Best Tamil Action Movies of 2019

Lokesh Kanagaraj · 147 min · Dream Warrior Pictures / Vivekananda Pictures

A police officer, Inspector Bejoy, leads a team in intercepting a van carrying large quantities of cocaine. However, the operation puts him at odds with Adaikalam, a notorious drug lord, who seeks revenge against those involved. As Bejoy tries to protect his officers and prevent public panic, he must also navigate a complex web of corruption and gang violence. The situation escalates into a tense showdown between Bejoy's team and Adaikalam's men.

Cast: Karthi, Narain, Arjun Das

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.6/10 on TMDb (154 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Vetrimaaran · 141 min · V Creations

Asuran is an action film directed by Vetrimaaran, with the story taken from the novel Vekkai written by Poomani, a famous Tamil novelist. Dhanush plays two roles in this film. Famous Malayalam actress Manju Warrier plays the female lead. Many people expecting this movie will be the benchmark for Tamil cinema in both critically and commercially. Trailer of this film was released on Dhanush's birthday and the film was released on 3 October 2019.

Cast: Dhanush, Manju Warrier, Prakash Raj

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (8.4/10 on IMDb (37,030 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Lakshmi Ramakrishnan · 109 min · Monkey Creative Labs, Seven Wonders Motion Pictures

Vasu, an old retired army man is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and his Radha finds it hard to handle him and his childlike nature during some times. They go through some unexpected problems in their house during a rainy season in Chennai.

Cast: Kishore, Kishore DS, Lovelyn Chandrasekhar

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.2/10 on TMDb (2 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Sri Senthil · 126 min

A cop, who suffers from family issues, takes up a peculiar suicide case. The plot thickens as similar cases get reported within a span of a few days.

Cast: Bharath Srinivasan, Ann Sheetal, Aadhav Kannadasan

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.0/10 on TMDb (9 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Atlee · 177 min · AGS Entertainment

This movie revolves around on how a football player sacrifices his dream for his father, who is a gangster and who also wants his son to achieve big in football. Later, he gets a second chance to achieve his dream where he needs to coach a women's football team to glory with many obstacles.

Cast: Vijay, Nayanthara, Jackie Shroff

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.3/10 on TMDb (78 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Sam Anton · Auraa Cinemas

A young police officer passes the police examination and gets recruited to work in the control room department, where he responds to the issues. After answering around 99 calls, he receives a 100th call where he listens to a girl crying and stating that her life is in danger . Promising her safety and rescue, he tries to investigate her case and finds that a large number of similar criminal activities are being carried. He sets out to nab the kidnapper or the group of criminals who commit the crimes.

Cast: Atharvaa, Hansika Motwani, Radha Ravi

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

P. S. Mithran · 159 min · KJR Studios

Sakthi (Sivakarthikeyan) who takes it upon himself to safeguard the current education system from Mahadev (Abhay Deol), the gatekeeper of corporate lobbying. Through the mentorship of Moorthy ('Action King' Arjun), he decides to shut down Mahadev's business & sets-off on a path to change the current education system by hiding his identity. Whether Sakthi is truly able to remove the anchors of Mahadev's rigid system or not.

Cast: Sivakarthikeyan, Arjun Sarja, Abhay Deol

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.3/10 on TMDb (30 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

R Vijay Anand

The story is about how three different people (Murugan, Akila, and Natesan) come together. There is a sub-plot of love between Murugan and Akila (Vasi Ashif and Pooja Shree).

Cast: Vasi Ashif, Pooja Shree, Seeman

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

K. V. Anand · 166 min · Lyca Productions

A terrorist plot unfolds when Prime Minister Chandrakanth Varma is targeted in India and later in London. The government's security services are compromised, leading to the death of several key figures. As tensions rise, a former military intelligence operative must navigate a complex web of deceit to uncover the truth behind the assassinations.

Cast: Suriya, Mohanlal, Arya

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.6/10 on TMDb (37 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Rathna Kumar · SK Studios

Kamini(Amala Paul) works in a private TV channel and does a program on prank videos. Her office gets shifted and to celebrate the old memories, Kamini and her gang decide to stay back in the old premises and party hard. But in a shocking turn around of events, Amala is left alone in the building and that too naked. Why is she naked? Who is behind this ghastly act? How will she come out of this tricky situation?

