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Lingam poster

Lingam

TELUGU2026JIOHOTSTAR

WHO'S THIS FOR

Fans of raw, well-crafted revenge dramas

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Kathir and Laxmi Saravankumar deliver powerhouse performances, and the background score elevates every suspenseful and action beat — genuinely leaves you waiting for Season 2

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  • Alpha poster

    HINDI3 Jul

    Alpha

    NOT YET REVIEWED

    Alia Bhatt as a trained assassin uncovering her stolen past — with Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor.

  • Maa Inti Bangaram poster

    TELUGU19 Jun

    Maa Inti Bangaram

    NOT YET REVIEWED

    Samantha Ruth Prabhu on fear, bravery, and finding inner strength.

  • Dhamaal 4 poster

    HINDI10 Jul

    Dhamaal 4

    NOT YET REVIEWED

    The Dhamaal boys are back for one more treasure hunt.

  • Welcome to the Jungle poster

    HINDI26 Jun

    Welcome to the Jungle

    NOT YET REVIEWED

    Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi — jungle survival, played for laughs.

  • Isakapatnam poster

    TELUGU26 Jun

    Isakapatnam

    NOT YET REVIEWED

    Crime-meets-politics original series set in a fictional port town.

    Prime Video

  • Mollywood Times poster

    MALAYALAM3 Jul

    Mollywood Times

    NOT YET REVIEWED

    Psychological dark comedy about a wannabe horror director. Stays with you.

    JioHotstar

  • Resort poster

    TAMIL13 Mar

    Resort

    NOT YET REVIEWED

    A debt-ridden room service boy takes on a ruthless kitchen at a luxury beachside resort.

  • Cousins and Kalyanams poster

    MALAYALAM29 May

    Cousins and Kalyanams

    NOT YET REVIEWED

    Six cousins, seven weddings, 26 years of Kerala family life.

  • Drishyam 3 poster

    MALAYALAM18 Jun

    Drishyam 3

    NOT YET REVIEWED

    Georgekutty round three — held theatres for weeks before landing here.

    Prime Video

  • Karuppu poster

    TAMIL15 May

    Karuppu

    NOT YET REVIEWED

    Suriya as a guardian deity turned lawyer, battling a corrupt legal system.

  • Patriot poster

    MALAYALAM5 Jun

    Patriot

    NOT YET REVIEWED

    Mammootty–Mohanlal–Fahadh spy ensemble. Slow burn, big payoff.

    ZEE5

  • Peddi poster

    TELUGU4 Jun

    Peddi

    NOT YET REVIEWED

    Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh, sport as community pride.

  • Satluj poster

    HINDI3 Jul

    Satluj

    NOT YET REVIEWED

    Diljit Dosanjh as activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, uncovering Punjab's darkest chapter.

  • Super Subbu poster

    TELUGU2 Jul

    Super Subbu

    NOT YET REVIEWED

    Netflix's first Telugu original series — comedy-drama, easy weekend binge.

    Netflix

  • Idhayam Murali poster

    TAMIL10 Jul

    Idhayam Murali

    NOT YET REVIEWED

    Fahadh Faasil in a quiet story of unrequited love across the years.

ON THE RADAR

Release calendar — not yet reviewed, no opinion attached.

WHAT'S YOUR MOOD?

Pick a lane, get a shortlist.

Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure posterWOULD REWATCH

Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure

8.0/10

TELUGU2026PRIME VIDEO

Virat Karrna, Nabha Natesh, Daksha Nagarkar

A chosen warrior protects a mystical, serpent-bound Himalayan temple from those seeking to steal the power of the Brahma Kamalam, a divine relic.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Adventure-genre fans first — if you grew up on Indiana Jones, the treasure-hunt pull matters more here than technical polish

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Yes, the VFX has real rough patches — but the ancient ritual of Nagabandhanam is depicted brilliantly, the fight sequences are amazing, and the generational greed for treasure keeps you hooked. For an adventure fan, that barely dents the fun. Despite the 3-hour runtime, it doesn't bore you for a second

Weekend Beer Night

Con City posterWOULD REWATCH

Con City

8.0/10

TAMIL2026NETFLIX

Arjun Das, Anna Ben, Yogi Babu

An ordinary-looking family secretly leads a double life as expert con artists. Their carefully guarded world is turned upside down when Jeeva, their differently-abled son, is kidnapped — pulling them into one last job to get him back.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Fans of a well-told con story with real heart underneath the heist

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Four people entangled in conning by chance, building a new life, only to be pulled into one last job to save a child — brilliant performances carry a wonderful story with a genuinely good twist at the end

Weekend Beer Night

Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya posterWOULD REWATCH

Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya

9.0/10

HINDI2026PRIME VIDEO

Kay Kay Menon, Archana Puran Singh, Naveen Kasturia

A relaxed principal tries to reform a failing public school, triggering a messy transformation as misfit teachers work to repair the system one lesson at a time.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone who loved Panchayat and wants another grounded, heartfelt look at a broken system from the inside

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Kay Kay Menon is brilliant, and so is the rest of the cast — humor and a genuinely important issue (a broken education system) blend into one of the best Prime Video shows since Panchayat

Family Watch

Pallichattambi posterWOULD REWATCH

Pallichattambi

8.0/10

MALAYALAM2026SONYLIV

Tovino Thomas, Kayadu Lohar, Vijayaraghavan

Small-town schemer Chattambi survives by staying ahead of his neighbors through risky plans. When his plans backfire, he has to depend on extricating himself from the mess he created.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Action fans specifically — not for suspense buffs, know that going in

