Best Tamil Action Movies of 2018

Prashanth Neel · 156 min · Hombale Films

In 1951, a mysterious yellow stone unearthed in southern Mysore sparks a chain of events that sets off a violent struggle for control over the Kolar Gold Fields. A vast criminal empire is built around its wealth, with five trusted associates vying for power and survival. Amidst this chaos, a young boy named Rocky grows up driven by a promise to his dying mother, seeking immense wealth and power.

Cast: Yash, Srinidhi Shetty, Ramachandra Raju

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.5/10 on TMDb (286 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

P. S. Mithran · 160 min · Vishal Film Factory

The movie is an action thriller that concerns hacking and the leak of information, how in the days of interconnections, the privacy of a person doesn't hold power, as anyone can be hacked and their personal information stolen from them.

Cast: Arjun Sarja, Vishal Krishna, Samantha Ruth Prabhu

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.9/10 on TMDb (48 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

R. Ajay Gnanamuthu · 170 min · Cameo Films / Drumsticks Productions

A CBI officer goes in search of a ruthless serial killer. Things get worse when the murderer targets the former and her family.

Cast: Nayanthara, Anurag Kashyap, Atharvaa Murali

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.0/10 on TMDb (71 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Mu. Maran · 121 min · Axess Film Factory

As the tittle Iravukku Aayiram Kangal is all about a sequence of incidents that take place in one night. Several people become part of a murder in one or the other way, leaving behind certain evidences and questions. How all of them are connected in different ways forms the crux of the plot.

Cast: Arulnithi, Ajmal Ameer, Mahima Nambiar

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.7/10 on TMDb (18 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Karthik Thangavel · 146 min · Home Movie Makers

A sincere cop suspended from the department for locking horns with a few influential people in the society, starts taking revenge against those who finished off his dear ones.

Cast: Ravi Mohan, Raashii Khanna, Sampath Raj

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.4/10 on TMDb (34 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

S. D. Vijay Milton · 130 min · Rough Note

The story revolves around the lives of 3 young friends, who struggle to establish themselves in the real world. They are working to make it big until they get caught up in a certain situation, only to get rescued by a common friend.

Cast: Samuthirakani, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Bharath Seeni

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.1/10 on TMDb (7 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Pandiraj · 148 min

Gunasingam, a family-loving farmer who hails from a small town, tries his best to keep his big family united despite him being misunderstood by many.

Cast: Karthi, Sayesha Saigal, Sathyaraj

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.7/10 on TMDb (23 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

VP Viji · 109 min · Vaiyam Mediyas

A few children who are adept in martial arts are kidnapped by a bunch of goons to stop them from participating in a sports competition. The kids use all their ability to save their lives

Cast: Vivek, Devayani, N. Azhagamperumal

AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.0/10 on TMDb (3 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Pa. Ranjith · 166 min · Wunderbar Films / Lyca Productions

In Mumbai's Dharavi slum, a ruthless politician seeks to evict long-time residents to build luxury developments. The community is led by Kaala, who opposes the plans and fights for their rights. A cat-and-mouse game ensues between Kaala and the politician, resulting in tragic losses on both sides before the community rallies together to take down the scheme through social media campaigns.

Cast: Rajinikanth, Nana Patekar, Easwari Rao

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.4/10 on TMDb (71 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Kalyaan · 119 min

Two criminals try to kidnap a child from a rich family and ask for a hefty ransom in order to live a happy life. However, things do not go as planned for the kidnappers.

Cast: Avishek Karthik, Sai Dhanshika, John Vijay

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

M. Maruthupandian · 122 min · Seven Screen Studio

A stranger keeps threatening a man, promising him that he will kill him after a week. Who is the stranger and what is he after?

Cast: M. Sasikumar, Nandita Swetha, Vasumithra

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.8/10 on TMDb (8 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Dhana · 130 min

A care-free youngster sets out to become a cop and comes back to his village to control a riot. He realises that he has to take on people, who are close to him, to manage the situation.

Cast: Vijay Yesudas, Amritha Aiyer, Bharathiraja

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Shankar · 149 min · Lyca Productions

8 years after Chitti was dismantled due to destruction he caused. Vaseegaran has created new human robot Nila which can understand human feelings better. The cell phones in the city start to disappear from everywhere. A creature in the form of bird creates havoc in the city causing destruction. Vaseegaran believes it to be the fifth element force and decides to get Chitti back in action. When Vaseegaran traces the location of missing cellphones with help of Chitti and Nila he finds that its not the fifth force but a human force done by late professor Pakshi Rajan.

