Ranked by IMDb rating — 26 Tamil drama films released in 2013.
Bala · 126 min
Before independence during the 1940's depicts the lives of poor carefree villagers who are lured to work in Tea plantation farms and how they are forced to live rest of their lives as slaves with no traces of hope and freedom.
Cast: Atharvaa Murali, Vedhika, Dhansika
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (8.0/10 on IMDb (2,086 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Subbu, a snobbish old man, is estranged from his son, when he marries a girl from another caste. But, his perspective on life begins to change, when his grandson comes to stay with him in the village.
Cast: Karthick, Balu Mahendra, M. Sasikumar
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.9/10 on IMDb (96 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Ram · 125 min
Kalyani, a poor labourer, strives hard to make a living and provide for Chellamma, his innocent eight-year-old daughter.
Cast: Ram, Sadhana, Shelly Kishore
AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.4/10 on TMDb (11 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Atlee · 160 min · A. R. Murugadoss Productions
John and Regina enter into an arranged marriage to please their parents, but their relationship is strained due to their past traumas. Regina's epileptic seizure forces them to confront their emotional baggage, revealing a shocking secret from her college days. As they navigate their feelings for each other, John learns about Regina's tragic love story with Surya, which has left her with deep emotional scars.
Cast: Arya, Nayanthara, Jai
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.6/10 on IMDb (6,084 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Naveen · 145 min
Four penniless, down-and-out youngsters plan to rob the house of a wealthy businessman believing that the family is out on a pilgrimage. But when they break into the house, nothing goes as planned: the family has not left, the bus...
Cast: Naveen, Sendrayan, Rajaj
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.6/10 on IMDb (1,426 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Kumaravelan · 146 min · DR V RAM Production Private Limited
Sivadas (Kishore) is tough-talking encounter specialist in the police department. He has a mission to pin down a gangster and mercenary and is hot on his trail. But life changes for the tough cop when he brings his only son Hari (Pritviraj Das) to Chennai from his village, where he was brought up by his grandmother. The young boy is autistic and now Siva has to take care of the boy and help him overcome his disability. He consults a doctor Ravi (Yugi Sethu) and admits Hari in a normal school where Amudhavalli (Sneha) is a trained teacher for special children.
Cast: Kishore Kumar G., Sneha, Prithviraj Das
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.3/10 on IMDb (234 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Vikram Sugumaran · 139 min · GV Prakash Kumar Productions
A wealthy landowner's life is turned upside down when his family becomes embroiled in a web of violence and revenge. The arrival of a new, wealthy neighbor sparks tension between two families, leading to tragic events that threaten to destroy their lives. As alliances are formed and broken, the true nature of loyalty and respect is put to the test.
Cast: Kathir, Anju, Viji Chandrashekhar
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.2/10 on IMDb (288 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Bharat Bala · 150 min · Aascar Film Pvt Ltd
In this drama, a fisherman's life is turned upside down when he falls in love with a woman from his village. Despite initial rejection, they rekindle their romance after the man leaves his job in Sudan to return home. However, his journey takes a deadly turn as he faces kidnapping and loss, forcing him to confront his mortality before ultimately being reunited with his loved one.
Cast: Dhanush, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Salim Kumar
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.1/10 on IMDb (3,632 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Vishnuvardhan · 157 min · Sri Sathya Sai Movies
The story is set in Mumbai. AK alias Ashok (Ajith) a former bomb disposal specialist and a Dirty Harry type who shoots-the-scums of earth is on a revenge romp. Along with his lady love Maya (Nayanthara), he forcibly ropes in a computer hacker Arjun (Arya) and his lover Anita (Taapsee) into his nefarious plans. How they take revenge on the Home Minister (Mahesh Manjrekar) and his acolytes ( Atul Kulkarni) forms the rest of the story.
Cast: Ajith Kumar, Arya, Nayanthara
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.0/10 on IMDb (10,634 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
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
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
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.
Prithvi Rajkumar · 128 min
A young man gets sucked into an adventure as he searches for his lookalike.
Cast: Nakhul, Chandini, Avani Modi
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.7/10 on IMDb (120 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Barathi Balakumaran · 136 min
Vizha is a rural love story between a 'thappu' artist and an 'oppari' singer, two people who thrive on deaths for a living. The rest of the movie is about the typical obstacles that they are faced with and how things resolve in th...
