10 Top South Indian Thrillers To Watch On OTTs

South Indian thriller movies are full of suspense, thought-provoking storylines, and superb cinematic experience, perfectly matched with excellent acting talents. Following are some examples of thriller movies that can be watched on various OTTs.

Kuruthi: Kuruthi translated to Ritual Slaughter in Malayalam, narrates the story of a grieving widowed man living in a secluded area, whose life takes a disturbing turn after a police officer knocks his door with a criminal.

Kurup: Directed by Srinath Rajendran and based on the life of Sukumara Kurup, India’s most wanted fugitive, this biopic crime thriller showcases the murder case of Kurup to fake his own death for an insurance claim in the 1980s.

U Turn: Starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu, in this mystery thriller movie, an intern journalist sets out to find the truth when a flyover becomes an accident hotspot in the city that is linked to further mysteries and murders.

Ponmagal Vandhal: With an impressive cast including Jyotika, Parthiban Radhakrishnan, and Bhagyaraj, this courtroom drama thriller movie depicts the story of a determined lawyer, who is set to bring justice against child abuse while fighting with pervasive corruption.

Ratsasan: Here, a cop pursues a psychotic serial killer who targets schoolgirls. With a stunning cinematic experience, this show will glue you to the edge of your seat. Watch this crime thriller on Disney Plus Hotstar.

Yashoda: With Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead, this movie is based on the life of Yashoda, a woman who was accused of brutally killing his husband and other family members, and the struggles she faced while proving her innocence.

Vikram Vedha: In a star-studded cast of Madhavan, Vijay Sethupathi, and Shraddha Srinath, this suspense thriller movie narrates an unleashed mind game between a no-nonsense cop and a smuggler lord, leading to unraveling the truth of their encounter while bringing chaos to the cop’s life.

Game Over: Portraying Taapsee Pannu as a game designer who is suffering from PTSD and is wheelchair-bound, this thrilling movie throws her into a harrowing survival game with chilling narratives.

Visaranai: Based on the novel written by M. Chandrakumar, this socio-political crime thriller, depicts the story of four immigrant labourers who were tortured and forced to admit a crime that they didn't commit. While a police officer came to their rescue, they had no idea of the consequences awaiting them.

Memories: Starring Prithviraj Sukumaran as a drunkard ex-cop who lives in his past, in this crime thriller, he was forced to investigate a series of murder cases that led him to a serial killer and something more than what he was expecting.