Pankaj Tripathi’s Criminal Justice: A Family Matter (Season 4) is receiving widespread praise from fans and critics alike. Streaming on JioHotstar, the latest season releases a new episode every Thursday and showcases Tripathi once again in his much-loved role as advocate Madhav Mishra.
This season revolves around Dr. Raj Nagpal (played by Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub), who finds himself accused of murdering his mistress, nurse Roshni (Asha Negi). The show dives deep into themes of love, betrayal, mental health, and family secrets, as Madhav Mishra fights to uncover the truth.
If you’re hooked on Criminal Justice Season 4, here are 5 powerful Indian legal thrillers available on OTTplay Premium that are equally compelling:
1. Mulk
Directed by: Anubhav Sinha
This 2018 courtroom drama is a powerful exploration of religious prejudice and justice in India. The plot follows a Muslim family from Varanasi, whose life turns upside down when a member is accused of terrorism. The film is a poignant portrayal of bias, identity, and legal battles, starring Rishi Kapoor, Taapsee Pannu, Manoj Pahwa, Ashutosh Rana, and Prateik Babbar.
2. Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai
Directed by: Apoorv Singh Karki
“If you love Criminal Justice, then Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai will also captivate your hearts.”
Based on real events, this gripping film stars Manoj Bajpayee as P.C. Solanki, a courageous sessions court lawyer who leads a five-year legal battle against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu in a minor rape case. The film showcases the lawyer’s relentless pursuit of justice in the face of threats and powerful opposition.
3. Batti Gul Meter Chalu
Directed by: Shree Narayan Singh
Set in a small Uttarakhand town, the film follows three childhood friends — Sushil (Shahid Kapoor), Lalita (Shraddha Kapoor), and Tripathi (Divyendu Sharma). When Tripathi is pushed to suicide by skyrocketing electricity bills, Sushil, a lawyer, takes on the corrupt electricity board in a dramatic courtroom showdown.
4. Rustom
Directed by: Tinu Suresh Desai
Inspired by the sensational K. M. Nanavati case, this legal thriller features Akshay Kumar as Rustom Pavri, an Indian Navy officer who stands trial for the murder of his wife’s lover. With Ileana D’Cruz and Arjan Bajwa in key roles, the film mixes love, betrayal, and courtroom drama into a gripping narrative.
5. Shaurya
Directed by: Samar Khan
A military courtroom drama, Shaurya stars Rahul Bose, Kay Kay Menon, Javed Jaffrey, and Minissha Lamba. Major Siddhant Chaudhary investigates the mysterious case of Captain Javed Khan, a soldier accused of murdering his superior. The film examines duty, honor, and truth within the context of army justice and deeply rooted social prejudice.
So if Criminal Justice has sparked your interest in courtroom stories and legal thrillers, these titles are perfect next picks—all available now on OTTplay Premium.