Detective, released in 1931, is widely regarded as the first Indian crime film.

Raj Kapoor directed the 1954 film 'Shree 420', which is considered to be one of the greatest crime films in Indian cinema.

Bandit Queen, released in 1994, is based on the real-life story of Phoolan Devi, a notorious dacoit who became a folk hero in India.

Satya, released in 1998, is considered to be a turning point in the history of Indian crime cinema as it brought a new wave of realism and gritty storytelling to the genre.

Manoj Bajpayee played the lead role in the 2012 film 'Gangs of Wasseypur', which is considered to be one of the greatest crime films in Indian cinema.

Raman Raghav 2.0, released in 2016, is based on the real-life story of Raman Raghav, a serial killer who terrorized Mumbai in the 1960s.

Baazigar, released in 1993, is considered to be a classic crime thriller in Indian cinema due to its intricate plot and memorable performances.

Sriram Raghavan directed the 2018 film 'Andhadhun', which is considered to be one of the most innovative crime films in Indian cinema.

Zanjeer, released in 1973, is based on the real-life story of a police officer named Vijay Khan who fought against corruption in Mumbai.

Ajay Devgn played the lead role in the 2010 film 'Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai', which is based on the rivalry between two Mumbai gangsters.

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, released in 1983, is considered to be a cult classic in the Indian crime cinema genre due to its satirical take on corruption and bureaucracy.

Anubhav Sinha directed the 2019 film 'Article 15', which deals with the issue of caste discrimination in India.

Pink, released in 2016, is based on the real-life story of a group of women who fought against sexual harassment.

Amitabh Bachchan played the lead role in the 2018 film 'Badla', which is a remake of the Spanish film 'The Invisible Guest'.

Raman Raghav 2.0, released in 2016, is considered to be a neo-noir crime thriller in Indian cinema due to its dark and gritty atmosphere.