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Indian True Crime Documentaries On OTT: The popularity of true crime documentaries has increased over the years as it gives viewers insight and information about some of the most horrifying cases. The mystery factor in these crime documentaries keeps the people watching them at the edge of their seats and increases the audience's fascination with human psychology, motives and behaviours of the criminals. India has produced some of the best crime documentaries over the past few years, which received good response from the audience.

If you are a fan of mystery and whodunnit content, then take a look at the five best Indian true crime documentaries streaming on the OTT platforms.

1. House Of Secrets: The Burari Deaths

'House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths' focuses on the mysterious deaths of 11 members of the same family living in Delhi. This three-part documentary series was created by Leena Yadav and Anubhav Chopra and is streaming on Netflix. It is also regarded as one of the best Indian crime documentaries on the OTT.

2. Curry & Cyanide - The Jolly Joseph Case

'Curry & Cyanide' focuses on the six mysterious deaths of the same family members over the years and how these cases get linked to a woman named Jolly Joseph. Directed by Christo Tomy, this crime documentary is streaming on Netflix.

3. Mumbai Mafia: Police vs The Underworld

'Mumbai Mafia: Police vs The Underworld' is set in 1990s Mumbai and how a crime boss and his network over the city were eliminated after the rise of encounter cops. The series is streaming on Netflix.

4. Indian Predator: The Butcher of Delhi

'Indian Predator: The Butcher of Delhi' focuses on the serial killings that took place in Delhi and shook the entire city. It shows how serial killer Chandrakant Jha would target his victims and then leave their dismembered body parts around the city and outside the Tihar Jail. The documentary is streaming on Netflix.

5. Dancing On The Grave

'Dancing On The Grave' focuses on the sudden disappearance and murder of Shakereh Khaleeli which took place almost 30 years ago. Written and directed by Patrick Graham, the documentary features exclusive interviews of people related to the case and also the interview of the perpetrator himself.