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Tovino Thomas is brilliant, and the action sequences, VFX, and BGM are all genuinely well shot — this 1950s Kerala liberation-struggle story serves exactly what it sets out to do, whatever the critics say

Weekend Beer Night

Kaantha posterWOULD REWATCH

Kaantha

7.0/10

TAMIL2025NETFLIX

Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashri Borse, Samuthirakani

Set in the backdrop of a film set, in the 1950's in post colonial Madras, the film is centred around the professional rivalry between a film-maker trying to make his seminal film and the top reigning actor who the director once introduced. The rivalry spirals around the leading actress, a debutante, and the relationship between the three.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Fans of classic 1950s-era storytelling and old-school investigative drama

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Dulquer and Rana are brilliant, and the film nails the era's atmosphere — a fantastic murder investigation wrapped in genuine period charm

Suspense

Parimala and Co poster

Parimala and Co

5.0/10

TAMIL2026ZEE5

Jayaram, Urvashi, Sanjana Krishnamoorthy

A dark comedy centered around a chaotic family whose tangled relationships and unpredictable situations lead to emotionally charged and absurd moments, blending humor with underlying tension and drama.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Only if you have the patience to sit through a slow, drawn-out watch

ONE THING THAT STUCK

A good plot let down by pacing that makes it feel never-ending — the performances and script deserve praise even when the runtime tests you

Solo Late Night

Padakkalam posterWOULD REWATCH

Padakkalam

8.0/10

MALAYALAM2025JIOHOTSTAR

Sharafudheen, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Sandeep Pradeep

Four nerdy comic book enthusiasts find themselves in an unexpected adventure when their school's charming new professor turns their academic world upside down with supernatural events.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone who wants comedy and fantasy correlated well

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Top-notch performances make this an absolute entertainer — the comic and fantasy elements never feel forced together

Family Watch

Salute poster

Salute

7.0/10

MALAYALAM2022SONYLIV

Dulquer Salmaan, Diana Penty, Manoj K Jayan

Committed and fiery, Sub Inspector Aravind Karunakaran is obliged to be part of an investigation where an innocent man Murali is deliberately being set up for the murder of a middle-aged couple. Fearing the consequences of revealing that they had deliberately framed Murali, the team refuses to investigate it further and let go of the man that they had arrested. Will they find the one responsible?

WHO'S THIS FOR

Investigative thriller fans who want a cop going up against his own seniors

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Dulquer Salmaan plays a cop fighting a forged investigation — real suspense and thrill, not boring for a second

Suspense

Raakaasa posterWOULD REWATCH

Raakaasa

8.0/10

TELUGU2026NETFLIX

Sangeeth Shobhan, Nayan Sarika, Vennela Kishore

Returning home after a decade, an NRI chasing romance inadvertently awakens an ancient darkness long feared by his village. As the threat intensifies, love turns deadly and life hangs in the balance.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone who wants comedy and fantasy blended well

ONE THING THAT STUCK

A superb combination of both genres — brilliant performances make this an absolute entertainer

Family Watch

Dominic and the Ladies' Purse posterWOULD REWATCH

Dominic and the Ladies' Purse

8.0/10

MALAYALAM2025ZEE5

Mammootty, Gokul Suresh, Viji Venkatesh

Dominic, a disgraced ex-cop turned detective, takes on a seemingly simple case to locate a purse's owner, which unveils a dark web of missing persons, murder, a stalker and the mysterious dancer Nandhita.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone who wants a mystery-comedy-thriller mix carried by a genuinely charismatic lead performance

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Mammootty's brilliance strikes as always — a simple lost purse spirals into missing people, deception, and real danger, and the plot keeps you guessing throughout. The thrill could've been sharper, but as an entertainer, it's a fantastic watch

Weekend Beer Night

The Rip posterWOULD REWATCH

The Rip

7.0/10

ENGLISH2026NETFLIX

Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Teyana Taylor

Trust frays when a team of Miami cops discovers millions in cash inside a run-down stash house, calling everyone — and everything — into question.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Fans of a tight, no-frills crime thriller — and anyone who wants to see Matt Damon and Ben Affleck share the screen again

ONE THING THAT STUCK

They kept it simple on purpose — adding more depth would've stretched the runtime by another hour. As a tight two-hour watch, it never bores you, and both actors are fantastic

Weekend Beer Night

John Luther posterWOULD REWATCH

John Luther

7.0/10

MALAYALAM2022PRIME VIDEO

Jayasurya, Siddique, Elango Kumaravel

Devikulam Police Station SI John Luther is a committed police officer, who even risks his life for policing. During an interrogation, he suffers ruptured eardrums and hearing loss. Will he be able to complete an investigation he had to leave halfway?

WHO'S THIS FOR

Malayalam thriller fans who want a strong central performance to carry the story

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Jayasurya carries the entire film — a brilliantly made thriller with an excellent plot

Suspense

Kuttram Purindhavan: The Guilty One posterWOULD REWATCH

Kuttram Purindhavan: The Guilty One

8.0/10

TAMIL2025SONYLIV

Pasupathy, Vidharth, Lizzie Antony

In a small-town, when a girl goes missing, retiree Baskaran takes extreme measures to protect his grandson, Esther is consumed by guilt, and powerless constable Gautham races to find the truth. Secrets surface, leading to an uneasy alliance between Baskaran and Gautham, to a final showdown — justice is served, but guilt leaves some with closure and others haunted.

