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{{short description|Indian crime thriller web series}}
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{{Infobox television
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| genre = [[Crime drama]] [[Thriller (genre)|Thriller]]
| creator = Harsh Mainra
| director = Harsh Mainra
| writer = Harsh Mainra Ritika Chouhan Nilesh Pal
| starring = [[Rishab Chadha]] Mugdha Agarwal Sanyam Sharma [[Malvika Raaj]] [[Faisal Malik]]
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 8
| producer = Jyoti Chouhan Prashant Shinde
| company = Versatile Motion Pictures
| network = [[MX Player]]
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2024|12|20}}
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'''''Swipe Crime''''' is an Indian Hindi‑language crime‑thriller web series written and directed by Harsh Mainra and produced by Versatile Motion Pictures. The eight‑episode first season premiered worldwide on the ad‑supported platform [[MX Player]] on 20 December 2024.<ref name="Indiatimes">{{cite web |title=Swipe Crime OTT release date: When to watch on MX Player |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/binge/swipe-crime-ott-release-date-amazon-mx-player-when-to-watch-the-web-series-648656.html |website=India Times |date=18 December 2024 |access-date=7 May 2025}}</ref><ref name="Gadgets">{{cite web |title=Swipe Crime OTT release date – where to watch it online |url=https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/news/swipe-crime-ott-release-date-when-and-where-to-watch-it-online-7280866 |website=Gadgets360 |publisher=NDTV |date=19 December 2024 |access-date=7 May 2025}}</ref>

Set at the fictional Gyanshakti University, the story follows first‑year students who create a dating app while a senior’s death by online blackmail prompts a parallel investigation.<ref name="Prime">{{cite web |title=Swipe Crime – Season 1 |url=https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Swipe-Crime/0G6AXIEKEY0XY9QDAKD1V98OEO |website=Prime Video |access-date=7 May 2025}}</ref> Critics praised the youth‑centric focus and performances, though some found later episodes uneven.<ref name="TOIReview">{{cite news |last=Srivastava |first=Abhishek |title=Swipe Crime Season 1 review: An engaging crime drama |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/swipe-crime/season-1/seasonreview/116581299.cms |work=The Times of India |date=23 December 2024 |access-date=7 May 2025}}</ref>

==Plot==
First‑year computer‑science student '''Vidhan''' and classmates Brian, Raunak and Swati develop "Dating Shating", a dating app meant to create safer matches.<ref name="Gadgets"/> Their optimism fades when senior '''Mallick''' dies by suicide after online blackmail. Final‑year student '''Vikram''' ("Vicky") vows to expose the culprit and infiltrates fraud networks using false profiles.<ref name="TOIInfo">{{cite news |title=Swipe Crime – series information |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/swipe-crime/seriesreview/116581265.cms |work=The Times of India |date=20 December 2024 |access-date=7 May 2025}}</ref> The investigation collides with the app launch, forcing the group to confront corporate predators, hackers and moral questions about privacy and justice.

==Cast and characters==
*[[Rishab Chadha]] as Vidhan – ambitious freshman leading the project.
*Sanyam Sharma as Vikram (Vicky) – final‑year student [[Seeking Justice|seeking justice]].
*Mugdha Agarwal as Swati – pragmatic coder.
*[[Malvika Raaj]] as Jessica Kapoor – entrepreneur behind rival app "Love Lane".<ref name="Malvika">{{cite news |title=Swipe Crime is targeted at youth who use dating apps, says Malvika Raaj |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/malvika-raj-believes-swipe-crime-is-targeted-at-youth-who-use-dating-apps/articleshow/116653302.cms |work=The Times of India |date=25 December 2024 |access-date=7 May 2025}}</ref>
*[[Faisal Malik]] as Professor Kapil Khatra – strict head of department.<ref name="Faisal">{{cite news |title=Faisal Malik to return as professor in streaming series 'Swipe Crime' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/faisal-malik-to-return-as-professor-in-streaming-series-swipe-crime/articleshow/116429295.cms |work=The Times of India |date=18 December 2024 |access-date=7 May 2025}}</ref>
*Diksha Singh as Juhi – student linked to the scam.<ref name="Femina">{{cite web |title=Diksha Singh reflects on online safety after shocking incident |url=https://www.femina.in/beauty-pageants/miss-india/swipe-crime-actress-diksha-singh-reflects-on-online-safety-after-shocking-incident/articleshow/151123703.cms |website=Femina |access-date=7 May 2025}}</ref>
*[[Riya Deepsi]] as Purnima – new professor advising the group.

