Ranked by IMDb rating — 24 Tamil crime films released in 2025.
Guna Subramaniam
Inspector Mugilan investigates the disappearance of a prominent Coimbatore businessman, Aadhavan, and his wife Malavika after their servant is found murdered in their home.
Cast: Natty Subramaniam, Padine Kumar, Nizhalgal Ravi
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Jayavel
Three childhood friends who veer off course growing up attempt to bring their lives back on track when their error escalates beyond their grasp.
Cast: Poovaiyar, Sai Dheena, Arjun Sarja
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Selvamani Selvaraj · Spirit Media / Wayfarer Films
In 1950s Madras, director Ayya struggles with his strained relationship with film star T.K. Mahadevan, who has risen to superstardom despite their ego clashes. When financiers agree to produce a new horror film based on Ayya's mother, Mahadevan takes creative control and reworks the script to suit his image. As filming begins, tensions rise between Ayya and Mahadevan, leading to a dramatic shift in power dynamics.
Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashri Borse, Samuthirakani
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Jsk Satish Kumar · 132 min · JSK Film Corporation
A physiotherapist vanishes mysteriously. Police investigations reveal hidden truths as they work to determine if his disappearance was voluntary or something darker. The case builds to an unexpected ending.
Cast: Sakshi Agarwal, Suresh Chakravarthi, Rachitha Mahalakshmi
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.8/10 on IMDb (10,272 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Leo John Paul · 132 min · Vijay Antony Film Corporation
A young woman is found dead in Chennai, with similarities to a previous case involving her father's daughter. A former ADGP and his team launch an unofficial investigation, following leads that point to a swimmer who may be connected to the murder. The swimmer, known for his exceptional memory, reveals he was taking pills to forget a past love, but claims no connection to the crime.
Cast: Vijay Antony, SeshvithaKanimozhi, Samuthirakani
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.8/10 on IMDb (4,073 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Karunanithi · Radha Film International
A taxi driver's life spirals when a corrupt officer uses his car for a crime. Facing false charges and pursued by police, he and Anbu battle to uncover the truth and survive in Madurai.
Cast: TTF Vasan, Kushita Kallapu, Kishore
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Praveen K · Vishnu Vishal Studioz
A struggling writer announces he'll commit the perfect crime, sparking a tense pursuit as police try to prevent his methodically planned killing spree.
Cast: Vishnu Vishal, Shraddha Srinath, Selvaraghavan
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Lokesh Kanagaraj · 168 min · Sun Pictures
Delves into a man's relentless quest for vengeance since youth, driven by righting past wrongs, shaping his very existence. Viewers experience the complexities of his tumultuous vendetta journey.
Cast: Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna Akkineni
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.0/10 on IMDb (21,189 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Sundar C · Avni Cinemax / Benzz Media (P) Ltd.
Saravanan, an undercover cop posing as a PT master, takes on ruthless criminals Malayarasan and Kottaiyarasan, uncovers a 100 crore scam by their brother Mudiyarasan, and forms a gang with school staff to bring them down.
Cast: Sundar C., Vadivelu, Catherine Tresa
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Ilayaraja Kaliyaperumal
A bus murder investigation unfolds, revealing possible scenarios and suspects. As everyone undergoes questioning, hidden layers of the case begin to surface.
Cast: Sibiraj, Gajaraj, Aadukalam Murugadoss
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Mani Ratnam · 165 min · Raaj Kamal Films International / Turmeric Media / Madras Talkies
In Old Delhi, a truce between rival gangs is short-lived as violence erupts, leaving a young boy orphaned and adopted by his killer's brother. Years later, the boy grows into a powerful leader who must navigate treacherous alliances and family feuds to maintain control of his empire. A fragile peace deal with an old enemy sets off a chain reaction of events that threaten the very foundation of his power structure.
