Best Tamil Crime Movies of 2013

Nalan Kumarasamy · 135 min · Thirukumaran Entertainment

Three unemployed friends, Kesavan, Sekar, and Pagalavan, team up with a middle-aged kidnapper named Das, who has an imaginary girlfriend. They kidnap a boy and successfully extort ransom from his father, but things take a complicated turn when they discover the boy staged the kidnapping himself. The group becomes embroiled in a cat-and-mouse game with a ruthless policeman as they try to retrieve their share of the ransom money.

Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Sanchita Shetty, Radha Ravi

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (8.3/10 on IMDb (12,214 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Alphonse Puthren · 117 min · Winner Bulls Films

A young computer engineering graduate is forced to marry a woman after his family disapproves of their relationship due to his unemployment. The couple embarks on a chaotic journey as they try to repay a debt and evade a private moneylender's men, who mistakenly believe the woman is another man's girlfriend. Along the way, they encounter unexpected twists and turns that lead them to a surprising resolution.

Cast: Nivin Pauly, Nazriya Nazim, Lalu Alex

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.5/10 on IMDb (5,464 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

A. M. R. Ramesh

Vana Yuddham (English: Forest war) is a 2013 Tamil film directed by A. M. R. Ramesh, based on the notorious forest brigand Veerappan. Kishore plays the role of Veerappan in the film, which also features Arjun and Vijayalakshmi in the lead. It is made as a bilingual, being simultaneously shot in Kannada as Attahasa.

Cast: Kishore, Arjun Sarja, Raai Laxmi

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.5/10 on TMDb (2 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

A.L. Vijay · 179 min · Sri Mishri Productions

In 1988, Ramadurai saves Ratnam from gang violence but later decides to leave India, leaving Ramadurai to take the lead. Years later, Ramadurai seeks revenge against those who killed his wife and becomes a powerful figure in Mumbai's underworld. He keeps this secret from his son Vishwa, who has built a new life as a dancer in Australia. Meanwhile, Vishwa falls in love with Meera, unaware of his father's true identity.

Cast: Joseph Vijay, Amala Paul, Santhanam

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.2/10 on IMDb (12,130 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Bejoy Nambiar · 155 min · Getaway Films

The story is about two Davids. David (Vikram) is a 30 year old fisherman living in Goa. David who is a carefree drunkard getting involved in pub fights and other unwanted activities falls for his friends deaf and mute fiancé Roma (Isha Sharvani). Meanwhile, the other David (Jiiva), is a 19 year old guitarist living in Mumbai. He hates his dad Father Noel (Nassar) for his philanthropist attitude. Meanwhile, an MLA attacks his dad and beats him up mercilessly with a group of people accusing that Noel is trying to convert everyone into Christianity. David learns that it was for the purpose of cheap publicity and he goes on trying to reach her. The two Davids are about to take a decision which will change their lives forever.

Cast: Vikram, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Vinay Virmani

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.2/10 on IMDb (2,871 votes), 57% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Subu · 105 min

Two police constables try to solve a murder case in a village.

Cast: Balaji, Venkatesh Harinathan, Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli

AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.4/10 on IMDb (101 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Vijay Adhiraj

Mohan and his friends struggle to make both ends meet. Mohan gets a lead to a huge amount of stashed up money. But their dream to live a rich life is short lived after the owner comes to claim it.

Cast: Jagapathi Babu, Sanjay Bharathi, Santhana Bharathi

AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (4.8/10 on IMDb (29 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

R. Kannan · 136 min

Three struggling room-mates unknowingly become potential prey of a ruthless gangster.

Cast: Arya, Hansika Motwani, Anjali

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (4.6/10 on IMDb (575 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Mysskin · 142 min

Chandru, a medical student, saves a dying man by operating him, but soon, the police are knocking on his doors for helping Wolf, a paid killer. And, worse, they want him to kill Wolf.

Cast: Sri, Mysskin, Adithya Menon

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.3/10 on TMDb (20 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Hari · 166 min

Picking up the storyline from where Singam ended, Duraisingam has gone undercover after meeting the Home Minister and is working as an NCC officer in a school in Thoothukudi. The only people who know about this operation are the Chief Minister and Home Minister apart from himself.

Cast: Suriya, Anushka Shetty, Hansika Motwani

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.8/10 on TMDb (60 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

A. Vincent

The film is a fun filled thriller. It revolves around the characters who call themselves as a Businessman, Superstar and Politician and their encounter with the Godfather and Lion of the criminal world.

Cast: Yuvaraj, Deepthi Nambiar, Prakash Raj

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