Stream these gripping crime thriller series before Roshan Mathew's Kankhajura drops on SonyLIV

Get ready for some dark twists as the Hindi crime thriller series, Kankhajura, starring Malayalam actor Roshan Mathew, Mohit Raina, and Sarah Jane Dias in the leads is set to premiere on SonyLIV and OTTplay Premium on May 30, 2025. This gripping series promises to deliver a thrilling ride filled with unexpected turns. For the unversed, Kankhajura is the Hindi remake of the 2019 Israeli series, Magpie. However, before Kankhajura's release, let's take a look at some bone-chilling crime dramas like Kay Kay Menon's Murshid, Vineeth Kumar Singh's Rangbaaz, and more, all available on OTTplay Premium.

Crime thriller web series on OTTplay Premium:

Murshid

Cast: Kay Kay Menon, Tanuj Virwani, Rajesh Shringarpure, Zakir Hussain, Karamveer Choudhary, Anang Desai

This series follows a former gangster, named Murshid Pathan, who is forced to return to his criminal empire when his family is threatened. His once right-hand person, Farid, is now the new crime lord, and Murshid must reclaim his power to protect his son. The series explores themes of family, loyalty, betrayal, and the moral consequences of crime.

Rangbaaz

Cast: Vineet Kumar Singh, Saqib Saleem, Aakanksha Singh, Aahana Kumra, Jimmy Shergill, Gul Panag, Sharad Kelkar

Shiv Prakash Shukla is a young man who belongs to Gorakhpur. He rapidly becomes one of the most feared gangsters, carrying out dangerous illegal operations for corrupt politicians and influential businessmen, his name becoming synonymous with ruthlessness and power.

Manvat Murders

Cast: Ashutosh Gowariker, Sai Tamhankar, Sonali Kulkarni, Mayur Khandge

The series is described as a chilling retelling of the real case of murders in Manvat, Maharashtra. The case involved eleven murders of young girls, that shocked the nation in the 1970s. The story is also narrated in the book, Footprints on the Sand of Crime, penned by Ramakant S Kulkarni.

Undekhi

Cast: Surya Sharma, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Apeksha Porwal, Shivangi Singh, Harsh Chhaya, Ankur Rathee, Abhishek Chauhan

The story begins with the sudden, brutal death of a dancer at an elite wedding, which leads to a police investigation and a film documentary crew uncovering the secrets of the powerful Atwal family. The narrative unfolds as inspector Ghosh suspects the Atwals, while the documentary crew seeks to expose their dark deeds. The Atwals, with their massive influence in the town, try to silence those who threaten them.

Duranga

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

This series is the Hindi adaptation of the popular South Korean drama, Flower of Evil. A government detective, named Ira, begins an investigation of a 17-year-old serial killing case. As she delves into the matter, she discovers that her most beloved husband, Abhishek Banne, is living a double-faced life. Ira now must investigate her husband's past, discover another shocking truth.