Loved watching Asif Ali's Kishkindha Kaandam? Stream these fascinating Malayalam thrillers on OTT

Malayalam star Asif Ali’s biggest solo hit, Kishkindha Kaandam finally hit the OTT platform, Disney+ Hotstar on November 19 – almost two months after its theatrical run. The mystery-thriller earned critical acclaim not only for its script but also performances of each actor. Directed by Dinjith Ayyathan, the film revolves around three characters played by Asif, Vijayaraghavan, and Aparna Balamurali. The plot follows some strange events occurring in a monkey-inhabited village. A newlywed couple and forest officials embark on a mission to uncover the root cause of the strange disturbances.

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5 unmissable Malayalam thrillers like Kishkindha Kaandam

Thira

Cast: Dhyan Sreenivasan, Shobana, Deepak Parambol, Amritha Anil, Sijoy Varghese, Gaurav Vasudev

Director: Vineeth Sreenivasan

Thira follows a human trafficking ring that kidnaps a group of girls from a destitute asylum run by Dr. Rohini. She sets out to find them with the help of Naveen, a young man whose sister has also been kidnapped. The film received critical acclaim reviews upon release but underperformed at the box office.

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John Luther

Cast: Jayasurya, Deepak Parambol, Athmeeya Rajan, Drishya Raghunath, Elango Kumaravel

Director: Abhijith Joseph

John Luther, the crime, mystery, and thriller film is about a CI named John Luther who investigates the missing case of a teacher named Prakashan. He is a workaholic. However, an unrelated accident soon threatened his entire career. Jayasurya's performance as the hearing-impaired Circle Inspector John Luther received immense praise from the audience. 

Night Drive

Cast: Roshan Mathew, Anna Ben, Sreevidya Nair, Surabhi Santosh, Siddique, Indrajith Sukumaran

Director: Vysakh

The film follows a young couple's attempt to enjoy a night drive. But it takes a terrible turn when they get into an accident that leads to an investigation and more trouble. The film contains moderate violence and gore, scary and intense scenes, alcohol, drugs, and smoking, and mild intimate scenes which make it worthwhile! 

Adam Joan

Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Bhavana, Narain, Mishti Chakraborty, Rahul Madhav

Director: Jinu Abraham

Adam Joan is considered a major commercial success. The plot follows Adam, a young man from Kerala, who returns to Scotland after learning that his family has been murdered and his newborn daughter Ella kidnapped. He then sets out to find the culprits and rescue Ila. Adam Joan is worth watching for its visuals, music, and acting.

Oruthee

Cast: Navya Nair, Vinayakan, Saiju Kurup, KPAC Lalitha

Director: V. K. Prakash

Oruthee follows the story of Radhamani (Navya Nair), a working mother who is trying to raise money for her sick child. She belongs to a humble background and works on a boat, faces several traumatic situations but faces them with determination and courage. From the plotline to the performances, the film is a must-watch! 

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