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Longing For Some Intense Drama? Here's A List Of 10 Best Murder Mysteries To Watch On OTT

From Kareena Kapoor's OTT debut 'Jaane Jaan' to Sonakshi Sinha's OTT debut series 'Dahaad', here's a list of 10 gripping murder mysteries that are worth every minute!

From Kareena Kapoor's OTT debut 'Jaane Jaan' to Sonakshi Sinha's OTT debut series 'Dahaad', here's a list of 10 gripping murder mysteries that are worth every minute!

Breathe

This detective saga was directed by Mayank Sharma, starring Amit Sadh, R. Madhavan, Atharva Vishwakarma, Hrishikesh Joshi, Sapna Pabbi, Neena Kulkarni as the leads. This nail-biter revolves around the plot where Kabir, a crime branch officer, is looking for the person responsible for the death of organ donors. While he attempts to solve the case, he comes across an unlikely suspect, Danny. This galvanizing series is all set to pique your interest and augment curiosity which shouldn’t afford to skip! Go watch it and anticipate a cinematic journey that stirs your curiosity, only on Amazon Prime Video.

Dahaad

This gripping criminal thriller was directed by Reema Kagti and Ruchika Oberoi, starring Vijay Varma, Sonakshi Sinha, Gulshan Devaiah, Zoa Morani, Sohum Shah, Sanghmitra Hitaishi as the leads. This heart pounding drama centers on a character, Anjali Bhaati who investigates a series of deaths where women are found dead in public bathrooms. The death first appears to be a suicide, but as the investigation progresses, Bhaati realises that there's a serial killer on the loose. The series’s depth is greatly amplified by unravelling the chilling truth of a serial killer. Enjoy this cinematic masterpiece and stay attuned to its evolving storylines on Amazon Prime Video.

 

Dhootha

This ruthless horror thriller was directed by Vikram Kumar, starring Prachi Desai, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Naga Chaitanya, Ravindra Vijay, Gnaneswari Kandregula as the leads. The series delves into Sagar, who is a newspaper editor, finds himself in the midst of a series of accidents happening around him. He discovers news clippings carrying reports of his near and dear ones dying, which start coming true in exactly the way they've been described. Catch this cinematic gem available now on Amazon Prime Video.

 

Adhura

This suspenseful horror was directed by Gauravv K. Chawla and Ananya Banerjee, starring Ishwak Singh, Zoa Morani, Rasika Dugal, Shrenik Arora, Poojan Chhabra, Arjun Deswal, Sahil Salathia, Rijul Ray, and Rahul Dev as the leads. This spine- chilling thriller delves into strange events occuring in Nilgiri Valley School that are connected to a new student. When the batch of 2007 returns for its reunion, Adhiraj Jaisingh, an ex-student, faces what he did 15 years ago. Dive into this film and stay tuned for the unfolding twists on Amazon Prime Video.

 

7 women and a murder

This chucklesome mystery- comedy thriller was directed by Alessandro Genovesi, starring Ornella Vanoni, Benedetta Porcaroli, Sabrina Impacciatore, Luisa Ranieri, Diana Del Bufalo, Micaela Ramazzotti, Margherita Buy, Marco Rossetti as the leads. The thriller is built around when their family patriarch is stabbed, seven women, each with ulterior motives, become trapped together in a mansion to solve the puzzle of his murder. Indulge in this exceptional film, now streaming on Netflix.

A haunting in Venice

This enigmatic horror was directed by Kenneth Branagh, starring Kenneth Branagh, Kelly Reilly, Jamie Dornan, Tina Fey, Camille Cottin, Michelle Yeoh, Emma Laird, Kyle Allen, and Riccardo Scamarcio as the leads. The plot is driven by a now retired and living in self-imposed exile in the world's most glamorous city, Poirot who reluctantly attends a seance at a decaying, haunted palazzo. He soons gets thrust into a sinister world of shadows and secrets when one of the guests is murdered. Enjoy the riveting murder mystery, streaming exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar.

 

Jaane Jaan

This cryptic thriller was directed by Sujoy Ghosh, starring Jaideep Ahlawat, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vijay Varma, Naisha Khanna, Lin Laishram, Saurabh Sachdeva, Uditi Singh, Karma Takapa as the leads. This gothic mystery commences when a single mother is caught in a crime investigation, her neighbour, a gifted maths teacher, offers to help, and a relentless cop digs into the case. Watch this enthralling movie and stay attentive for all the twists and turns, streaming now on Netflix!

 

The Women in the Window

This terrifying drama was directed by Joe Wright, starring Julianne Moore, Julianne Moore, Fred Hechinger, Tracy Letts, Anthony Mackie, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Wyatt Russell, Anna Cameron, and Amy Adams as the leads. The film orbits around an agoraphobic Dr. Anna Fox who witnesses something she shouldn't while keeping tabs on the Russell family, the seemingly picture perfect clan that lives across the way. Discover this exceptional movie, now available for streaming on Netflix. 

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

This dread-filled thriller was directed by Rian Johnson, starring Madelyn Cline, Kate Hudson, Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Dave Bautista, Jessica Henwick, Hugh Grant, Ethan Hawke and Leslie Odom Jr. as the leads. This murder puzzle revolves around a Tech billionaire Miles Bron, who invites his friends for a getaway on his private Greek island. When someone turns up dead, Detective Benoit Blanc is put on the case. Experience this outstanding cinematic gem, streaming exclusively on Netflix.

 

Missing

This macabre mystery was directed by Will Merrick and Nicholas D. Johnson, starring Storm Reid, Nia Long, Megan Suri, Thomas Barbusca, Ken Leung, Joaquim de Almeida, Amy Landecker, Daniel Henney, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Esteban Dager and Javier Grajeda as the leads. This film gravitates towards her mother who disappears while on vacation in Colombia with her new boyfriend, June's search for answers is hindered by international red tape. Stuck thousands of miles away in Los Angeles, June creatively uses all the latest technology at her fingertips to try and find her before it's too late. However, as she digs ever deeper, her digital sleuthing soon raises more questions than answers. Settle in with your favourite snack and enjoy this film, available on Zee5, Amazon Prime Video and Sony Liv.

Saara Dudeja is a final year student currently studying at Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, pursuing Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communication.

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