Best Tamil Crime Movies of 2014

Karthik Subbaraj · 171 min · Group Company / Shri Meenakshi Creations

A struggling filmmaker participates in a talent show to secure funding for his feature film debut. Impressed by his work, a producer offers him a deal, but their collaboration takes an unexpected turn when the filmmaker is tasked with making a gangster film about a notorious Madurai gangster. The filmmaker documents the gangster's life, earning his trust and eventually becoming embroiled in his criminal activities.

Cast: Siddharth, Bobby Simha, Lakshmi Menon

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (8.2/10 on IMDb (13,734 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

H. Vinoth · 145 min · Manobala's Picture House / SR Cinema / Thirrupathi Brothers Film Media

Gandhi Babu, a skilled con artist, preys on vulnerable individuals with elaborate schemes. His latest target is Bhanu, a poor woman he charms before abandoning her. After being arrested and released due to lack of evidence, Gandhi's associates betray him, leading to a violent confrontation that ultimately sets the stage for his next scam.

Cast: Natarajan Subramaniam, Ishara Nair, Ponvannan

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (8.1/10 on IMDb (3,732 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

P. Ramesh · 126 min · Thirukumaran Entertainment / Vel Media

A criminology student turned detective uncovers a web of deceit linked to a forged insurance scam, leading him to his own mentor's shocking involvement in the crime. The investigation culminates in a confession and tragic suicide, revealing a larger conspiracy orchestrated by a mysterious figure known as Vallabha.

Cast: Ashok Selvan, Janani Iyer, V. Jayaprakash

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.6/10 on IMDb (3,156 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Magizh Thirumeni · 139 min

A cop Arul (Arya) is on an undercover mission to capture the underworld don Jothi (Ashutosh Rana) who runs a smuggling mafia in Goa. When both Arul and his friend Chandra (Ramanna) plans to arrest Jothi, things go haywire and the rest of the story tells us whether Arul completes his mission by playing a mind game.

Cast: Arya, Hansika Motwani, Sudhanshu Pandey

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.7/10 on TMDb (13 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Thiru · 149 min

A narcoleptic becomes a vigilante when tragedy strikes.

Cast: Vishal, Lakshmi Menon, Iniya

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.5/10 on IMDb (1,227 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

P.V.Dharanidharan · Square Stone Films

The film is set in North Madras area where a Settu (Atul Kulkarni) used to employ Guna (Sampath Raj) for car seizure before he is double crossed by Burma (Michael Thangadurai), who takes over the hot-seat. Burma is aided by his girlfriend Kalpana (Reshmi Menon) and sidekick Boomer (Karthik Sabesh). Their mission is to seize 28 cars for Settu and raise money so that Burma can marry Kalpana. Meanwhile another gang of robbers led by a lady killer gets involved, leading to chase, abduction, double cross and killing.

Cast: Sampath Raj, Atul Kulkarni, Karthik Sabesh

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

R.T. Neason · 185 min · Super Good Films

A crime lord's adopted son turns against him after a traumatic event forces him to confront his past hatred for the police. As he dons the uniform, he must navigate a cat-and-mouse game with his former boss and his henchmen. A personal connection helps him find an inner strength to take down those who have wronged him.

Cast: Mohanlal, Joseph Vijay, Kajal Aggarwal

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.2/10 on IMDb (14,216 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Rajapandi · 128 min · Triple V Records

Vijay (Vijay Vasanth) is a contractor for sticking film posters in North Madras area. He is a rough, uncouth guy who at times in a drunken mood beats up his mother (Saranya Ponvannan), but makes up with her at the end of the day by buying her favorite Biriyani. He falls in love with the educated Madhu (Mahima) a nurse in a hospital. However he gets caught in a cat and mouse game being played by a ruthless corrupt politician Burma (Rahman) and a cunning businessman Parthipan (Prabhu) who has a score to settle. One of them holds his girl to ransom, as the other has stolen the money entrusted to him!

Cast: Vijay Vasanth, Mahima Nambiar, Prabhu

AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.7/10 on IMDb (115 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

N. Linguswamy, Suresh · 166 min · Thirrupathi Brothers

Raju 'Bhai' & Chandru head a thriving gang in Mumbai, taking on & decimating all those who oppose them. When the story of their success reaches the ears of the dreaded don, Imran Bhai, they face his inevitable wrath. It is now up to Krishna, the brother of Raju Bhai, to identify the culprits responsible for the fate suffered by the duo and exact revenge.

Cast: Suriya, Vidyut Jammwal, Samantha Ruth Prabhu

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.4/10 on IMDb (6,690 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Shree · 118 min · Cameo Films

Moneykandan (Vaibhav) is an IT guy who spells his name as 'Money (numerology) and like his name money is an important driving force in his life, as he dreams of getting his sister married and make his mother happy. He has a loving girlfriend Meera (Ramya Nambeesan) and life seems to be one big party for him. However his life takes a U -turn when he gets suddenly fired from his job. One day by mistake, a box arrives on his doorstep containing Rs. 5 Crores which is a part of settlement between two bad guys Ilavarasu (Kota Srinivas Rao) and Kamatchi Sundaram (Sayaji Shinde). Moneykandan wants to run away with the money and start a new life in another country, but he finds that he has caught a tiger by the tail.

Cast: Vaibhav Reddy, Ramya Nambeeshan, Sayaji Shinde

AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.3/10 on IMDb (179 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.