WHO'S THIS FOR

South Indian thriller fans, regardless of what critics say about the ending

ONE THING THAT STUCK

A gripping plot packed with intense scenes and constant twists — a genuine south masterclass, edge-of-seat throughout

Suspense

The Beast in Me posterWOULD REWATCH

The Beast in Me

8.0/10

ENGLISH2025NETFLIX

Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys, Brittany Snow

A famous author is pulled into a twisted mind game with her rich, powerful new neighbor — who might be a murderer.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Psychological thriller fans who want a genuine slow-burn game of cat and mouse

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys deliver intense, layered performances — the tension keeps you guessing and on edge, genuinely worth the binge

Suspense

Lingam posterWOULD REWATCH

Lingam

8.0/10

TELUGU2026JIOHOTSTAR

Kathir, Divyabharathi, Poornima Ravi

Framed for a crime he didn't commit, a kabaddi hero gets pushed into a world he never wanted and ultimately becomes a feared name.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Fans of raw, well-crafted revenge dramas

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Kathir and Laxmi Saravankumar deliver powerhouse performances, and the background score elevates every suspenseful and action beat — genuinely leaves you waiting for Season 2

Weekend Beer Night

Veerabhadruni Rahasyam poster

Veerabhadruni Rahasyam

7.0/10

TELUGU2026ZEE5

Raghu Kunche, Annie, Raghu

Set in the village of Veerabhadrapuram, where residents attribute a series of deaths near the local temple to punishment by the deity Veerabhadra, a woman from the city rejects the supernatural explanation and begins her own investigation, uncovering secrets the village wants to keep hidden.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Fans of mythology blended with real suspense

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Every character earns their part — the show hooks you through all episodes even when the pace occasionally lags. Never boring enough to lose you

Suspense

Sambhavam Adhyayam Onnu posterWOULD REWATCH

Sambhavam Adhyayam Onnu

8.0/10

MALAYALAM2026JIOHOTSTAR

Askar Ali, Vineeth Kumar, Sidharth Bharathan

Three Kerala Police officers venture into a mysterious forest on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border to find a missing officer. They encounter strange time-related phenomena, uncovering the hidden secrets of Velloorkkatt forest.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone who wants a mystery you genuinely can't predict

ONE THING THAT STUCK

So many twists and turns that you're kept on edge throughout — you truly can't guess what's coming next in this time-loop mystery around the cursed Velloorkkatt forest

Suspense

Thalavan poster

Thalavan

7.0/10

MALAYALAM2024SONYLIV

Biju Menon, Asif Ali, Miya George

The intense rivalry between two police officers — CI Jayashankar and SI Karthik — takes a dark turn when a body is found in Jayashankar's house, and he becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation led by Karthik, adding a layer of tension to their already strained relationship.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Fans of police-procedural dynamics as much as the mystery itself

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Biju Menon and Asif Ali are brilliant as two officers with a history of punishment transfers, forced to set aside their animosities to catch a killer — the performances carry a plot that could've been sharper

Suspense

Mrs. Deshpande posterWOULD REWATCH

Mrs. Deshpande

8.0/10

HINDI2025JIOHOTSTAR

Madhuri Dixit, Siddharth Chandekar, Priyanshu Chatterjee

Behind a mask of beauty lies a darkness she's ready to unleash. A convicted serial killer is enlisted to help solve a string of copycat murders.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Thriller fans who want genuine unpredictability

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Madhuri Dixit as a convicted serial killer helping solve copycat killings is a real edge-of-seat watch — the suspense is genuine, and you can't guess the ending. Madhuri is wonderful, as always

Suspense

Detective Dhananjay: Rahasyajaal poster

Detective Dhananjay: Rahasyajaal

7.0/10

MARATHI2026ZEE5

Adinath Kothare, Pushkaraj Chirputkar, Suhas Joshi

A private detective, Dhananjay, is reluctantly drawn into a murder investigation in the small town of Shirgaon to help an innocent man who has been framed.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Investigative crime fans who want a well-executed, layered mystery

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Corruption and diamond smuggling tangle well with the central murder case — the plot holds together, it just never quite hits edge-of-seat

Suspense

Devkhel poster

Devkhel

7.0/10

MARATHI2026ZEE5

Ankush Chaudhari, Prajakta Mali, Veena Jamkar

Every Holi in Devtali, a death is blamed on the mythical demon, Shankasur. Inspector Vishwas investigates the latest death, only to uncover an unsettling truth about the alleged divine punishment.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Fans of folklore-meets-crime mysteries, if you can look past a predictable plot

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Set in the coastal Konkan village of Devtali, the death-on-Holi ritual tied to the myth of Shankasur is a genuinely fresh setting — worth the watch, though it never quite earns a full binge

Suspense

Trikala - Script of God poster

Trikala - Script of God

3.0/10

TELUGU2026SUN NXT

Shraddha Das, Master Mahendran, Ajay

Trikala is a heroic story, one of the many mysteries hidden in Indian Sanatana Dharma. When darkness descends on the world, the light comes to save it — Trikala is one of the Illuminators.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Nobody, honestly — even patient viewers will lose the thread

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Promises a Kartikeya-style mythological thriller and delivers none of it — the plot confuses at every turn, performances fall flat, and the visuals lean so heavily on AI that it shows, and not in a good way. IMDb's 8.6 makes no sense against what's actually on screen.

