These age-old suspense thrillers were still seen in 2025. These 6 films surpassed the "Dhurandhar" in terms of story.

News Topical, Digital Desk : We're all just a day away from entering the year 2026. Tomorrow, January 1st, marks the beginning of the next year, and the world of cinema will see a lot of new things, with films and series dominating the world of television and OTT platforms.

However, in the meantime, audiences have been able to binge-watch suspense -filled films released after 2018 in 2025, but their craze hasn't diminished at all. So, without further ado, let's take a look at the list of the most-watched suspense-filled films on OTT platforms in 2025:

Jai Bhim

Surya's film "Jai Bhim" released in theaters in 2021, but its story still feels fresh today. Directed by TJ Gnanavel, this crime thriller revolves around a lawyer who fights for land rights for tribal people.

Kaithi

The Tamil film "Kaithi," released in 2019, is one of the best suspense thrillers in South Indian cinema. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film stars Karthi in the lead role, alongside Arjun Das and Harish Uthaman. Five years later, the film remains a widely watched OTT platform. If you haven't yet seen the full story of Ek Raat Ki Kahani, you can still watch it on OTT platforms. 

Vikram Vedha

While the Hindi film Vikram Vedha may not have been particularly impressive, the South Indian film Vikram Vedha, released in 2017, was a smash hit. This suspenseful tale of a hide-and-seek between a police officer and a gangster was well-received. Starring R. Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi, the film starred the leads.

Maharaja

When it comes to suspense thrillers, no one can match Vijay Sethupathi and Surya. In 2024, Vijay Sethupathi released the film "Maharaja," a film about a simple father who will go to any lengths for his daughter. The suspense in this film is so intense that it has captivated people for years.

Chittha

The South Indian film "Chittha," released in 2023, created quite a stir in the OTT world this year. Starring Siddharth, this film tells the beautiful story of an uncle and his niece, who raises his brother's daughter as his own. However, one day, his niece goes missing, and the film depicts the events that follow.

Agent Sai

Agent Sai was released in 2019 and was directed by Swaroop Raj. It is a mystery thriller film. The story revolves around a detective from Nellore.

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