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- By Ridhi Suri
- Tue, 07 May 2024 03:59 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mystery Thriller OTT Movies, Web Series: The realm of Bollywood mystery thrillers has experienced a notable upsurge in recent times, solidifying its position as one of the most coveted subgenres in the Indian film industry. Typically spanning across various genres, these films interlace a common theme of mystery fiction into their narratives. From titles like Aashram, Aarya, The Great Indian Murder, to Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein, a curated assortment of top-notch OTT movies and web series awaits aficionados on platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar, Zee5, JioCinema, and others.
The Great Indian Murder (Disney+Hotstar)
Crime mystery drama television series directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia for Disney+ Hotstar. It was produced by Ajay Devgn and Priti Sinha under ADF & RLE Media. The series features Richa Chadha, Pratik Gandhi, Ashutosh Rana, Raghuvir Yadav, Sharib Hashmi, Paoli Dam, and Shashank Arora in pivotal roles. It is based on Vikas Swarup's bestselling novel, 'Six Suspects.'
Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein (Netflix)
Taking place in the fictional town of Onkara, the narrative of 'Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein' revolves around Vikrant (Tahir Raj Bhasin), a romantic and naive individual. He becomes the target of Purva's affections (played by Anchal Singh), who is willing to do whatever it takes to win him over. Throughout the eight-episode series, viewers witness Vikrant, typically mild-mannered, undergo a transformation and unveil a new facet of his personality.
Aarya (Disney+ Hotstar)
The series, created by Ram Madhvani and Sandeep Modi, revolves around Aarya Sareen (Sushmita Singh), a strong-willed woman who is drawn into the criminal underworld after her husband is mysteriously murdered. Aarya must navigate through treacherous territory to protect her family and unravel the truth behind her husband's death. The show is praised for its intense storytelling, compelling performances, and intricate plot twists.
NH10 (Amazon Prime Video)
Anushka Sharma's debut production stands out as one of Indian cinema's top survival/mystery films. When Meera (Anushka Sharma) and Arjun (Neil Bhoopalam) experience a romantic getaway turning into a nightmare, they must navigate dark forests outside Delhi. The film delves into the bystander effect, showing how witnessing a crime can make intervention difficult. As Meera and Arjun step in to help a mistreated girl at a dhaba, they unwittingly involve themselves in dangerous circumstances.
Jaane Jaan (Netflix)
Mystery thriller film, also known as 'Suspect X' internationally is directed by Sujoy Ghosh. It stars Kareena Kapoor Khan as a single mother involved in a murder, alongside Jaideep Ahlawat and Vijay Varma. The film, based on the Japanese novel "The Devotion of Suspect X", received positive reviews for the lead cast's performances.
The Night Manager (Disney+Hotstar)
Shaan Sengupta, portrayed by Aditya, works as a night manager at a hotel in Dhaka. He endeavors to rescue a 14-year-old girl married to the hotel's majority stakeholder, Freddie Rehman. Shaan communicates with RAW officer Lipika Rao, played by Tillotama, in an attempt to aid the girl. However, their communication is compromised when Lipika's phone gets bugged.
Drishyam 2 (Amazon Prime Video)
Directed by Abhishek Pathak and produced by Panorama Studios, the film is a remake of the 2021 Malayalam film of the same name and a sequel to the 2015 film Drishyam. Starring Ajay Devgn, Akshaye Khanna, Tabu, and Shriya Saran, the film follows the events seven years after the original. After seven years of closure on Vijay and his family's case, a chain of unforeseen events unveils a truth that could alter everything for the Salgaonkars.
Aashram (MX Player)
Crime drama web series directed by Prakash Jha, is produced by Prakash Jha Productions and streamed on MX Player original. The series features Bobby Deol alongside Aaditi Pohankar, Darshan Kumar, Chandan Roy Sanyal, and others in pivotal roles. It is written by Madhvi Bhatt, Avinash Kumar, Sanjay Masoomm, Tejpal Singh Rawat, and Kuldeep Ruhil. The storyline follows Baba Nirala (Deol), a godman whose devoted followers, mostly from disadvantaged backgrounds, unquestionably obey his commands. However, he's actually a swindler who exploits their loyalty for personal gain. Meanwhile, SI Ujagar Singh (Darshan), initially apathetic, is spurred into action by Dr. Natasha (Anupriya Goenka) and journalist Akhivendra Rathi (Rajeev Siddhartha) to investigate a case involving a skeleton linked to influential figures.