7 Underrated Hindi Movies And Web Series On OTT: Breathe, Kaafir, The Mehta Boys, and Many More

The Mehta Boys, available on Amazon Prime Video, marks actor Boman Irani’s directorial debut. The film tells the story of a father and son, played by Irani and Avinash Tiwari, who struggle to cope with the sudden loss of the only woman in their household. Through their journey, they rebuild their bond and learn to support each other, highlighting the depth of family relationships. OTTplay Premium subscribers can also access the film by adding Prime Video to their plan.

Kaafir, starring Dia Mirza and Mohit Raina, is now streaming on Zee5. The film tells the tragic story of Shehnaz Parveen (played by Dia Mirza), a Pakistani woman who is imprisoned in India after being carried across the border by a rushing river while attempting suicide and being declared an illegal immigrant. The movie explores the hardships and injustices she faces during her time in jail, making it a deeply moving and emotional watch.

Breathe: Into the Shadows is an Indian crime-drama thriller streaming on Amazon Prime Video, produced by Abundantia Entertainment and created and directed by Mayank Sharma. The series stars Abhishek Bachchan, Amit Sadh, and Nithya Menen in lead roles. Season 1 premiered on 10 July 2020, followed by Season 2 on 9 November 2022, continuing the gripping tale of suspense, crime, and psychological drama.

Sarzameen is now available for streaming on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium, with its release date set for 25 July 2025. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran as Colonel Vijay Menon, Kajol as his wife Meera, and Ibrahim Ali Khan as their son Harman, who becomes entangled in unexpected events. Set in the Kashmir Valley, the movie explores intense emotional and ideological conflicts between duty, family, and nation when an army officer discovers that his son may have been radicalized.

Scoop is a 2023 Hindi-language crime drama series streaming on Netflix, created and directed by Hansal Mehta and Mrunmayee Lagoo Waikul. The series stars Karishma Tanna, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and Harman Baweja in lead roles, with Prosenjit Chatterjee, Neha Mishra, Tannishtha Chatterjee, and Deven Bhojani in supporting roles. 

Hostages is a Hindi crime-thriller series on Hotstar Specials, directed by Sudhir Mishra and written by Nisarg Mehta, Shiva Bajpai, and Mayukh Ghosh. Starring Tisca Chopra, Ronit Roy, and Parvin Dabas, the series follows a celebrated surgeon forced into a deadly dilemma: assassinate the chief minister during a routine operation or risk his family being held hostage. The gripping storyline keeps viewers on edge with suspense and intense drama.

Stolen is an intense thriller available on Amazon Prime Video, which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival. The film follows two privileged brothers, played by Abhishek Banerjee and Shubham Vardhan, whose lives spiral into a dangerous fight for survival after a single mistake. Inspired by a real-life mob lynching incident in Assam, Stolen delves into themes of social disparity, mob mentality, and the fragility of trust, making it a gripping and thought-provoking watch.