The term ‘Indian film industry’ has expanded in the last few years. It is not confined to Bollywood anymore but it includes all the regional and state film industries that producing films in India. In the last decades, there has been a rise in the number of psychological thriller movies from India, especially non-Hindi movies.
It is pleasant see people watching movies from different states of India. It has led to an increase in the quality of the content we see, particularly from South India. The new wave of filmmakers are making content for youth and focusing on logical storytelling. The Indian film industry has not produced too many psychological thrillers as the genre is not producer’s favorite but there are some films which keeps us on the edge of our seats. Let’s discuss some of the great non-Hindi psychological thrillers from India.
Drishyam Series
People might argue that Drishyam is a Hindi movie but what many don’t know is its Mohanlal’s crime thriller that got remade in Bollywood. Drishyam is a mindboggling movie directed by Jeetu Joseph that focused on the quest of a father in providing ‘justice’ to his family. The performance of Mohanlal and others, the impeccable writing, tight storytelling and direction makes Drishyam one of the greatest thrillers. It is one of those movies that will let you guess till the very end.
C U Soon
With the kinds of films that are being produced in the last few years, it is safe to say that Malyalam industry is going through a phenomenal change. C U Soon is an example of great filmmaking and what a team of dedicated people can do. Made in the period of lockdown, the film is shot with actors living in their respective houses. This movie has a twist that will force you to think about it after the movie gets over.
Super Deluxe
What more can you ask from a movie that already has Samantha Akkineni, Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi? Super Deluxe is a Tamil film released in 2019 that is more than just a psychological thriller. The film tackles the social issues with ease and allows you to sink deep into the world of characters. It is a must watch for movie lovers.
Pizza
Pizza is another Vijay Sethupati film that received various accolades for his brilliant portrayal of both horror and thrill on the screen. The film revolves around the story of a pizza delivery guy and his fiancée. It is remade in Hindi too but the original Tamil version is far better than its remake.
