Intriguing Malayalam realistic thrillers to watch ahead of Tovino Thomas' Narivetta

Get ready for a thrilling ride! As Narivetta, starring Tovino Thomas, is set to hit the theatres on May 23, 2025, dive into a collection of similar suspenseful stories right now on OTTplay Premium. If you enjoy movies that keep you guessing, like the mind-bending twists of Rekhachithram or the intense investigations in Forensic, then you will find plenty more to keep you on the edge of your seat. Explore a variety of captivating and realistic thrillers on OTTplay Premium.

Malayalam realistic thrillers on OTTplay Premium:

Thalavan

Cast: Asif Ali, Biju Menon, Miya George, Anusree, Dileesh Pothan

An investigation into a crime at a local police station reveals the shocking internal hierarchy that governs the police force. Biju Menon plays CI Jayashankar, who is always at loggerheads with SI Karthik Vasudevan (Asif Ali). But when a crime happens at Jayashankar’s house, Karthik is given the task of investigating the case.

Rekhachithram

Cast: Asif Ali, Anaswara Rajan, Zarin Shihab, Bhama Arun

After a long suspension due to a gambling scandal, police officer Vivek Gopinath returns to work. He has been tasked with a shocking 40-year-old murder case. He has only one clue–an unidentified victim's dead body, but Vivek is determined to crack the mystery.

Forensic

Cast: Tovino Thomas, Mamta Mohandas, Reba Monica John, Giju John

A serial killer, with a twisted mind, goes on a horrific killing spree in the city. Medical-legal advisor, Samuel, steps in to help the police to solve the crimes. Using his in-depth knowledge of forensic science, he carefully examines the evidence to uncover the dark truth. With each new discovery, Samuel inches closer to the mystery.

Virus

Cast: Parvathy Thiruvothu, Tovino Thomas, Dileesh Pothan, Asif Ali, Revathi, Kunchacko Boban

A severe outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus hits Kerala, and the lives of innocent people are at risk. Amidst the crisis and pandemonium, ordinary individuals jointly step forward, risking their own lives to lend a helping hand amid the epidemic and save others.

2018

Cast: Tovino Thomas, Tanvi Ram, Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali, Aparna Balamurali, Vineeth Sreenivasan

When faced with a sudden disaster due to the deadly floods in Kerala, people from all backgrounds keep aside their differences and come together to lend a helping hand to each other. They realise, by working together, they can overcome the problems and rebuild their community. With a deep determination, Keralites use their strength to get through tough times and prove that humanity is still alive.