- By Swati Singh
- Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:04 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
5 Best Indian Psychological Thrillers On OTT: In today's era of online streaming, audiences are spoiled for choice when it comes to psychological thrillers. With a plethora of platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video and JioCinema, viewers can indulge in a wide range of thrilling content that caters to diverse tastes. Whether you're in the mood for a spine-chilling horror series, a heart-wrenching drama, or a mind-bending mystery with countless twists and turns, there's something for everyone.
Here we've curated a comprehensive guide to the best and most gripping titles currently streaming across various platforms.
5 Best Indian Psychological Thrillers On OTT
Shaitaan
Shaitaan, a supernatural horror film directed by Vikas Bahl, stars Ajay Devgn, R. Madhavan, and Jyothika in a story about a family's fight against black magic. An adaptation of the Gujarati film Vash, Shaitaan marks Jyothika's Bollywood comeback after 25 years. Shaitaan hit theaters on March 8, 2024, receiving positive reviews and impressive box office numbers, grossing ₹211.06 crore worldwide. It's now the fifth highest-grossing Hindi film of 2024 and the second highest-grossing Indian horror film. A sequel is already in the works.
Shaitaan is now streaming on Netflix.
Asur
Asur, a psychological crime thriller series, premiered its first season on Voot on March 2, 2020, produced by Tanveer Bookwala. The series Asur follows a team of forensic experts as they hunt a serial killer who believes he's the reincarnation of the asura Kali. The cast includes Arshad Warsi, Barun Sobti, Anupriya Goenka, and Riddhi Dogra, with new additions in season two.
Asur is now streaming on JioCinema.
Haseen Dillruba
Haseen Dillruba, a romantic thriller film directed by Vinil Mathew, premiered on Netflix on July 2, 2021, starring Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey and Harshvardhan Rane. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film became the most-watched Hindi film on Netflix in 2021, reaching the top 10 in 22 countries. A sequel, Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, was released on Netflix on August 9, 2024.
Haseen Dillruba is now streaming on Netflix.
Iraivan
Iraivan, a Tamil-language action thriller film directed by I. Ahmed, features an ensemble cast including Ravi Mohan, Nayanthara, Narain, Vinoth Kishan, and Rahul Bose in lead roles. The film, produced by Passion Studios, also boasts a talented supporting cast, including Vijayalakshmi, Charle, Ashish Vidyarthi, and others.
Iraivan is now available to watch on Netflix.
Forensic
Forensic: The Truth Lies Within is a 2022 Hindi-language psychological crime thriller film directed by Vishal Furia, and a remake of the 2020 Malayalam film of the same name. The film features Vikrant Massey, Radhika Apte, and Prachi Desai, among others, and follows a police officer and forensic specialist as they team up to track down a serial killer in Mussoorie. It premiered on ZEE5 on June 24, 2022.
Forensic is now streaming on Zee5.