Bone-chilling thrillers to watch on OTT featuring twisted psychopaths

The genre of psychological thrillers is often loved by cinephiles for its edgy plot, twisted psychopaths, and criminal investigations. If you're someone who enjoys such intriguing tales, we've curated a list of gripping thrillers from South cinema that serve as a bone-chilling watch.

South cinema's binge-worthy psychological thrillers

Ratsasan (Sun NXT)

Ram Kumar's riveting thriller film stars Vishnu Vishal as a devoted cop. The plot revolves around Arun, who sacrifices his dreams of being an artistic filmmaker to fulfill his father's dream by becoming a police officer. Things take a dark turn when he hunts down a psychotic killer who targets young girls.

The star-studded ensemble also features Amala Paul and Saravanan, while Ammu Abhirami, Kaali Venkat, Vinodhini Vaidyanathan, and Ramdoss in pivotal roles. It was later remade in Telugu as Rakshasudu.

The Smile Man (Aha) 

Sarath Kumar headlines this enthralling thriller as he essays the role of a senior cop. The plot revolves around the police officer's quest to trace a serial killer who is on the verge of losing his memory.

Bagheera (ZEE5) 

Adhik Ravichandran's Tamil psychological thriller stars Prabhu Deva as a ruthless serial killer who targets female victims by disguising himself. Whether it is the twisted killer or his dark past, the movie explores various aspects with a gripping tale. Srikanth, Amyra Dastur, and Gayathrie also appear in pivotal roles.

Anusuya (ZEE5) 

Ravi Babu's spellbinding thriller features the trio of Bhumika Chawla, Ravi Babu, and Abbas in lead roles. The story centers around the eponymous passionate journalist who unwittingly gets entangled in a series of murders as she unravels a darker conspiracy. The intense cat-and-mouse chase between the investigating journalist and the brutal serial killer will keep you on the edge of your seats.

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