Cast: Amala Paul, Ananya Ramaprasad, Ramya Subramanian

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

Venkat Mohan · 150 min · Light House Movie Makers

Karnan, an orphan, grows up to become a corrupt cop who would do anything for money. He befriends Kaalirajan, the local don, who showers him with a lot of gifts. Karnan's acts frequently upset his sincere subordinate Abdul Kader, who in vain tries to stop him whenever possible. In the meanwhile, a woman constantly visits the police station to inquire about her missing daughter, but Karnan dismisses her in every possible way. He falls for Sindhu, who is kidnapped by Kaalirajan's goons on her birthday but is set free after realizing she wasn't the woman supposed to be kidnapped. Karnan almost dismisses the incident until Sindhu asks him to rescue the actual target, as a birthday present. Having no choice, Karnan engages in a brutal fight that turns out to be not only his first heroic but also a life-changing act.

Cast: Vishal Krishna, Raashii Khanna, R. Parthiban

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.1/10 on TMDb (17 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

M. Anbazhagan · 128 min · 11: 11 Productions / Naadodigal

A college professor tries to unite his students who lack proper guidance from parents and teachers.

Cast: Samuthirakani, Thambi Ramaiah, Yuvan

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Rajesh M. Selva

Vasu, a doctor, rescues KK, a criminal, from getting murdered in the hospital. However, when Vasu's wife gets kidnapped, he is asked to get KK out in exchange for his wife's safe return.An official remake of the 2010 French film Point Blank.

Cast: Vikram, Akshara Haasan, Lena

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

Gautham Vasudev Menon · 152 min · Ondraga Entertainment / Escape Artists Motion Pictures

Raghu, a normal college guy gets dragged into trouble when he falls in love with Lekha and their whirlwind romance changes the course of his life.

Cast: Dhanush, Megha Akash, Sunaina

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.3/10 on TMDb (18 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Sudar · 110 min

Thittam Pottu Thirudura Koottam is an upcoming Indian Tamil comedy film directed by Sudhar. The film features a cast of Chandran, Satna Titus and Parthiepan in the lead roles. The film began production in mid 2016.

Cast: Chandran, Satna Titus, R. Parthiban

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

Kalyaan

Two con women lock horn with a gangster after knowing that a mystic vessel is hidden in his home.

Cast: Jyothika, Revathi, Yogi Babu

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

Baba Bhaskar

Set against the backdrop of a slum in Chennai, the movie is about the relationships between a few slum dwellers and how some anti-social elements create unrest in their lives.

Cast: G.V. Prakash Kumar, Parthiban, Palak Lalwani

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

Sundar C · 158 min · Trident Arts

An agent, sent by the Indian army to observe a terrorist, finds his mission complicated when he discovers undercover agents in his own country.

Cast: Vishal Krishna, Tamannaah Bhatia, Aishwarya Lekshmi

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.9/10 on TMDb (17 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Don Sandy · 128 min · All In Pictures

Three friends who need money to better their lives and a disillusioned farmer hatch a plan to rob a bank with a chimp as an accomplice.

Cast: Jiiva, Shalini Pandey, Sathish

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (3.7/10 on TMDb (5 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Vijay Sri G · 142 min · Kalai Cinemas

A happy-go-lucky guy, who falls in love in his locality, gets the shock of his life when she reveals her real identity to him.

Cast: Charu Haasan, Janagaraj, Saroja Rajagopal

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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.

Zion · 145 min

The lives of a few people get affected when ego clash erupts between a few cut-throat loan sharks

Cast: Karunakaran, Santhosh Prathap, Thrigun

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (2.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

I. V. Parthasarathy · 116 min

Akilan Vishwanathan, an Indian cop known for his intellectual mind, chases the culprit involved in a multiple kidnapping and murder in Las Vegas. Will he be able to succeed?

Cast: Shaam, Athmeeya Rajan, Srinath

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

Karthik Subbaraj · 172 min

A hostel warden becomes the target of a dreaded politician and his gangster son, but little do they realise that it is they who should fear him.

Cast: Rajinikanth, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vijay Sethupathi

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.2/10 on TMDb (93 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Jeethu Joseph · 150 min

Brother and sister who get separated and reunite years later when the brother has grown to be a criminal.

Cast: Karthi, Jyothika, Sathyaraj

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.5/10 on TMDb (31 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Siva · 153 min

A village ruffian, who settles disputes in his native, takes on a big shot when he tries to sort out the rough patch in his marriage after several years.

