Bard Of Blood To Khufiya, 4 Binge-worthy Spy Thrillers On OTT

In recent times, there have been many web series and films that have been making high-engaging content in Bollywood. These shows and films became popular for their interesting plots, which kept audiences on the edge of their seats. Many filmmakers are now opting for this genre of shows, and are being backed by OTT giants like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Hotstar, Sony Liv, etc. So, let’s look at some recently released mystery thrillers that became hits among the masses:

Bard of Blood

Bard of Blood is a spy thriller web series on Netflix that is based on Bilal Siddiqui’s 2015 detective novel of the same name. The show is directed by Ribhu Dasgupta and produced under the banner of Red Chillies Entertainment. The show is a 7 episode series that revolves around the story of an ex-IIW agent. It stars Emraan Hashmi, Kirti Kulhari, Vineet Kumar Singh, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Sobhita Dhulipala in the lead roles.

Mukhbir – The Story of a Spy

Another show added to the list is Mukhbir. It is also based on a novel named Mission to Pakistan: An Intelligence Agent in Pakistan by Bureau Maloy Krishna Dhar. The show features Zain Khan Durrani, Prakash Jha, Adil Hussain, Zoya Afroz and Harsh Chhaya in prominent roles. The show received a great response from the audience for its interesting plot.

Special Ops

Special Ops starring Kay Kay Menon as Himmat Singh, is among the most popular shows of this genre. The series was created by Neeraj Pandey, and Shivam Nair is also credited with being the director. In the show, Kay Kay Menon plays the role of a member of the Research and Analysis Wing. The show follows the story of how he formed a team of five agents to track down a man who is the mastermind behind a terrorist attack in India.

Khufiya

Khufiya is a spy thriller film directed by Vishal Bharadwaj. The film was directly released on Netflix and starred Ali Fazal, Tabu and Wamiqa Gabbi in the lead roles. The film is based on Amar Bhushan’s detective novel Escape to Nowhere. It received a stunning response from the audience for its plot and twists.