- By Ridhi Suri
- Sat, 19 Oct 2024 11:16 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Malayalam OTT Crime Thrillers: If you enjoyed Bougainvillea, you'll love exploring more Malayalam crime thrillers available on streaming platforms. Dive into Thalavan, a gripping tale that delves into police investigations and hierarchy, or check out Garudan, which follows a fierce legal battle over a disturbing crime. These films, along with others, offer a mix of intense storytelling and captivating performances. Stream them now on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5 and SonyLIV to experience the thrill of Malayalam cinema at its best.
Joseph (Prime Video)
Directed by M. Padmakumar and penned by Shahi Kabir, the film features Joju George, Dileesh Pothan, Irshad, Athmiya Rajan, Johny Antony, Sudhi Koppa, Malavika Menon and Madhuri Braganza. The plot unfolds as an investigation thriller centered around the lives of four retired policemen, with some scenes, including the opening double crime scene, inspired by the writer's real-life experiences. Joju George received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actor and garnered a Special Mention at the National Awards.
Garudan (Amazon Prime Video)
Marking Arun Varma's directorial debut, the film is written by Midhun Manuel Thomas and produced by Listin Stephen. It stars Suresh Gopi and Biju Menon, supported by a talented ensemble cast including Siddique, Jagadish, Abhirami, Divya Pillai, Thalaivasal Vijay, Major Ravi, Dileesh Pothan and Nishanth Sagar. The plot revolves around Harish Madhav (Suresh Gopi), a police officer, and Nishanth Kumar (Biju Menon), a college professor, as they engage in a legal battle stemming from a brutal student rape case. Jakes Bejoy composed the film's music, while Ajay David Kachappilly and Sreejith Sarang were responsible for cinematography and editing. Garudan received positive critical acclaim and achieved commercial success, becoming the seventh highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year.
Joji (Amazon Prime Video)
Directed by Dileesh Pothan and written by Syam Pushkaran, the film is inspired by William Shakespeare's Macbeth. Fahadh Faasil stars as the titular character, joined by Baburaj, Shammi Thilakan and Unnimaya Prasad in key roles. The narrative focuses on a wealthy family in the Kerala countryside, featuring a father and his three sons.
Thalavan (SonyLIV)
The crime thriller directed by Jis Joy, with a screenplay by Anand Thevarkkat and Sarath Perumbavoor. The film features Biju Menon and Asif Ali in lead roles, supported by Miya George, Anusree, Dileesh Pothan and Kottayam Nazeer. Released on May 24, 2024, the film garnered positive reviews from critics and achieved commercial success at the box office. The plot centers around retired DSP Udayabhanu, who hosts a TV program where he recounts an incident from five years prior. Thalavan delves into a police investigation at a local station, exploring the dynamics and hierarchy within the force.
Kannur Squad (Hotstar)
The film marks the directorial debut of Roby Varghese Raj. Written by Muhammed Shafi and Rony David Raj, the film stars Mammootty alongside Azees Nedumangad, Rony David Raj and Shabareesh Varma, with Kishore and Vijayaraghavan in supporting roles. Produced by Mammootty under Mammootty Kampany, it is inspired by the true story of the Kannur Squad, a crime investigation unit led by former Kannur SP S. Sreejith IPS. The film received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, script, cinematography, and music. It achieved significant commercial success, grossing ₹105 crore worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time and the fourth highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2023.
King of Kotha (Hotstar)
The gangster film directed by Abhilash Joshiy in his directorial debut, features a star-studded cast including Dulquer Salmaan, Shabeer Kallarakkal, Prasanna, Gokul Suresh, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Nyla Usha, Shammi Thilakan, Chemban Vinod Jose, Sajitha Madathil, Shanthi Krishna, Saran Shakthi and Anikha Surendran. Cinematography and editing were managed by Nimish Ravi and Shyam Sasidharan, while the musical score was created by Jakes Bejoy and Shaan Rahman. It stands as the sixth most expensive Malayalam film to date.