Craving some edge-of-your-seat action, mind-blowing plot twists, and heart-pounding suspense? Look no further! Netflix has blessed us with some insane Indian thrillers this year, and we’re here to spill the tea on the best ones. Buckle up—it’s going to be a wild ride!
1. Black Warrant
Welcome to Tihar’s Dark Side
Imagine stepping into India’s most notorious prison—Tihar Jail—where secrets lurk behind every locked door. Black Warrant takes you deep inside this chilling world, following a righteous officer (Zahan Kapoor) trying to clean up the corruption within.
But let’s be real—when was the last time taking on the system was easy? This one’s a gritty, no-holds-barred rollercoaster that’ll keep you hooked till the last frame.
2. Dabba Cartel
Housewives serving Breaking Bad with a desi twist!
Think your neighborhood tiffin service is just about dal-chawal? Think again! Dabba Cartel follows a group of seemingly sweet Mumbai housewives who run an undercover drug empire. Yep, you read that right. Crime, deception, and some serious badassery—this one’s a must-watch for fans of high-stakes double lives.
3. Deva
Shahid Kapoor, Beast Mode: ON
Shahid Kapoor is back, and this time, he’s not here to play nice! Deva is an intense action-packed thriller where he plays a vigilante out for revenge against a corrupt political system. Expect jaw-dropping stunts, power-packed dialogues, and enough adrenaline to keep you from blinking.
4. Officer on Duty
Gritty police thrillers that keep you on your toes
Kunchacko Boban plays a police officer who starts with what seems like a routine counterfeit jewelry case… until he stumbles upon a dangerous web of crime that puts his life at stake. The tension? IMMACULATE. The stakes? HIGH. The action? ABSOLUTELY BRUTAL.
5. Khakee: The Bengal Chapter
Gangsters, Politics & Pure Chaos
Following the massive success of Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, Netflix is back with a Bengal edition, and it’s even more intense. Starring Jeet Madnani and Prosenjit Chatterjee, this series dives into the early 2000s Bengal crime scene, where an IPS officer takes on ruthless gangsters and corrupt politicians.
6. Vidaamuyarchi
NOTHING is as it seems. Thriller that leave you questioning everything.
What would you do if your loved one just… disappeared? In Vidaamuyarchi, Ajith Kumar plays Arjun, a man whose wife vanishes during a road trip, setting him on a desperate search that uncovers dark secrets. This Tamil thriller will mess with your head in the best way possible!
Which of these thrillers got you the most excited? Which one’s first on your watchlist? Or hey, why not go full binge mode like a true thriller lover?