It appears that Mohanlal’s film “Thudarum” has significantly impacted audience tastes in Malayalam thrillers. If you were among those who enjoyed the movie directed by Tharun Moorthy, then your quest for comparable films has come to an end here.
Check out these 5 Thudarum-like Malayalam thrillers available to stream on OTT.
5 Thudarum like Malayalam thrillers to watch on OTT
Drishyam
- Cast: Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Asha Sharath, Siddique
- Release date: December 19, 2013
- Streaming on: Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix
Mohanlal’s Drishyam continues to be a revered masterpiece within the realm of Malayalam crime thrillers, often ranked at the pinnacle of many fans’ must-watch lists. This film series has been adapted into various languages and spawned numerous sequels. The storyline revolves around Georgekutty and his family as they confront and navigate the complex issues that arise when their tranquility is shattered by extraordinary circumstances.
Garudan
- Cast: Suresh Gopi, Biju Menon, Siddique, Jagadish, Abhirami, Divya Pillai, Major Ravi
- Release date: November 3, 2023
- Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video
Garudan – The Malayalam Action Thriller
Storyline: In this pulse-pounding Malayalam action thriller, we follow Harish, a dedicated police officer, and Nishanth, a college professor. As they unwittingly find themselves ensnared in a treacherous criminal network, their lives are thrown into turmoil. Faced with the challenge of upholding his own integrity, Harish must stand strong, while Nishanth grapples to defend himself, clear his name, and fight for justice.
Bougainvillea
- Cast: Fahadh Faasil, Kunchako Boban, Jyothirmayi, Srinda, Sharaf U Dheen
- Release date: October 17, 2024
- Streaming on: Sony LIV
The Malayalam psychological thriller Bougainvillea revolves around a woman suffering from amnesia named Reethu, who unexpectedly becomes the focus of a police inquiry regarding the vanishing of numerous young women. As events progress, viewers are compelled to grapple with the disquieting reality hidden within this mystery.
Salute
- Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Manoj K Jayan, Diana Penty, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Indrans
- Release date: March 17, 2022
- Streaming on: Sony LIV
The story “Salute” follows a resolute sub-inspector as he joins an inquiry concerning a wrongfully accused man, who stands falsely charged for the murder of an older couple. Though aware of his innocence, the investigative team remains unwilling to free him due to apprehensions about the potential consequences of acknowledging their error.
Lucifer
- Cast: Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Tovino Thomas, Vivek Oberoi, Saikumar
- Release date: March 28, 2019
- Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video, OTTPlay
In another gripping Malayalam suspense movie, Lucifer, we follow the ascension of Stephen Nedumpully, a charismatic and mysterious character who arises in the turmoil after the demise of the state’s Chief Minister. The narrative unfolds as he maneuvers power struggles and pays off debts while climbing towards supremacy.
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