Gripping Malayalam suspense thrillers to watch ahead of Pravinkoodu Shappu's OTT release

Basil Joseph and Soubin Shahir's latest release, Pravinkoodu Shappu, is now set to make its digital debut on SonyLIV and OTTplay Premium on April 11, 2025. The suspense crime drama delves into the mysterious death of the toddy shop owner with eleven people as the prime suspects. As you await Pravinkoodu Shappu to drop on OTT, let's revisit some similar Malayalam suspense crime thriller films on OTTplay Premium that are a mix of drama and mystery with an impressive storyline.

Malayalam suspense thriller films on OTTplay Premium:

Check out these thrilling Malayalam suspense films like Pravinkoodu Shappu, Rekhachithram, Identity, and more on OTTplay Premium (Subscribe now)

Rekhachithram

Cast: Asif Ali, Anaswara Rajan, Manoj K Jayan, Siddique, Jagadish, Saikumar, Indrans

Suspended police officer Vivek Gopinath returns to work after his reputation gets tarnished by a gambling scandal. Eager to redeem himself, Vivek is tasked with solving a 40-year-old murder case, with the victim's identity unknown. As he delves into the decades-old mystery, Vivek becomes fixated on finding the truth, determined to bring justice to the faceless victim.

Identity

Cast: Tovino Thomas, Trisha Krishnan, Vinay Rai, Aju Varghese, Shammi Thilakan, Archana Kavi, Sujith Shankar

A skilled sketch artist and a determined police officer join forces to track down a cunning killer who has managed to evade capture. Their sole lead is the testimony of an eyewitness who survived, and her fragmented memories hold the key to unravelling the killer's identity.

Thalavan

Cast: Biju Menon, Asif Ali, Miya George, Dileesh Pothan, Ranjith, Kottayam Nazeer, Jaffar Idukki

The film follows two police officers, at a local police station, who are often at loggerheads over various issues. An investigation at the station unravels the internal dynamics that govern the police force. The complex web of power struggles and hierarchies within the department are slowly exposed, revealing personalities, egos, and agendas.

Anjaam Pathiraa

Cast: Kunchacko Boban, Sreenath Bhasi, Sharaf U Dheen, Jinu Joseph, Unnimaya Prasad

This Malayalam thriller tells the story of a criminologist who joins hands with the Kerala Police to investigate a horrific serial killing case that has terrorised the city. The criminologist must work fast to unravel the mystery and catch the killer as soon as possible before he attacks his next target. Some parts of the film are based on real events, including the 2017 Nanthancode massacre and the Ripper Chandran case.

Forensic

Cast: Tovino Thomas, Mamta Mohandas, Saiju Kurup, Renji Panicker, Reba Monica John

When a psychopath goes on a killing spree, leaving a trail of dead bodies in the city, forensic expert Samuel joins hands with the police force for investigation. Samuel analyses the gruesome evidence, piecing together the complex puzzle to bring justice to the victims. This thriller film is helmed by Akhil Paul and Anas Khan.