Top 10 South Indian Thrillers: If you enjoy crime stories, suspense, and shocking twists like in Drishyam or Maharaja, South Indian cinema has some amazing thrillers for you. The best part? You can watch many of them online for free on OTT platforms. These movies come with strong stories, clever writing and powerful performances. Here are 10 must watch South Indian thrillers that will keep you hooked till the end.

Top 10 South Indian Thrillers:

1. Ratsasan (JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar)
This Tamil thriller follows a man who becomes a police officer to stop a serial killer. The killer targets young schoolgirls and the story becomes a tense chase to catch him before he strikes again.

2. Petta (Disney+ Hotstar)
In this film, a simple hostel warden hides a dangerous past. When powerful enemies show up, he is forced to reveal who he truly is. Full of action and suspense, Petta is both thrilling and emotional.

3. Jiivi (ZEE5, YouTube)
A man commits a crime, but things take a strange turn when his actions start to mirror real life events from the past. This story is filled with smart twists and will leave you thinking.

4. Kaalidas (ZEE5, YouTube)
A police officer investigates a series of suicides but as he digs deeper, he finds dark secrets that shock him. This crime thriller keeps you guessing until the very end.

5. U Turn (Amazon MiniTV, MX Player)
A young journalist looks into traffic violations at a flyover, but things turn serious when people involved in the violations begin to die. The mix of mystery and supernatural elements makes this film very unique.

6. Athiran (Disney+ Hotstar, YouTube)
A psychiatrist visits a mental hospital in a remote area. He meets a mysterious patient and slowly discovers the shocking truth behind the facility. It’s a mix of mystery, drama, and suspense.

7. 8 Thottakkal (Disney+ Hotstar, YouTube)
A police officer loses his gun, and it ends up in the wrong hands. The missing weapon leads to crimes, and he must take tough decisions to set things right. It’s a quiet but strong thriller.

8. Vikram Vedha (Disney+ Hotstar)
This film is about a cop and a gangster. As the cop tries to catch the criminal, the gangster challenges him with moral questions. It’s a battle of brains that keeps viewers engaged.

9. Mumbai Police (Disney+ Hotstar)
A police officer suffers from memory loss while investigating a major crime. To solve the case, he must go back and find out what really happened—even if the truth is hard to accept.

10. Kammatti Paadam (Disney+ Hotstar)
A man returns to his old town and looks back at the dark history of crime and violence that changed his life. It’s not just a thriller but also a strong social drama.

These thrillers offer something for everyone—crime, mystery, mind games and emotional depth. So grab your popcorn and start your thriller binge from the comfort of your home.

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