Stephen trailer out: Netflix unveils the glimpse of psychological thriller around a serial killer
Stephen trailer out: Directed by debutant Mithun Balaji, the psychological thriller stars Gomathi Shankar, Michael Thangadurai, and Smruthi Venkat.
Last Updated: 01.07 PM, Nov 26, 2025
We had earlier reported that Netflix will be rolling out its content slate for Tamil, with some exciting series and direct-to-streaming films. The first one is Stephen, which is set to premiere on Netflix on December 5. Ahead of the release, the makers released the trailer of the film.
Stephen trailer out: Netflix unveils the glimpse of psychological thriller
Stephen is an upcoming Tamil film which is set to directly premiere on Netflix. The trailer of the film was released by the platform ahead of this.
The trailer of Stephen begins with a newsreader's voice announcing the serial killer case that had victimised several young women. The probe is taking place, and we know that the murder is Stephen Jebharaj who refuses to get a lawyer. With nine women killed in brutal manner, the trailer shows an interesting story of a self-confessed killer with the answering revolving around why and along with whom the murders took place.
Directed by debutant Mithun Balaji and introducing Gomathi Shankar in his first leading role, Stephen is a tense, character-driven thriller exploring guilt, morality, and the blurred lines between right and wrong.
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Stephen is set to release in theatres on December 5. Actors Gomathi Shankar, Michael Thangadurai, Smruthi Venkat will be starring in the film in the main roles. Speaking about the film, Gomathi Shankar in a statement said, “Stephen isn’t your usual lead - he’s layered, unpredictable, and always keeps you guessing. Stepping into his world was exciting, challenging, and satisfying. Co-Writing the film made it a tad bit easier to adapt.”
Director Mithun Balaji added, “Stephen is a quiet film, but it says a lot — about guilt, memory, and everything that lingers in between. Telling this story felt both personal and risky, and that’s what made it exciting. Gomathi brought such an honest energy to the role, which really helped shape the world we were trying to build. I’m grateful to Netflix for trusting a first-time filmmaker and helping us create this thriller for audiences across the world.”