Indian OTT is lining up some exciting thrillers across crime, mystery, political drama, family power games and high-stakes investigations. From Netflix originals to Prime Video sequels and ZEE5 crime stories, these upcoming titles promise suspense, secrets and plenty of binge-worthy tension.
15 Upcoming Indian Thrillers Coming Soon On OTT
1. Shaque: Trust No One (Netflix | September 24)
Shaque: Trust No One follows a mother whose life is destroyed after her baby is abducted. Nine years later, the case reopens old wounds and pulls her into a mystery where every person around her seems suspicious. Starring Parineeti Chopra, Tahir Raj Bhasin and Jennifer Winget, the series looks like a tense psychological thriller about grief, doubt and hidden truths.
2. Hum Hindustani (Netflix | TBA)
Hum Hindustani revisits India’s first democratic election through the eyes of ordinary citizens who are learning what it means to vote in a newly independent country. The story follows hope, fear and responsibility as people realise that their choices can shape the future of a nation. With Saif Ali Khan, Pratik Gandhi and Deepak Dobriyal, this historical drama brings political tension and emotional stakes together.
3. Mess (Prime Video | TBA)
Mess is a darkly funny thriller set during one chaotic night. A group of robbers break into the home of a man with obsessive compulsive disorder, only to realise that the situation is not as simple as they expected. Starring Pratik Gandhi, Ranvir Shorey and Gajraj Rao, the film turns a home invasion into a tense game of control, fear and unexpected reversals.
4. Legacy (Netflix | TBA)
Legacy is set inside a world of wealth, crime and family power struggles. When the future of a powerful empire becomes uncertain, loyalty begins to crack and ambition turns dangerous. With Madhavan, Nimisha Sajayan, Abhishek Banerjee and Gulshan Devaiah, the series promises a tense battle over inheritance, control and survival.
5. Family Business (Netflix | TBA)
Family Business follows a wealthy business empire where family loyalty and corporate ambition begin clashing. Anil Kapoor and Vijay Varma appear to face off in a world where succession, control and betrayal can destroy everything. Directed by Hansal Mehta, the series looks like a sharp corporate thriller about old money, new power and dangerous decisions.
6. Rajini: The Jailer 2 (Prime Video | TBA)
Rajini: The Jailer 2 brings Rajinikanth back as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian after the massive success of Jailer. The sequel is expected to continue the world of danger, revenge and larger-than-life action built around the retired jailer. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the film promises another explosive chapter filled with style, enemies and high-voltage drama.
7. Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai (Netflix | TBA)
Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai is expected to bring romance, danger and emotional conflict into a thriller-style story. With Shaheer Sheikh, Mohit Malik and Zoya Afroz attached, the series appears to explore love under pressure and people pushed into morally difficult choices. Official plot details are still limited, but the early buzz points to a dark relationship drama with suspense at its centre.
8. Farzi – Season 2 (Prime Video | TBA)
Farzi Season 1 introduced Sunny, a gifted artist who entered the fake currency world and found himself chased by a relentless officer. Season 2 is expected to continue that cat-and-mouse game as Sunny deals with bigger risks, stronger enemies and the consequences of his choices. Shahid Kapoor, Vijay Sethupathi and Kay Kay Menon make this one of Prime Video’s most awaited crime-thriller returns.
9. Dahaad – Season 2 (Prime Video | TBA)
Dahaad Season 1 followed Anjali Bhaati as she investigated a chilling series of deaths in Rajasthan. Season 2 brings her into another disturbing case, this time involving a missing twelve-year-old in a quiet town. The new season is expected to keep the show’s mix of police investigation, social tension and slow-building suspense.
10. Ghooskhor (Netflix | TBA)
Ghooskhor, earlier known as Ghooskhor Pandat, is a Netflix thriller led by Manoj Bajpayee. The film has already drawn attention because of its title controversy, but the story is expected to deal with corruption, power and moral compromise. With Neeraj Pandey associated with the project, it looks like a gritty social thriller built around a flawed system.
11. Janaawar – Season 2 (ZEE5 | TBA)
Janaawar Season 1 followed SI Hemant Kumar as he investigated a missing person case and a brutal crime in a jungle town in Chhattisgarh. Season 2 is expected to take the police drama deeper into the same dark world of violence, caste tension and buried secrets. Bhuvan Arora’s return makes this a promising follow-up for viewers who like grounded crime thrillers.
12. The Scam: Leaked (ZEE5 | TBA)
The Scam: Leaked is built around an exam paper leak that destroys the dreams of countless students. What begins as an education scandal soon opens into a bigger conspiracy involving pressure, corruption and public outrage. The series looks like a hard-hitting thriller about how one leak can shake families, institutions and an entire system.
13. Takshakudu (Netflix | TBA)
Takshakudu follows a blind man whose story is tied to a burnt village, a cursed cave and a dangerous past. The teaser hints at revenge, survival and mystery as he moves through a world shaped by fear and violence. Starring Anand Deverakonda and Nitanshi Goel, the film looks like a dark Telugu thriller with strong mythic and emotional undertones.
14. Ranabaali (Netflix | TBA)
Ranabaali stars Vijay Deverakonda as a fierce warrior fighting British oppression in a violent period setting. The teaser presents him as a brutal resistance figure standing up against colonial cruelty, while Rashmika Mandanna plays an important role in the story. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the film looks like a large-scale historical action thriller about rebellion, rage and survival.
15. Mallika (Zee5 | TBA)
Mallika remains one of the more mysterious titles on the upcoming thriller radar. Official details around the plot, platform and cast are still limited, but the title suggests a story likely built around a strong central female character. Until the makers reveal more, this remains a wait-and-watch thriller for viewers tracking new Indian OTT announcements.
With so many crime stories, sequels and dark dramas on the way, Indian OTT fans have a packed thriller slate to look forward to.