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Best 6 South Indian Crime Thrillers On OTT: In recent years, it's become increasingly evident that South Indian cinema has been steadily capturing the attention and admiration of audiences nationwide. A growing number of Hindi-speaking individuals are breaking down language barriers to delve into the rich tapestry of storytelling and talent found in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam films. As these regional movies continue to make waves, their appeal transcends linguistic boundaries, drawing audiences from diverse backgrounds into the captivating world of South Indian cinema. From Kaithi to Drishyam, and more, here are top 6 best crime thrillers from the South film industry that you can watch online:

Best 6 South Indian Crime Thrillers On OTT

Kaithi (Prime Video)

‘Kaithi’ is a gripping Indian Tamil-language action thriller film from 2019, helmed by director Lokesh Kanagaraj. Produced by S. R. Prakash Babu and S. R. Prabhu under Dream Warrior Pictures, with co-production by Tiruppur Vivek under Vivekananda Pictures, the film features Karthi in the lead role. Narain, Arjun Das, Harish Uthaman, George Maryan, and Dheena also deliver compelling performances in pivotal roles. The storyline revolves around a recently released prisoner who finds himself in a race against time. His mission: to transport poisoned cops to a hospital urgently, all while striving to reunite with his daughter and dodging relentless pursuit by dangerous criminals.

Jigarthanda Double X (Netflix)

‘Jigarthanda DoubleX’ is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language action drama, written and directed by Karthik Subbaraj. The film is a collaborative production between Karthik Subbaraj, Kaarthekeyen Santhanam, S. Kathiresan, and Alankar Pandian under the banners of Stone Bench Films, Five Star Creations, and Invenio Origin. Serving as a spiritual successor and prequel to the 2014 film "Jigarthanda," the movie features Raghava Lawrence, S. J. Suryah, and Nimisha Sajayan in lead roles. Set against the backdrop of the 1970s, the storyline follows an aspiring policeman's journey as he infiltrates a gangster's world by posing as a filmmaker, aiming to eliminate him.

Vishwaroopam (Dinsey+Hotstar)

‘Vishwaroopam’ (titled "Vishwaroop" in Hindi, meaning "The magnificent incarnation") is a 2013 Indian action spy film. It is co-written, directed, and produced by Kamal Haasan, who also portrays the lead role. The film boasts a stellar cast including Rahul Bose, Shekhar Kapur, Pooja Kumar, Andrea Jeremiah, Nassar, and Jaideep Ahlawat in supporting roles. Kamal Haasan collaborated on the screenplay with Chakri Toleti and Atul Tiwari. The storyline revolves around Nirupama, an ambitious woman studying in the US, who unexpectedly marries a seemingly timid classical dancer named Viswanathan. Suspicions arise regarding his true nature, leading Nirupama to hire a detective who uncovers startling revelations about his past and true identity.

Ratsasan (Prime Video)

‘Ratsasan’ is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language psychological crime thriller film directed by Ram Kumar, renowned for his work on ‘Mundasupatti’ (2014). The movie stars Vishnu Vishal, Amala Paul, and Saravanan in lead roles, with Kaali Venkat, Vinodhini Vaidyanathan, and Ramdoss playing supporting characters. Noteworthy contributions include music and background score by Ghibran, cinematography by P. V. Shankar, and editing by San Lokesh. The narrative centres around an aspiring filmmaker who takes up the role of a police officer following his father's demise, embarking on a mission to apprehend a notorious serial killer.

Drishyam (Disney+Hotstar)

‘Drishyam’ is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film, written and directed by Jeethu Joseph. The cast includes Mohanlal and Meena in leading roles, supported by Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Asha Sharath, Siddique, Roshan Basheer, and Neeraj Madhav. Produced by Antony Perumbavoor for Aashirvad Cinemas, it serves as the inaugural chapter in the series, succeeded by "Drishyam 2." The storyline revolves around Georgekutty and his family, who face suspicion after the disappearance of Varun Prabhakar, the son of IG Geetha Prabhakar.

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Vikram Vedha (Zee5)

‘Vikram Vedha’ is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language neo-noir action thriller film, penned and directed by Pushkar–Gayathri. The movie is jointly produced by YNOT Studios, Friday Filmworks, Reliance Entertainment, T-Series Films, and Jio Studios. Serving as a remake of the director duo's 2017 Tamil film of the same title, it draws inspiration from the Indian folktale Vetala Panchavimshati. The film stars Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan in the lead roles as the titular anti-heroes, supported by Radhika Apte, Rohit Saraf, and Yogita Bihani. The narrative follows a determined police officer's pursuit to hunt down and eliminate a notorious gangster.