==Production==
===Development===
The development of ''Swipe Crime'' was driven by the creative vision of director Harsh Mainra and a team of writers including Ritika Chauhan and Nilesh Pal.<ref name="Faisal"/> The series was conceptualized to explore the intersection of modern campus life and the growing threat of cybercrime, particularly in the context of dating apps and online relationships. Mainra, who also co-produced the series under Versatile Motion Pictures alongside Jyoti Chouhan, Prashant Shinde, Upendra Sharma, and Lalit Kshatriya, sought to create a narrative that resonated with young audiences navigating the complexities of the digital age.<ref name="Telangana">{{cite news |title=Hardik Thakkar on 'Swipe Crime': the name immediately intrigued me |url=https://telanganatoday.com/hardik-thakkar-on-swipe-crime-the-name-immediately-intrigued-me |work=Telangana Today |date=21 December 2024 |access-date=7 May 2025}}</ref> The story centers on a group of university students at Gyanshakthi University whose lives are upended by an online scam, leading to a tragic suicide. The narrative was inspired by real-life incidents of cybercrime and aims to highlight the vulnerability of young people in an increasingly digital world. According to Mainra, the series is intended to be both entertaining and thought-provoking, encouraging viewers to reflect on the choices and risks associated with online interactions.<ref name="Faisal" /><ref name="Mediabrief">{{cite web |title=Amazon MX Player drops the trailer of 'Swipe Crime' |url=https://mediabrief.com/amazon-mx-player-drops-the-trailer-of-swipe-crime/ |website=MediaBrief |date=18 December 2024 |access-date=7 May 2025}}</ref> The series was filmed on location in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, and features cinematography by Prateek Desai. The production team emphasized authenticity in depicting campus life and the digital landscape, with the goal of making the story relatable to its target audience.<ref name="IMDb"/>

===Filming===
''Swipe Crime'' was filmed on location in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. The series was produced by Versatile Motion Pictures, with Harsh Mainra serving as director and co-writer alongside Ritika Chauhan and Nilesh Pal. Cinematography was handled by Prateek Desai, and the production team included Prashant Shinde and Jyoti Chouhan as producers. The series features an ensemble cast, including Sanyam Sharma, Mugdha Agarwal, Riya Deepsi, Rishab Chaddha, Faisal Malik, and Diksha J Singh, among others. The show premiered on Amazon [[MX Player]] on 20 December 2024, and consists of nine episodes with a total runtime of approximately 5 hours 20 minutes.<ref name="IMDb">{{cite web |title=Swipe Crime (TV Series 2024– ) |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34874259/ |work=IMDb |access-date=7 May 2025}}</ref><ref name="Filmibeat">{{cite web |title=Swipe Crime Hindi Movie: Release Date, Cast, Story, Ott ... |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/movies/swipe-crime.html |website=Filmibeat |access-date=7 May 2025}}</ref>

==Release==
[[MX Player]] unveiled the official trailer on 18 December 2024.<ref name="Mediabrief"/> All eight episodes, with Hindi audio and Tamil and Telugu dubs, were released free on 20 December 2024.<ref name="Gadgets"/>

