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Weekend Watchlist: 3 Must-Watch Investigation Thrillers to Binge on Netflix, SonyLIV, and in Theatres
The weekend is finally here, and if you are in the mood for some edge-of-the-seat entertainment, we have got you covered! For all the thriller lovers out there who enjoy gripping mysteries and intense police procedurals, this week's lineup is absolutely perfect. From a massive theatrical release to a binge-worthy web series, here are the top 3 picks to get your weekend plans sorted. Stephan Language: Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, English. Genre: Psychological Crime Thriller Platform: Netflix If you love mind-bending psychological games, this is your top pick. The film opens with a chilling premise: a man named Stephen Jebaraj walks into a police station and calmly confesses to committing nine murders. But here is the catch"”he refuses any legal counsel. As a cop and a psychiatrist dig deeper into his mind to find the bodies, they realize nothing is as it seems. Starring debutant Gomathi Shankar, this film is being praised for its non-linear storytelling and silence-filled suspense that keeps you guessing until the very last frame. Kalam Kaval (Theatres) Language: Malayalam Genre: Investigative Drama The Megastar is back on the big screen! Set in the early 2000s in Kerala, 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 reveals some unsolved mysteries that have lingered many cases.Directed by Jithin K. Jose, reviews suggest this isn't just a cop story but a raw, grounded procedural inspired by real-life events. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Kuttram Purindhavan Language: Tamil,Telugu,Kannada,Hindi Genre: Crime Web Series Platform: SonyLIV This series revolves around Bhaskar (played by the brilliant Pasupathy), a retired pharmacist whose simple act of kindness spirals into a nightmare when he gets entangled in a missing child case. As the police (led by Vidaarth) close in, Bhaskar finds himself trapped in a web of lies, guilt, and moral dilemmas. Unlike fast-paced actioners, this is a slow-burn emotional thriller that focuses on human guilt. It is being hailed as one of the best Tamil writing efforts of the year on OTT. Whether you want the shock value of Stephen, the mass-class theatrical experience of Kalam Kaval, or the emotional depth of Kuttram Purindhavan, your mystery thriller cravings are covered this weekend.
