Top 10 South Indian Crime Thrillers to Watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and More(Photo Credit –YouTube)
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These Indian South crime thrillers provide audiences with intriguing storylines, well-told, suspenseful tales, and memorable performances for fans of the thriller genre. Here is a list of the ten must-watch movies.
1. Cold Case
IMDb Rating: 6.1/10
Director: Tanu Balak
Streaming On: Prime Video
Plot: Cold Case is a supernatural crime thriller that unravels the mystery behind an unsolved murder that happened years ago. It has elements of supernatural mixed with an interesting murder mystery.
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2. Saani Kaayidham
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
Director: Arun Matheswaran
Streaming On: Prime Video
Plot: This Tamil crime thriller revolves around a mother’s quest for revenge after his daughter suffers grave injustice. The story is intense and emotionally charged showing how far a mother can go to get justice done.
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3. Ratsasan
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
Director: Ram Kumar
Streaming On: Prime Video
Plot: Ratsasan is an engaging psychological thriller set in Tamil where Vishnu Vishal as a troubled cop investigates brutal murders committed by a serial killer who plays mind games with him throughout the film. This movie employs dark narrative punctuated by suspense hence it keeps one at the edge of his/her seat until the end.
Plot: This movie is about a very important missing persons case which goes from being simple to complex while facing the dark truth behind it. HIT -1 is an engaging thriller that digs into crime-solving intricacies.
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5. Thupparivaalan
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
Director: Mysskin
Streaming On: Prime Video
Plot: Tamil ‘detective’ thriller, Thupparivaalan, features Vishal as a sharp private investigator who takes on a mysterious criminal plot. The movie carries with it the spirit of Sherlock Holmes featuring its smart twists and detective work.
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6. Drishyam
IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
Director: Jeethu Joseph
Streaming On: JioHotstar
Plot: The film Drishyam stars Mohanlal as a cable operator who finds himself caught up in lies and cover-ups that he has created for his family after they accidentally witness a murder.
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7. Yashoda
IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
Director: Hareesh Narayan, K. Hari Shankar
Streaming On: Prime Video
Plot: This film has Samantha as the leading lady. This film is a psychological Telegu thriller about a dysfunctional family with secrets. The film explores crime psychology combined with domestic issues.
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8. Jana Gana Mana
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
Director: Dijo Jose Antony
Streaming On: Netflix
Plot: Starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jana Gana Mana combines elements of courtroom drama, political intrigue, and action to create an enthralling piece of cinema. It’s about justice and morality.
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9. Ela Veezha Poonchira
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
Director: Shahi Kabir
Streaming On: Prime Video
Plot: A Malayalam mystery thriller revolving around uncovering the mystery of how someone was killed in a rural village; this story unfolds amidst intriguing turns of events. Ela Veezha Poonchira provides an interesting tale set in the countryside characterized by intricate plot developments.
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10. Kavaludaari
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
Director: Hemanth Rao
Streaming On: Prime Video
Plot: Kavaludaari is a Kannada crime movie where two ordinary men, a traffic cop and a retired inspector, share a common goal – to bring the truth to light on what seemed like an ordinary hit-and-run accident. The other events leading to the climax are very deep and involve a lot of detective work.
