Best Indian documentaries available on OTT right now

Feb 29, 2024

Get an inside look at how the Bangalore police department investigates major crimes, with a fly-on-the-wall perspective that offers a fascinating look into the workings of law enforcement in India. 

Crime Stories, Netflix

This heartwarming Oscar-winning documentary follows an indigenous couple in South India who form a deep bond with an orphaned baby elephant named Raghu.

The Elephant Whisperers, Netflix

An inspiring look at India's only women-run newspaper, Khabar Lahariya.  The film follows these brave journalists as they challenge social norms and report on critical issues affecting their communities.

Writing with Fire, Amazon Prime

This Oscar-nominated documentary portrays two brothers in Delhi who have dedicated their lives to rescuing and rehabilitating injured birds of prey.

All That Breathes, HBO Max

This short documentary provides an inside look into the life of Deepika Kumari, a champion archer from a rural village in India, and her journey to the Olympics.

Ladies First: Deepika Kumari, Netflix

Indrani Mukerjee's story is one of ambition, complex family dynamics, and a shocking turn of events that continues to captivate the public.

The Indrani Mukerjee Story, Netflix

Life's extraordinary journey to conquer, adapt and survive on Earth across billions of years comes alive in this groundbreaking nature docuseries.

Life On Our Planet