Imagine this: You’ve waited nine months for your baby. You hold your newborn for the first time… and your gut says “This is not my child.”
Welcome to ‘DNA’, the Tamil psychological thriller that throws you into a spiral of paranoia, heartbreak, and dark secrets — all unfolding within the first 10 minutes.
The film, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Nelson Venkatesan (Farhana, Monster), stars Atharvaa Murali and Nimisha Sajayan in roles that will shake you to your core. After a limited theatrical release in June, DNA is making an explosive OTT debut on July 19 — just 24 hours after hitting theatres — a move that has fans thrilled. The movie will stream on JioHotstar in five languages: Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. You can also catch it on OTTplay Premium.
🎬 A Thriller That Starts Where Most Stories End
The story follows a newly married couple trying to start fresh, leaving behind personal traumas. When the wife gives birth, everything changes. She insists — fiercely, emotionally, and with unshakable certainty — that the baby she’s handed is not theirs.
At first, everyone — including her husband — thinks it’s just post-delivery trauma. But when she refuses to bond with the child, things escalate. Doubts creep in. The father begins a desperate search for the truth, only to uncover a sinister child trafficking ring operating in the shadows of a trusted system.
This is not just a movie. It’s a slow unraveling of trust, truth, and terror.
#DNAMovie 🎬Atharvaa’s Career-Best Performance❤️1st 20 min, all about ex-girlfriends,felt like a total waste of time⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 Do Watch😍 Nimisha’s character was fire🔥honestly it feels like she’s the same even in real life😂👌🏼Also,this mov definitely didn’t need an item song🤦🏻♂️ pic.twitter.com/Vk0r6pMQAc
— Madhan 4u (@madhan__4u) July 16, 2025
🔥 Why DNA Is One of 2024’s Most Anticipated OTT Thrillers
- Fresh concept with an intense emotional hook
- Stellar performances by Atharvaa and Nimisha Sajayan
- Directed by Nelson Venkatesan, master of grounded thrillers
- Twists and tension from the very first scene
- Top-tier ensemble cast: Balaji Sakthivel, Chetan, Viji Chandrasekar, Ramesh Thilak, Karunakaran & more
- Music by 6 composers, giving each moment a unique tone
From the haunting score to the emotionally raw performances, every frame of DNA pushes you deeper into a labyrinth of suspicion and fear.
📅 DNA OTT Release Details
- Streaming From: July 19
- Platform: JioHotstar
- Languages: Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada
- Also on: OTTplay Premium
🎥 Love Thrillers? Here’s More on OTTplay Premium
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- Ratsasan – Psychological crime thriller masterpiece
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- Vikram – Kamal Haasan’s explosive action drama
- Yamakaathaghi – A supernatural slow-burn
- Demonte Colony – Horror meets mystery
🧬 DNA: The Truth Is Hidden in the Details
With a storyline that dares to question identity, parental instinct, and institutional trust, DNA isn’t just another thriller — it’s a nerve-rattling emotional ride. What would you do if your baby vanished in plain sight? Find out on July 19, only on JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium.
Watch. Wonder. Unravel. This is DNA.