Catch these gripping crime & thriller movies, short films & shows from Disney+ Hotstar

Crime never pays off but watching crime drama is not only highly addictive but also intriguing. With the current practise of people consuming intelligent content, viewers are now exploring genres and moving past the typical TV serials and oft-censored Bollywood. With plethora of offerings available today at the touch of the finger, here’s a roundup of the best crime drama movies, shows and short films to give you a complete thrill fix right now. Jyothi Venkatesh

Shows and Movies now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar for free

Shows

Hindi

Savdhaan India –Aapka Sangharsh, AapkiZubaani (including the new season)

Stories of terror and injustice. Stories of survival and bravery. Real-life heroes narrate their ordeals and hard-hitting testimonies of beating the odds.

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/savdhaan-india/15034

 Savdhaan India – Special Crime Series

As crimes get bigger, and criminals turn sinister, here’s a series of spine-chilling stories packed with nail-bitting suspense and thrill

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/savdhaan-india-special-crime-series/1260008666

 Super Cops Vs Super Villains

ACP Diler and his team of super cops fight deadly villains, mutants and monsters for the safety of the common man. 

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/supercops/1654

 Private Investigator

Join 21- year old Raffe Roy Choudhary on a thrilling journey as he cracks perplexing cases of crime with his keen observational skills and determination

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/private-investigator/2030

 Ishq Kills

When love turns sour, it can lead to crime. Ishq Kills is a collection of stories of love and revenge, spun around relationships that are considered forbidden.

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/ishq-kills/224

 Gumrah

Gumrah – End of innocence presents real teen crime cases from all over the country. The show brings the youth a message to Be Aware, Be Prepared, Be Safe!

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/gumrah/2852

 Har Yug Mein Aaega Ek Arjun

Meet Arjun, a rebel-cop and the lead of the Emergency Task Force who doesn’t mind going the extra mile to ensure justice, even if it takes breaking rules.

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/arjun/358

 Marathi

Special 5

They are fearless, they are brave, they are the Special 5! Crime has a new enemy, as theis special unit steps in to solve the most complex criminal cases.

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/special-5/1260002630

 PremaTujha Rang Kasa

All is fair in love and war, can have disastrous consequences. Host GashmeerMahajani, presents real crime stories, of betrayal, one-sided love and obsession.

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/prema-tujha-rang-kasa/18204

 Lakshya

A competent and resilient team of police officers strives hard to prevent crime and find the perpetrators across Maharashtra. Can they clean the system?

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/lakshya/1298

 Idi Katha Kadu – Be Alert

Idi Katha Kadu – Be Alert is a Telugu crime fiction series on Maa TV. It dramatizes real-life crime incidents of India, the victims; stories of sufferings and struggles to get justice.

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/idi-katha-kadu/9822

Nadandhadhu Enna

An investigative Tamil show that probes into untold stories and hidden truths about social issues and freak happenings that impact our society.

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/nadandhadhu-enna/10637

 Hushaar Karnataka

This crime fiction show strives to create awareness among people about the crime happening in and around their neighbourhood.

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/hushaar-karnataka/10380

 Nirbhaya

Nirbhaya aims at creating an awareness about the growing crimes through stories inspired by real incidents

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/nirbhaya/3043

Bengali

Jai Kali Kalkattawali

Abhaya is a dutiful daughter-in-law, a supportive wife and a loving mother. An ardent devotee of Devi Kali, Abhaya becomes a saviour in disguise for women.

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/kalkattawali/14768

Aloukik na Loukik

Five friends set out to unmask the villainy of con-men, who exploit the innocent and the vulnerable in the name of faith and superstition.

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/aloukik-na-loukik/1260007971

  Movies

 Hindi

Raid

Fearless income tax officer Amay Patnaik carries out a risky raid at the mansion of the most powerful man in Lucknow. Inspired by real-life events.

Cast: Ajay Devgn, Ileana D'Cruz and Saurabh Shukla

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/movies/raid/1000212789

 Maqbool

Based on Shakespeare's Macbeth, in his greed for power, Maqbool murders his mentor - a fearsome don - thereby kick-starting his countdown to doom.

Cast: Irrfan, Tabu, Pankaj Kapur and MasumehMakhija

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/movies/maqbool/1770015421

 Gangaajal

An honest police officer Amit Kumar takes charge in an extremely corrupt town. Will he succeed in restoring the rule of law in this lawless land?

Cast: Ajay Devgn, Gracy Singh, Mukesh Tiwari and Daya Shankar Pandey

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/movies/gangaajal/1000100941

 Monsoon Shootout

A rookie cop’s first assignment turns into his life’s biggest dilemma-to shoot or not. Does every choice have a price?

Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vijay Sharma, Tannishtha Chatterjee

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/movies/monsoon-shootout/1000205394

 Gurgaon

When the daughter of a real estate tycoon is kidnapped, her family desperately tries to track her whereabouts; while unravelling long buried family secret.

Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Akshay Oberoi, Ragini Khanna, Aamir Bashir

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/movies/gurgaon/1000210312

 The Stoneman Murders

Based on real incidents, a serial killer on the loose is ruthlessly killing pavement dwellers on the streets of Mumbai. Can anyone catch him?

Cast: Kay Kay Menon, Rukhsar, Vikram Gokhale

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/movies/the-stoneman-murders/1000165608

 Shabri

Story of a woman from being the sole breadwinner of her impoverished family to the most feared woman gangster.

Cast: Isha Kapoor, Raj Arjun, Pradeep Rawat, Zakir Hussain

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/movies/shabri/1000160677

  Tamil

 Rangoon

Venkat and his friends go to Rangoon for an illegal business deal and end up getting embroiled in some unexpected situations. How will they get out of it?

Cast: Gautham Karthik, Sana Makbul

Link:https://www.hotstar.com/in/movies/rangoon/1770016540

 Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

When an attempt is made on the life of a reigning gangster, his three sons take it upon themselves to hunt the culprit, all amid the succession battle.

Cast: Arvind Swami, Arjun Vijay, Aditi Rao Hydari, Silambarasan

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/movies/chekka-chivantha-vaanam/1000223808

 Telugu

 Jhansi

Jhansi, a diligent police officer, sets out to uncover the truth about a statutory rape case.

Cast: Jyothika, Rockline Venkatesh, Thangamani Prabhu

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/movies/jhansi/1100020491

Malayalam

Oozham

Surya, as the son of a health inspector, is working in the United States. He returns home for his sister’s engagement. But, his sister is killed. With the aid of his gadget skills, his adopted brother Ajmal and his fiancée Gayathri, he sets out for revenge with the people behind this.

Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Neeraj Madhav

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/movies/oozham/1000160021

 Ranam

The life of an automobile mechanic based out of Detroit, takes a tragic turn when he gets compelled to participate in the city’s booming drug trade.

Cast:Prithviraj Sukumaran, Isha Talwar, Rahman

Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/movies/ranam/1000224212

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