The Indian cop-dramas have shifted from the overly dramatised versions to taking the truly intriguing and thrilling forms. Lately, the projects on digital platforms have garnered a huge fanbase owing to their tightly written plot and engaging performances.
The crime series titled The Family Man gained immense popularity among the viewers to a point that the fans had been eagerly waiting for the next season that aired on June 4.
Here are some cop-dramas to put on your watchlist:
Aranyak
Where to watch: Netflix
The supernatural crime thriller directed by Vinay Waikul spans out when a foreign teenage tourist disappears from a Himalayan town. The local cop Kasturi joins hands with her city-bred replacement Angad in reviving a forgotten Himalayan myth. The shows also features Parambrata Chatterjee, Ashutosh Rana, Zakir Hussain, and Megna Malik in pivotal roles.
The Family Man
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
The popular series returned with the second installment and a new story. The show stars Manoj Bajpayee, Samantha Akkineni, and Priya Mani in pivotal roles. Bajpayee revives his role as Srikant Tiwari who works for a special cell of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) while facing off the new threat Raji while trying to save his married life.
Six
Where to watch: Disney Hotstar
The web-series starring Mandira Bedi is a murder mystery that follows the investigation of a death of a businessman. The clues lead the cop, played by Mandira Bedi, to six women who are the prime suspects. The crime series is directed by Rrammy and produced by Shreya and Rrammy.
Cold Case
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
In the Malayalam thriller, actor Prithviraj Sukumaran essays the role of the protagonist Sathyajith IPS. The Tanu Balak directorial thriller centres around a murder tahe takes place in the capital city of Kerala, Trivandrum. Sathyajith is assigned the case leads the murder investigation. Besides Prithviraj, the cast includes Aditi Balan, Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli, Anil Nedumangad, Suchitra Pillai, Athmeeya Rajan, Gibin Gopinath, and Pooja Mohanraj.
Collar Bomb
Where to watch: Disney Hotstar
The upcoming film which features Jimmy Sheirgill as a celebrated cop Manoj Hesi spans out when school kids are held hostage inside the campus. As the story unfolds, we get to know that the key to solving this mystery lies in the revered cop’s own past.