Cast: Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.8/10 on TMDb (180 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Pa. Vetriselvan

An ambitious man becomes a murderer when he sets out to rob a huge sum. He is forced to indulge in more crimes to hide the first murder he had committed

Cast: Prashanth, Sanchita Shetty, Prabhu

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Pitchumani · 136 min

An ambitious youngster lands in trouble after making forged documents to earn money. A cop promises to let him go if he coughs up a huge sum, but the guy ends up kidnapping a girl, which makes things worse.

Cast: Jai Sampath, Reba Monica John, Amit Kumar Tiwari

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.5/10 on TMDb (6 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Gokul · 157 min

A simpleton has to turn into a quirky, albeit miserly, don to save his legacy and his ancestral property, a movie hall.

Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Sayesha Saigal, Madonna Sebastian

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.6/10 on TMDb (19 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi · 113 min

An Indian doctor in the US, haunted by a recurring nightmare, learns that he is adopted, and comes to India to know his real roots. Where does his search lead him to?

Cast: Vijay Antony, Sunaina, Anjali

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.5/10 on TMDb (4 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Sundar C · 154 min

An ex-minister tries to get back a laptop containing the details about his corrupt wealth , but his auditor blackmails him for money. Meanwhile, three young men, with their own problems, get involved in this.

Cast: Jiiva, Jai Sampath, Shiva

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.4/10 on TMDb (15 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Badri Venkatesh · 133 min

After a night of binge drinking, a youngster decides to invite a call girl home on the advice of his friend. When the girl ends up dead in his apartment in his absence, he has to track down the person who could have murdered her.

Cast: Atharvaa Murali, Mishti Chakravarty, Anaika Soti

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.7/10 on TMDb (9 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Kiran Chand · 142 min

A young man with agoraphobia tries to get his sister married to the right guy. When things go horribly wrong, can he overcome his fears and ensure that justice prevails?

Cast: Krishna Kulasekaran, Samyuktha, Vidhya Pradeep

AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Siddique · 150 min · Harshini Movies

Two children raised by single parents attempt to reunite their parents to enjoy the happiness of a complete family.

Cast: Arvind Swamy, Amala Paul, Nainika

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.2/10 on TMDb (8 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Gandhi Manivasagam · 136 min

A young man in order to marry the love of his life, he has to hide the fact that he can't drive from the girl's mother.

Cast: V R Dinesh, Mirnaa, Anandaraj

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.5/10 on TMDb (2 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Saravana Sakthi · J K Film Productions / May - 1 Global Media

A die-hard Ajith fan, Billa Pandi works as a construction contractor and dedicates the rest of his time to helping others in his neighbourhood. He is in love with his aunt's daughter, Valli, but life drastically changes for him when Jayalakshmi, whose family's house he'd recently constructed, falls in love with him.

Cast: R. K. Suresh, Chandini Tamilarasan, Indhuja Ravichandran

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

S. S. Surya · 146 min

A heart-broken girl who decides to commit suicide is saved by a person who is a look alike of the former’s lover

Cast: Vikram Prabhu, Bindu Madhavi, Nikki Galrani

AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (1.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Vetrimaaran · 166 min

Anbu, a young carrom player in North Chennai becomes inadvertently involved in an ongoing conflict between two local gangsters.

Cast: Dhanush, Andrea Jeremiah, Ameer

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.8/10 on TMDb (108 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Mani Ratnam · 143 min · Madras Talkies / Lyca Productions

A bloody power struggle erupts between three brothers who are vying to take over the family business following the death of their father.

Cast: Arvind Swamy, Vijay Sethupathi, Arun Vijay

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.5/10 on TMDb (53 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

A. R. Murugadoss · 164 min

NRI corporate Sundar Ramasamy comes to India to vote, only to learn that his vote has already been cast. While he reclaims his right legally, it also sets in motion a chain of events that eventually lead to him entering the political fray, trying to change the system.

Cast: Vijay, Keerthy Suresh, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.7/10 on TMDb (84 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Balaji Mohan · 150 min

After falling off the radar for a few years, Maari is back in the fray doing what he does best: taking trouble by the horns and being a total bad-ass. This time around, he is facing off against a formidable opponent named Beeja, who would stop at nothing until he sees Maari's downfall.

Cast: Dhanush, Sai Pallavi, Krishna Kulasekaran

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.5/10 on TMDb (37 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Kamal Haasan · 141 min

RAW agent Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri prevents an al-Qaida terrorist from executing a massive attack on New York. He must now wade through further traps and conspiracies to thwart a new plot against three democratic nations.

