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Best Tamil Crime Movies of 2011

Ranked by IMDb rating — 11 Tamil crime films released in 2011.

1Aaranya Kaandam poster
IMDb8.55,524 votesTMDb7.541 votes

Thiagarajan Kumararaja · 126 min · Capital Film Works

ComedyActionCrimeDrama

It's an out and out two different story plot drama which is happening in one of the India's metropolitan city "Chennai". The first plot is where two mafia gangs competing to show power in their drug business and the other plot leads with a rural guy who is migrated to Chennai with his 10-12 year old son. The lead role was done by actor "Sambath", working has first men gangster in one of the mafia groups who's seeking for a chance to get settled in life as soon as possible. Jackie Shroff - another versatile actor from Indian cinema, rolled in this drama as 60 plus year old gangster who's not in the business actively due to his bad health and also he sex slaves a girl who's much more younger(20's) to him.

Cast: Jackie Shroff, Ravi Krishna, Sampath Raj

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.5/10 on TMDb (41 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

2Mankatha poster
IMDb7.716,693 votes

Venkat Prabhu · 155 min · Cloud Nine Movies

ActionCrimeThriller

In Mumbai's underworld, a corrupt police officer and an influential businessman are embroiled in a web of crime and deception. A group of thieves plans to rob a large sum of money, but their leader has other motives. As the story unfolds, alliances are formed and broken, leading to a thrilling confrontation between good and evil.

Cast: Ajith Kumar, Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.7/10 on IMDb (16,693 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

3Vaanam poster

Vaanam

2011
IMDb7.31,935 votes

Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi · 140 min

ActionCrimeDrama

The lives of five individuals living in different places converge at a point, resulting in the transformation of their persona and purpose.

Cast: Silambarasan Rajendar, Bharath Srinivasan, Anushka Shetty

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.3/10 on IMDb (1,935 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

4Payanam poster
IMDb7.3868 votes

Radha Mohan · 115 min

ActionCrime

The movie deals with the stance of the government officials on such a serious issue and how a belated decision will make a situation worse, in an already edgy circumstance.

Cast: Nagarjuna Akkineni, Prakash Raj, Sana Khan

AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.3/10 on IMDb (868 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

5Siruthai poster
IMDb6.21,890 votes

Siva · 160 min

ActionComedyCrime

A small-time thief encounters a little girl claiming to be his daughter, and must step into the shoes of her real father who is being hunted down by goons.

Cast: Karthi, Tamannaah Bhatia, Santhanam

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.2/10 on IMDb (1,890 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

6Vellore Maavattam poster
IMDb5.932 votes

R.N.R. Manohar · 144 min

ActionCrime

Officer Muthukumar fights against a dreaded don Gurumurthy, but soon he gets embroiled in a brawl with the corrupt system, following the death of Gurumurthy.

Cast: Shamna Kasim, G.M. Kumar, Mayilsamy

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.9/10 on IMDb (32 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

7Veppam poster

Veppam

2011
IMDb4.9194 votes

Anjana, Anjana Ali Khan · 108 min

ActionCrimeThriller

We meet three friends living in the slums in the Chennai area.

Cast: Nani, Karthik Kumar, Bindhu Madhavi

AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (4.9/10 on IMDb (194 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

8Mambattiyan poster
IMDb4.273 votes

B. Thyagarajan · 155 min · Lakshmi Shanthi Movies

ActionCrimeDrama

In rural Tamil Nadu, a young outlaw named Mambattiyan robs from the rich to give to the poor, earning him a Robin Hood-like reputation. However, his actions attract the attention of police officer IG Ranjith, who is determined to capture him. As their cat-and-mouse game intensifies, Mambattiyan's relationships with two women become complicated, leading to tragic consequences. Ultimately, Ranjith captures Mambattiyan, but not before the village suffers greatly.

Cast: Prashanth, Meera Jasmine, Mumait Khan

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (4.2/10 on IMDb (73 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

9Thambi Vettothi Sundaram poster
IMDb3.515 votes

V.C. Vadivudaiyan

CrimeDrama

Sundaram lives in a town where people are educated and yet indulge in illegal activities. Despite his best efforts, he gets caught in a smuggling racket and earns the enmity of a gangster.

Cast: Anjali, Karan, 'Ganja' Karuppu

AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (3.5/10 on IMDb (15 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

11Yuddham Sei poster
TMDb7.215 votes

Mysskin · 160 min

CrimeActionThriller

A CBCID officer investigates an eccentric series of crimes happening in the city. His investigation leads him to unexpected crime perpetrators.

Cast: Cheran, Dipa Shah, Y. G. Mahendran

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.2/10 on TMDb (15 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Tamil crime movie of 2011?+

Our top-ranked Tamil crime movie of 2011 is Aaranya Kaandam, based on its IMDb rating (TMDb as a fallback where OMDb hasn't rated it yet).

How many Tamil crime movies came out in 2011?+

We've catalogued 11 Tamil crime movies released in 2011.

Where can I watch Aaranya Kaandam?+

Aaranya Kaandam is available to stream, rent, or buy on Hungama Play.