New Delhi. If you like watching such films whose story has a new mystery at every turn and till the last moment it is difficult to guess what is going to happen next, then the year 2026 has been very special for you. This year, many such crime thriller films came which caught the attention of the audience in terms of suspense and thrill. At one place a police officer was seen investigating a complicated case and at another place a mother was seen fighting with dangerous criminals to find her kidnapped daughter. In some films, there is a mystery of murder, while in others, there is a world of crime and the complexity of human relationships. If you are planning to watch something exciting on OTT this week, then these five films can be included in your watchlist.
The first film in this list is Saif Ali Khan's Duty. In this film, Saif is seen in the role of a police officer. The story revolves around the death of a child and the social stereotypes associated with it. As the investigation progresses, many aspects come to light that force the audience to think. Along with suspense, social issues have also been given place in the film. Saif's acting strengthens the story. The special thing is that journalist Saurabh Dwivedi has also entered the world of acting through this film. It can be watched on Netflix.
Manoj Bajpayee's film Ghazab Raat is at second number. Its story revolves around a night and a girl whose life some people are after. Manoj Bajpayee plays the role of a corrupt police officer in the film. In the beginning his character appears negative but as the story progresses, a change in his personality is visible. The events that happen within one night make the story exciting. Manoj Bajpayee's strong acting is the special attraction of this film. This film is available on Netflix.
The third film is Babita Singh Reporting which can be watched on Prime Video. This story revolves around a female policeman Babita. Her childhood friend Bansi is murdered and she sets out to find the killer. During the investigation, many secrets come to light which make the case more complicated. Along with investigation of crime, aspects of friendship and old relationships are also seen in the film.
At number four is Taapsee Pannu's Gandhari. This action crime thriller tells the story of a mother whose daughter is kidnapped. In search of her daughter, she reaches out to criminals who are involved in human trafficking. His efforts to save his daughter keep the story constantly tense. Taapsee's action and emotional acting makes the film special. It can be watched on Netflix.
The fifth film in this list is Mardaani 3 in which Rani Mukherjee is once again seen in the role of Inspector Shivani Shivaji Rao. The story begins with the sudden disappearance of the children and Shivani's search for them leads her to a dangerous gang. Their efforts to expose the network of criminals take many exciting turns in the film. Rani Mukherjee's strong police officer style is a major specialty of this film. This can also be seen on Netflix.
The stories of these five films are different but they have one thing in common. Every film takes the audience into the world of mystery and crime. If you like murder mystery-solving stories, police investigation and fast-paced suspense, then these movies can make a place in your OTT watchlist.