Thrillers have a special penchant for keeping viewers engaged with surprising turns, psychological complexity, and lives hanging in the balance. If you are addicted to the rush of thrillers, here are some of the top thriller films out on OTT platforms today.
Drishyam (2013) – A Masterclass in Suspense
🛵 Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
🎠Genre: Crime, Thriller
📅 Language: Malayalam
This exciting film is performed by Mohanlal with a father doing whatever it takes to protect his family from law at the expense of justice following a spur of the moment offence. The film is filled with on-the-edge scenes and tightly woven plot which has you intrigued right to the end. People who enjoy intellectual story-telling, this is the one to watch.
Andhadhun (2018) – A Blind Man’s Deadly Secret
🛵 Where to Watch: Netflix
🎠Genre: Mystery, Thriller
📅 Language: Hindi
Starring Ayushmann Khurrana, this dark comedy thriller is a story of a blind pianist who unknowingly gets involved in crime. Woven masterfully with an air of surprise humor, the film is an experience to remember.
Ratsasan (2018) – The Hunt for a Serial Killer
🛵 Where to Watch: Disney+ Hotstar
🎠Genre: Psychological Thriller
📅 Language: Tamil
Based on a real-life serial killer, this Tamil thriller is the story of a police officer in pursuit of the killer who strikes schoolgirls brutally. The film is filled with spine-chilling scenes and a tight screenplay making it one of the finest psychological thrillers ever made in Indian cinema.
Talaash (2012) – A Cop’s Journey into the Supernatural
🛵 Where to Watch: Netflix
🎠Genre: Mystery, Thriller
📅 Language: Hindi
Aamir Khan plays a troubled police detective probing a mysterious car crash. The more he digs, the more he has to fight his own demons and paranormal entities. The film nicely blends crime, drama, and suspense.
Nightcrawler (2014) – The Dark Side of Journalism
🛵 Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
🎠Genre: Crime, Thriller
📅 Language: English
Jake Gyllenhaal delivers a terrifying performance as a freelance crime journalist who will stop at nothing to capture incredible footage. This gripping thriller is about media ethics and obsession, with you on the edge of your seat the whole time.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) – A Chilling Mystery
🛵 Where to Watch: SonyLIV
🎠Genre: Crime, Thriller
📅 Language: English
Based on the number-one bestseller, this suspenseful thriller follows a reporter and an elite hacker tracking down a lost woman while unearthing profound family secrets. The movie unleashes a burning tension towards a powerful conclusion.
A Thursday (2022) – A Hostage Drama with Twists
🛵 Where to Watch: Disney+ Hotstar
🎠Genre: Thriller, Drama
📅 Language: Hindi
Yami Gautam delivers a spine-tingling performance as a kindergarten teacher who takes students hostage, making shocking demands that stun the whole nation. The film has you at the edge of your seat with shocking turns and an emotional core.
Don't Breathe (2016) – A Terrifying Survival Thriller
🛵 Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
🎠Genre: Horror, Thriller
📅 Language: English
Four burglars break into the house of a blind man thinking it will be an easy heist, but what they soon discover is that they have grossly underestimated their blind victim. Don't Breathe is a film full of tense situations and shocking plot turns, so thriller enthusiasts will adore watching it.
Final Thoughts
If you're a fan of suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat movies, these thriller movies will have you hooked from start to finish. Since streaming platforms are known to update their collection on a regular basis, do double-check before streaming.
Disclaimer: The availability of movies on OTT platforms is subject to change. Please check the respective streaming service for the latest updates. All images from IMDB.
