10 web series like Asur to enjoy on OTT platforms

March 31, 2024 Bollywood

Asuri is one of those psychological crime thrillers that has managed to hook the audience. The unexpected plot, nail-biting and impactful performances by Arshad Warsi, Barun Sobti starrer Anupriya Goenka, Riddy Dogra, Amey Wagh and others left movie lovers wanting for more. But if you’ve already finished the series and want to watch something in the same vein, then this list of 10 series like Asura will have you covered. Read it!

10 web series like Asur to watch:

1. Bhaukal

in roles: Mohit Raina, Abhimanyu Singh, Siddhanth Kapoor, Bidita Bagh, Gulki Joshi, Ravi Pandey, Sanyam Srivastava
Date of issue: May 11, 2020
Number of seasons: 2
Where to watch: MX Player

The series revolves around a dedicated officer SSP Naveen Sikhera (played by Mohit Raina) who moves to a city run by two gangs. While everyone bows down to the ruling gangs, this IPS officer decided to get his hands dirty to rid the city of terrorism. Directed by Jatin Wagle, the crime drama series Bhaukaal stars Akash Mohimen, Jay Sheela Bansal and Rohit Chouhan.

2. Heart

in roles: Radhika Apte, Manav Kaul, Ratnabali Bhattacharjee, Mahesh Balraj, SM Zaheer
Date of issue: August 24, 2018
Number of seasons: 1
Where to watch: Netflix

Next on the list of web series like Asur is the horror thriller Ghoul. While some will be interested in how the scary story unfolds, others may want to watch it in daylight to appreciate the impressive performances of the actors. It’s the brainchild of Patrick Graham, who also directed the original Netflix miniseries.

3. Paatal Lok

in roles: Jaydeep Ahlawati, Gul Panagi, Neeraj Kabi, Swastika Mukherjee, Ishwak Singh, Abhishek Banerjee, Niharika Lira Dutt
Date of issue: May 15, 2020
Number of seasons: 1
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

If you love neo-noir crime thrillers, then you shouldn’t miss watching Paatal Lok. While investigating a high-profile case, police officer Hathiram Choudhary (played by Jaydeep Ahlawat) is dragged into the dark underworld and experiences what hell would be like. With the series, Anushka Sharma made her debut as a producer in the series.

4. Mathis Kaand

in roles: Ravi Dubey, Ravi Kishan, Piyush Mishra, Zoya Afrozi, Madhur Mittal, Rajesh Sharma, Naved Aslam
Date of issue: November 18, 2021
Number of seasons: 1
Where to watch: MX Player

Mathis Thada (played by Ravi Dubey) is a con man who is successful in all his missions until he locks horns with ACP Tejraj Singh (played by Ravi Kishan). The cat and mouse chase in Matsia Kaand will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat, just like Asura.

5. family man

in roles: Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, Sharad Kelkar, Neeraj Madhav, Sharib Hashmi, Dalip Tahil, Sunny Hinduja, Shreya Dhanwanthary
Date of issue: September 20, 2019
Number of seasons: 2
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

If you’ve been looking for web series like Asur, then there’s a good chance you’ve come across The Family Man. If not, take that as a sign to watch this spy thriller. The first season shows how Srikanth Tiwari (played by Manoj Bajpayee) investigates and stops a terrorist attack. The next season focused on the Sri Lankan military resistance and their plans to fight for freedom. The third season of the program is being prepared, which will deal with the Covid-19 pandemic.

6. Farz

in roles: Vijay Sethupathi, Shahid Kapoor, Kay Kay Menon, Raashi Khanna, Bhuvan Arora
Date of issue: February 10, 2023
Number of seasons: 1
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Sunny (played by Shahid Kapoor) is a frustrated artist fed up with the country’s income parity. Hence, he decides to earn fake money while fighting deadly levels and other roadblocks on the way. Farzi is directed by filmmaker duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K.

7. Dahad

in roles: Sonakshi Sinha, Gulshan Devaya, Vijay Varma, Sohum Shah
Date of issue: May 12, 2023
Number of seasons: 1
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Sub-Inspector Anjali Bhatt (played by Sonakshi Sinha) takes on the case of the mysterious disappearance of twenty-seven women in the state of Rajasthan. Crime mystery-thriller Dahaad is inspired by Mohan Kumar, AKA Cyanide Mohan, a serial killer who preyed on women seeking marriage.

8. last hour

in roles: Sanjay Kapoor, Karma Takapa, Shahana Goswami, Raima Sen, Shaily Krishen, Mandakini Goswami
Date of issue: May 14, 2021
Number of seasons: 1
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

In the supernatural crime thriller The Last Hour, DCP Arup Singh (played by Sanjay Kapoor) is transferred to the Northeast where he teams up with Dev (played by Karma Takapa) to solve murder mysteries in the vicinity. His daughter’s involvement complicates matters.

9. candy

in roles: Ronit Roy, Richa Chadha, Gopal Dutt, Manu Rishi Chadha, Ridhi Kumar
Date of issue: September 8, 2021
Number of seasons: 1
Where to watch: Wot

DSP Ratna Sankhwar (played by Richa Chadha) is determined to solve the mysteries of Rudrakund, where the student Mehul was murdered. Meanwhile, Jayant Parekh (Roit Roy) discovers that school students are addicted to candy that is laced with drugs. Some good performances and unpredictable twists will surely entertain you.

10. Dream city

in roles: Atul Kulkarni, Priya Bapat, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Eijaz Khan, Siddharth Chandekar, Adinath Kothare
Date of issue: May 3, 2019
Number of seasons: 3
Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar

The political crime drama shows how the lines between right and wrong are blurred in the power struggle. An assassination attempt on a political figure in the city of dreams adds to the thrilling narrative.

Just like Asuri, this web series will definitely leave you wanting more until you finally finish watching the entire season and get down to the nitty-gritty of the detective. Which of these web series have you already watched? Let me know.