Chennai/The wait is finally over! The bone-chilling thriller that shook theatres with its emotional intensity and nerve-wracking suspense is now ready to enter your homes. DNA, the much-talked-about Tamil drama thriller starring Atharvaa Murali and Nimisha Sajayan, is set for a grand OTT premiere on JioHotstar on July 19, and it’s coming not just in Tamil, but also in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. With OTTplay Premium, audiences across India can immerse themselves in a psychological labyrinth where every answer leads to a deeper mystery.
Directed by Nelson Venkatesan, the mastermind behind Farhana and Monster, DNA is far from your regular thriller. It’s a terrifying descent into the unknown—a tale where emotions clash with logic, and love wrestles with deception.
The Story That Will Shake You to the Core!
At its core, DNA is about trust. Not just between two people, but between a mother and her child, a couple and the system, and society and science. Atharvaa and Nimisha portray a newlywed couple navigating their dreams and demons—until the day that should have been their most joyous becomes a nightmare. On the day of their child’s birth, Nimisha’s character senses something is horribly wrong. The infant handed to her isn’t hers. Her instincts scream, her body rebels, and her mind spirals.
At first, everyone dismisses her claims. Doctors assure her, nurses placate her, and her husband tries to comfort her. But soon, cracks begin to appear. The husband, played with haunting vulnerability by Atharvaa, begins to investigate—only to uncover a web of deceit more dangerous than he could have imagined.
What starts as a domestic dispute explodes into a high-stakes chase involving child trafficking, identity manipulation, and the terrifying misuse of genetic science. The “DNA” isn’t just the film’s title—it’s the code that unravels everything.
Stellar Performances, Gripping Execution!
Nimisha Sajayan delivers a tour de force performance—her paranoia is palpable, her anguish real, her strength unforgettable. Atharvaa, stepping into a more emotionally layered role than ever before, brings both heart and grit to the screen. Together, their chemistry adds depth to the film’s tense narrative.
Supporting them is a powerhouse ensemble—Balaji Sakthivel, Ramesh Thilak, Viji Chandrasekar, Chetan, Riythvika KP, Subramanian Siva, Karunakaran, and Pasanga Sivakumar—each delivering rock-solid performances that enrich the storytelling.
Cinematic Craftsmanship at Its Best!
DNA is a visual and auditory experience that never lets you breathe easy. Parthiban D.F.T’s cinematography plunges you into sterile hospital rooms, eerie back alleys, and the cold silence of suspicion. The editing by Sabu Joseph VJ keeps the narrative tight, unrelenting, and unpredictable.
In a unique move, the film features six music composers—Ghibran Vaibodha, Sreekanth Hariharan, Sathya Prakash, Anal Akash, Praveen Saivi, and Sahi Siva—each contributing a unique soundscape. The result is a haunting background score that grips you long after the credits roll.
A Bigger Conversation: How Far Will We Go for the Truth?
At a time when India is witnessing debates around medical ethics, identity fraud, and parental rights, DNA strikes a deeply relevant chord. It challenges the blind trust placed in systems and institutions. It forces us to question: if your very DNA is tampered with, how do you prove who you really are?
This is not just a film—it is a commentary on a world where even the most personal part of you, your genetic code, can be weaponized. In the age of artificial insemination, IVF, and hospital negligence, DNA becomes a cautionary tale too close to reality.
Now Streaming: The Perfect Weekend Binge!
With its OTT release on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium, DNA is set to reach millions more who missed its theatrical release. Its multilingual availability ensures viewers across India can dive into this roller-coaster thriller in their preferred language. Whether you love edge-of-the-seat mystery or layered emotional narratives, DNA promises to deliver both in chilling proportions.
For fans of the genre, DNA now joins the ranks of other celebrated thrillers available on OTTplay Premium—Vishnu Vishal’s Ratsasan, the paranormal mystery Yamakaathaghi, the Kamal Haasan-led action behemoth Vikram, the time-loop chaos of Maanaadu, and the spine-tingling Demonte Colony. Each film has left its mark, but DNA brings something new—an exploration of science, sorrow, and the search for truth.
Conclusion: Watch It Before Someone Tells You the Twist!
In a world full of predictable thrillers, DNA stands out for its psychological complexity, emotional depth, and unflinching look at the horrors hidden in plain sight. As the story unspools, you’ll find yourself questioning everything—your assumptions, your biases, and perhaps, even your own truth.
