While it's entertaining to witness male actors coming on screen in uniform and fighting for crimes, the resiliency of female police officers gives the genre a distinct edge. Now that the trailer of the mystery thriller ‘Do Patti’ has been out, featuring Kajol as a strong female police officer, the focus is once again on the strong depiction of female police officers in films and series. The upcoming Netflix film 'Do Patti' is based on a suspenseful, thrilling and dramatic murder mystery. Actress Kajol plays the role of a dedicated cop whose mission it is to piece together the murder mystery involving Kriti Sanon's character.
Here, we have compiled several other remarkable performances by female actors in the role of police officers. These series and films are available to stream on OTT platforms.
Top Movies And Web Series Featuring Female Cops
Radhika Apte in ‘Monica, O My Darling’
Where to watch: Netflix
Radhika Apte becomes involved in a web of lies and murder in this dark comic thriller. As she deftly navigates a complicated plot, her character demonstrates an impressive combination of charm and intellect, keeping everyone glued to their screens.
Shefali Shah in ‘Delhi Crime’
Where to watch: Netflix
In this highly praised series that is based on true events, Shefali Shah gives a captivating portrayal as DCP Vartika Chaturvedi. The program depicts the difficulties women encounter in law enforcement as it follows her dogged quest for justice after a terrible incident. The audience loved 'Delhi Crime', and the series went on to win the 'International Emmy Award' for Outstanding Drama Series.
Tabu in ‘Bholaa’
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
‘Bholaa’ is a Hindi remake of the 2019 Tamil film, Kaithi (Prisoner) and Tabu plays the part of a super cop, IPS Diana Joseph, in this high-octane film.
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Rani Mukerji in ‘Mardaani 2’
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
SP Shivani Shivaji Roy, played by Rani Mukerji again, is a resolute police inspector who battles human trafficking in this riveting sequel. Her dogged pursuit of justice has served as an inspiration to many.
Raveena Tandon in ‘Aranyak’
Where to watch: Netflix
Set in the scenic Himachal Pradesh highlands, this murder thriller stars Raveena Tandon, who excels in the role of a police officer. Witnessing her unwavering will as she pursues a masked serial murderer makes the series an engrossing viewing experience.
Sonakshi Sinha in ‘Dahaad’
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Sub-Inspector Anjali Mehra played by Sonakshi Sinha is the protagonist of this crime drama series who investigates a string of unexplained deaths of women. The thundering performance by Sonakshi Sinha sends shivers down your spine and makes this series stand out.
Sanya Malhotra in ‘Kathal’
Where to watch: Netflix
Sanya Malhotra plays the part of a devoted police officer who is assigned to investigate a strange case. Her playful character sets out to find a tiny town's lost kathal (jackfruit) in this offbeat comedy-drama.
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