Looking for Indian thrillers on Netflix that will keep you guessing until the end? From the mysterious murder investigation in Kohrra Season 2 and Saif Ali Khan’s intense crime drama Kartavya to the clever twists of Jaane Jaan, there are plenty of gripping movies and shows to explore. Whether you enjoy police investigations, dangerous criminals, psychological mysteries or shocking family secrets, these thrillers are worth adding to your watchlist.
15 Recent Indian Thrillers on Netflix (Movies & Shows)
1. Gajab Raat
A police officer’s attempt to help a badly injured woman unexpectedly places him at the centre of a dangerous criminal mystery. As he tries to understand what happened, he encounters suspicious people whose explanations raise more questions, while powerful individuals appear determined to stop the investigation. Starring Manoj Bajpayee, Divya Dutta, Saqib Saleem and Akshay Oberoi, this suspenseful thriller follows an officer struggling to uncover the truth while facing threats to his own safety.
2. Kartavya
Pawan’s reputation as a police officer comes under serious threat when a journalist is killed despite being placed under his protection. Refusing to let the case go unanswered, he follows a trail that leads towards political interference, corruption and influential people who seem desperate to protect their secrets. Featuring Saif Ali Khan, Rasika Dugal and Sanjay Mishra, this gripping investigative thriller becomes even more dangerous when the criminals begin targeting Pawan’s family.
3. Kohrra Season 2
The discovery of a murdered woman in Dalerpura brings police officers Amarpal Garundi and Dhanwant Kaur into a case where family relationships are far more complicated than they initially appear. As questioning reveals painful memories, personal disagreements and suspicious behaviour among those close to the victim, identifying the killer becomes increasingly difficult. This emotional crime thriller also follows the investigators’ own struggles, showing how unresolved problems in their personal lives can influence their search for answers.
4. Blast
A middle-class family running a karate training centre finds its peaceful life threatened after becoming involved in a conflict with a powerful corporate organisation. The company is secretly planning an illegal mining operation in their village, but the family’s resistance puts them directly against people with enormous money and influence. This action-packed thriller follows their struggle to protect their home and community while confronting corruption, greed and increasingly dangerous opposition.
5. Baby Do Die Do
Baby Karmakar lives a life that few people would ever suspect, secretly working as a highly trained assassin despite appearing to be a quiet deaf woman who cannot speak. Haunted by childhood trauma and the loss of her twin sister, she becomes increasingly troubled when DCP Anjum Khan begins investigating her criminal connections and an unexpected friendship with neighbour Siddhu gives her hope for a different future. Starring Huma Qureshi, Chunky Panday and Sikander Kher, this dark action thriller follows a dangerous woman caught between her violent profession and her desire to escape it.
6. Alpha
Sita has spent her life believing Colonel Fateh Singh Lakhawat is her father, but everything changes when she discovers that he actually kidnapped her as a child and turned her into a trained assassin. Learning that her upbringing was connected to a secret programme designed to create extraordinary soldiers forces her to question her identity and the people she once trusted. Starring Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor, this spy thriller follows Sita and her sister Durga as they confront the dangerous organisation responsible for controlling their lives.
7. Jaane Jaan
Maya, a single mother living in Kalimpong, has worked hard to leave her troubled past behind, but the unexpected return of her abusive former husband pulls her into a murder investigation. Her brilliant yet reserved neighbour secretly helps her manage the situation, while an intelligent police officer begins recognising details that do not match the apparent evidence. Featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat and Vijay Varma, this psychological mystery becomes a fascinating contest of intelligence as everyone tries to stay ahead of the investigation.
8. Deva
A determined Mumbai police officer is investigating the murder of a colleague when a serious accident leaves him struggling to remember important details from his past. Forced to rebuild the case using incomplete information, Deva gradually discovers connections involving betrayal, complicated friendships and people whose actions may not be what they seem. Starring Shahid Kapoor, this action-packed murder mystery becomes especially intriguing when solving the crime also means uncovering secrets from the officer’s forgotten memories.
9. Officer On Duty
What appears to be a routine police assignment quickly becomes far more complicated when an officer discovers clues pointing towards a larger criminal operation. As he investigates the people involved, the case begins revealing connections to powerful individuals who are secretly influencing events from behind the scenes. This intense investigative thriller follows his dangerous search for answers as every discovery brings him closer to criminals determined to protect their hidden activities.
10. Reporting Live
Journalist Sandhya and cameraman Vinod set out to investigate an illegal sand-mining operation, hoping their findings will expose corruption and bring public attention to the people responsible. However, their search soon leads towards an influential criminal syndicate whose members are prepared to use threats and intimidation to prevent the truth from becoming public. Featuring Parineeti Chopra and Deven Bhojani, this investigative thriller follows two reporters whose determination to uncover a major scandal puts them in serious danger.
11. Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders
A series of disturbing deaths inside the wealthy Bansal family brings Inspector Jatil Yadav into a household where everyone seems to be hiding something. As he examines complicated relationships and questions those closest to the victims, old grudges, suspicious behaviour and carefully protected family secrets begin creating fresh doubts. This gripping murder mystery follows Jatil as he attempts to identify the person responsible while separating genuine clues from the lies surrounding the influential family.
12. Maharaja
A quiet man carrying the pain of a devastating personal loss begins a journey driven by his determination to find justice. As the story moves forward, surprising details from his past gradually emerge, revealing hidden motives and changing the meaning of events that initially appeared straightforward. This emotional revenge thriller combines a deeply personal struggle with a clever mystery where every new discovery challenges what viewers believe about the characters.
13. Shaque: Trust No One
A mother has spent nine painful years searching for answers after her newborn daughter mysteriously disappeared from a hospital. Just when hope seems almost lost, photographs emerge suggesting that her missing child may still be alive, pushing her to reopen the investigation and question everything she previously believed. This gripping psychological thriller becomes increasingly unsettling as her search begins raising doubts about the honesty of people she has trusted for years.
14. Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein Season 2
Vikrant is desperate to break free from Purva and finally build the peaceful future he has always wanted with Shikha, but escaping his complicated life is becoming almost impossible. A dangerous new enemy named Guru, unexpected kidnappings and the consequences of his own criminal decisions create fresh problems at every turn. As family secrets and shocking betrayals emerge, this intense romantic crime thriller follows Vikrant’s increasingly risky attempts to escape a world that keeps pulling him deeper into danger.
15. Sikandar Ka Muqaddar
A major diamond robbery leaves police officer Jaswinder Singh convinced that Sikandar Sharma is hiding important information about the missing valuables. Despite struggling to establish his guilt, Jaswinder refuses to abandon the investigation, turning his suspicion into a long-running obsession that changes both men’s lives. When unexpected circumstances bring them together again, this gripping crime mystery begins revealing how hidden evidence, personal grudges and one investigator’s determination can transform an unsolved robbery into a complicated psychological battle.
Bonus: Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba
Rani and Rishu are determined to leave their troubled past behind and escape together, but their carefully planned future becomes increasingly difficult as the police continue searching for answers. Things take an unexpected turn when Abhimanyu, a mysterious man with a complicated personality, becomes attracted to Rani and gets involved in the couple’s dangerous situation. Starring Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey and Sunny Kaushal, this romantic mystery thriller brings another gripping chapter of secrets, obsession and deception as the lovers struggle to protect their relationship.
From the shocking murder investigations of Kohrra Season 2 and Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders to the clever mysteries of Jaane Jaan and Sikandar Ka Muqaddar, these Indian thrillers offer an exciting mix of suspense, hidden secrets and unpredictable twists for your next Netflix binge-watch.
