2025 has delivered some powerful Indian crime thrillers that didn’t always get the attention they deserved. From psychological mysteries to gritty police dramas and emotional revenge stories, these underrated gems bring fresh stories and sharp suspense. Here are some of the best underrated Indian crime thrillers of 2025 you should definitely add to your watchlist.
1. Bhagwat Chapter 1: Raakshas (Zee5)
In a small Uttar Pradesh town, a police team looks into mysterious disappearances and slowly uncovers a dark, disturbing truth. What starts as routine work soon turns psychological and deeply unsettling. The film mixes fear, faith, and suspense in an engaging way.
2. Deva (Netflix)
Deva, a strong and determined cop, survives a strange accident that leaves gaps in his memory. When he is assigned a murder case that feels oddly familiar, the clues slowly point back to his own past. As hidden motives and half-truths surface, he must fight enemies on the outside and inside his own mind.
3. Dabba Cartel (Netflix)
Five ordinary women run a simple lunchbox business, but secretly manage a risky drug network behind it. As their hidden world grows, trust breaks, mistakes become dangerous, and the police close in. The series blends emotion, friendship, and crime with smart tension and strong female characters.
4. Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders (Netflix)
Inspector Jatil Yadav is called in to investigate a shocking night when several members of the powerful Bansal family are found dead. What first looks like a straightforward case slowly reveals dark family secrets, old grudges, and hidden power games. As Jatil digs deeper, he discovers a truth far more disturbing than anyone expected.
5. Black White Gray: Love Kills (Sony LIV)
A seasoned investigator looks into murders where love, jealousy, and betrayal hide behind perfect smiles. Every suspect has a reason, and every truth carries a heavy price. This psychological thriller shows how love can heal, control, or destroy, keeping viewers hooked with sharp twists.
6. Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs (JioHotstar)
After their royal father’s death, three siblings begin a ruthless fight for power and control over their legacy. Smiles hide secrets, loyalties shift, and even trusted faces turn doubtful. The show reveals how greed and pride can break even the strongest family bonds.
7. Mandala Murders (Netflix)
Two determined cops chase a killer who leaves strange symbols at every crime scene in the quiet town of Charandaspur. Each clue exposes buried secrets and hidden sides of the people involved. This slow-burn thriller keeps the tension high and makes you guess until the final reveal.
8. Kankhajura (SonyLIV)
After fourteen years in jail, Ashu returns home hoping for peace, but the past refuses to fade. Old secrets resurface and new threats slowly close in on his family. The series blends crime, revenge, and family emotions to build a steady sense of danger.
9. Khakee: The Bengal Chapter (Netflix)
In early 2000s Bengal, IPS officer Arjun Maitra fights gangsters, power-hungry politicians, and rising crime. Honest officers risk careers and lives to deliver justice while facing pressure from all sides. The show offers a gritty look at law, power, and morality.
10. Crazxy (Amazon Prime Video)
After his daughter is kidnapped, Dr. Abhimanyu Sood is trapped in a dangerous game of lies and blackmail. Every choice pulls him deeper into a deadly situation. This emotional crime thriller becomes a tense fight between a father’s love and a criminal’s cruelty.
11. HIT: The Third Case (Netflix)
Officer Arjun Sarkaar travels to Kashmir to solve a brutal case that leads him to a secretive cult. Every clue increases the risk for him and those he is trying to protect. With chilling twists and strong emotions, this gripping chapter adds darker layers to the HIT universe.
12. Retro (Netflix)
Set in 1960s Tamil Nadu, Retro follows Paari, a reformed gangster who is pulled back into chaos by betrayal and a mysterious cult. As shocking truths unfold, he is forced to confront love, revenge, and destiny. The story blends period drama with suspenseful twists.
So, which ones are you planning to watch this weekend!