Identity and other gripping thrillers to watch on OTT that will keep you on the edge of your seats

Tovino Thomas and Trisha Krishnan's action thriller Identity has finally made its awaited OTT debut on ZEE5. This engaging thriller keeps you intrigued and reflects on the growth of Malayalam cinema that continues to offer remarkable films. If you're someone who enjoys solving mysteries and delves into the minds of fictional detectives, there are several movies that keep you hooked to the plot.

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As Identity marks its OTT debut on ZEE5 today (January 31), take a look at other gritty thrillers that let you slip into the murky world of crime with its dogged detectives. From the dark thriller Smile Man to the brilliant deduction skills in Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes, these movies promise a blend of crime, thriller and mystery with their edgy narratives and compelling leads. Notably, all these movies are also available to watch now on OTTplay Premium. 

Also read - Identity movie review: Despite its flaws, Tovino Thomas and Trisha’s pulsating, twist-laden thriller sets the bar high

Take a look below:

Identity (ZEE5 on Jan 31)

This gripping action thriller film stars Tovino Thomas as a sketch artist and Trisha as a prime witness in a murder mystery case. Things take a turn when the witness grapples to identify the killer due to some unique cognitive condition as the police (Vinay Rai), sketch artist and the key witness, all grapple to unravel the truth. The movie will keep you on the edge of your seats and make up for an interesting watch this weekend. It is also available to watch in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada languages.

The Smile Man (aha)

The Smile Man features Sarath Kumar in the lead as he essays the layered role of a police officer who grapples to solve a case due to the Alzheimer’s disease.

Directed by Syam-Praveen duo, the star-studded ensemble cast features Sri Kumar, Sijaa Rose, Ineya, George Maryan, Rajkumar, Kalaiyarasan, Kumar Natarajan, and Baby Azhiya. The plot revolves around the cop's dilemma to unfold the mystery and search for the truth while struggling with the challenges of Alzheimer’s. Will he hunt down the deadly serial killer, who leaves his victims with a scarred smiling face? Only the movie will tell!

Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes (ETV WIN)

Vennela Kishore's suspenseful thriller revolves around a local detective who goes against the odds and using his sleuth skills to solve a high-profile case of missing women. Vennela Kishore plays the titular detective in this crime comedy thriller. Apart from Vennela and Ananya Nagalla, the film also features Siya Gautam, Sneha Gupta, Ravi Teja Mahadasyam, Prabhakar, and Muralidhar Goud in significant roles.

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