Cast: Pillaiyarpati Jayalakshmi, Kollangudi Karuppayi, J. Mahendran
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.6/10 on IMDb (17 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Mani Ratnam · 165 min · Madras Talkies / Gemini Film Circuit
A former seminary student, Bergmans, seeks revenge against his expelled peer, Sam Fernando, who has become a respected church leader in a small village. Meanwhile, Thomas, a troubled youth, finds guidance under Sam's mentorship, leading to an unlikely friendship with the young woman Beatrice "Bea". When Bergmans is found injured on the beach, Sam risks his own life to save him, but their actions are misinterpreted by the villagers, leading to Sam's wrongful accusation and imprisonment.
Cast: Arjun Sarja, Arvind Swamy, Gautham Karthik
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.5/10 on IMDb (1,739 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
S.S. Srisaravanan · 102 min
A sincere man's deepest desire is to provide his wife and daughter with a lavish and luxurious lifestyle. In the process, he spends way beyond his means and finds himself drowning in debt. When goons became threatening them, he mu...
Cast: Regina Cassandra, Raana Vikram
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.4/10 on IMDb (12 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Karu Pazhaniappan · 135 min · Hemanth Films
A bus conductor's life takes an unexpected turn when he's forced to take the wheel after his colleague gets drunk and crashes into someone on the road. The victim is later revealed to be Siva, a young man from a nearby village who was supposed to get married. As the bus conductor grapples with guilt and grief, he sets out to uncover the truth behind Siva's death. His search for answers leads him down a dark path of discovery and regret.
Cast: Parthiban Radhakrishnan, Vimal, Vidharth
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.0/10 on IMDb (92 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Radha Mohan · Prakash Raj Productions
Arjun visits Vennur, the village of his college friend Shanmugam. Vennur is that kind of place which still practices untouchability. Arjun learns that his lower caste friend had eloped with Rajeswari, the daughter of the village's big shot Pasupathy, who belongs to the upper caste. No one is aware of the whereabouts of the couple. So, Arjun begins a search for Shanmugam and Rajeswari which results in him uncovering startling facts.
Cast: Yami Gautam, Kumaravel, Nassar
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (4.8/10 on IMDb (178 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
I. Rajasekaran · 133 min
Ramarajan is madly in love with Seetha. But things turn difficult for him when Aishwarya, who wants to marry Ramarajan, conspires a plan to separate Ramarajan from his girlfriend.
Cast: Shiva, Santhanam, Dhansika
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (4.3/10 on IMDb (56 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Bharathiraja · Manoj Creations
Annakodi is in love with a boy who belongs to a different caste. When her parents learn about it, they disapprove of her relationship and force her to get married to someone else.
Cast: Manoj K. Bharathi, Meenal, Karthika Nair
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (3.8/10 on IMDb (24 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Brahma G. Dev
Following a young carom board player who uses his talent only for gambling, but things change when he falls in love.
Cast: Arundhati, Madhu, Aadukalam Naren
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Rama Narayanan · Sri Thenandal Films
Aaryananda and Suryananda, who aspire to enter the film industry, put a pair of smugglers behind bars. Surya is approached by the rich Chandralekha to spy on her flirtatious husband Kamalasekaran.
Cast: Mumaith Khan, Power Star Dr. Srinivasan, T Rajender
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
R. Sundarrajan · Sri Senthoor Pictures
The story of a millionaire's son who adopting an orphan (sara arjun) and the problems he encounters for her.
Cast: Prakash Nath, Vasundhara Kashyap, Sara Arjun
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Padmaraj And LGR · Sri Green Productions
Masani takes place in a village where various sculptors come to make a statue. The village head and his wife Rajeshwari try to bring in sculptors to complete the statue.However, anyone who comes for the job is driven out of the village by a ghost.
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Directed by Manivannan, the film is a sequel to `Amaithi Padai` which is till date considered one of the best political films Kollywood has churned out.
Cast: Sathyaraj, Manivannan, Seeman
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Dhinandhorum Nagaraj · Vinayaka Productions
The film is a heart-warming love story of a guy who loves a girl. The girl also loves the guy but refuses to accept her feelings for him. The film has heartbreak, action, and tragedy which makes this story a beautiful love story.
Cast: Gayathri, Geetha, IIavarasu
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Our top-ranked Tamil drama movie of 2013 is Paradesi, based on its IMDb rating (TMDb as a fallback where OMDb hasn't rated it yet).
We've catalogued 26 Tamil drama movies released in 2013.
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