If one thing is absolutely true about south cinema is that they churn out the best thrillers among all the Indian film industries. Be it in any south language, thrillers that have come from down south have found their way in the hearts of audiences across the country. If you're a true fan of the genre, here is the list of thriller movies that should be on your watchlist.

Malik

Fahadh Faasil-starrer Malik is the latest entrant in this genre. Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, Malik is a Malayalam crime drama which follows through the life of Sulaiman Malik, a charismatic leader who goes an extra mile to help the people of his community and provide them support to stand up against the corrupt forces, shielding them from their greedy agenda of colluding and encroaching lands illegally for their benefit. The wait to see the film is just a few days away as Malik will release on Amazon Prime Video on 15th July, 2021.

Awe!

Starring Kajal Aggarwal and Nithya Menen, the Telugu psychological thriller, streaming on Netflix, will keep you on the edge of your seats right from the first scene to the last. The anthology series will leave you with a sense of exasperation by the time it ends.

Irul

The Malayalam film Irul, starring Fahadh Faasil, is a mystery thriller that fills you with uncertainty till the end. The mystery thriller, in search of a killer, is packed with exceptional storyline and power-packed performances by Darshana Rajendran and Soubin Shahir. However, it was Fahadh's stellar acting that won the cake. Irul is currently streaming on Netflix.

Drishyam 1&2

Another movie from the Malayalam film industry that has been the epitome of thriller movies is the Drishyam series, starring veteran actor Mohanlal. The first part of the film was received well by the audiences and critics alike and was praised for its tight plot that left the audiences in awe. With expectations high as ever for the sequel, the second part too managed to go one level above and be a global phenomenon. With Drishyam 1 being remade in multiple languages, get set to see the sequel being remade as well.

Anbirkiniyal

The Tamil language film, available on Disney + Hotstar, Anbirkiniyal is the remake of Malayalam-hit Helen. The film stars Keerthi Pandian in the titular role, who gets stuck in a freezer room where the temperature is -18 degrees celsius. Anbirkiniyal's fight and determination for survival makes it a gripping watch.

Get your popcorn, a cozy blanket and stream these thrillers now!