For thrills, there is a very special niche in Malayalam cinema. It’s not about car chases or showy action; they tell stories, build believable characters, and impart twists that linger in the back of your mind long after the movie ends. If you want to binge this weekend on films that keep one’s heart racing, here are five Malayalam thrillers that can be streamed now, promising suspense, emotion, and unforgettable viewing. Top 5 Malayalam Thrillers That Will Keep You Glued to Screen.
1. Drishyam (2013) – Amazon Prime Video :
Drishyam is the quintessential suspense masterpiece regarding Georgekutty, an average man, and family man whose life is upturned due to crime. Every detail will make you suspicious up until the very end of the movie.
2. Mumbai Police (2013) – Disney+ Hotstar :
A psychological story about an officer investigating a murder and losing his memory in the process. His findings unravel themselves as he traces back through time. It has a unique narration that engrosses you in until the climax.
3. Memories (2013) – Amazon Prime Video :
This heart-throbbing thriller is about a grieving alcoholic cop who is dragged into a serial killer case. It has layered emotions, nail-biting suspense, and such narrative gripping of one of Jeethu Joseph’s best.
4. Anjaam Pathiraa (2020) – Sun NXT, Amazon Prime Video :
While helping the police find a serial killer, who keeps killing police officials; the criminologist has this unique way of incorporating the clues and psychology evinced in recent Malayalam films.
5. Joseph (2018) – Amazon Prime Video
It adds up to an emotional climax that’s quite eerie and satisfying after a slow burn into the story of the retired cop with unparalleled sleuthing ability, who is pulled into solving crimes because of personal loss.
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An additional layer above mystery is human emotion. So just click to take your weekend suspense marathon, streaming smoothly.