7 crime dramas set in the Hindi heartland of India

Asur

Blending mythology, psychology, and crime, Asur stands out as a unique thriller set largely in smaller towns and semi-urban India.

Khakee: The Bihar Chapter

This Netflix series takes viewers into the volatile socio-political landscape of Bihar, centred on the battle between law enforcement and dreaded criminals.

Pataal Lok

The Delhi-based investigation leads to deeper layers of society, presenting the Hindi heartland as a complex web of poverty, violence, and systemic injustice.

Mirzapur

Set in the lawless town of Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh, this cult Amazon Prime Video series is synonymous with desi crime drama.

Raktanchal

Raktanchal is deeply rooted in the political and criminal history of Uttar Pradesh during the 1980s, inspired by real-life gang wars.

Kohrra

Set in rural Punjab, Kohrra is a slow-burn crime drama that focuses on a murder investigation leading to deeply buried secrets.

Dahaad

Set in Rajasthan, Dahaad is a gripping crime thriller inspired by true events. Starring Sonakshi Sinha, the series explores a serial murder case.