Cast: Ajith Kumar, Nayanthara, Thambi Ramaiah

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.2/10 on TMDb (47 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Sujeeth · 171 min

A battle for power ensues as warring gangters thrive to gain possession of a "black box" that can make them richer than they already are, and an undercover cop intervenes with the help of his sharp intellect and an instinct to kill.

Cast: Prabhas, Shraddha Kapoor, Neil Nitin Mukesh

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.7/10 on TMDb (114 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Saran

An arrogant don is possessed by the ghost of a medical college student and turns meek. Now, his accomplices have hide this fact from the outside world and ensure the return of the actual don.

Cast: Arav, Kavya Thapar, Nikesha Patel

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

Ramprakash Rayappa

A colony in Coimbatore city experiences a rough time after a few heavily armed criminals flee to the colony in an attempt to escape from the cops.

Cast: Vikranth, Suseenthiran, Athulya Ravi

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

H. Vinoth

When three young women are implicated in a crime, a retired lawyer steps forward to help them clear their names. A remake of the 2016 Hindi film Pink.

Cast: Ajith Kumar, Shraddha Srinath

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

Kalees

Two people become victims of cyber bullying.

Cast: Jiiva, Nikki Galrani

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

Vijay Chandar · 150 min

A village is protesting against the setting up a copper plant, but when their leader dies, the corporate company behind the plant sends in a look-alike to facilitate their plan.

Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Raashii Khanna, Nivetha Pethuraj

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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.

Pandiraj · 153 min

Arumpon wants his sister to get married into a good family, but is forced to accept her marriage to a local goon, with whom he is at loggerheads. Will the brother-sister relationship survive?

Cast: Sivakarthikeyan, Aishwarya Rajesh, Samuthirakani

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.4/10 on TMDb (18 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

S. U. Arunkumar · 134 min

A small-time thief and his protégé go to Thailand to rescue his wife, who is being held captive by a gang involved in skin trade.

Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Anjali, Vivek Prasanna

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.5/10 on TMDb (9 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Andrew Louis · 110 min

A man is found to be murdered and the investigating officer believes that he was killed by a young woman and her mother. But their neighbour claims that he is the murderer! Who is lying?

Cast: Vijay Antony, Arjun Sarja, Ashima Narwal

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.3/10 on TMDb (16 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

M. Rajesh · 157 min

A happy-go-lucky guy lands in trouble after he locks horns with an egoistic lady.

Cast: Sivakarthikeyan, Nayanthara, Yogi Babu

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.6/10 on TMDb (13 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

K. C. Bokadia · 106 min

An action film directed by KC Bokadia, starring Srikanth Krishnamachari, Eshanya Maheshwari and Nasser in the lead roles.

Cast: Srikanth, Eshanya Maheshwari, Nassar

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

A. L. Vijay · 140 min

An ambitious youngster, who is all set to get engaged to his ladylove in a few hours, gets trapped in a secluded bungalow and faces death threat in different ways.

Cast: G. V. Prakash Kumar, Samyuktha Hegde, Suman Talwar

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.0/10 on TMDb (7 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Vijay Kumar · 119 min

A young man struggles for justice for the victims who are affected by the chemical plant leakage which lead to many deaths in the village.

Cast: Vijay Kumar, Vismaya, Sudhakar

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.0/10 on TMDb (11 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Naveen Nanjundan · 129 min

The kidnapping comes to a jolting halt when an honest police inspector decides to punish a five-member gang of youngsters who kidnap children for ransom.

Cast: Kathir, Srushti Dange, Pawan

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.4/10 on TMDb (5 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Rajath Ravishankar · 155 min · Prince Pictures

Dev, a youngster from a well-to-do family, is an adventure seeker. When his friend playfully tries to set him up with Meghna, a businesswoman who has no time for love, Dev has to embark on an adventure of another kind.

Cast: Karthi, Rakul Preet Singh, Prakash Raj

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.9/10 on TMDb (18 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Sundar C · 176 min

The young heir of a rich family embarks on a journey to effect a reconciliation between estranged family members.

Cast: Silambarasan, Megha Akash, Catherine Tresa

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.9/10 on TMDb (6 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Siva Shakthi · 134 min

A well-educated youngster drops his plans of settling down in the US to develop agriculture in his village, but faces threat from many people.

Cast: Dhileban, Amala Rose, Jaya Balan

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