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Enjoyed the thrills of Saare Jahan Se Accha? Catch more spy dramas with gripping back stories on OTT

If Pratik Gandhi and Sunny Hinduja's outstanding performances in Saare Jahan Se Accha hooked you, binge these other spy thrillers on OTTplay Premium now!

Shramana Kar
Aug 19, 2025
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Still from Saare Jahan Se Accha

Pratik Gandhi, who began to blow minds with amazing shows like Heartbreak Hotel and Scam 1992 stepped into the thrills of espionage with Saare Jahan Se Accha recently on Netflix. Also Sunny Hinduja joined him in the chaos and gave an riveting experience to their fans. If you already watched the spy thriller series, let's catch some similar espionage thrillers available on OTTplay Premium that have some really good back stories that will surely catch your breath!

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Espionage thrillers linked with real-life stories..

Salakaar

Naveen Kasturia takes on the role of the daring spy agent Adhir Dayal, inspired by the life of Ajit Doval, who served as the National Security Advisor of India since 2014. The show centers around young Adhir who is tasked to dismantle Pakistan's plot to develop a nuclear bomb. The series fictionalises real-life events related to India-Pakistan nuclear espionage.

Special Ops Season 2

Kay Kay Menon returns as Himmat Singh, the daring RAW agent who kept viewers on the edge of their seats in the first season in 2020. In Season 2, Himmat Singh once again races against time to prevent a large-scale of cyberattack, plotted bby Sudheer Awasthi, who uses a sophisticated spyware called Megasus. The season explores the potential dangers of unchecked AI and data breaches.

Mukhbir - The Story of a Spy

This thriller is set in the 1960s during the tension period following the Sino-Indian War and rising Pakistan's ruthlessness. The series tells the story of an Indian spy, Kamran Baksh, who has been planted in Pakistan to gather information and help India avert another war. He infiltrates the upper echelons of Pakistani society, providing critical information to India and ultimately playing a key role in the war.

Crackdown

A team of daring RAW agents working rigorously to dismantle terrorist plots and uncover hidden conspiracies in the dark. The story follows around a hijacked plane, a mole within the agency, and the use of doppelgangers to infiltrate enemy camps. Crackdown features a mix of action, drama, and suspense as agents Riyaz Pathan, Zorawar, and Divya navigate personal struggles and missions.

The Night Manager

Starring Aditya Roy Kapur and Anil Kapoor in the leads, this thriller drama is the Hindi adaptation of Tom Hiddlestone's 2016 namesake British series. The story revolves around a former soldier who has been planted as a night manager at a hotel to infiltrate a dangerous arms dealer and his empire. The series blends espionage with political intrigue and personal vendettas.

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