Suspense

Aindham Vedham poster

Aindham Vedham

6.0/10

TAMIL2024ZEE5

Sai Dhanshika, Santhosh Prathap, Vivek Rajagopal

Anu travels to Varanasi for her mother's last rites, where a priest asks her to deliver an ancient relic to a temple in Tamil Nadu. While she plans to disobey his command, fate has other plans — pulling her into the mystery of the Fifth Veda.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Sci-fi mythological thriller fans who can forgive a story that doesn't fully land

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Good casting and performances, some genuinely engaging scenes — but the storyline promises more than the film ever delivers

Suspense

Inspector Rishi posterWOULD REWATCH

Inspector Rishi

8.0/10

TAMIL2024PRIME VIDEO

Naveen Chandra, Kanna Ravi, Malini Jeevarathnam

A sceptic one-eyed crime branch Inspector Rishi Nandhan assisted by his two trusted sub-inspectors Ayyanar and Chitra, investigates strange and mind-bending cases involving supernatural or paranormal phenomena.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Fans of investigative thrillers with a supernatural edge

ONE THING THAT STUCK

An inspector and his two sub-inspectors chasing murders blamed on the forest spirit Vanaratchi — the mystery keeps you hooked throughout

Suspense

Suzhal: The Vortex posterWOULD REWATCH

Suzhal: The Vortex

8.0/10

TAMIL2022PRIME VIDEO

Kathir, Aishwarya Rajesh, Lal

A minor girl goes missing in a small town in Tamilnadu and an investigation follows. A sub inspector investigating a missing girl's case uncovers some shocking revelations and dirty truths that threaten to shake up the cultural societal fabric. This review covers both Season 1 (2022) and Season 2 (2025).

WHO'S THIS FOR

Crime thriller fans who want a real, bingeable mystery across both seasons

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Both seasons hold up as genuinely absolute thrillers — worth the binge, not just the first

Suspense

Siren 108 poster

Siren 108

6.0/10

TAMIL2024PRIME VIDEO

Ravi Mohan, Keerthy Suresh, Samuthirakani

After being in jail for 14 years, Thilagavarman gets out of prison on parole. A cat-and-mouse chase unfolds as Nandhini, a tainted police officer zeroes in on him as suspect in a spate of murders.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone hoping for a Drishyam-level twist — though it doesn't quite deliver one

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Ravi Mohan is genuinely brilliant; Keerthy Suresh's attempt at a ruthless cop doesn't land the same way. A good story that needed sharper execution

Suspense

Thadayam poster

Thadayam

7.0/10

TAMIL2026ZEE5

Samuthirakani, Sshivada, Raj Tirandasu

In 1999, a string of brutal midnight murders terrifies tamil nadu's border villages but when a sharp new officer arrives, he uncovers a chilling pattern.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Investigative thriller fans who don't mind a slower burn

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Samuthirakani anchors a genuinely gripping plot — the case-solving pulls you in even when the pace drags a little

Suspense

Sing Geetham poster

Sing Geetham

7.0/10

TELUGU2026NETFLIX

Ahilya Bamroo, Ayaan, Shalini Kondepudi

In an isolated village, young Prathap seeks opportunity but enters a world of deception. Drawn into uncontrollable forces, he's caught between progress and preservation, testing his beliefs and purpose.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone open to something genuinely different — India's first musical fantasy film

ONE THING THAT STUCK

The moral lands well in a genre that's tricky to pull off — a good, once-through watch

Family Watch

Valathu Vashathe Kallan posterWOULD REWATCH

Valathu Vashathe Kallan

8.0/10

MALAYALAM2026PRIME VIDEO

Biju Menon, Joju George, Lenaa

A police officer being investigated for his role in a woman's death rushes to save his son from her vengeful father.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Malayalam thriller fans who want genuine unpredictability

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Joju George is brilliant, and what starts as a slow-moving setup develops into a real edge-of-seat thriller — you can never guess what's coming

Suspense

Ikka poster

Ikka

4.0/10

HINDI2026NETFLIX

Sunny Deol, Akshaye Khanna, Tillotama Shome

With a loved one's life at stake, a celebrated lawyer must defend a man he suspects is guilty — battling his conscience every step of the way.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Only if you're willing to sit through a slow build for one twist

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Outside of that twist, the film never really pulls you in — a genuinely disappointing watch

Suspense

Dridam posterWOULD REWATCH

Dridam

8.0/10

MALAYALAM2026JIOHOTSTAR

Shane Nigam, Shobi Thilakan, Dinesh Prabhakar

A police officer arrives at a seemingly peaceful station but faces pressure when human remains are discovered. Given only a week to solve the murder, he must navigate demands from his department and an anxious public seeking swift justice.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Police-investigation thriller fans specifically

ONE THING THAT STUCK

A quiet station that's never seen crime turns chaotic the moment he takes charge — a solid setup for the genre

Suspense

Mindhunter posterWOULD REWATCH

Mindhunter

9.0/10

ENGLISH2017NETFLIX

Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, Anna Torv

An agent in the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit develops profiling techniques as he pursues notorious serial killers and rapists.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Documentary-style crime series watchers who want the real psychology behind serial killers, not just the crime-of-the-week format

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, and Anna Torv make you feel like you're genuinely sitting across from real serial killers — the writing and direction never let that discomfort go slack

Solo Late Night

Dose posterWOULD REWATCH

Dose

8.0/10

MALAYALAM2026PRIME VIDEO

Siju Wilson, Jagadish, Ashwin Kumar

A doctor uncovers a suspicious death at his hospital, unraveling secrets and lies. Joined by a haunted investigator, their search for truth becomes a deadly fight for survival.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Medical-thriller fans who want real tension without needing gore to get there

ONE THING THAT STUCK

A pulmonologist's suspicion about hospital deaths spirals into a genuine edge-of-seat ride — the kind of premise that could've played safe but doesn't

Suspense

Ela Veezha Poonchira posterWOULD REWATCH

Ela Veezha Poonchira

8.0/10

MALAYALAM2022PRIME VIDEO

Soubin Shahir, Sudhi Koppa, Jude Anthany Joseph

Sudhi and Madhu are police officers at a small wireless police station on the hilltop. Amidst the heavy monsoon, they receive word that a woman`s body parts have been scattered all over Elaveezhapoonchira. Will they solve the mystery?