Cast: Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (4.2/10 on IMDb (6,709 votes), 25% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Thanesh Perrabu
A powerful tycoon partners with Margaya Island's kingpin to smuggle a highly valuable package. Chaos ensues when so called local gangsters and a group of tourists join forces to stop them, blending dark comedy with heart-pounding action.
Cast: Perrabu Viknesh, Jee Kutty, Nirmala Tharmarajan
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Anish Ashraf
Prabhu (Vetri) arrives in the city to chronicle his father’s story but is pulled into a chilling murder mystery. Teaming up with inspector Ramaiya (Thambi Ramaiah) and a fearless reporter, he follows a trail of clues linking a series of brutal killings. As the investigation deepens, secrets unravel in a tense blend of mystery, wit, and danger.
Cast: Vetri, Magesh Das, Thambi Ramaiah
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
A.R. Raghavendra
A writer’s fictional characters come alive in the real world, demanding justice for the tragic fates he created for them
Cast: A.R. Raghavendra, Delhi Ganesh, Mu Ramasamy
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Uday K · A & P Groups
A brave cab driver and a released convict find themselves unlikely allies as they confront a greater evil that threatens to destroy many lives.
Cast: Keerthi Pandian, Arun Pandian, Ramesh Thilak
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Karuppaiyaa Murugan
Saravanan and his daughter Boomika arrive in bustling Chennai, overwhelmed by the city's chaos.They’ve come to escape a painful past, haunted by the loss of Saravanan's wife. As they try to start fresh, the city holds challenges they didn’t expect.
Cast: Premji Amaren, Dhivadarshini, Deepa Shankar
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Ponram
Two men with explosive expertise and dangerous histories dedicate themselves to protecting their village.
Cast: Shanmuga Pandian, Sarathkumar, Tharnika
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Krishna Sankar
A middle-aged Indian woman accused of murdering a rich American woman, an Innocent husband who loves her wife. A journey of this couple where karma proves at the end "what goes around comes around
Cast: Suhasini Maniratnam, Sruthi Hariharan, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Ravindra Madhava
A single painful moment changes everything, turning one life into a tale of heroism and another into darkness.As fate blurs the line between right and wrong, choices become weapons of destiny.In the end, who truly is the hero—and who becomes the villain?
Cast: Atharvaa, Lavanya Tripathi, Ashwin Kakumanu
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Dinesh Lakshmanan
When a writer’s murder rattles a posh complex and Inspector Magudapathi uncovers secrets everyone wants buried, how long can Adhi hide the truth tangled in his mother’s therapist?
Cast: Aishwarya Rajesh, Arjun Sarja, Vela Ramamoorthy
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
S.U. Arun Kumar
Kaali is a provision store owner and a loving husband and father, is brought back into the life of crime, when his former boss's son is being hunted by the police.
Cast: Vikram, S.J. Suryah, Suraj Venjaramoodu
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Esakki Karvannan, Muthuramalingam, Sakthi Selvaraj
Two feuding villages, Hindu dominated Subramaniapuram and Christian dominated Yokopuram, face a series of wedding night murders that have both communities pointing fingers, lead to the revelation of spirits seeking justice for past religious conflicts.
Cast: M.S. Bhaskar, Vimal, Chaya Devi
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Sekhar Kammula
Revolves around the pursuit of wealth and its consequences: a beggar undergoes a dramatic transformation, exploring themes of greed, ambition, and moral dilemmas faced by the characters leading to a quest for redemption.
Cast: Rashmika Mandanna, Dhanush, Nagarjuna Akkineni
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
K. Chandru
A woman must use her intelligence and grit to protect her family after they are unexpectedly caught in the crossfire of gang violence.
Cast: Keerthy Suresh, Redin Kingsley, Sunil
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Our top-ranked Tamil crime movie of 2025 is See Saw, based on its IMDb rating (TMDb as a fallback where OMDb hasn't rated it yet).
We've catalogued 24 Tamil crime movies released in 2025.
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