Kerosene (2023)

Kerosene is a 2023 Telugu crime thriller written, directed and led by newcomer Dhruva, with veteran character actor Brahmaji and Preeti Sundar in the cast. The story follows an investigation into a suspicious death, with a police officer piecing together the truth as suspects and secrets pile up. It is a small independent production that relies on its mystery and twists rather than stars or spectacle. Worth a look for viewers who enjoy compact investigative thrillers.