WHO'S THIS FOR

Patient viewers who'll be rewarded by the finish

ONE THING THAT STUCK

PC Madhu's story at a lightning-prone hill station starts slow and turns into a genuine edge-of-seat watch

Suspense

Pravinkoodu Shappu poster

Pravinkoodu Shappu

7.0/10

MALAYALAM2025SONYLIV

Soubin Shahir, Basil Joseph, Chemban Vinod Jose

On a rainy night, a toddy shop owner is found hanging after 11 people stayed inside playing cards in the closed shop. SI Santhosh investigates, uncovering secrets to find the killer.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Dark comedy fans specifically — this won't land otherwise

ONE THING THAT STUCK

A toddy-shop murder investigation told with real wit

Weekend Beer Night

Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum posterWOULD REWATCH

Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum

8.0/10

MALAYALAM2017VI MOVIES AND TV

Fahadh Faasil, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Nimisha Sajayan

Prasad and Sreeja are a couple planning to set up a new life in Kasargod. On a bus journey they end up being robbed by a thief also named Prasad and this lands them up in a police station.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone who wants a deceptively simple premise done brilliantly

ONE THING THAT STUCK

A stolen, swallowed gold chain becomes a genuinely rewarding watch

Solo Late Night

Bougainvillea posterWOULD REWATCH

Bougainvillea

8.0/10

MALAYALAM2024SONYLIV

Jyothirmayi, Kunchacko Boban, Fahadh Faasil

A family entangled in a police investigation surrounding the mysterious disappearance of tourists in Kerala.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Fans of atmospheric, memory-blurring mysteries

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Jyothirmayi's performance anchors a film that divides opinion on pacing but never lets go visually

Gut-Punch Drama

Mareesan posterWOULD REWATCH

Mareesan

8.0/10

TAMIL2025NETFLIX

Vadivelu, Fahadh Faasil, Kovai Sarala

A petty thief embarks on a road trip with an elderly man suffering from memory loss under deceptive pretenses. As they journey across Tamil Nadu, the promise of an easy con unravels into a quietly shifting connection, with both men hiding secrets of their own.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone who wants a second half they truly can't predict

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Vadivelu and Fahadh are both excellent

Weekend Beer Night

Kooman posterWOULD REWATCH

Kooman

7.0/10

MALAYALAM2022PRIME VIDEO

Asif Ali, Renji Panicker, Baburaj

The story takes place in a hilly village on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. The story is about a strict police officer who relocates there and the subsequent events that turn his and many other's lives upside down associated with that police station. Few normal incidents happen in the village, and some from the past suddenly appear to be abnormal. The secrets slowly start unfolding.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Investigative thriller fans

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Tense, focused, a genuine must-watch

Suspense

Kishkindakandam posterWOULD REWATCH

Kishkindakandam

8.0/10

MALAYALAM2024JIOHOTSTAR

Asif Ali, Aparna Balamurali, Vijayaraghavan

Strange events unfold in a monkey-inhabited village, driving a newlywed couple and forest officials to embark on a mission to uncover the root of the unusual disturbances.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Atmosphere-driven thriller fans

ONE THING THAT STUCK

A monkey-inhabited village and a gripping script make this stand out

Solo Late Night

Mirage

7.0/10

MALAYALAM

WHO'S THIS FOR

Mystery fans who like betrayal-heavy plots

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Abhirami's investigation into her fiancé's disappearance keeps unraveling in the right ways

Suspense

The Family Man posterWOULD REWATCH

The Family Man

9.0/10

HINDI2019PRIME VIDEO

Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi

The story of a middle-class man who works for a special cell of the National Investigation Agency. While he tries to protect the nation from terrorists, he also has to protect his family from the impact of his secretive, high-pressure, and low paying job.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Spy-drama fans who want entertainment with real weight

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Manoj Bajpayee and the cast deliver terrific, must-watch work

Weekend Beer Night

Paatal Lok posterWOULD REWATCH

Paatal Lok

8.0/10

HINDI2020PRIME VIDEO

Jaideep Ahlawat, Ishwak Singh, Tillotama Shome

A down and out cop lands the case of a lifetime when four suspects are nabbed in the assassination attempt of a prime time journalist. The case turns out to be a devious maze where nothing is what it looks like. The pursuit of it leads him to the dark netherworld - the 'Paatal Lok', and to shocking discoveries in the past of the four suspects.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Everyone

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Good enough that it doesn't need explaining

Suspense

Agnyathavasi poster

Agnyathavasi

6.0/10

KANNADA2025ZEE5

Rangayana Raghu, Sharath Lohitashwa, Ravishankar Gowda

In 1997, a rural police inspector leads a simple life until a crime occurs at his quiet village outpost after 25 years. His investigation uncovers long-buried secrets in the town.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Patient viewers only

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Watched non-stop till the end, it genuinely lands

Solo Late Night

WOULD REWATCH

Shaakahari

8.0/10

KANNADA

WHO'S THIS FOR

Classic Kannada thriller fans

ONE THING THAT STUCK

An all-time favorite — performances and storytelling both land

Suspense

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Maarigallu

7.0/10

KANNADA2025

Praveen Tej, Rangayana Raghu, Prashanth Siddi

A 1990s tale inspired by the lost treasure of Karnataka's Kadamba dynasty. Their first king Mayura Sharma's legacy intertwines with Maari, a deity said to guard the hidden riches.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone who appreciates location scouting as much as story

