Malayalam cinema boasts of some of the most gripping crime thrillers, blending suspense, intense storytelling and unexpected twists.
From psychological investigations to nail-biting tales of redemption and justice, here’s a list of must-watch crime thrillers that will keep you hooked till the very end:
Drishyam (Disney+Hotstar): Follows Georgekutty, a local cable TV operator embroiled in suspicion after a young man goes missing. As the investigation unfolds, secrets unravel with unexpected twists.
Mumbai Police (Disney+Hotstar): ACP Antony must solve ACP Aaryan's murder after losing his memory in an accident, leading to a gripping reinvestigation.
Kannur Squad (Disney+Hotstar): Join a specialized crime unit's road trip pursuit of murder suspects, based on a real-life squad's exploits.
Memories (Disney+Hotstar): Sam Alex IPS, battling personal demons, takes on a series of murders due to police incompetence, delivering a riveting narrative of redemption and justice.
Ela Veezha Poonchira (Amazon Prime Video): Set in a remote police station, officers uncover a chilling mystery involving scattered body parts, testing their resolve and ingenuity.
Joseph (Amazon Prime Video): Retired police officer Joseph delves into his ex-wife's mysterious death, uncovering dark truths that haunt him, showcasing exceptional deductive skills.
Anweshippin Kandethum (Netflix): Sub-Inspector Anand Narayanan tackles an unsolvable murder case, navigating political intrigue and personal redemption.
Anjaam Pathiraa (Aha): Psychologist Anwar Hussain aids police in capturing a serial killer targeting officers, blending psychological depth with intense investigative drama.