January delivered some powerful Indian thrillers that kept us glued from start to finish. From gritty crime investigations to psychological and political dramas, these movies and shows proved why thrillers remain a binge-watching favourite.
10 Best Indian Thrillers Of January (Movies & Shows)
1. Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web (Netflix)
Superintendent Arjun Meena leads a special airport customs unit against ruthless international smuggling syndicates. As operations grow more dangerous, hidden enemies close in and loyalties are tested. A tense, high-pressure crime thriller that never slows down.
2. Cheekatilo (Prime Video)
A true-crime podcaster begins investigating her close friend’s mysterious death. Each clue exposes buried trauma and disturbing secrets that grow darker with time. A bold psychological thriller filled with emotional depth.
3. Dhurandhar (Netflix)
A high-stakes action thriller following a man pulled into a dangerous world of power, betrayal, and hidden agendas. As enemies multiply, survival becomes a constant battle. Stylish and intense, it keeps the tension high throughout.
4. Daldal (Prime Video)
A gritty crime series exploring a web of corruption, violence, and broken systems. As investigators dig deeper, shocking truths about power and control come to light. Dark, raw, and gripping till the end.
5. Tere Ishk Mein (Netflix)
An intense romance that explores love across different stages of life, from youth to separation and heartbreak. Emotional and deeply moving, it blends passion with pain. A powerful love story with dramatic depth.
6. Devkhel (ZEE5)
In a coastal village, mysterious deaths during Holi are blamed on divine punishment. A determined inspector rejects superstition to uncover the human truth. A chilling Marathi psychological thriller.
7. Mark (JioHotstar)
A suspended cop is pulled into a massive child kidnapping case unfolding over 24 tense hours. With political pressure and emotions running high, every choice has deadly consequences. A fast-paced crime thriller.
8. Bank of Bhagyalakshmi (ZEE5)
A gang attempts to rob a rural cooperative bank expecting crores but finds only ₹66,999. Trapped inside, the failed heist turns into a hostage crisis. A sharp crime thriller with dark twists.
9. Drive (Prime Video)
A powerful media tycoon and a mysterious hacker collide in this psychological thriller. As hidden secrets surface, tension steadily rises. Dark and intense, it keeps you guessing.
10. Mask (ZEE5)
A corrupt private detective gets trapped in a dangerous heist involving a mysterious masked gang. Greed and betrayal push him deeper into chaos. A fast-paced Tamil action thriller.
So, which ones are your favourite!