ONE THING THAT STUCK

90s rural Karnataka and a lost Kadamba treasure make this a genuine binge

Weekend Beer Night

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Ulidavaru Kandanthe

8.0/10

KANNADA2014

Rakshit Shetty, Kishore, Tara

Malpe, a small fishing town on the Arabian Coast. Located 6 kms to the west of the temple town, Udupi. Malpe's beaches are washed clean everyday by the sea. The waves ensure that nothing gets left behind on the sands. But then, the waves cannot reach everything. It is the time of the year when Udupi and its surroundings are decked up to celebrate Sri Krishna Janmaashtami. Men and children walk the streets dressed up as characters from mythology. Teams painted as tigers are seen dancing to drum beats all around the town. But violence seems to be brewing in Malpe this Krishna Janmaashtami.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone who likes a crime told from multiple angles

ONE THING THAT STUCK

The non-linear structure genuinely sharpens the suspense instead of just complicating it

Suspense

U Turn

6.0/10

KANNADA

WHO'S THIS FOR

Fans of urban-legend-meets-moral-dilemma thrillers

ONE THING THAT STUCK

A journalist's investigation into traffic-linked deaths blends suspense with something more unsettling

Suspense

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Kaavaludaari

8.0/10

KANNADA2019PRIME VIDEO

Rishi, Anant Nag, Achyuth Kumar

The story follows two Bangalore cops as they investigate an old case. Anant Nag plays Muthanna, a retired inspector while Rishi is Shyam, a sub-inspector working in the Traffic Police. Their search leads them across trails that will put their wit, resolve and morals to the test.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Genuine thriller fans

ONE THING THAT STUCK

A young traffic officer's cold case is told with real craft

Suspense

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Ayyana Mane

8.0/10

KANNADA2025

Kushee Ravi, Akshay Nayak, Vijay Shobaraj Pavoor

Jaaji arrives at her marital home on her wedding day, only to witness her father-in-law’s sudden death. As she discovers more chilling secrets, Jaaji must find a way to survive in the house

WHO'S THIS FOR

Rural-setting fans who want real suspense, not just scenery

ONE THING THAT STUCK

The storytelling and setup hook you in fast

Suspense

WOULD REWATCH

Echo

9.0/10

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone who wants a genuinely unpredictable ending

ONE THING THAT STUCK

The location scouting and storytelling both operate at a masterclass level

Suspense

Athiradi poster

Athiradi

6.0/10

MALAYALAM2026SONYLIV

Basil Joseph, Tovino Thomas, Vineeth Sreenivasan

Energetic student Samkutty revives a banned college festival, igniting a fierce rivalry that transforms celebration into chaos.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Patient viewers — the slow start pays off in a powerful finish

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Basil Joseph's comic timing, playing off Tovino Thomas, is what saves and elevates the film

Gut-Punch Drama

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Anjaam Pathira

9.0/10

MALAYALAM2020SUN NXT

Kunchacko Boban, Unnimaya Prasad, Jinu Joseph

A psychologist with a keen interest in criminology gets entangled in a tough serial killer case which the police find hard to crack.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Serial-killer mystery fans, and anyone who wants Malayalam cinematography at its peak

ONE THING THAT STUCK

The narration keeps you on edge without ever cheating the mystery

Gut-Punch Drama

Second Case of Seetharaman

6.0/10

WHO'S THIS FOR

Suspense fans who don't need every twist maximized

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Good bones, but it plays it safer than it should have

Suspense

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The Smile Man

8.0/10

TAMIL2024HUNGAMA PLAY

R. Sarathkumar, Sija Rose, Iniya

A police officer who is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease must solve one last case before he loses all his memories. He must run against time to catch the notorious serial killer who he believes has a mysterious role in his own personal life.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone wanting a tightly gripping storyline

ONE THING THAT STUCK

An easy, confident must-watch

Suspense

Kaalidas 2 poster

Kaalidas 2

7.0/10

TAMIL2026PRIME VIDEO

Bharath Srinivasan, Bhavani Sre, Abarnathi

A dedicated Crime Branch officer, Kaalidas, investigates the disappearance of a child in an apartment complex. What begins as a routine missing-person case quickly turns dark when the child and a dog are found murdered. As more mysterious killings occur in the same building, Kaalidas uncovers hidden secrets among the residents and races against time to stop a killer before more live

WHO'S THIS FOR

Suspense-thriller regulars

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Engagement never dips through the runtime

Suspense

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Pritam & Pedro

8.0/10

HINDI2026

Arshad Warsi, Vir Hirani, Vikrant Massey

The dynamic between the two contrasting personalities, a seasoned cop who prefers old-school methods and a tech-savvy cop who relies on modern technology for investigations, as they navigate their partnership in solving crimes.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Fans of Rajkumar Hirani's storytelling making the jump to OTT

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Arshad Warsi at his best, in a story that never drags

Weekend Beer Night

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Gullak

8.0/10

HINDI2019SONYLIV

Jameel Khan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Harsh Mayar

Set in quaint by-lanes in the heart of India, Gullak is a collection of disarming and relatable tales of the Mishra family.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone who wants a middle-class family shown with real affection, not caricature

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Every season holds up — genuinely entertaining throughout

Family Watch

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Taskaree

7.0/10

HINDI2026NETFLIX

Emraan Hashmi, Sharad Kelkar, Anurag Sinha

A dedicated customs officer and his team take on a notorious smuggler leading a powerful syndicate, but unexpected obstacles threaten their mission.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone curious how smuggling and customs enforcement actually plays out

