Indian documentaries to watch on OTT platforms: Oscar winners to true crime thrillers, check out the list here

OTT platforms are continuously coming up with fresh and diverse content, including movies, TV shows, and documentaries, providing viewers with a wide range of options to choose from. Some of the famous releases on such platforms include popular series like 'Squid Game', 'Stranger Things', 'Money Heist', 'The Crown', and movies like 'Dune', 'No Time to Die', 'Shang-Chi' and many more.

If you are looking for new content to watch online on OTT platforms, you can now access a range of fresh Indian documentaries, including recent releases such as 'Caught Out: Crime. Corruption. Cricket' and the Oscar-winning documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers', if you are interested in watching something other than fiction.

Here is a list of Indian documentaries which cover diverse topics, including wildlife conservation, cricket corruption, and personal experiences.


The Elephant Whisperers is a Tamil-language documentary short available on Netflix that follows the story of a couple who takes care of an orphaned baby elephant. Directed by Kartiki Gonsalves and produced by Guneet Monga's Sikhya Productions, the film earned an Oscar at the 95th Academy Awards this year.

All That Breathes is another Indian documentary available on Disney+ Hotstar, produced by Shaunak Sen, which was nominated for an Oscar in the category of ‘Best Documentary Feature Film’. It tells the story of two siblings who operate a clinic to treat injured hawks. It received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award nomination.

Caught Out: Crime. Corruption. Cricket is a true-crime style documentary directed by Supriya Sobti, available on Netflix. It explores the corruption and match-fixing controversy exposed in the early 2000s, drawing on the analysis of top journalists and detectives. The documentary is a must-watch for both cricket fans and those who enjoy excellent documentaries.

Black Sunshine Baby, available on Netflix, profiles author and motivational speaker Aisha Chaudhary and her experiences coping with a terminal disease. The documentary is based on Chaudhary's life and includes family and personal anecdotes and observations.

FAQs

Q1. What is 'Caught Out: Crime. Corruption. Cricket' about?
A: The documentary 'Caught Out: Crime. Corruption. Cricket' adopts a true crime style to delve into the corruption and match-fixing scandal that was revealed in the early 2000s.

Q2. What is 'Black Sunshine Baby' about?
A: 'Black Sunshine Baby' is a documentary based on the life of Aisha Chaudhary, an author and motivational speaker, and her experiences coping with a terminal disease.