Vikram Vedha To Andhadhun: 5 Best Crime Thrillers on JioHotstar That Will Keep You Hooked

Andhadhun is directed by Sriram Raghavan, this gripping crime thriller follows Akash (Ayushmann Khurrana), a talented pianist who pretends to be blind to sharpen his craft. His life spirals into danger when he becomes an unwitting witness to a murder committed by Simi (Tabu) and her lover. What follows is a tense game of survival, as Simi goes to extreme lengths to silence him, leading to a suspenseful and ambiguous climax that leaves the audience guessing.

Apurva (2023) is a Hindi-language survival thriller directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, starring Tara Sutaria along with Rajpal Yadav and Abhishek Banerjee. The film follows an ordinary woman who must fight for survival against dangerous Chambal dacoits, delivering a tense and gripping narrative. Released on November 15, 2023, it is available for streaming on JioHotstar. The name “Apurva” is also associated with personalities like actor Apurva Agnihotri and filmmaker Apurva Asrani, but the film remains the most widely recognized reference in entertainment. 

Bloody Daddy (2023) is a Hindi-language action thriller directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, starring Shahid Kapoor in the lead role. An official remake of the French film Sleepless Night, the story follows a compromised NCB officer who must battle drug lords and internal corruption over one intense night to rescue his kidnapped son, delivering a fast-paced and gritty narrative. 

Blackout (2024) is a Hindi-language comedy thriller directed by Devang Shashin Bhavsar, set over one chaotic night in Pune during a city-wide power outage. The story follows Lenny D’Souza (Vikrant Massey), a crime reporter who stumbles upon a stash of stolen money and jewels at an accident site and decides to take it, only to find himself trapped in a dangerous game. As the night spirals out of control, he crosses paths with eccentric characters, corrupt officials, and ruthless criminals all chasing the same loot. The film also stars Sunil Grover, Mouni Roy, Jisshu Sengupta, Ruhani Sharma, and a quirky duo played by Karan Sonawane and Saurabh Ghadge. 

Inspired by the folklore of Vikram and Betaal, Vikram Vedha follows Vikram (R. Madhavan), a righteous cop whose beliefs are challenged when the notorious gangster Vedha (Vijay Sethupathi) surrenders and begins narrating stories from his life. Each tale presents a moral dilemma that blurs the line between right and wrong, gradually exposing deeper truths about justice and corruption. The film builds to a gripping climax, where Vikram must choose between following the law and confronting his own sense of morality.