Thriller for sure is one of the best and most popular genres amongst the audience world over. In the past few years, the Indian makers have been giving us some amazing thriller shows with the most surprising twist and a plot that builds an edge-of-your-seat tension. For all those who enjoy a good twisty, mind-blogging series, here are the best and top-rated Hindi thriller shows of 2021 on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5, Voot Select and SonyLIV.
10 best and top-rated Hindi thriller shows of 2021 on ZEE5, SonyLIV and more to watch right now
1. The Last Hour – Amazon Prime Video
One of Amazon Prime Video’s first Indian supernatural originals, The Last Hour makes for one of the best and top-rated Hindi thriller shows of 2021. Starring Sanjay Kapoor, Karma Takapa, Shahana Goswami, Raima Sen in pivotal roles, the show revolves around a mysterious young shaman who is on the run protecting a secret gift. To hunt down a dangerous figure, he unites with a police officer from the city. However, things take a twist when he falls for the officer’s daughter.
IMDb Rating- 7.5
2. Sunflower – ZEE5
Showing the dark side of humanity,Sunflowermakes for an engrossing watch. A mysterious murder of Mr Sharma in the Sunflower society leads to an investigation, making Sonu, one of the residents a prime suspect. But is he the murderer? The show features Sunil Grover, Ranvir Shorey, Ashish Vidyarthi, Mukul Chadda and Girish Kulkarni.
IMDb Rating- 7.5
3. The Gone Game – Voot Select
Shot during the initial days of lockdown,The Gone Gameis a psychological thriller that grabs your attention instantly. The story revolves around a man whose condition worsens as he develops visible symptoms of Coronavirus. Things get messier, as not everything that meets the eye is the truth. The show features Sanjay Kapoor, Shweta Tripathi and Arjun Mathur in pivotal roles.
IMDb Rating- 7.8
4. Aarya season 2 – Disney+ Hotstar
Emmy nominated showAarya, Season 2deserves to be in the list of best and top-rated Hindi thriller shows of 2021. While the latest season has received a mixed review, one certainly couldn’t stop raving about Sushmita Sen’s performance. Continuing from where the first season left off, this time we see Aarya taking over the reins and walking on a fine line trying to keep her family safe.
IMDb Rating- 7.9
5. Aranyak – Netflix
Raveena Tandon’s official OTT debut is the talk of the town for all the right reasons. Engaging screenplay, tense background music, a perfect amount of suspense and the cast’s impressive performance including that of Parambrata Chattopadhyay makes it a remarkable watch. Set in a small, misty hill station called Sironah, the thriller revolves around a mysterious disappearance of a foreign teenager. This leads to a local cop, Kasturi teaming up with another officer, Angad to solve the puzzling mystery. What follows next is political ploys, personal agendas and a beastly-bloodthirsty forgotten myth in the forest.
IMDb Rating- 8.2
6. Grahan – Disney+ Hotstar
Inspired by Satya Vyas’ popular novel Chaurasi,Grahanis an Indian Hindi crime drama directed by Ranjan Chandel. It’s 1984 – a tender love story that becomes prey to the anti-Sikh riots in Bokaro. And then you’re transported to 2016 where IPS officer Amrita Singh is investigating a murder case that connects her past to the present. She’s shocked to find out that her father is the prime suspect. The series stars Pawan Malhotra, Zoya Hussain, Anshumaan Pushkar and Wamiqa Gabbi.
IMDb Rating- 8.5
7. Tabbar – SonyLIV
What happens when all lines get blurred on the grounds of justice and love for your blood? SonyLIV latest original brings a mysterious story of the Singh family. Backed with a thought-provoking plotline, the show brings the story of a retired police constable who pushes the boundaries to save his family from the consequences of an unfortunate incident. With a stunning ensemble of Pavan Malhotra, Supriya Pathak, Gagan Arora, Paramvir Cheema, Kanwaljit Singh, and Ranvir Shorey,Tabbarcertainly makes for an engrossing watch.
IMDb Rating- 8.5
8. Special Ops 1.5 – Disney+ Hotstar
Neeraj PandeySpecial Ops 1.5.was one of the most anticipated series this year. The show is a brilliant one if you are looking to watch one of the best Hindi thriller shows of 2021.Special Ops takes us into the story of what made Himmat the man he is. The story follows the aftermath of the 2001 attack on the Indian parliament, which upholds Himmat Singh’s theory. Kay Kay Menon’s performance and the crisp storyline keep you hooked.
IMDb Rating- 8.6
9. The Family Man Season 2 – Amazon Prime Video
It’s no surprise that The Family Man Season 2 has made it to the list of top-rated Hindi thriller shows of 2021. Srikant Tiwari continues to juggle his personal and professional life. And this time it’s Samantha Ruth Prabhu as the antagonist who swears to destroy everyone. The show stars Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi, Ashlesha Thakur, Vedant Sinha, Shahab Ali, Shreya Dhanwanthary and Sharad Kelkar.
IMDb Rating- 8.8
10.Matsya Kaand – MX Player
If revenge stories are something that you love, make sure to stream MX Player’s Matsya Kaand. The series has been the talk of the town for its interesting storyline and IMDb rating. Starring Ravii Dubey, the show is about a con artist – Matsya Thada who is known for hiskaand(cons) that he executes with exceptional aptitude, intelligence, and charm rather than using his brawn. He has conducted some of the biggest cons across the country and always manages to slip past the cops. But this time, fate has new plans for him as ACP Tejraj Singh is on his tail. The show also starsRavi Kishan, Piyush Mishra, Zoya Afroz, Madhur Mittal, Rajesh Sharma and Naved Aslam amongst and is directed by Ajay Bhuyan.
IMDb Rating – 9.4
