Do you love watching engaging crime movies full of suspense, unexpected twists and characters walking through the fine line between good and evil?
If yes, crime movies on ZEE5 are the exact cup of tea for you. ZEE5 has come up with an amazing collection of crime movies and thrillers that takes the audience deep into the dark side of human emotions, greed, power and justice. Right from the gritty gangster movies to sharp investigative mysteries, these movies keep the audience hooked till the end. So, switch off your lights and step into the world of secrets, suspense and crime with these wonderful crime movies on ZEE5.
Dakuaan Da Munda 3
Dakuaan Da Munda 3 is one of the finest action crime movies on ZEE5 in Punjabi that brings the audience the story of Karma, who is an orphan with a criminal background and dreams of becoming a boxer. His life spirals out of control due to his addiction and corruption. Krama faces a lot of struggle while reclaiming his life and exposing the powerful, corrupt police officer. Dev Kharoud, in the main performance, is quite strong and intense, whereas Baani Sandhu, Kabir Duhan Singh, Drishty Talwar, Navi Bhangu, Kavi Singh and Satinder Kasoana bring authenticity and emotions on screen through their powerful performances.
The Sabarmati Report
The Sabarmati Report is another Hindi crime movie on ZEE5 that brings the story of the Godhara train burning incident in 2002. The movie explores the complexities of truth, media and power on screen. It is a beautiful story of Samar Kumar (Vikrant Massey), who is an entertainment journalist and is covering the aftermath of the Sabarmati Express fire in Godhara. His investigation reveals different evidence suggesting that the incident was a deliberate act and further challenges the official narrative. His findings were suppressed, and that led to his professional downfall.
Mafia – Game for Life
Mafia – Game for Life is one of the finest Bengali crime thrillers on ZEE5 that brings the complexities of human emotions and the results of past actions on screen. This Birsa Dasgupta movie brings a talented and powerful cast, including Namit Das, Ishaa Saha, Anindita Bose, Sourabh Saraswat and Tanmay Dhanania on screen. The movie brings the story of a college reunion scheduled at a guest house in Madhupur, where six friends reunite to celebrate Tanya’s (Madhurima Roy) bachelorette party. The movie brings long-buried secrets and emotions on screen.
Interrogation
If you are willing to watch an engaging crime movie that takes the audience deep into the world of truth and deception, Interrogation brings the story of the mysterious death of a retired judge. The movie starts with the interrogation of the four individuals who are close to the judge and have met him on the day of his death. The interrogation brings different hidden secrets leading to the unexpected twists and turns. This Manu Singh movie brings Manu Singh, Darshan Jariwala, Abhimanyu Singh, Yashpal Sharma, Rajpal Yadav, and Girish Kulkarni in powerful performances.
Viduthalai
Viduthalai is another engaging Tamil political crime thriller by Vetrimaaran on ZEE5 that brings the story of Kumaresan (Soori), who is a newly recruited police constable and has been tasked with capturing the rebel leader Perumal Vaathiyar. The movie brings a lot of moral values and raises questions about the righteousness of the mission. This Vetrimaaran movie brings Soori in a powerful performance, where the performance of Vijay Sethupathi brings depth to the story. Bhavani Sri and Gautham Vasudev Menon also add value to the movie.
Oxygen
Oxygen is another engaging Indian crime movie that takes the audience into the deep world of deep-sea diving. This movie by Shoib Nikash Shah brings Shoib Nikash Shah (Imran) in the main performance along with Namita Lal (Nikhat) and Hussein Khan (SSP Khan). The movie brings the story of a high-end underwater operation that goes awry, trapping different divers in a race against time to survive.
Rautu Ka Raaz
Rautu Ka Raaz is an amazing Hindi crime movie that brings the story from the mysterious village of Rautu Ki Beli. This Anand Surapur movie brings Nawazuddin Siddiqui (Deepak Negi) as a scared police officer who is investigating the murder of a blind school warden. The absolute cinematography of Sayak Bhattacharya and the beautiful music of Sneha Khanwalker, Zeb Bangash and Mujeeb Majeed offer absolute authenticity to the movie.
House of Lies
House of Lies is another wonderful Hindi crime movie by Saumitra Singh on ZEE5 that brings Sanjay Kapoor as Rajveer Singh Chaudhary, who is tasked to solve the murder mystery of Albert Pinto (Rituraj K. Singh). The movie beautifully presents the web of deceit that further leads to different unexpected revelations. Cinematographer Ishaan Sharma has beautifully captured the suspenseful atmosphere with moody visuals.
Bhaiya Ji
If you are interested in watching a high-end action movie, Bhaiya Ji by Apoorv Singh Karki is a wonderful choice we would suggest you watch. The movie tells the audience the story of a retired criminal who is demanding justice for the murder of his younger brother over a trivial dispute. The movie beautifully brings the essence of power struggles and defines the story of the hero fighting against the Gujjar mafia lord. The movie presents Zoya Hussain, Suvinder Vicky and Jatin Goswami, offering powerful performances.
Silence 2
Silence 2 is a wonderful, engaging Hindi crime movie by Aban Bharucha Deohans that presents the story of a mass shootout at Mumbai’s Night Owl Bar. The movie beautifully reveals the web of dark secrets that further connect. Manoj Bajpayee, Prachi Desai, Parul Gulati, Sahil Vaid, and Vaquar Shaikh breathe life into the movie.
Stream These Crime Movies Today on ZEE5
Crime movies are not just the stories of criminals and detectives, but it is all about struggles, battles, emotions, and much more. The huge collection of ZEE5 offers absolute edge-of-the-seat mysteries and heart-touching action that makes them the best ones in the lead. The movies in the list have a unique flavour, including small-town conspiracies, battles and stories of redemption against all awkward situations. Grab your favourite snacks, settle yourself in the comfortable seats and enjoy the absolute cinematic ride through crime, suspense and unforgettable movies.
Bio of Author: Gayatri Tiwari is an experienced digital strategist and entertainment writer, bringing 20+ years of content expertise to one of India’s largest OTT platforms. She blends industry insight with a passion for cinema to deliver engaging, trustworthy perspectives on movies, TV shows and web series.