Within the dynamic field of digital entertainment, web series have emerged as a fertile environment for compelling storylines, complex narrative structures, and heart-pounding tension. India’s emerging Thriller Web Series market has been producing a wide range of suspenseful programmes that keep viewers on the edge of their seats and begging for more with every new episode. When we get into the core of 2023’s offers, we find an abundance of terrifying tales, skilful narration, and outstanding performances that have enthralled viewers all throughout the country. Join us as we take a tour through the Top 10 Thriller Web Series of 2023, each of which is a monument to the power of storytelling in the digital age, from heart-pounding suspense to nerve-racking riddles.

Top Thriller Web Series 2023

Asur: Welcome to your Dark Side

Director – Oni Sen

Starring – Arshad Warsi, Anupriya Goenka and Barun Sobti

Asur is an Indian Hindi-language psychological crime thriller streaming television series. The series is about a team of forensic experts who must catch a serial killer who considers himself as the incarnation of the asura Kali. Arshad Warsi and Barun Sobti star, alongside Anupriya Goenka, Riddhi Dogra, and Amey Wagh. Sharib Hashmi had a starring role in the first season, while Meiyang Chang and Abhishek Chauhan joined the main cast.

Farzi

Director – Raj & DK

Starring – Shahid Kapoor, Vijay Sethupathi and Kay Kay Menon

Farzi is an Indian Hindi-language black comedy crime thriller television series created, produced, and directed by Raj & DK, who also co-wrote the series with Sita Menon and Suman Kumar. It stars Shahid Kapoor, Vijay Sethupathi, Kay Kay Menon, Raashii Khanna and Bhuvan Arora, and tells the story of a disillusioned artist who decides to make counterfeit money. The series shares continuity with Raj & DK’s spy series The Family Man.

The Freelancer

Director – Bhav Dhulia

Starring – Mohit Raina, Anupam Kher, Kashmira Pardeshi

The Freelancer is an Indian Hindi-language action thriller television series created and written by Neeraj Pandey, with Bhav Dhulia serving as the director after Khakee: The Bihar Chapter (2022). Produced by Shital Bhatia under the banner of Friday Storytellers, the series features Mohit Raina, Anupam Kher and Kashmira Pardeshi.

Taaza Khabar

Director – Himank Gaur

Starring – Bhuvan Bam, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and Shilpa Shukla

Taaza Khabar is an Indian fantasy comedy thriller miniseries written by Abbas Dalal and Hussain Dalal; directed by Himank Gaur. It stars Bhuvan Bam, Shriya Pilgaonkar, J. D. Chakravarthy, Deven Bhojani, Prathamesh Parab, Nitya Mathur, and Shilpa Shukla. The web series is OTT debut of Youtuber Bhuvan Bam.

The Night Manager

Director – Priyanka Ghose and Sandeep Modi

Starring – Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur and Sobhita Dhulipala

The Night Manager is a Hindi-language crime thriller television series created by Sandeep Modi, which serves as a remake of the British television series The Night Manager (2016) based on the John Le Carre’s novel of the same name. It stars Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur and Sobhita Dhulipala, with Tillotama Shome, Ravi Behl, Saswata Chatterjee in supporting roles.

Dahaad

Director – Reema Kagti and Ruchika Oberoi

Starring – Sonakshi Sinha, Gulshan Devaiah and Vijay Varma

Dahaad is a Hindi-language police procedural crime thriller web series created by Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar, directed by Reema Kagti and Ruchika Oberoi, and starring Sonakshi Sinha, Gulshan Devaiah, Vijay Varma, and Sohum Shah. Inspired by Mohan Kumar, also known as Cyanide Mohan, a serial killer who preyed on women looking for marriage.

Bambai Meri Jaan

Director – Shujaat Saudagar

Starring – Kay Kay Menon, Avinash Tiwary, Kritika Kamra

Bambai Meri Jaan is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language period crime thriller television series produced under the banner of Excel Entertainment. The series stars Kay Kay Menon, Avinash Tiwary, Kritika Kamra, Nivedita Bhattacharya and Amyra Dastur.

Duranga Season 2

Director – Rohan Sippy

Starring – Gulshan Devaiah, Drashti Dhami, Amit Sadh

Duranga 2 is an Indian Hindi-language ZEE5 original web-series that is adapted from the Korean drama Flower of Evil. The first season premiered on 19 August 2022 and was directed by Pradeep Sarkar and Aijaz Khan. It features Gulshan Devaiah and Drashti Dhami. Following the first season’s success, the series was renewed for the second season. It premiered on October 24, 2023, and is directed by Rohan Sippy. Amit Sadh joined the cast as one of the primary characters.

Jehanabad – Of Love and War

Director – Rajeev Barnwal, Satyanshu Singh

Starring – Ritwik Bhowmik, Parambrata Chatterjee, Harshita Gaur

Jehanabad – Of Love & War is a crime thriller helmed by show-runner Sudhir Mishra and produced by Studio NEXT. The show has been directed by Rajeev Barnwal and Satyanshu Singh. Rajeev has also written the story, screenplay & dialogues for this series. The main cast features Ritwik Bhowmik, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Harshita Gaur and Rajat Kapoor. The crime thriller series has been inspired by real life incidents that took place in Bihar. The series is set in 2005. It is said to be based on the incident of 2005 Jahanabad prison attack.

Adhura

Director – Gauravv K. Chawla; Ananya Banerjee

Starring – Ishwak Singh, Zoa Morani, Rasika Dugal

Adhura is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language horror thriller web series on Amazon Prime Video. It stars Rasika Dugal, Ishwak Singh and Rahul Dev and is directed by Ananya Banerjee and Gauravv K. Chawla and produced by Monisha Advani, Nikkhil Advani and Madhu Bhojwani.

As we bid adieu to the thrilling rollercoaster ride that was 2023, one thing remains abundantly clear: India’s web series landscape continues to push boundaries, challenge norms, and redefine the art of suspenseful storytelling. With each passing year, creators, directors, and actors alike raise the bar higher, leaving audiences eagerly anticipating what spine-tingling tales await them in the years to come. So, as we eagerly await the next batch of nail-biting narratives, let’s cherish the unforgettable moments, shocking twists, and heart-stopping thrills that made 2023 a standout year for thriller enthusiasts everywhere. Brace yourselves, for the adventure is far from over, and the next gripping chapter awaits.