Enjoyed Kamal Haasan's Thug Life? Watch other gritty thriller tales of cinematic gangsters on OTT

Delve into the gritty underworld from the comfort of your couch with OTTplay Premium's collection of crime thrillers if you enjoyed Kamal Haasan's Thug Life in theatres already. From the iconic swagger of Rajinikanth's Baashha, a fictional tale with a palpable sense of bringing justice with a twisted mind, to the chillingly portrayal of doppelganger in Ajith Kumar's Billa, these movies are not just make-believe. They push you into the dark, complex lives of crime, offering a sharp look at the underbelly of society through both captivating narratives and stories snatched straight from the headlines.

Crime thrillers on OTTplay Premium:

Baashha

Rickshaw driver, Manickam, used to be a fearful person in the past, which he left long ago to have a violence-free life. But when his brother, who's a police officer, gets entangled with a group of ruthless thugs, Manickam couldn't hold himself back. He is forced to confront his past and rediscover the strength and courage he thought he had left behind to save his brother anyhow.

Vikram Vedha

Police officer, Vikram, is determined to catch the elusive, Vedha, with his partner Simon by his side. But when Vedha unexpectedly surrenders, he proposes a deal to Vikram that he will give himself up if Vikram listens to a story. As Vikram agrees, Vedha's tale unfolds, blurring the lines between truth and fiction, and sending Vikram's sorted life into chaos, making everything turns upside down.

Vada Chennai

When a skilled carrom player is drawn into the dark underworld of local gangsters, initially, he uses his sharp instincts to help them to settle scores and eliminate rivalry. But when their violence threaten to destroy his own neighborhood, he turns the tables. Using the same cunning and precision that made him a carrom champ, he hatches a plan to take down the gangsters and protect his community.

Dheena

Dheena's life turns upside down when he discovers that a ruthless gangster's sister has fallen for his brother. Fate takes a deadly turn when the gangster's sister accidentally does, sparking a vow of vengeance from the gangster. With his brother's life hanging in the balance, Dheena must navigate the dangerous world, facing off against the killers.

Billa

After the notorious international gangster David Billa gets killed, a police officer hires his doppelganger to impersonate Billa, and infiltrate his gang. However, unaware to him, another determined female officer has also infiltrated the gang, working on a separate mission. As both officers navigate the complex web of gang politics, they must avoid exposure while working towards their respective goals.