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Emraan Hashmi grounds it in a reality the genre usually skips

Solo Late Night

Vadh 2 posterWOULD REWATCH

Vadh 2

8.0/10

HINDI2026NETFLIX

Sanjay Mishra, Neena Gupta, Kumud Mishra

A police officer's pursuit of truth in a shocking prison crime intertwines with the lives of a widowed prison guard and a soon to be released inmate, unravelling a web of morality and redemption.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Fans of two seasoned actors doing career-best work

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Some films don't need explaining — this is one of them

Suspense

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Detective Ujjwalan

8.0/10

MALAYALAM2025NETFLIX

Dhyan Sreenivasan, Siju Wilson, Ameen

In the village of Plaachikkaavu, a local detective, Ujjwalan, must outsmart a mysterious figure in a deadly battle of wits, where his skills are put to the ultimate test.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone who wants comedy and thriller blended without either feeling forced

ONE THING THAT STUCK

The suspense is handled with genuine care, not just plot mechanics

Weekend Beer Night

Iratta posterWOULD REWATCH

Iratta

7.0/10

MALAYALAM2023NETFLIX

Joju George, Srikant Murali, Arya Salim

After a cop is found dead, a policeman's investigation sparks a chilling search for the truth connected to his estranged twin and their fraught past.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Gripping-thriller seekers

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Joju George does the heavy lifting, and does it brilliantly

Suspense

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Kalamkaval

8.0/10

MALAYALAM2025SONYLIV

Vinayakan, Mammootty, Rajisha Vijayan

Early 2010s. A routine Kerala Police inquiry in the quiet village of Kottayikonam takes an unexpected turn when a trail of seemingly minor clues unravels into a string of disturbing cases. The investigation soon crosses into Tamil Nadu, revealing unsolved mysteries that have lingered for years.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone who wants to watch Mammootty and Vinayakan share a screen at their best

ONE THING THAT STUCK

The writing matches the performances — nothing wasted

Solo Late Night

Stephen poster

Stephen

7.0/10

TAMIL2025NETFLIX

Gomathi Shankar, Smruthi Venkat, Michael Thangadurai

A psychiatrist evaluating a self-confessed serial killer unravels a twisted web of trauma, deceit, and psychological manipulation—only to question if the killer is truly guilty or just another victim in a larger, darker game.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Serial-killer thriller fans who like their twists procedural

ONE THING THAT STUCK

The inconsistencies in his own stories become the entire mystery

Suspense

Nayattu posterWOULD REWATCH

Nayattu

9.0/10

MALAYALAM2021NETFLIX

Kunchacko Boban, Joju George, Nimisha Sajayan

Three police officers are forced to go on the run when they get tangled in the death of a youth, a few days before the election.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone who wants a classic edge-of-seat thriller done right

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Tension that holds from start to finish, performances that never break it

Suspense

Anveshippin Kandethum posterWOULD REWATCH

Anveshippin Kandethum

8.0/10

MALAYALAM2024NETFLIX

Tovino Thomas, Vineeth Thattil David, Siddique

A team of four expert policemen go through extreme trials and tribulations to find the killer of a young woman.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Malayalam thriller purists

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Tovino Thomas anchors a hook that never lets up till the credits

Suspense

Bhooth Bangla poster

Bhooth Bangla

6.0/10

HINDI2026NETFLIX

Akshay Kumar, Wamiqa Gabbi, Paresh Rawal

A man inherits a palace in rural Mangalpur and plans his sister's wedding there, but strange supernatural events and panicked locals force him to investigate the property's mysterious past.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Pure entertainment seekers, not those chasing an original story

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Doesn't reinvent anything, but never lets go of you either

Weekend Beer Night

Dhurandhar posterWOULD REWATCH

Dhurandhar

10.0/10

HINDI2025NETFLIX

Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan

A mysterious traveler slips into the heart of Karachi's underbelly and rises through its ranks with lethal precision, only to tear the notorious ISI-Underworld nexus apart from within.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Everyone, unreservedly

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Both parts operate at a level of detail that's rare to see

Weekend Beer Night

Pyramid Scheme poster

Pyramid Scheme

5.0/10

HINDI2026PRIME VIDEO

Paramvir Singh Cheema, Ranvir Shorey, Aanjjan Srivastav

Follows the story of Goldy, an ambitious but impatient young man, whose quest to get rich through a pyramid marketing business spirals into a rollercoaster of chaos - risking not just his future, but also the love and trust of his close-knit joint family.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Only if you can accept a hooked-but-unfulfilled watch

ONE THING THAT STUCK

The frustration isn't that it's bad — it's that you can see the better version it should've been

Suspense

Bakasura Restaurant posterWOULD REWATCH

Bakasura Restaurant

7.0/10

TELUGU2025PRIME VIDEO

Praveen, Harsha Chemudu, Ramachandra Raju

A group of five youngsters decides to make a wish, but it backfires as it leads them to unveil a supernatural force around them.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone wanting comedy and emotion told with real craft

ONE THING THAT STUCK

The storytelling balances both tones without either undercutting the other

Family Watch

Panchayat posterWOULD REWATCH

Panchayat

10.0/10

HINDI2020PRIME VIDEO

Jitendra Kumar, Raghubir Yadav, Neena Gupta

Panchayat is a comedy-drama, which captures the journey of an engineering graduate Abhishek, who for lack of a better job option joins as secretary of a panchayat office in a remote village of Uttar Pradesh. Stuck between crazy villagers and a difficult village lifestyle Abhishek starts his job with the sole motivation of getting out of there as soon as possible, for which he even prepares for CAT.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Everyone — the rare series worth watching twice

