Tribandhari Barbarik to Beauty: Stream these five latest underrated Telugu thrillers on OTT

The Telugu OTT space is filled with new-age thrillers, but there are also a few films like Beauty and Barbarik, which are underrated and make for a good watch.

Latest Telugu thrillers to stream on OTTplay Premium

Telugu cinema witnessed some of the biggest hits in 2025 and early 2026. Close to 240 films were released in the last year, and most of them were thrillers. While a few films emerged as major box-office successes, several hidden gems did not receive their due in theatres. Here are five such films that will surely impress you. They are now available on OTTplay Premium. Check out the list below.

Tribanadhari Barbarik

Tribanadhari Barbarik is a low-budget crime drama featuring Sathyaraj in the lead role. The film did not perform well at the box office but found a decent audience on OTT. The story revolves around a grandfather and his granddaughter. When his granddaughter is kidnapped, a frail and helpless grandfather takes the law into his own hands to rescue her. The suspense elements, emotional depth, and Sathyaraj’s performance make this film a gripping watch.

Beauty

Beauty is a romantic drama that initially appears to be a routine low-budget family film. However, about half an hour into the narrative, it turns into a gripping thriller. Ankit Koyya plays the lead role. The story begins as a simple love story set in Vizag, but once the lead pair elopes, the narrative takes a thrilling turn. The father’s search for his daughter and the cops chasing the couple are showcased compellingly. The twist in the pre-climax is the highlight of Beauty.

Mowgli

Mowgli, starring Roshan Kanakala, released on December 13, 2025. Though promoted as a romantic drama, the film also features intense emotional moments. Bunty Saroj Kumar plays the main antagonist. The story follows a young struggler who dreams of becoming a cop. His life changes when a powerful cop develops an interest in the heroine. How the young man rises to the challenge forms the core plot. The dramatic second half makes it a decent watch on OTT.

Kishkindhapuri

Kishkindhapuri, starring Bellamkonda Srinivas and Anupama Parameswaran, went largely unnoticed in theatres. The story follows a group of people who visit a haunted house for a ghost-hunting experience. What begins as fun soon turns tragic when an evil spirit starts killing them one by one. How the lead pair survive and unravel the mystery forms the rest of the narrative. The thrills and twists in the second half make it an engaging OTT watch.

Shambhala

Shambhala is a fantasy thriller starring Aadi Sai Kumar in the lead role. The film revolves around an evil spirit that wreaks havoc in a small village. A scientist, played by Aadi Sai Kumar, arrives in the village and discovers that it has a mysterious connection to the outer world. How he confronts and handles the evil spirit forms the crux of the story. The thrills, suspense, and performances are major highlights of the film.

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Shambhala FAQs

Q. Who is the director of Shabhala?

A.Ugandhar Muni has directed this cosmic thriller.

Q. Who is the female lead in Shambhala?

A. Archana Iyer plays the main lead in this film, which is a devotional thriller.

Q. Where to stream Aadi Saikumar's Shambhala on OTT?

A. You can stream the film on Aha and here on OTTplay Premium

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