Best Tamil Crime Movies of 2018

Prashanth Neel · 156 min · Hombale Films

In 1951, a mysterious yellow stone unearthed in southern Mysore sparks a chain of events that sets off a violent struggle for control over the Kolar Gold Fields. A vast criminal empire is built around its wealth, with five trusted associates vying for power and survival. Amidst this chaos, a young boy named Rocky grows up driven by a promise to his dying mother, seeking immense wealth and power.

Cast: Yash, Srinidhi Shetty, Ramachandra Raju

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.5/10 on TMDb (286 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

R. Ajay Gnanamuthu · 170 min · Cameo Films / Drumsticks Productions

A CBI officer goes in search of a ruthless serial killer. Things get worse when the murderer targets the former and her family.

Cast: Nayanthara, Anurag Kashyap, Atharvaa Murali

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.0/10 on TMDb (71 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Mu. Maran · 121 min · Axess Film Factory

As the tittle Iravukku Aayiram Kangal is all about a sequence of incidents that take place in one night. Several people become part of a murder in one or the other way, leaving behind certain evidences and questions. How all of them are connected in different ways forms the crux of the plot.

Cast: Arulnithi, Ajmal Ameer, Mahima Nambiar

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.7/10 on TMDb (18 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Karthik Thangavel · 146 min · Home Movie Makers

A sincere cop suspended from the department for locking horns with a few influential people in the society, starts taking revenge against those who finished off his dear ones.

Cast: Ravi Mohan, Raashii Khanna, Sampath Raj

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.4/10 on TMDb (34 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Ashok G. · 142 min · UV Creations

IAS officer Chanchala Reddy is imprisoned in a haunted house, while she is interrogated by law enforcers investigating a politician they suspect of corruption.

Cast: Anushka Shetty, Jayaram, Asha Sarath

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.0/10 on TMDb (36 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

A. P. Arjun · Southern Film Factory

Amutha (Sriya Sree) is a housewife who wakes up one day to find herself on a hospital bed and no idea how she landed there.

Cast: Sriya Sree, Anees Shaz, Levin Simon Joseph

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

Pa. Ranjith · 166 min · Wunderbar Films / Lyca Productions

In Mumbai's Dharavi slum, a ruthless politician seeks to evict long-time residents to build luxury developments. The community is led by Kaala, who opposes the plans and fights for their rights. A cat-and-mouse game ensues between Kaala and the politician, resulting in tragic losses on both sides before the community rallies together to take down the scheme through social media campaigns.

Cast: Rajinikanth, Nana Patekar, Easwari Rao

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.4/10 on TMDb (71 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

K. M. Sarjun · 134 min · Timeline Cinemas

A young man recently released from prison teams up with his uncle to kidnap a wealthy girl, but things take an unexpected turn when her father launches his own investigation into the matter.

Cast: Sathyaraj, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Kishore

AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.9/10 on TMDb (7 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Vetrimaaran · 166 min

Anbu, a young carrom player in North Chennai becomes inadvertently involved in an ongoing conflict between two local gangsters.

Cast: Dhanush, Andrea Jeremiah, Ameer

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.8/10 on TMDb (108 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Ram Kumar · 170 min

A serial killer is murdering school girls, and a newbie cop has to track him down before the victim count increases.

Cast: Vishnu Vishal, Amala Paul, Suzane George

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.4/10 on TMDb (196 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Mani Ratnam · 143 min · Madras Talkies / Lyca Productions

A bloody power struggle erupts between three brothers who are vying to take over the family business following the death of their father.

Cast: Arvind Swamy, Vijay Sethupathi, Arun Vijay

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.5/10 on TMDb (53 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

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

R. Rahesh

A group of chain snatchers hatch an elaborate plan to carry out their operation. They target women and children but must ensure that they do not get caught.

Cast: Dhruvva, Aishwarya Dutta, Saranya Ponvannan

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

Manoj Beedha

A woman is murdered and her neighbor is picked up as a suspect. Meanwhile, a journalist believes he can use this murder to lure an elusive gangster, with help from the guy’s former accomplice.

Cast: Guru Somasundaram, Anisha Ambrose, Hareesh Peradi

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

Pawan Kumar

When a flyover in the city becomes the hotbed of accidents, a young reporter decides to investigate the issue. Her quest for an answer would lead her into a web of intrigue, murder and mystery.

Cast: Samantha, Aadhi

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

Dave Lojek · 3 min

A woman takes time in private on a tiny island in Helsinki to contemplate a loss that has caused sudden changes in her life. This tragedy has challenged her to see the world in a different light. A light that is driven by a force of nature.

Cast: Emma Chaibedra, Joseph Stacey

AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (10.0/10 on TMDb (2 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Dharani Dharan · 122 min

A police constable becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a woman. With the mysterious killer intent on making him the scapegoat, can he clear his name?

Cast: Metro Shirish, Chandhini Tamilarasan, Kalloori Vinoth

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.3/10 on TMDb (8 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

SK Mathi · 136 min

Koottali is a Tamil drama movie, directed by Mathi SK. The cast of Koottali includes Aruldoss,Kausalya.

Cast: Sathish, Krisha Kurup, Kausalya

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

Bala · 100 min

A lady cop takes interest in the case of a pregnant minor girl and her lover. But there’s a twist in the case, and can she right a wrong, despite pressure from superiors?

Cast: Jyothika, G. V. Prakash Kumar, Rockline Venkatesh

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.5/10 on TMDb (11 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

R. Subramanian · 105 min

Saavi is a Tamil movie starring Prakash Chandra and Sunu Lakshmi in prominent roles. It is a drama directed by R. Subramanian.

Cast: Prakash Chandra, Sunu Lakshmi, Udhayabanu Mageswaran

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