DNA OTT release date: When and where to watch Atharvaa Murali starrer thriller online in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi
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A Suspense-Driven Story
Direction and Performances
Tamil thriller DNA, featuring Atharvaa Murali and Nimisha Sajayan, is set to make its OTT debut on JioHotstar on July 19. After a theatrical release in June that drew praise for its intense storyline and gripping performances, the film will now be available to stream in multiple Indian languages, including Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. Viewers can also access the film through OTTplay Premium.DNA revolves around Anand and Divya, a newly married couple trying to rebuild their lives after a troubled past. Anand is recovering from personal loss and alcohol addiction, while Divya lives with Borderline Personality Disorder. Despite their emotional baggage, the two find solace in each other and prepare to welcome a child.However, their world turns upside down when Divya, after giving birth, insists that the newborn handed to her is not her own. While others around her suspect her mental health may be the reason behind her doubts, Anand chooses to believe her. What starts as a personal crisis soon unravels into a larger mystery involving child-swapping and a criminal network. Anand's search for the truth forms the spine of the narrative, taking viewers through emotional upheaval and escalating suspense.Directed by Nelson Venkatesan, known for Farhana and Monster, DNA marks his return to the thriller genre. The film stands out not only for its emotional core but also for the way it blends psychological conflict with action and mystery. Atharvaa portrays Anand with conviction, bringing depth to a man torn between trauma and trust. Nimisha Sajayan delivers a layered performance as Divya, capturing the vulnerability and strength of a woman battling mental illness while clinging to her instincts.The ensemble cast features Balaji Sakthivel, Ramesh Thilak, Viji Chandrasekar, Chetan, Riythvika KP, Subramanian Siva, Karunakaran, and Pasanga Sivakumar, with each character adding weight to the narrative.Produced by Jayanthi Ambedkar, DNA also stands out for its musical diversity. With six composers—Ghibran Vaibodha, Sreekanth Hariharan, Sathya Prakash, Anal Akash, Praveen Saivi, and Sahi Siva—the film's soundtrack brings varied tonal elements to different parts of the story. Cinematographer Parthiban D.F.T lends the film a dark and immersive visual style, while editor Sabu Joseph VJ maintains the narrative pace and tension.
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