Beyond Drishyam & Maharaja: 11 South Indian Thrillers You Can Stream for Free
If you loved Drishyam and Maharaja, here’s a list of 11 gripping South Indian thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The best part? You can watch them all for free on various streaming platforms.
1. Ratsasan (JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar – Free)
A struggling filmmaker-turned-cop (Vishnu Vishal) is assigned to track down a serial killer targeting schoolgirls. As he gets closer to the truth, the case turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse.
2. Petta (Disney+ Hotstar – Free)
Rajinikanth plays a seemingly mild-mannered hostel warden with a dark past. When he steps in to protect a student from dangerous enemies, his hidden identity is revealed. With an ensemble cast including Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vijay Sethupathi, this stylish action-thriller is packed with intense moments.
3. Jiivi (ZEE5, YouTube – Free)
A young man (Vetri) commits a crime only to realize that his life is eerily mirroring past events. As he races to break the cycle, eerie coincidences and shocking twists make this a thought-provoking thriller.
4. Kaalidas (ZEE5, YouTube – Free)
A dedicated cop (Bharath) investigates a string of suspicious deaths ruled as suicides. As he digs deeper, his personal life unravels, and the case takes unexpected turns, blending mystery, action, and emotional depth.
5. U Turn (Amazon MiniTV, MX Player – Free)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu stars as a journalist investigating traffic rule violations. But when she becomes the prime suspect in a series of murders, she is forced to confront a terrifying mix of crime, mystery, and supernatural forces.
6. Athiran (Disney+ Hotstar, YouTube – Free)
A psychiatrist (Fahadh Faasil) visits a remote mental asylum and discovers a mysterious patient (Sai Pallavi) locked away for years. As secrets unfold, the film blurs the line between reality and illusion, creating a haunting psychological thriller.
7. 8 Thottakkal (Disney+ Hotstar, YouTube – Free)
A young cop loses his gun, which ends up in the wrong hands, triggering a killing spree. As he races to recover it, he faces a deep moral dilemma. Featuring a powerful performance by MS Bhaskar, this thriller is as emotional as it is gripping.
8. Vikram Vedha (Disney+ Hotstar – Free)
A fearless cop (Madhavan) is on the hunt for a gangster (Vijay Sethupathi) who challenges his notions of right and wrong through a series of twisted folktales. This action-packed thriller is filled with intense mind games and suspense.
9. Mumbai Police (Disney+ Hotstar – Free)
ACP Antony Moses (Prithviraj Sukumaran) solves a high-profile case but loses his memory in an accident. As he tries to retrace his own investigation, shocking truths emerge, making this psychological crime drama a must-watch.
10. Kammatti Paadam (Disney+ Hotstar – Free)
Krishna (Dulquer Salmaan) returns to his hometown in search of his missing friend, uncovering the dark underbelly of Kammatti Paadam, a once-crime-ridden land. This intense gangster drama explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and loss.
11. Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (Disney+ Hotstar – Free)
A newlywed couple gets caught in a bizarre chain-snatching case on a bus. As a cop (Suraj Venjaramoodu) investigates the suspect (Fahadh Faasil), the film delivers a mix of realism, tension, and unexpected humor.
