If you love gritty thrillers and suspenseful storytelling but want something fresh and underrated, these Indian crime web series from 2025 deserve a spot on your binge-watch list. From powerful prison dramas and royal conspiracies to newsroom thrillers and psychological mind games, each show offers something unique. Whether it’s the gripping tension of Black Warrant, the slow-burn drama of Kull, or the twist-filled plot of Dabba Cartel, these series may not have grabbed all the headlines, but they’re packed with stories that will keep you hooked till the very end.
1. Khakee: The Bengal Chapter (Netflix)
Set in early 2000s Bengal, Khakee follows IPS Arjun Maitra as he faces dangerous criminals and political corruption. It’s a gritty crime thriller where bravery is tested at every step. With intense action and layered characters, this series dives deep into justice, sacrifice, and survival.
2. Black Warrant (Netflix)
Set inside Tihar Jail, Black Warrant shows the harsh truth of prison life. A young jailer faces moral dilemmas, power struggles, and a broken system while trying to stay honest. Based on true events, this crime drama is powerful and raw, making you think about justice, reform, and the human cost of survival.
3. Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs (JioHotstar)
Silent. Calculated. Ruthless. Kull is a slow-burn crime drama about the Raisingh royal family. After their patriarch dies, the three siblings go from regal to ruthless in a fight for the throne. Secrets unravel, alliances fall apart, and ambition takes over. Packed with betrayal and power games, Kull turns a royal legacy into a battlefield of minds and emotions.
4. Rana Naidu (Netflix)
Season 2 of Rana Naidu continues the story of the fixer who handles secrets for the elite. Facing personal demons and family tensions, Rana must navigate betrayal, old wounds, and one last explosive mission. It’s high-stakes, emotional, and full of action.
5. Dabba Cartel (Netflix)
Five regular housewives turn into unlikely drug lords in Dabba Cartel. What begins as a simple tiffin service hides a dangerous secret – an underground drug network. The story blends suspense, sass, and sharp twists as these women juggle daily life and deadly risks. It’s bold, smart, and full of gripping drama.
6. Crime Beat (Zee5)
In Crime Beat, a bold crime reporter crosses the line while chasing breaking news. When her personal ambition clashes with the truth, she ends up at the center of the very crime she’s trying to expose. With twists that keep you guessing, this newsroom thriller brings journalism to the edge.
7. Kaneeda (JioHotstar)
In 1990s Toronto, a young Punjabi singer rises to fame but pays a heavy price. Kaneeda explores how dreams can lead to danger, betrayal, and heartbreak. It’s a gripping tale of ambition and sacrifice set against a backdrop of music, crime, and cultural identity.
8. Kankhajura (SonyLIV)
Kankhajura follows Ashu, who returns after 14 years in jail to find peace with his brother. But old secrets resurface and danger follows. This thriller explores family bonds, revenge, and the past catching up in haunting ways.
9. Black White Gray: Love Kills (Sony LIV)
A chilling serial killer case takes center stage in Black White Gray. As an investigator uncovers forbidden love and twisted truths, the story blurs the line between right and wrong. With deep emotional stakes and smart writing, this series proves that love, when mixed with secrets, can become deadly.
So which ones are you watching this weekend!