From Paruvu to Brinda: Stream 7 must-watch Telugu crime thriller web series on OTT

Ever since COVID-19 brought the world to a halt, OTT platforms have risen to prominence, delivering never-before-seen content. The Telugu OTT space, in particular, is booming with rich storytelling, and young filmmakers are creating shows with solid narratives and compelling execution. In the last two years, multiple web series have been made in the thriller genre. Here are seven must-watch Telugu crime thriller web series on OTT.

7 must-watch Telugu crime thriller web series on OTT

Gaalivaana

Gaalivaana is a series which shocked one and all with its bold content. A brutal murder happens in the family and everyone is under the scanner. The family drama has Sai Kumar, Radhika Sarathkumar, and Chandini Chowdary in key roles and was directed by Saran Kopisetty. Gaalivaana is now available for streaming on Zee 5 and OTTplay Premium.

Where to watch: Zee 5, OTTplay Premium

Dayaa

Dayaa is one of the most-watched series in recent years. Featuring JD Chakravarthy in the lead role, the series was directed by Pavan Sadineni and is about a driver who accidnetally finds a dead body inside his van. How he gets rid of it hereby landing into a mess is showcased beautifully. Dayaa can be streamed on Jio Hotstar.

Where to watch: Jio Hotstar

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Shaitan

Shaitan is one of the boldest web series in Telugu OTT space. Right from the first look to the trailer, the series became a talking point for its bold portrayal of chaarcters and curse words used in the show. Directed Mahi V Raghav, the series is a faction drama set in Rayalaseema and can be streamed on Jio Hotstar.

Where to watch: Jio Hotstar

Bahishkarana

Bahishkara is a 2024 series which has Anjali as the female lead. The series is about supression and showcases the crime setup and local poltics in a sensational manner. Anjali's performance and Ravindra Vijay's negative role are a major highlgiht. The series can be streamed on Zee 5 and OTTplay Premium.

Where to watch: Zee 5 and OTTplay Premium

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Paruvu

Paruvu is one of the smash hits of 2024 and was directed by Siddharth and Rajasekhar. The crime thriller is about honor killing and how a young couple gets involved in a murder and gets stuck in a deep mess is showcased thrillingly. All those who like social thrillers should stream Paruvu on Zee 5 and OTTplay Premium right away.

Where to watch: Zee 5 and OTTplay Premium

Brinda

Brinda is a terrific crime thriller directed by Surya Manoj Vangala. Trisha Krishnan plays the female lead in this series which is about a female cop and how she gets entangled in a series of murders which have a connection to her past. Brinda is now available for streaming on Sony Liv and OTTplay Premium.

Where to watch: Sony Liv, OTTplay Premium

Vikkatakavi

Last but not the least is director Pradeep Maddali's Vikkatakavi. The web series is a period drama and showcases the journey of a small time detecive played by Naresh Agastya and how he uncovers dark secrets that plaggues a village. The seires can be streamed on Zee 5 and OTTplay Premium.

Where to watch: Zee 5 and OTTplay Premium

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