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Phulera stops feeling like a set and starts feeling like a place you know

Family Watch

Gram Chikitsalay (Season 2) posterWOULD REWATCH

Gram Chikitsalay (Season 2)

7.0/10

HINDI2025

Amol Parashar, Anandeshwar Dwivedi, Akash Makhija

The young, idealistic and brilliant Dr. Prabhat, takes charge of a neglected Primary Health Centre in a North India Village hoping to bring about much needed changes only to realise it is he who will have do change before anything else.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone who binged S1 — this picks up exactly where it should

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Entertaining enough to binge in one sitting

Weekend Beer Night

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Made in India — The Titan Story

8.0/10

HINDI2026

Naseeruddin Shah, Jim Sarbh, Vaibhav Tatwawadi

In a market ruled by smuggling and foreign brands, a determined Indian man Xerxes Desai, with the help of his team, dares to build a world-class watch from scratch. Battling rejection, failure, and global humiliation, they transform Titan into a symbol of national pride and innovation.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone who wants a true story told with real craft

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Naseeruddin Shah and Jim Sarbh both operating at full power

Weekend Beer Night

Mangalavaaram poster

Mangalavaaram

7.0/10

TELUGU2023PRIME VIDEO

Payal Rajput, Ravindra Vijay, Chaitanya Krishna

Fear engulfs a village as murders pile up mysteriously. Shailu, a young woman, is the heart of the story and the enigmatic tale unravels with a suspenseful cinematic journey.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Suspense fans who can forgive an uneven plot for a strong lead turn

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Payal Rajput as Sailu carries the film through its rougher patches

Suspense

Raakh posterWOULD REWATCH

Raakh

9.0/10

HINDI2026PRIME VIDEO

Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre, Akash Makhija

When two teenagers vanish, a close-knit family is shattered and the city is left on edge. Determined to uncover the truth, a relentless officer leads a nationwide manhunt that pulls him deep into a world of violence and human depravity.

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone ready for a series that hits emotional and traumatic in the same breath

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Akash Makhija's performance elevates an already gripping story

Gut-Punch Drama

Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana poster

Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana

4.0/10

TELUGU2024AHA

Shiva Kandukuri, Raashi Singh, Arun Kumar

WHO'S THIS FOR

Patient viewers who don't mind concept-over-execution thrillers — most will feel the runtime.

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Good premise, weak storytelling, twist that doesn't surprise.

Suspense

Salbardi poster

Salbardi

5.0/10

MARATHI2026PRIME VIDEO

Madhav Abhyankar, Onkar Bhojane, Pravin Dalimbkar

WHO'S THIS FOR

Viewers curious about regional thrillers with a genuinely smart premise, more than viewers chasing scares.

ONE THING THAT STUCK

A concept sharp enough to be genuinely chilling, let down by execution that never tightens the suspense.

Suspense

Super Deluxe posterWOULD REWATCH

Super Deluxe

8.8/10

TAMIL2019NETFLIX

Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil, Samantha Ruth Prabhu

WHO'S THIS FOR

Strictly a solo watch. Four stories, zero hand-holding — it rewards you for paying attention at 1 a.m.

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Vijay Sethupathi as Shilpa walking her son to school. One shot, whole film.

Solo Late Night

Kantara posterWOULD REWATCH

Kantara

8.5/10

KANNADA2022PRIME VIDEO

Rishab Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, Kishore

WHO'S THIS FOR

Beer in hand, volume up. If you want folklore that actually goes somewhere, this is your Friday.

ONE THING THAT STUCK

The final Bhoota Kola sequence — twenty minutes where the film stops being a film.

Weekend Beer Night

Mollywood Times posterWOULD REWATCH

Mollywood Times

9.0/10

MALAYALAM2026JIOHOTSTAR

Naslen K. Gafoor, Roshan Shanavas, Althaf Salim

Vineeth Madhavan tries hard to become Malayalam cinema's greatest horror filmmaker, but will the toxic industry affect his dream?

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone who appreciates filmmaking as craft, not just story

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Abinav Sundar Nayak's direction is the kind other filmmakers study

Solo Late Night

Super Subbu posterWOULD REWATCH

Super Subbu

7.0/10

TELUGU2026NETFLIX

Sundeep Kishan, Mithila Palkar, Murali Sharma

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone who thinks comedy can't carry weight — this one does, without losing its lightness.

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Handles a genuinely sensitive subject with comic timing that lands both the laugh and the emotion in the same scene. The ending is the weak point — it doesn't match the confidence of the rest of the series.

Weekend Beer Night · Family Watch

Patriot poster

Patriot

7.8/10

MALAYALAM2026ZEE5

Mammootty, Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil

WHO'S THIS FOR

Spy-thriller people who'd rather watch three heavyweights trade glances than one hero do backflips. Patience required, rewarded.

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Mammootty, Mohanlal and Fahadh Faasil in the same frame and nobody raises their voice. The restraint is the flex.

Suspense

Drishyam 3 posterWOULD REWATCH

Drishyam 3

8.4/10

MALAYALAM2026PRIME VIDEO

Mohanlal, Meena, Siddique

WHO'S THIS FOR

Anyone who's followed Georgekutty this far — and anyone who thinks threequels can't hold their nerve. Safe to watch with the whole house; nobody will leave the sofa.

ONE THING THAT STUCK

Mohanlal doing absolutely nothing for thirty seconds while everyone around him panics. The quietest man in the room is still the scariest.

Suspense · Family Watch