The psychological thrillers in cinematic storytelling are definitely one of the best movie experiences that captivate you and exercise your grey cells. It keeps you thinking for a long time. Psychological thrillers travel deep within the human soul, untangling complicated characters and stories that not only make you think about what is real but also make you question your reality. This is one of the reasons people love watching spine-tingling psychological thrillers.
ZEE5 has got a few such mind-bending narrative movies and edge-of-the-seat thrillers that make it your perfect partner to binge.
Here is a list of must-watch psychological thrillers on ZEE5 that you shouldn’t miss.
1. Despatch (2023)
Despatch is an investigative psychological thriller film directed by Kanu Behl. Manoj Bajpayee (Lead) Crime Reporter whose found the dirt about the secret world of the media news field. The film opens the door to an abyss of crime journalism and sides with the grim reality of the industry. The intense performance and gripping story of a cat-and-mouse kinda game make this movie a must-watch. The suspense movie has Manoj Bajpayee, Shahana Goswami, Arrchita Agarwal & others in leading roles.
2. Rahasya (2015)
The movie shows a C.I.B officer, Manish Gupta, played by Kay Kay Menon, and how he investigated the case. This mystery and suspense movie is loosely based on the well-known Aarushi Talwar homicide case. Based upon the sudden death of the teenage girl (Aarushi Talwar), Rahasya unravels as a tightly played cluster of reasons, suspects, and thrill leading to an exhilarating courtroom fable. The movie stars Tisca Chopra, Kay Kay Menon, Ashish Vidyarthi & others in leading roles.
3. Silence… Can You Hear It? (2021)
This suspense and crime movie talks about a gripping investigation of a murder. The tale of Silence…Can You Hear It? revolves around the scenario in which a female’s body is observed under mysterious circumstances. ACP Avinash Verma, played by Manoj Bajpayee, leads a severe investigation into this murder mystery. The mystery movie is filled with red herrings and various hidden motives, which are uncovered slowly. Fast paced, Cool twist, the movie is a must-watch for people who are really into serious mysteries. We have Manoj Bajpayee, Prachi Desai, Arjun Mathur & others in leading roles.
4. Barot House (2019)
Barot House is a Psychological family thriller and tells a traumatic tale of an apparently perfect family torn apart by way of suspicion and violence after the shocking homicide of their child. Amit Sadh offers a haunting overall performance as a father who is grappling with the possibility that someone near him might have killed his child. The movie explores the topics of trauma, highbrow fitness, and familial bonds and is as unsettling as it’s miles compelling. Amit Sadh, Manjari Fadnnis & others are in the leading roles in this suspense movie. We request the viewers to take a deep breath before watching this Psychological thriller.
5. Posham Pa (2019
This Psychological crime thriller, Posham Pa, is based on true events. The story of Posham Pa follows a mother and her two daughters as they spiral into a spree of violence and murder. The film delves deep into the psychological manipulation and generational trauma that drive their actions, with powerful performances that make the horror feel disturbingly real. The movie has Mahie Gill, Sayani Gupta, Ragini Khanna & others in leading roles.
6. Phobia (2016)
In this Psychological horror mystery movie, Phobia, Radhika Apte stars as Mehak, a female crippled by agoraphobia. Trapped in her condominium, she begins to enjoy terrifying visions and hallucinations, leaving viewers to question what’s actual and what’s a made of her unravelling mind.
7. 8 x 10 Tasveer (2009)
This is a Supernatural psychological thriller, which was very well received by the critics. Akshay Kumar stars as Jai in the film 8 x 10 Tasveer, who has the supernatural capability to go into photographs and relive moments from the past. The story revolves around his powers and the instant when his father dies very suspiciously. The private present will become a curse whilst he unravels the beyond of his father’s homicide. The movie stars Akshay Kumar, Ayesha Takia & others in leading roles. A must-watch film for all the Akshay Kumar fans who need to see him in a very distinct role.
8. Judgementall Hai Kya (2019)
Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao face off on this twisted genre of Dark Comedy, Psychological Thriller, and the story of obsession, suspicion, and intellectual contamination. As Bobby (Ranaut) will become convinced her neighbour is an assassin, fact and delusion collide in a tale that’s as unpredictable as its eccentric protagonist in Judgementall Hai Kya. The movie stars Kangana Ranaut, Rajkummar Rao & others in leading roles. It is a must-watch movie for all thriller and dark comedy lovers.
9. Chup (2022)
The movie Chup talks about childhood abuses. As a coping mechanism, he develops a change (double) personality, and one of those revolves around his serial killings. The movie stars Dulquer Salmaan, Sunny Deol, Shreya Dhanwanthary & others in main roles. The film explores obsession, revenge, and the delicate relationship among creators and critics, blending artwork and violence in a story that’s both fashionable and sinister.
10. Raman Raghav 2.0
The gritty movie stimulates the actual existence of the Mumbai serial killer Raman Raghav 2.0. Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s chilling portrayal of a psycho murderer and Vicky Kaushal play the character of an ambiguous cop in the movie. This duo creates a cat-and-mouse race that’s as psychologically complicated as it is far traumatic. This is one of the best Psychological crime movies out there to watch and definitely should be on your watch list.
ZEE5’s series of psychological thriller movies is a playground for the thoughts, wherein each tale is a puzzle, and every person hides a mystery. These movies don’t simply entertain; they challenge your perceptions, provoke your fears, and linger in your thoughts long after the screen goes dark. So dim the lighting fixtures, brace yourself, and allow ZEE5’s mental thrillers to take you on an adventure into the unknown corners of the human psyche.
