Ranked by IMDb rating — 39 Tamil comedy films released in 2018.
Radha Mohan · 122 min · BOFTA Media Works / Creative Entertainers
A housewife's life changes drastically after becoming a radio jockey for the city's biggest radio stations.
Cast: Jyothika, Vidharth, Lakshmi Manchu
AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.6/10 on TMDb (11 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Nelson Dilipkumar · 140 min · Lyca Productions
A young woman named Kokila is forced into the cocaine smuggling business to support her family after her mother's diagnosis with lung cancer. She uses her cunning to evade authorities and eventually takes down the entire operation with the help of a determined cop. With the help of her family, she switches the shipment and tricks those who wronged her, ultimately bringing justice to herself and her loved ones.
Cast: Nayanthara, Yogi Babu, Saranya Ponvannan
AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.6/10 on TMDb (37 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Pandiraj · 148 min · 2D Entertainment
A wealthy farmer, Perunazhi Gunasingam, lives with his family and faces a complex web of relationships. His father's past marriages and children create tension, particularly over inheritance disputes between brothers-in-law. As Gunasingam navigates his own love life, he must choose between marrying a woman from his sister's family or a woman from a wealthy background, despite societal expectations.
Cast: Karthi, Sayesha Saigal, Sathyaraj
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.
Kalyaan · 119 min · Galaxy Pictures
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
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
C. S. Amudhan · 145 min
A stringent cop tries all the possible ways to nab a dreaded don who poses a big threat to the society.
Cast: Shiva, Iswarya Menon, Sathish
AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.1/10 on TMDb (20 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Vignesh Karthick · 116 min
A young engineering graduate is just trying to settle down in life but things do not go well for him when an unfortunate occurrence happens. A mystical force is forcing him to do certain tasks. Failure to finish the tasks will result in his death.
Cast: Azhar, Sanchita Shetty, Yogi Babu
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
La. Rajkumar · 111 min · Fox Star Studios / Grass Root Film Company
Despite the premise offering the opportunity to narrate this story as a gritty action drama, Rajkumar chooses to tell it in a lighter, satirical vein.
Cast: V R Dinesh, Mahima Nambiar, Radha Ravi
AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.1/10 on TMDb (11 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Santhosh P. Jayakumar · 147 min
An easily distracted youngster goes to great lengths to make sure that his girlfriend and her family members don't find out about his mental condition.
Cast: Arya, Sayesha Saigal, Sathish
AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.8/10 on TMDb (13 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Balaiya D. Rajasekhar · 115 min · Lady Dream Cinemas
A strict railway officer enforces harsh rules, cracking down on passengers who break the law. Meanwhile, a young man's love for a wealthy woman is thwarted when his father arranges a marriage with her instead. The young man escapes to convince her of their true feelings, but is caught by the same officer and imprisoned. In prison, he befriends fellow inmates who help him devise an escape plan.
Cast: Sachin Mani, Nandita Swetha, Rajendran
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.
Pitchumani · 136 min · Shraddha Entertainment / Shvedh Group
Sathya, a lower-middle-class man, turns to any means necessary to provide for his family after becoming frustrated with their struggles. He partners with a friend to start a travel company and dreams of a better life, but soon finds himself in a desperate situation when threatened by a corrupt police officer. Desperate measures lead Sathya into a complex web of crime and danger.
Cast: Jai Sampath, Reba Monica John, Amit Kumar Tiwari
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 · Vijay Sethupathi Productions / A & P Groups / Vels Film International
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
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.
Sundar C · 154 min · Avni Cinemax
Raghu's life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers his ancestral property in Kasi, which was leased out decades ago. He falls for Aishwarya, but she initially doesn't reciprocate his feelings. As they navigate their complicated emotions, Raghu and his friend Seenu team up to retrieve money stolen by a con artist named Ganesh, who has a personal vendetta against them.
Cast: Jiiva, Jai Sampath, Shiva
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.
Kalyaan · 129 min · KJR Studios
Four criminals sent to a village to recover buried treasure by a don decide to cheat him and share the treasure between themselves.
Cast: Prabhu Deva, Hansika Motwani, Revathi
AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.6/10 on TMDb (16 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
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.
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
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 · Rajapushpa Pictures
A childhood rivalry fuels a romance between two young men in this film. As they navigate their relationship, Devas' past is revealed through his interactions with others. A comedic character emerges to expose the truth about one of the main characters, adding complexity to the story.
Cast: V R Dinesh, Mirnaa, Anandaraj
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.
Santhosh P. Jayakumar · Blue Ghost Pictures
A sexually-starved spirit traps two couples in a bungalow in Bangkok where they have planned to stay for a week. The spirit wants one of the two men to have sex with her. Can they manage to escape?
Cast: Gautham Karthik, Vaibhavi Shandilya, Yaashika Aanand
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
A. R. Mukesh · 148 min · Sai Productions
Vimal move to London from Tamilnad as a waiter in a five-star restaurant
Cast: Vimal, Ashna Zaveri, Anandaraj
AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.5/10 on TMDb (1 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
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.
