Craving suspense and thrills? Revisit these web series to trigger your adrenaline rush before Kankhajura

Malayalam actor Roshan Mathew is back to Bollywood with another gripping thriller, but in a web series form. Titled–Kankhajura–the Hindi series promises to keep you on the edge of your seats with its frequent twists and turns. It's coming out on May 30, 2025, on SonyLIV and OTTplay Premium. However, why don't you warm up for Kankhajura by watching some other suspenseful web series like Gyaraah Gyaraah, Duranga, and more?

Suspense-thriller web series on OTTplay Premium:

Mithya

Cast: Human Qureshi, Avantika Dasani, Naveen Kasturia, Rajit Kapoor, Parambrata Chatterjee

When Hindi professor, Juhi, accuses her student, Rhea, of plagiarism, the situation instantly escalates beyond academia. As tensions rise, the confrontation transforms into a complex psychological battle between the two women, each driven by her own motivations and emotions.

Bhram

Cast: Kalki Koechlin, Jashn Agnihotri, Ansh Sinha, Sanjay Suri, Garima Kaushal, Eijaz Khan, Chandan Roy Sanyal

Novelist Alisha is struggling with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). She moves to Shimla seeking solace, but soon finds herself entangled in inexplicable supernatural events. Initially attributing them to her mental health, she starts to question her own sanity as the occurrences intensify, pushing her into a world of uncertainty and fear.

Duranga

Cast: Drashti Dhami, Gulshan Devaiah, Hera Mishra, Amit Sadh, Divya Seth, Rajesh Khattar, Zakir Hussain

Adapted from the Korean drama, Flower of Evil, it's a story about a determined detective, named Ira, whose investigation into a series of murders, allegedly linked to an accomplice of a notorious serial killer, takes a dark turn when she uncovers shocking revelations about her husband's own sinister past and his leading a dual life, which she's absolutely unaware about.

Gyaarah Gyaarah

Cast: Dahriya Karwa, Kritika Kamra, Raghav Juyal, Mukti Mohan, Gautami Kapoor, Nitesh Pandey

Another web series adapted from Korean drama, Signal. It's about two police officers from different period of time, one from 2001 another from 2016, mysteriously get connected through a time-travelling walkie-talkie that crackles to life at 11:11 pm. As they communicate across time, they collaborate to solve crimes in their own timezones, navigating the blurred lines between mystery, science, and supernatural.

Kathmandu Connection

Cast: Anshuman Pushkar, Akshay Pardasany, Amit Sial, Vikram Singh, Harleen Sethi, Prashanth Narayanan

This series explores three parallel investigations across international borders, all centered around Kathmandu. The story follows a skilled kidnapping negotiator, a CBI officer investigating a high-profile business murder, and a journalist being stalked, whose paths converge in the Nepalese capital. As their investigations unfold, they lead to a mysterious casino operated by Sunny Sharma, revealing a complex web of dark underworld.

Undekhi

Cast: Surya Sharma, Ayn Zoya, Anchal Singh, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Apeksha Porwal, Harsh Chhaya, Ankur Rathee

This series explores the aftermath of a murder, which was committed during a high-profile wedding in Manali. The series follows an influential family, The Atwals, as they attempt to cover up the murder of a dancer, while a cop and a film crew investigate the incident. The Atwals are willing to go to great lengths to protect their family empire and the pharmaceutical business that they run.