: This disturbing psychological thriller follows identical twin brothers, both police officers, whose lives collide during a brutal murder investigation in a police station. 3. Investigative and Procedural Thrillers
(2022)
(2025): A mystery involving a 40-year-old cold case and a faceless victim. It is available on Sony LIV in Tamil.
(2009)
: A legal-investigative thriller starring Suresh Gopi and Biju Menon. It explores the conflict between a straightforward cop and a college professor entangled in a criminal case.
(2013)
: Tovino Thomas plays a sub-inspector in this period thriller that meticulously tracks the investigation of two major crimes that shook Kerala. malayalam crime thriller movies tamil dubbed
: This legendary series starring Mohanlal follows Georgekutty, a common man who uses his cinematic knowledge to protect his family after an accidental crime. While remade in Tamil as Papanasam , the original Malayalam versions (especially the sequel) remain essential viewing for their masterful screenplay and tension.
(1985) – A forgotten masterpiece. A seemingly upper-class family hides a serial killer among them. Disturbing and deeply psychological. Tamil dub : Hard to find officially, but fan-dubbed versions exist on YouTube .
: A gripping narrative that centers on the egos and professional rivalry between two police officers, which takes a dark turn when one is accused of murder. Rekhachithram It is available on Sony LIV in Tamil
Here is an extensive guide to the best versions. 1. The Crown Jewels of the Genre
: Directed by Jeethu Joseph, this film features Prithviraj Sukumaran as an alcoholic ex-cop who is pulled back into duty to solve a series of strange ritualistic murders. 2. Recent Hits (2024–2026)