If you love edge-of-your-seat drama, 2025 had some absolute gems that left us gasping with every twist. This year’s crime thrillers raised the bar with smart plots, complex characters, and intense storytelling that refused to slow down. Whether it’s a haunted cop, a digital terror threat, or a murder hidden under a tiffin box, these shows proved that Indian thrillers are playing in the big leagues. Here are 10 crime thrillers from this year that had us hooked from the first episode to the last.
1. Paatal Lok Season 2 (Prime Video)
Hathiram Chaudhary returns to the field in the intense second season of Paatal Lok. As new political conspiracies unfold and crimes get more twisted, he’s once again pulled into the murky underworld of power, privilege, and justice. With fresh faces, gripping subplots, and powerful commentary on modern-day India, the new season deepens the narrative and stakes while keeping the edge-of-seat suspense intact.
2. Suzhal: The Vortex Season 2 (Prime Video)
The second season of Suzhal dives back into the mysterious town of Sambaloor, where religious festivals, personal grief, and dark secrets collide. As new investigations surface, the vortex pulls everyone deeper into chaos. With its layered storytelling and cultural depth, Suzhal Season 2 once again blurs the lines between crime, myth, and madness.
3. Criminal Justice: A Family Matter (JioHotstar)
In the latest chapter of Criminal Justice, lawyer Madhav Mishra takes on a heartbreaking case involving a young boy accused of murdering his father. As the courtroom drama unfolds, hidden motives and family secrets emerge. With emotional tension and powerful social messaging, this season continues the franchise’s tradition of blending suspense with sensitive themes.
4. Black White & Gray: Love Kills (Netflix)
This investigative crime drama peels back layers of deception within elite society. As a seemingly perfect couple’s life spirals into suspicion, the narrative uncovers infidelity, jealousy, and a trail of psychological manipulation. Smart writing and stylish visuals make this a gripping watch about how love can turn lethal.
5. Deva (Netflix)
Shahid Kapoor plays Deva, a sharp-witted cop chasing a mastermind hacker threatening India’s digital backbone. But as the case intensifies, Deva finds himself questioning his own principles and past. Stylish, fast-paced, and packed with action, this crime thriller explores justice, betrayal, and personal redemption in the cyber age.
6. Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs (JioHotstar)
A mysterious village. A haunted mansion. And a royal bloodline hiding deadly secrets. Kull weaves mythology, murder, and politics into a suspense-filled thriller as a young historian uncovers the chilling past of the Raisinggh family. As dark rituals and revenge surface, the truth becomes more dangerous than anyone imagined.
7. Kaneeda (ZEE5)
When an Indian immigrant is found dead in Canada, the investigation reveals a tangled web of trafficking, exploitation, and betrayal. Kaneeda blends personal grief with gritty crime storytelling, exploring what drives people to chase foreign dreams-and how some pay the ultimate price. Gritty and gut-wrenching.
8. Special Ops 2 (JioHotstar)
RAW agent Himmat Singh returns with a new mission that mixes traditional espionage with cyber warfare. This time, it’s a race to stop a digital attack on India’s financial systems. With double agents, high-tech threats, and international settings, the sequel builds on the original with sharper storytelling and bigger action.
9. Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins (Netflix)
The movie follows Rehan Roy (Saif Ali Khan), a legendary jewel thief tasked with stealing the priceless “Red Sun” diamond to save his framed father and brother. The mission takes him from Budapest to Mumbai, where he joins forces with gangster Rajan Aulakh (Jaideep Ahlawat). As Rehan plans a daring mid-air heist aboard a commercial flight, he uncovers betrayal, romance with Farah, and a web of deception. With clever twists and bold set pieces, the movie ends with Rehan victorious-but hints at more heists to come.
10. Dabba Cartel (Netflix)
A group of housewives running a tiffin business become unlikely players in a massive drug smuggling racket. As the cops close in and alliances fall apart, these women must decide how far they’re willing to go. Dabba Cartel is a wild mix of crime, drama, and unexpected female empowerment in the most chaotic setting.
So, which ones have you watched so far!