From gang wars to undercover missions and gripping murder mysteries, these Indian crime thrillers on Amazon Prime Video are pure binge gold. If you love edge-of-your-seat drama, this list is your watchlist upgrade!
1. Paatal Lok – Season 2 (IMDb: 8.0)
Genre: Crime Thriller | Political Drama
“Paatal Lok” Season 2 is a crime thriller that follows Inspector Hathi Ram Chaudhary as he investigates a high-profile murder case in Nagaland, pulling him deep into a maze of politics, insurgency, and personal turmoil. This season is darker and more intense, spotlighting corruption, injustice, and the high cost of truth.
2. Mirzapur (IMDb: 8.4)
Genre: Crime Thriller | Action
Grit, guns, and gang rivalries – Mirzapur is a power-packed saga of Kaleen Bhaiya’s empire and the chaos that erupts as power shifts. Brutal, bold, and totally binge-worthy.
3. The Family Man (IMDb: 8.7)
Genre: Spy Thriller | Drama
What happens when your average family man is actually a high-stakes spy? Srikant Tiwari balances terrorists, office meetings, and parenting fails in this sharp, thrilling ride with a dose of dark humor.
4. Farzi (IMDb: 8.3)
Genre: Crime Thriller | Action
When an artist turns to printing fake currency, a wild chase begins. With clever plot twists and stylish execution, Farzi is a fast-paced game of deception between brains and badges.
5. Dahaad (IMDb: 7.5)
Genre: Mystery | Social Thriller
In a small town, a series of missing women cases leads to a chilling revelation. Dahaad is not just a whodunit – it’s a gripping exploration of caste, gender, and justice.
6. Citadel: Honey Bunny (IMDb: 7.0)
Genre: Spy Thriller | Romance
Meet Bunny and Honey – a couple who fight bad guys by day and try to keep their love alive by night. This spy thriller delivers sleek action, emotional stakes, and a uniquely Indian twist to global espionage.
7. Breathe (IMDb: 8.3)
Genre: Psychological Thriller | Drama
A desperate father. A dying son. A line crossed. Breathe is an emotional rollercoaster where good and bad blur, and every episode leaves you questioning morality.
8. Inside Edge (IMDb: 7.9)
Genre: Sports Drama | Crime
Cricket meets crime in this gripping drama about match-fixing, power games, and the murky world behind the gentleman’s sport. Think scandals, secrets, and adrenaline – Inside Edge is a total sixer.
9. Suzhal: The Vortex (IMDb: 7.7)
Genre: Mystery | Thriller
A small town girl goes missing during a temple festival, sparking a chain of events that reveal dark secrets and deep-rooted tensions. Suzhal is a haunting, atmospheric mystery that grips you from the first frame.
Warning: These shows are dangerously addictive. Start one, and you might just find yourself awake at 3 AM whispering, “Just one more episode…”