7 True-Event-Based Titles That Will Give You Ultimate Goosebumps

The Railway Men is a gripping series based on the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy, showcasing the heroic efforts of railway employees who risked their lives to save thousands. The cast includes R. Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, Divyenndu, and Babil Khan. It is available for streaming on Netflix.

Sector 36 is a crime thriller inspired by real events, revolving around the mysterious disappearances in a city and the dark secrets behind them. The film stars Vikrant Massey and Deepak Dobriyal in lead roles. It is available for streaming on Netflix.

The Hunt is a gripping crime thriller based on real events, centered around the intense investigation of a shocking murder case that uncovers layers of corruption and power struggles. The film features Vijay Varma, Richa Chadha, and Arjun Rampal in prominent roles. It is available for streaming on Sonyliv. 

Tehran is an action-packed espionage thriller that revolves around secret missions, undercover agents, and high-stakes political drama. The series features John Abraham and Manushi Chhillar in key roles. It is available for streaming on Zee5. 

Delhi Crime is a gripping crime drama series inspired by real-life incidents. It follows the Delhi Police investigation into heinous crimes in the capital, highlighting the challenges faced by law enforcement officers. The series stars Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, Rajesh Tailang, and Adil Hussain in pivotal roles. It is available for streaming on Netflix.

Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story is a critically acclaimed web series based on the 1992 Indian stock market scam orchestrated by Harshad Mehta. The story showcases his rise as the “Big Bull” of Dalal Street and the eventual downfall after the biggest financial fraud of that era. The series features Pratik Gandhi, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Satish Kaushik, and Anant Mahadevan in key roles. It is available for streaming on SonyLIV.

Jamtara – Sabka Number Ayega is a crime drama series inspired by true events of phishing scams in India. The story revolves around a group of young men from Jamtara, Jharkhand, who run a lucrative phishing racket until politicians and police get involved, leading to chaos. The cast includes Sparsh Shrivastav, Monika Panwar, Amit Sial, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya. It is streaming on Netflix.