Ultra Play, India’s Hindi-only OTT platform, is all set to send chills down your spine this monsoon with “Thriller Month” – a specially curated showcase of suspense-filled regional films, all premiering in Hindi for the first time. Every Wednesday of July, audiences can look forward to a new story that promises tension, twists, and tightly-woven thrills.
The month kicked off on July 2 with the Hindi premiere of Amala, a Malayalam thriller directed by Nishad Ebrahim. Featuring Anarkali Marikar, Rajisha Vijayan, Srikanth, and Appani Sarath, the film follows a brilliant police officer’s desperate hunt through a city reeling under a series of mysterious crimes. The fast-paced direction and gritty performances set the tone for an unforgettable thriller month.
Next up on July 9 is The Smile Man, a Tamil-language crime thriller from the directorial duo Syam and Praveen. Headlined by R. Sarathkumar, alongside Sri Kumar, Sija Rose, and Ineya, the film presents an emotional and gripping story of a police officer struggling with Alzheimer’s while pursuing a ruthless serial killer. The mix of vulnerability and intensity makes this a rare psychological experience.
Premiering on July 16 is the Kannada action-thriller Pepe, directed by Shreelesh S Nair. Starring Vinay Rajkumar, Mayur Patel, and Kaajal Kunder, the film portrays a fierce territorial clash between two divided communities, with one courageous man rising up to challenge long-standing injustice. The power-packed narrative and raw tension ensure a compelling watch.
On July 23, viewers will be treated to The Door, a horror-thriller in Tamil directed by Jaiiddev. With Bhavana and Ganesh Venkatraman leading the cast, the film unravels a spine-chilling tale involving a haunted site and a series of eerie events triggered by an unsuspecting architect. A gripping mix of supernatural suspense and psychological horror, it’s a must-watch for genre fans.
Wrapping up the month on July 30 is Rudra Garuda Purana, a Kannada mystery thriller directed by K. S. Nandeesh. Featuring Rishi, Priyanka Kumar, and Vinod Alva, the story follows officer Rudra as he investigates the sudden disappearance of a minister’s son, only to stumble upon secrets rooted in a bus accident from 25 years ago. With elements of horror and mystery intertwined, the film ends the month on a high note of suspense.
This July, Ultra Play invites its Hindi-speaking audience to experience a wide range of thrillers, all premiering for the first time in Hindi. From mind-bending mysteries to haunting horrors, “Thriller Month” offers something for every suspense lover.
Ultra Play is India’s only dedicated Hindi OTT platform by Ultra Media and Entertainment Group. It Features over 2,000 Hindi films from the 1950s onward, including rare gems, timeless classics, and blockbusters from Bollywood’s golden era. From romance and drama to thrillers and horror, there’s something for every mood. Ultra Play also offers select international films dubbed in Hindi, with seamless streaming across devices — so you can watch anytime, anywhere.
Catch a new thriller every Wednesday – only on Ultra Play.