Best Tamil Thriller Movies
The finest thriller cinema from Tamil filmmakers, ranked. Each entry pulls together IMDb scores, critic ratings, and current streaming availability into one editorial card.
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Best Tamil Thriller Movies
Top Tamil-language thriller films, ranked by ratings and popularity.
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- #61
Nimirndhu Nil
2014 · 0 min
Ravi Mohan takes on a dual role in this 2014 Tamil action thriller where a principled young man battles corrupt government officials. A tense cat-and-mouse game unfolds across 151 minutes of high-stakes drama.
- #62
Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru
2017 · 0 min
H. Vinoth's 2017 action-thriller *Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru* plunges viewers into the relentless pursuit of a ruthless dacoit gang by a dedicated police officer. Based on chilling real-life incidents, it’s a gripping tale of courage, strategy, and the harsh realities of law enforcement, making it an essential watch for crime genre enthusiasts.
- #63
Por Thozhil
2023 · 0 min
A brilliant but timid rookie cop must overcome his fears when he's partnered with a hardened, cynical veteran to hunt a sadistic serial killer. The 2023 Indian thriller *Por Thozhil* masterfully builds suspense, redefining the police procedural with its deep character study.
- #64
Miruthan
2016 · 0 min
When a zombie outbreak ravages a hill station, a traffic cop must race against time to escort doctors to safety—in Tamil cinema's first venture into undead horror. Miruthan blends action, romance, and the walking dead with Kollywood masala sensibilities.
- #65
Massu Engira Maasilamani
2015 · 0 min
A con artist discovers he can see ghosts—and decides to monetize the ability. But when a vengeful ghost who's his spitting image shows up with a sinister agenda, his easy money scheme spirals into chaos. Tamil cinema's strangest supernatural comedy.
- #66
Chithha
2023 · 0 min
Siddharth anchors this 2023 Tamil crime thriller about an uncle's desperate search for his missing niece. A 138-minute emotional reckoning with grief, duty, and how far love will push us.
- #67
Vishwaroopam II
2018 · 0 min
Kamal Haasan returns as a RAW agent torn between duty and family in this 2018 spy sequel that shifts the action from American streets to Indian soil. A tense cat-and-mouse game with high stakes and higher emotions.
- #68
Weapon
2024 · 0 min
Guhan Senniappan's 2024 action thriller, *Weapon*, throws an environmentalist into a clandestine world of superhumans and secret societies. Starring Sathyaraj and Vasanth Ravi, it's a high-octane ride with a mysterious villain at its core. Get ready for a hunt unlike any other.
- #69
Tik Tik Tik
2018 · 0 min
When an asteroid threatens to obliterate Chennai, a five-member team launches into space on a desperate mission to save four crore lives. This 2018 Tamil sci-fi thriller channels Armageddon with a distinctly Indian perspective on cosmic catastrophe.
- #70
Gargi
2022 · 0 min
When a schoolteacher's father is accused of assaulting a child, she fights to prove his innocence in this 2022 Tamil legal thriller. Sai Pallavi anchors a gripping drama that asks uncomfortable questions about guilt, evidence, and the cost of speaking up.
- #71
The Greatest of All Time
2024 · 0 min
The Greatest of All Time pulls viewers into a high-octane world of action and drama. A former SATS hero faces his past in a gripping 183-minute spectacle.
- #72
Biriyani
2013 · 0 min
When a late-night craving for biryani goes horribly wrong, two friends find themselves framed for kidnapping and forced into an absurd, high-stakes chase. Venkat Prabhu's 2013 action-comedy is a wild ride that doesn't always land—but when it does, it's genuinely entertaining.
- #73
Iravin Vizhigal
2025 · 0 min
Prepare for a gripping Tamil psychological thriller as "Iravin Vizhigal" plunges into a world where digital darkness consumes society. Sikkal Rajesh not only directs but also stars as the antagonist, promising a compelling battle against an online-addicted world. This 2025 release from Mahendhra Film Factory looks set to be a powerful commentary on our digital lives.
- #74
Diya
2018 · 0 min
Diya is a 2018 Indian horror-thriller about a vengeful spirit seeking retribution against the family that separated her from her mother. Starring Sai Pallavi and shot simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu, this Lyca Productions film explores grief, family trauma, and the supernatural.
- #75
Sabdham
2025 · 0 min
Sabdham follows a paranormal investigator hired by a university to uncover the truth behind a string of mysterious deaths. Directed by Arivazhagan, this 146-minute Tamil thriller blends supernatural horror with procedural mystery.
- #76
Others
2025 · 0 min
Others is a 2025 Tamil-language action thriller that exposes the dark underbelly of fertility clinics through a detective's investigation into mysterious health crises among IVF babies. Debutant Aditya Madhavan leads an ensemble cast in this high-stakes drama about exploitation and corruption.
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