Before Indian Police Force, 7 Must-watch Cop Dramas

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Delhi Crime (2019) - Netflix

Based on the Nirbhaya case, "Delhi Crime" follows the investigation led by DCP Vartika Chaturvedi, played by Shefali Shah, as she strives to bring the perpetrators of a brutal gang rape to justice.

Singham (2011) - Prime Video

Directed by Rohit Shetty, "Singham" follows Bajirao Singham, a fearless and honest police officer played by Ajay Devgn, as he takes on corruption and injustice in a small town.

Special Ops (2020) - Disney+ Hotstar

Neeraj Pandey's espionage thriller "Special Ops" explores the covert operations of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), led by Himmat Singh (Kay Kay Menon), as they hunt for the mastermind behind major terror attacks.

Simmba (2018) - Zee5

A spin-off of "Singham," "Simmba" features Ranveer Singh as Sangram Bhalerao, a corrupt cop who undergoes a transformation to seek justice for a heinous crime, blending action with social commentary.

Drishyam (2015) - Disney+ Hotstar

In this gripping thriller, directed by Nishikant Kamat, Ajay Devgn plays Vijay Salgaonkar, a common man who employs his wit to protect his family when they become entangled in a crime, creating a suspenseful and emotionally charged narrative.

Crime Stories: India Detectives (2021) - Netflix

This true crime docuseries provides an inside look at the work of Indian detectives from different states, showcasing their investigative techniques and challenges as they tackle complex cases.

Sooryavanshi (2021) - Netflix

Directed by Rohit Shetty, "Sooryavanshi" stars Akshay Kumar as DCP Veer Sooryavanshi, an Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) officer, dealing with a terrorist threat, combining high-octane action with a patriotic narrative.

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