Binge-worthy thrillers to stream before Mohanlal's Thudarum releases
Ahead of Mohanlal-Shobana starrer Thudarum's release, take a look at other gripping South thrillers that will keep you hooked with a promising narrative and powerful performances.
Last Updated: 02.22 AM, Apr 25, 2025
Mohanlal-starrer Thudarum is special for so many reasons. One of them is the awaited return of Shobana in the Malayalam cinema after a long hiatus. Apart from the power duo of Mohanlal and Shobana, the movie also revolves around an extraordinary tale of an ordinary taxi driver, whose life takes an unexpected turn after he loses his car. If such tales intrigue you, we've curated a list of gripping thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat. From surprising plot twists to the intense drama, get ready to immerse into some captivating stories. Thudarum is set to hit the screens on April 25. All these titles are available to watch on OTTplay Premium.
Thrillers to watch before Thudarum
Drushyam (SunNXT)
Sripriya's gritty thriller is the Telugu remake of Jeethu Joseph's Malayalam film Drishyam. It features Venkatesh leading the ensemble cast of Meena, Esther Anil and Kruthika Jayakumar. The plot follows a middle-class cable operator, who lives a happy life with his family. However, things take a grim turn when his family unwittingly gets entangled in a crime that threatens to break them. The rest of the story follows a father's quest to protect his beloved family.
Drishya 2 (ZEE5)
This Kannada crime thriller film is a remake of Drishyam 2 and a direct sequel to Drishya. It features Ravichandran, Navya Nair, Swaroopini, Prabhu, and Asha Sharath. The plot revolves around Rajendra and his family as past begins to haunt their present with guilt and hidden truths.
Naandhi (aha)
Starring Allari Naresh and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, this riveting crime thriller revolves around an honest software engineer, who is wrongfully accused of murder and awaits his judgement. Harish Uthaman, Vinay Varma, and Praveen play pivotal roles in this race against the clock.
Diary (Sun NXT)
The plot revolves around a rookie cop who embarks on a quest to solve a mysterious murder case. He leads to unexpected clues and gets unwittingly tangled in the twisted cold case. Arulnithi and Pavithra Marimuthu headline this enthralling thriller.
NET (ZEE5)
If you're looking for a tech thriller that will keep you hooked till the end, this one is the ideal pick. Bhargav Macharla marked his directorial debut in this Telugu thriller with a star-studded ensemble of Rahul Ramakrishna, Avika Gor, Praneetha Patnaik and Vishwadev Rachakonda. The plot revolves around a guy who gets trapped in the internet world and struggles with cybercrimes.
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