==Reception==
===Critical response===
''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the series 3.5/5 for campus authenticity and brisk pacing while noting plot contrivances.<ref name="TOIReview"/>
Hindi outlet ''FilmyDrip'' called the show "शानदार" ("excellent") for spotlighting dating‑app dangers.<ref name="FilmyDrip">{{cite web |title=Swipe Crime review in Hindi |url=https://filmydrip.com/swipe-crime-review-in-hindi/ |website=FilmyDrip |language=hi |date=24 December 2024 |access-date=7 May 2025}}</ref>''[[Filmibeat]]'' noted the series' ensemble cast and its focus on the darker side of dating apps and cybercrime, calling it a timely release that resonates with young viewers navigating the digital world.<ref name="Filmibeat"/>''TellyBoosters'' describes ''Swipe Crime'' as "a gripping tale of friendship, ambition and digital dangers," noting that despite some plot gaps, the series' engaging characters and strong performances make it a compelling watch. The review highlights the show's balance between crime, emotional depth, and the dangers of the digital age, with particular praise for Rishab Chadha, Sanyam Sharma, and Faisal Malik's performances.<ref name="auto1">{{cite web |title=Swipe Crime Season 1 Review: A Gripping Tale of Friendship, Ambition and Digital Dangers |url=https://tellyboosters.com/2024/12/26/swipe-crime-season-1-review-a-gripping-tale-of-friendship-ambition-and-digital-dangers/ |website=TellyBoosters |date=26 December 2024 |access-date=7 May 2025}}</ref>''[[Telangana Today]]'' reports that ''Swipe Crime'' is "targeted at youth who use dating apps," exploring the complexities of college life and blending it with a dark and sinister digital scam. According to the article, the series stands out for its relevance to the digital experiences of today's youth.<ref>{{cite news |title='Swipe Crime' is targeted at youth who use dating apps, says actor Malvika Raaj |url=https://telanganatoday.com/swipe-crime-is-targeted-at-youth-who-use-dating-apps-says-actor-malvika-raaj |work=Telangana Today |date=22 December 2024 |access-date=7 May 2025}}</ref>

===Audience response===
MX Player reported that ''Swipe Crime'' trended for 12 days post‑release, driven largely by viewers aged 18–24.<ref name="Business">{{cite web |title=Rishab Chadha unveils turbulent journey as Vidhan |url=https://businessnewsweek.in/business/rishab-chadha-unveils-a-turbulent-journey-as-vidhaan-in-swipe-crime/ |website=Business News Week |date=22 December 2024 |access-date=7 May 2025}}</ref> The IMDb rating for the TV series ''Swipe Crime'' is **6.4/10** based on approximately 183–184 user ratings as of early May 2025.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34874259/reviews/ | title=Swipe Crime (TV Series 2024– ) - User reviews - IMDb | website=[[IMDb]] }}</ref>

==Themes and analysis==
The storyline shows how algorithmic matching and stolen images enable doxxing and deep‑fake blackmail. Mugdha Agarwal said the drama "captures the realities of today’s youth", while Ronit Ashra argued that apps "take away the magic of real‑life meetings".<ref>{{cite news |title=Ronit Ashra calls 'Swipe Crime' an opportunity to reflect on complexities of digital age |url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1256894 |work=www.daijiworld.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Mugdha">{{cite web |title=Get ready for a thrilling ride as Amazon MX Player drops the trailer |url=https://www.mediainfoline.com/entertainment/get-ready-for-a-thrilling-ride-as-amazon-mx-player-drops-the-trailer-of-swipe-crime |website=Media Infoline |date=18 December 2024}}</ref><ref name="Hauterrfly">{{cite web |title=Swipe Crime actors Mugdha Agarwal & Ronit Ashra talk dating‑app culture |url=https://hauterrfly.com/entertainment/swipe-crime-actors-mugdha-agarwal-ronit-ashra-on-dating-apps-magic-of-real-life-meeting-lost/ |website=Hauterrfly |date=11 February 2025 |access-date=7 May 2025}}</ref>

Jessica Kapoor’s bid to acquire the students’ app for analytics mirrors real dating‑app consolidation. Reviewers called it a critique of "monetising intimacy", and Malvika Raaj noted the theme’s relevance for young users.<ref name="Malvika"/><ref name="auto1" />

Vikram’s use of fake profiles and eventual kidnapping raises questions about personal justice. Hardik Thakkar said the show "exposes the dark side of dating apps and social media", urging viewers to weigh safety against the [[rule of law]].<ref name="Pune">{{cite web |title=Dating‑app dangers exposed in 'Swipe Crime': Hardik Thakkar |url=https://punemirror.com/entertainment/OTT/a-show-that-exposes-the-dark-side-of-dating-apps-and-social-media-hardik-thakkar-on-swipe-crime/cid1734977646.htm |website=Pune Mirror |date=24 December 2024 |access-date=7 May 2025}}</ref>

==See also==
{{Portal|India}}
* ''[[Crime Patrol (TV series)|Crime Patrol]]''
* ''[[Cyber Vaar – Har Screen Crime Scene|Cyber Vaar]]''

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|34874259}}

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