Cast: Kamal Haasan, Rahul Bose, Pooja Kumar

AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.5/10 on TMDb (31 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Vijay Chandar · 135 min

The fate of four friends, who work at a garage, witness drastic changes after they lock horns with a dreaded gangster in town

Cast: Vikram, Tamannaah Bhatia, Soori

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.0/10 on TMDb (22 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Vignesh Shivan

Inspired by a real-life incident in 1987 when a group posing as CBI raided a jewelry showroom in Mumbai and robbed money from there. The film is an adaptation of the 2013 Hindi film Special 26.

Cast: Suriya, Keerthy Suresh, Karthik

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Manoj Beedha

A woman is murdered and her neighbor is picked up as a suspect. Meanwhile, a journalist believes he can use this murder to lure an elusive gangster, with help from the guy’s former accomplice.

Cast: Guru Somasundaram, Anisha Ambrose, Hareesh Peradi

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Vallikanth

A vegetable vendor marries a girl against her father's wish. The couple, with the help of their respective mothers, manage to hide it from the girl's father till she gives birth to a child.

Cast: G. V. Prakash Kumar, Arthana Binu

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Ganeshaa

A policeman tries to make changes in a city, despite opposition from the criminal underworld.

Cast: Vijay Antony, Nivetha Pethuraj

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Chella Ayyavu · 134 min

A constable who prefers to mind his own business gets into a situation where he has to hide from a most-wanted gangster.

Cast: Vishnu Vishal, Regina Cassandra, Oviya Helen

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.8/10 on TMDb (16 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Dinesh Selvaraj · 123 min

Birla Bose, an encounter specialist's next assignment takes him to the holy city of Rameshwaram, where the greatest challenge of his career awaits for him.

Cast: Vikram Prabhu, Hansika Motwani, M. S. Bhaskar

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.8/10 on TMDb (7 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

N. Linguswamy · 149 min

Balu and his father have to protect a young man from a woman who has sworn vengeance on his entire clan.

Cast: Vishal Krishna, Keerthy Suresh, Rajkiran

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.8/10 on TMDb (18 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Hari · 157 min

The son of Aarusaamy becomes a cop and takes on the criminal who murdered his parents.

Cast: Vikram, Keerthy Suresh, Prabhu

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (3.3/10 on TMDb (14 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Ponram · 158 min

The heir of a royal family tries to save his land and villagers from a greedy man.

Cast: Sivakarthikeyan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Simran

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.6/10 on TMDb (12 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Thiru · 122 min

Raghav, a professional boxer, finds himself in a fix when an unexpected turn of events gets him tangled in a battle between his passion, family and the love of his life.

Cast: Gautham Ram Karthik, Karthik Muthuraman, Regina Cassandra

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.2/10 on TMDb (5 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Kuttii Kumar · 105 min · Adithya Entertainments

A cop wakes up to find himself trapped in his car which is buried in the earth. Even as he tries to make an escape, his father and his girlfriend are trying to trace his whereabouts by going after the men who might have a reason to kidnap him.

Cast: Nishanth Russo, Paul Michael, Cheran Raj

AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Arjun Sarja · 156 min

Two journalists, both working for two different news channels don't really like each other, but the equation between them changes when fate puts the two of them together in the warring backdrop of Kargil.

Cast: Chandan Kumar, Aishwarya Arjun, Suhasini Maniratnam

AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.0/10 on TMDb (2 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

P. G. Muthiah · 122 min

Durai returns to his village from Malaysia after 20 years in the pretext of getting married. However, his prime aim is to conduct jallikattu along with the panchayats of five neighbouring villages and fulfill his father's dream. Will he succeed?

Cast: Shanmuga Pandian, Meenakshi, Samuthirakani

AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

P. Arumugakumar · 148 min

A tribal leader comes to the city to kidnap the girl whom he has sworn to marry. But a bumbling college boy, whom the girl has a soft corner for, stands in his way.

Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Gautham Ram Karthik, Gayathrie Shankar

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.1/10 on TMDb (9 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

R. Subramanian · 105 min

Saavi is a Tamil movie starring Prakash Chandra and Sunu Lakshmi in prominent roles. It is a drama directed by R. Subramanian.

Cast: Prakash Chandra, Sunu Lakshmi, Udhayabanu Mageswaran

AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Buvanesh · 103 min

December 13 is a Tamil movie starring Brahmini Murala and Khushi Gadhvi in prominent roles. The movie also star Dhadi Siva. It is a thriller action directed by Bhuvanesh with Naresh as musician, forming part of the crew.

Cast: Khushi Gadhvi, Brahmini Murala

AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.