Best cop thrillers to binge-watch on OTT

Cop thrillers are popular among fans due to their blend of crime and suspense, an effort to give justice to the right people, and more. Recently, Yash Raj Films announced Mardaani 3, the third instalment of the popular Mardaani franchise. This cop thriller is scheduled to be released on February 27, 2026. As we wait for Mardaani 3 to release, stream other cop thrillers on OTTplay Premium! 

Best cop thrillers to enjoy on OTTplay Premium

Rekhachithram

Asif Ali starrer Rekhachithram follows a suspended police officer, Vivek Gopinath, who solves a 40-year-old cold case involving an unidentified skeleton. The story is set in a 1985 film and involves the mystery of a missing young actress named Rekha, whose case is linked to an unsolved murder. The film also stars Anaswara Rajan. 

Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout

The cop thriller follows ACP Avinash Verma (Manoj Bajpayee) and his Special Crime Unit (SCU) as they investigate a mass shooting at the Night Owl Bar in Mumbai. The film chronicles the aftermath of a gunfight, uncovering a deep, dark conspiracy involving a victim's seemingly isolated client, a two-faced adversary, and a human trafficking ring.

Rautu Ka Raaz

In Rautu Ka Raaz, Inspector Deepak Negi (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) investigates a school warden's death. The story revolves around the murder of Sangeeta Devi (Narayani Shastri), the warden of a blind school, and the investigation into Negi's case. The film also features Rajesh Kumar and Atul Tiwari in key roles. 

Thalavan

This Malayalam crime thriller follows two police officers, CI Jayashankar and SI Karthik, as they become involved in a murder investigation. The story takes a dark turn when a murder is found on the balcony of Jaishankar's house. This leads to his arrest due to a lack of direct evidence. The film features Biju Menon as CI Jayashankar, Asif Ali as SI Karthik, Dileesh Pothan as retired DySP Udayabhanu, and others.

Salute

Another Malayalam police thriller, Salute, is about Aravind Karunakaran (Dulquer Salmaan), a sub-inspector who is forced to take part in fabricating evidence to frame an innocent man. He later tries to reveal the truth and bring the real culprit to justice. The cast also features Manoj K. Jayan, Diana Penty, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, and others.