Kannada cinema delivers some of the most gripping thrillers, packed with intense storytelling, sharp twists, and unforgettable moments. If you're a fan of edge-of-the-seat suspense, these must-watch films on Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar will not disappoint.
Ulidavaru Kandanthe (SunNXT): A non-linear anthology thriller set in a coastal town, piecing together different perspectives on a murder mystery.
K.G.F: Chapter 1 (Disney+ Hotstar): An action-packed rise-of-power story about an orphan who becomes a feared figure in the underworld of Kolar Gold Fields.
Kantara (Netflix): A folklore-driven thriller set in a coastal village, blending mythology with an intense land dispute battle.
Lucia (SunNXT): A psychological thriller about an insomniac who takes a mysterious drug that blurs the lines between dreams and reality.
RangiTaranga (SunNXT): A mystery thriller about an author returning to his ancestral village, only to experience eerie, unexplained events.
Mufti (Zee5): A neo-noir action thriller following an undercover cop infiltrating a crime empire in a dangerous village.
Gultoo (JioCinema): A rare Indian cyber-thriller about a tech entrepreneur wrongly accused of a massive cybercrime.
Aa Karaala Ratri (Disney+ Hotstar): A tense, village-set thriller where greed leads to terrifying consequences after a mysterious traveller offers riches.