7 must-watch gripping murder mysteries packed with surprising twists

Murder mysteries don’t always have to be grim—they can be witty, odd, and darkly funny.

From eccentric suspects to bumbling cops, these Indian films and series prove that solving murders can be as entertaining as it is suspenseful.

Andhadhun (YouTube): A pianist (Ayushmann Khurrana) pretending to be blind witnesses a murder, dragging him into chaos with Simi (Tabu).

Monica, O My Darling (Netflix): Jayant (Rajkummar Rao), blackmailed by secretary Monica (Huma Qureshi), joins others plotting her murder. But as bodies pile up, witty ACP Naidu (Radhika Apte) closes in.

Detective Sherdil (ZEE5): Detective Sherdil (Diljit Dosanjh) investigates telecom tycoon Pankaj Bhatti’s mysterious death in Budapest, uncovering family rivalries and a suspicious will.

Murder Mubarak (Netflix): A Delhi gym trainer’s death brings ACP Bhavani Singh (Pankaj Tripathi) into the elite world of privileged club members, each hiding secrets.

36 China Town (Prime Video): Casino owner Sonia Chang is found dead, with a house full of suspects and no alibis. Inspector Karan (Akshaye Khanna) must untangle the chaos in this fun whodunit.

Sunflower (ZEE5): In a quirky housing society, Sonu Singh (Sunil Grover) becomes the prime suspect after a neighbour’s murder.

Mistry (JioHotstar): Armaan Mistry (Ram Kapoor), an OCD-driven ex-cop, solves murders while haunted by his wife’s mysterious death, mixing suspense with dry humour.