5 intense cop drama films to binge-watch on OTT that will keep you hooked

Neeraj Pandey is set to bring a violent chase between justice, criminals and politicians with its latest web series titled Khakee: The Bengal Chapter. The acclaimed filmmaker teamed up with Netflix for the second standalone sequel of the Khakee franchise. Ahead of its premiere on the streaming giant on March 20, take a look at some other gripping crime dramas that blend action and intense chase between the cop protagonists and the deadly criminals. These riveting thrillers keep you hooked with the multi-layered plot and grey-shade characters. Notably, all of these are available to watch on OTTplay Premium.

5 intense cop drama films on OTT

Viduthalai Part 1:  ZEE5

A policeman finds himself torn between duty and morality when his department begins a brutal campaign to capture a local activist. Packed with a star-studded ensemble cast and a robust narrative, this cop thriller makes up a compelling watch on OTTplay. This gritty crime film is set in 1987. The plot revolves around a police constable, who is tasked with arresting the leader of a separatist group. The main cast is led by Soori, along with Vijay Sethupathi, Bhavani Sre, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Rajiv Menon, Ilavarasu, Balaji Sakthivel, Saravana Subbiah, Chetan, Munnar Ramesh, and Pavel Navageethan.

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Salute:  SonyLIV

Rosshan Andrrews' crime thriller features Dulquer Salmaan in the lead as a tough cop who goes against the odds to save a wrongfully accused victim. The plot keeps you hooked with its crisp and edgy narrative revolving around a cat-and-mouse chase between a relentless cop and a ruthless killer. The supporting cast stars Manoj K. Jayan, Diana Penty (making her Malayalam debut), Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, and Saniya Iyappan in pivotal roles.

Thalavan: SonyLIV

The power duo of Biju Menon and Asif Ali headline this stunning crime thriller. The plot revolves around an investigation that unravels some dark secrets of the police hierarchy and systematic corruption.

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Operation Java: ZEE5

Inspired by real cyber-crimes, the plot revolves around two engineering graduates as they join a cyber cell police team to solve various cases. From theft and fraud to gruesome killings, this captivating thriller sheds light on various key themes. The talented ensemble cast features Balu Varghese and Lukman Avaran in the lead along with Binu Pappu, Irshad, Shine Tom Chacko, Mamitha Baiju and Vinayakan.

Por Thozhil: SonyLIV

This riveting thriller features Sarathkumar as SP Loganathan alongside Ashok Selvan in the lead. The plot revolves around a rookie cop as he teams up with a veteran officer to solve a string of gruesome murders and hunt a psycho serial killer. Nikhila Vimal, Sarath Babu, Nizhalgal Ravi, Sunil Sukhada and Santhosh Keezhattoor also play important roles.

Khakee: The Bengal Chapter on Netflix

Set against the backdrop of Kolkata, this gritty cop drama delves into some bloody power struggles and follows a devoted IPS officer's quest to serve justice against the odds. The stellar ensemble cast features Jeet Madnani, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Saswata Chatterjee, Ritwik Bhowmik, Aadil Zafar Khan, Chitrangada Singh and others.

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