Netflix is coming up with its original Tamil film, Stephen, headlined by Gomathi Shankar. It is a psychological thriller that marks the directorial debut of Mithun Balaji. Today, the digital platform announced that the movie will be available for streaming from December 5.
Apart from Tamil, Stephen will also be available in Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam languages from the said date. As per the OTT platform, Stephen’s description is as follows: “A psychiatrist investigates a self-confessed serial killer after nine girls disappear, only to question whether he’s guilty or a victim in a darker game.”
Speaking about the release, the director said, “I’m grateful to Netflix for giving us the opportunity and space to tell stories in such a distinct genre. The fact that our film will be available for the world to see across over 190 countries feels unreal, and I hope people enjoy this humble attempt at the craft.” Michael Thangadurai, Smruthi Venkat, Vadivel, Vijayashree, and Shrisha play key roles.