Balaji Mohan · 150 min · Wunderbar Films
Maari, a charismatic gangster, is pursued by Araathu Aanandi, who harbors unrequited love for him. Meanwhile, Maari's past catches up with him as his brother-in-law, Gangadhar Beeja, seeks revenge after being betrayed by Maari and killed by him. As tensions escalate, Maari finds himself in a desperate fight for survival against rival gangsters led by Kalai and Beeja. Ultimately, Aanandi sacrifices herself to save Maari from Beeja's wrath.
Cast: Dhanush, Sai Pallavi, Krishna Kulasekaran
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.
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
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Nishanth Ravindaran
A wife wants her husband to get her a set-top box. The husband goes out to buy it with his drug peddler friend and gets into problems that soon spiral out of control.
Cast: Guru Somasundaram, Lakshmi Priyaa
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
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Elan
Sree falls for a woman whom his conservative parents most certainly wouldn't approve of.
Cast: Harish Kalyan, Raiza Wilson
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
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.
Balaji Tharaneetharan · 173 min
A veteran theatre artist who lives for his art 'enters' the world of films. Can the film industry hold on to his inimitable artistry?
Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Mouli, Archana
AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.5/10 on TMDb (15 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
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.
A. L. Vijay · 130 min · Pramod Films / Trident Arts
Lakshmi, a 12-year-old dance enthusiast, dreams of winning the national level dance competition. With her mother's disapproval, she finds an unlikely support system at a local cafe where she meets Vijay Krishna, who becomes her mentor and helps her achieve her goal. However, Lakshmi struggles with stage fright, leading to a team disqualification, until VK offers her another chance as his coach.
Cast: Prabhu Deva, Ditya Bhande, Aishwarya Rajesh
AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.8/10 on TMDb (10 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
R. Jayaprakash · 112 min
A gangster decides to go on a trip to space and orders those under his 'protection' to cough up the amount.
Cast: Athvik Jalandhar, Pooja Ramachandran, Jogikumar
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Ramana Madhesh · 142 min · Prince Pictures / Marvel Worth Productions
A spirit takes revenge on a few people by entering into the body of its lookalike.
Cast: Trisha Krishnan, Jacky Bhagnani, Yogi Babu
AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.7/10 on TMDb (6 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Thambi Ramaiah · 128 min · VU Cinemas
A young man from a wealthy family loses everything due to his horse betting addiction. His cousin helps him start a successful business by raising funds from villagers, but it's stolen, leading to suspicion and trouble. Ultimately, the truth behind the theft is revealed, and the family comes together in forgiveness, allowing the couple to build a new life and start a windmill business. The story follows their journey towards redemption and happiness.
Cast: Umapathy Ramaiah, Mrudula Murali, Thambi Ramaiah
AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (3.0/10 on TMDb (2 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
S. P. Mohan · 130 min
A happily married man starts suspecting his friend of having an affair with his wife as he finds both of them sharing similar interests.
Cast: Ma Ka Pa Anand, Nikhila Vimal, Sentrayan
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.
Kaali Rangasamy · 136 min
Poongodi marries Kumar without knowing that he works with the corporation as a trash collector. Once she stumbles upon the truth, she shuns him and elopes with her neighbour, Arjun. Will Kumar succeed in bringing her back?
Cast: Dinesh, Manisha Yadav, Yogi Babu
AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.8/10 on TMDb (4 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Pa. Ranjith Kumar · 125 min
Cast: Livingston, Ponnambalam, Jothisha
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
K. Rajaraman · 129 min
Two friends, who aspire to take control of things in their locality, face a series of issues when they take up an assignment involving kidnapping a politician’s daughter.
Cast: Krishna Kulasekaran, Iswarya Menon, Karunakaran
AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.0/10 on TMDb (2 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
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.
Boopathy Pandian · 160 min · A3V Cinemaz
A care-free youngster lands in trouble when he helps his brother to win the lady of his life.
Cast: Vimal, Prabhu, Anandhi
AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.3/10 on TMDb (3 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Priyadarshan · 130 min
An amiable photographer in a small-town, who is nursing a breakup, unwittingly becomes embroiled in a street brawl that turns him into a man obsessed with revenge.
Cast: Udhayanidhi Stalin, Namitha Pramod, Parvatii Nair
AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.3/10 on TMDb (6 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Vijay Balaji · 113 min
A youngster has a nightmare and gets the shock of his life when the events from the dream start happening in his real life.
Cast: Rameez Raja, Janani Iyer, Daniel Balaji
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.
Our top-ranked Tamil comedy movie of 2018 is Kaatrin Mozhi, based on its IMDb rating (TMDb as a fallback where OMDb hasn't rated it yet).
We've catalogued 39 Tamil comedy movies released in 2018.
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