Waiting for Kannur Squad OTT release? 5 procedural thrillers to stream right now

Malayalam superstar Mammootty's winning streak continues with his latest movie Kannur Squad. Inspired by real-life events, the procedural thriller clicked with the theatre-going audiences.

After a successful run in cinemas across the world, Kannur Squad is getting ready to make its debut on OTT soon. Even though the makers have not officially confirmed the movie's digital premiere date, it's expected to arrive on streaming by the end of October or at the beginning of November.

While you wait for the OTT release of Kannur Squad, here's a list of procedural and investigative thrillers that you can stream right from the comfort of your home.

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Zodiac (2007)

If you are in the mood for some dark and twisted tale that never offers respite, then Zodiac is the perfect fit. Director David Fincher and screenwriter James Vanderbilt have crafted a gripping suspense that will keep you on the edge of the seat from start to finish. It's atmospheric, chilling, and gritty. The movie is based on the unsolved case of the Zodiac Killer, who terrorised San Francisco during the late 1960s and early 1970s The movie has an exceptional cast led by Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, and Robert Downey Jr.

Zodiac is available for rent on Amazon Prime Video. 

LA Confidential (1997)

A masterclass in creating neo-noir, LA Confidential paints a compelling picture of 1950s Los Angeles, crumbling under the growing menace of corruption. The film weaves together multiple character-driven storylines, featuring stellar performances from Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, and Kim Basinger. 

LA Confidential is streaming on Amazon Prime Video. 

Seven (1995)

David Fincher is at it again. He delivers another masterpiece in the thriller genre. Seven is a dark and unsettling psychological thriller starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman. Two detectives, one young and one old, set out to investigate a series of biblical murders. But, they never expected to become one of the victims of the serial killer. It is a haunting exploration of the human psyche and the consequences of unchecked evil.

Seven is available for rent on Amazon Prime Video. 

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Fargo (1996)

Fargo is a dark comedy and a masterpiece in the filmography of the Coen brothers. Set against the backdrop of the snowy Minnesota landscape, the film revolves around Frances McDormand's Marge Gunderson, a cheerful, trusting, kind and heavily pregnant police officer. She is tasked with investigating a series of murders that wakes up an otherwise sleepy town.

Fargo is available for rent on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

The Usual Suspects (1995)

Director Bryan Singer's The Usual Suspects is a mind-bending crime thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end. Who is Keyser Söze? - it becomes a pivotal question that drives the narrative. Does Keyser Söze exist or is a myth created to confuse the officers of the law and keep the members of the underworld in check? "The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist," this line still packs a punch as it did almost two decades ago.

The Usual Suspects is streaming on Netflix.