7 Must-Watch Regional Thriller Shows on OTT Platforms for Fresh and Powerful Storytelling

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Regional thriller shows are redefining storytelling with rich local flavours, emotions, and authenticity.

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From Tamil family sagas to Bengali mysteries and Telugu political dramas, here are some must-watch regional thrillers that deliver gripping tales with a cultural touch.

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Chutney Sambar (JioHotstar)

This Tamil family drama follows food cart owner Sachin (Yogi Babu), who reconnects with his estranged family after his dying father reveals a long-hidden secret. The show blends nostalgia, sibling bonds, and buried truths in a heartwarming story.

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Taqdeer (Hoichoi)

In this Bengali thriller, freezer-van driver Taqdeer (Chancal Chowdhury) finds a dead woman in his van, dragging him into a web of crime and mystery. The dark, suspenseful plot keeps you hooked till the end.

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Samantar (Amazon Prime Video)

This Marathi psychological drama follows Kumar (Swapnil Joshi), whose fate mirrors another man’s life. Reading his twin’s diary, he tries to change his future — a fascinating blend of destiny and suspense.

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Mayasabha (SonyLIV)

Set in Andhra Pradesh from the 1970s to 1990s, this Telugu political thriller traces friendship, power, and betrayal between two rising leaders, inspired by real-life political figures.

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Locked (Aha)

A tense Telugu thriller where neurosurgeon Anand (Satyadev Kancharana) becomes trapped in his mansion with intruders, leading to shocking revelations and moral dilemmas.

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1000 Babies (JioHotstar)

This Malayalam thriller stars Neena Gupta as a retired nurse with a dark past, whose secrets trigger chaos and murder investigations.

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Inspector Rishi (Amazon Prime Video)

Crime branch officer Rishi (Naveen Chandra) investigates mysterious forest killings blamed on a spirit, uncovering chilling truths and facing his own trauma.

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