With the advent of OTT platforms, access to thriller content has increased, as the audience is spoiled for choice.
Who does not love a good thriller movie or series? It sets the heart racing and keeps us at the edge with a nail-biting twist or a dramatic conclusion. With the advent of OTT platforms, access to thriller content has increased, as the audience is spoiled for choice. Are you tired of scrolling and deciding which one to add to your watchlist? Then here’s a list of thriller series that are a must-watch.
Undekhi
Released in 2020, the web series is available on the Sony Liv app. This suspense thriller story is directed by Ashish R Shukla and stars Ayn Zoya, Anchal Singh, Harsh Chhaya, Ankur Rathee and Meiyang Chang. The story is about the murder of a dancer at a high-profile wedding of the Atwal family. The police come knocking on the doors of the suspects. There are a few who want to expose the Atwals for their crimes, but the family is keen on getting rid of those who can be an obstacle.
Samantar
Starring Tejasswini Pandit, Swapnil Joshi, Nitish Bharadwaj and Ganesh Revdekar in key roles, Samantar is the story of Kumar Mahajan, who is shown to be an atheist. When things in his life go downhill, his friend takes him to a Swami who reveals things about his past that no one else knows about. Kumar decides to seek Swami’s help and is informed that he shares the same destiny as another man named Sudarshan Chakrapani. He finds out that the life he is living has already been lived by Sudarshan Chakrapani. As he sets out on the journey to seek him out, he keeps facing many obstacles. This web series is streaming on MX Player.
Aakhri Sach
Aakhri Sach aired on August 25, 2023, on Disney Plus Hotstar. The series stars Tamannaah Bhatia, Shivin Narang and Abhishek Banerjee in the lead. It is based on the Burari death case in 2018 that shook the entire nation. Aakhri Sach unravels the twisted fate, the hidden family secrets and the horrors of investigating the shocking and bone-chilling case.
The Freelancer
The Freelancer features actors like Mohit Raina, Anupam Kher, Kashmira Pardeshi and many others. It is based on the book written by Avinash Kamath, titled, A Ticket To Syria. It is the story of a mercenary who takes up the task of rescuing a young newly-married girl, who is trapped in war-affected Syria in the backdrop of ISIS terrorism. The series is streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar.