deva tries to reconstruct the investigation, he begins discovering troubling connections between the killing, people he trusted and secrets buried in his forgotten memories. Starring Shahid Kapoor, this action-packed investigative thriller turns the search for a murderer into a dangerous journey through betrayal, friendship and hidden truths.
10. Reporting Live (Netflix)
Journalist Sandhya and cameraman Vinod begin investigating illegal sand mining, believing their findings could expose a major criminal operation. But gathering evidence becomes increasingly dangerous when they discover that an influential syndicate is protecting the illegal business and may go to extreme lengths to stop their report. Starring Parineeti Chopra and Deven Bhojani, this suspenseful investigative drama follows two determined journalists whose search for the truth puts them directly in the path of dangerous criminals.
11. Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders (Netflix)
Inspector Jatil Yadav arrives to investigate a killing connected to the wealthy Bansal family, only to discover that their respectable reputation hides deeply disturbing relationships. As he questions the people closest to the victim, long-standing conflicts, manipulation and closely guarded secrets begin coming to light. This gripping murder mystery becomes a complicated search for the culprit when almost every member of the household appears to have something they desperately want to conceal.
12. Pooja Meri Jaan (ZEE5)
Pooja’s life takes a shocking turn when a man she refused to enter a relationship with dies by suicide, leaving her accused of encouraging his death. The legal battle becomes even more complicated when lawyer Sana agrees to defend Pooja despite having a personal connection to the deceased. Starring Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi, this emotional legal thriller explores obsession, conflicting loyalties and the difficult questions surrounding a case where grief and accusations threaten to destroy several lives.
From the complicated murder investigations of Kartavya and Jaane Jaan to the shocking secrets of Deva and Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, these 12 crime thrillers deliver an entertaining mix of suspense, dangerous discoveries and unexpected turns.
