The year 2026 has already delivered some seriously gripping crime thrillers across OTT platforms, packed with twisted investigations, dangerous conspiracies, and edge-of-the-seat suspense. From intense psychological dramas to high-stakes heists and manhunts, these titles prove that the year is shaping up to be a strong one for crime-thriller fans.
10 Best Crime Thrillers Of 2026 (Movies & Shows)
1. Cheekatilo (Prime Video)
When a true-crime podcaster begins digging into her best friend’s unexplained death, the search for answers turns deeply personal. Each new clue exposes buried trauma and disturbing secrets that someone wants to keep hidden. A bold psychological thriller that grows darker with every step.
2. Dhurandhar (Netflix)
Ranveer Singh plays an undercover agent sent deep into Karachi’s dangerous criminal underworld under a new identity. As he hunts terror networks from within, each mission becomes a desperate race to stop deadly attacks. Inspired by real operations, this high-octane spy thriller delivers intense action, tension, and constant danger.
3. Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web (Netflix)
Superintendent Arjun Meena heads a special airport customs unit battling ruthless international smuggling syndicates. As operations grow riskier, unseen enemies close in and loyalties are tested. A tense, high-pressure crime thriller that never lets up.
4. Steal (Prime Video)
A quiet pension fund employee is forced into helping armed criminals pull off a massive financial theft. Meanwhile, a troubled detective starts sensing a much larger plot behind the crime. A gritty heist thriller driven by tension and moral conflict.
5. The Wrecking Crew (Prime Video)
After their father’s murder in Hawaii, two estranged half-brothers-a reckless cop and a disciplined Navy SEAL-are forced to work together. Hunted by dangerous enemies, they uncover long-buried family secrets and a deadly conspiracy. Action, humour, and emotion blend into a fast-moving thriller.
6. The Rip (Netflix)
A drug raid leads a group of cops to an unexpected $20 million stash. Greed, fear, and suspicion begin tearing the team apart as pressure mounts. A gritty crime thriller about loyalty and corruption.
7. Daldal (Prime Video)
DCP Rita Ferreira tracks a ruthless serial killer across Mumbai’s dark underbelly. As the case intensifies, she also battles personal trauma, anger, and workplace patriarchy. A gripping psychological crime drama.
8. His & Hers (Netflix)
A journalist returns to her hometown to cover a murder and clashes with a detective who questions her version of events. With two conflicting narratives, the truth becomes dangerously blurred. A tense mystery where someone is clearly lying.
9. Mark (JioHotstar)
A suspended cop is dragged into a massive child kidnapping case unfolding over just 24 hours. As political pressure and emotions explode, every decision carries deadly consequences. A fast-paced crime thriller.
10. Bank of Bhagyalakshmi (ZEE5)
During a tense village election, a gang attempts to rob a cooperative bank expecting crores in cash. Instead, they find just ₹66,999 and end up trapped inside as the situation spirals into an accidental hostage crisis. A sharp crime thriller packed with dark twists and irony.
So, which ones have you watched already!