Best Tamil Drama 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.

A.R. Murugadoss · 166 min · Lyca Productions

Kathiresan "Kathir" impersonates a man named Jeevanandham to help his friend and uncover the truth about six villagers who were killed by a greedy entrepreneur. As he delves deeper into the case, Kathir becomes emotionally invested in the cause and rallies support from the community. However, his efforts are threatened when the real Jeeva escapes from prison and heads towards Chennai with an accomplice.

Cast: Joseph Vijay, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Neil Nitin Mukesh

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (8.1/10 on IMDb (31,200 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Pa. Ranjith · 156 min · Studio Green

In the midst of a long-standing feud between two rival political factions, a young man named Kaali finds himself caught in the crossfire. As he navigates his complicated relationships with friends and family, Kaali must confront the violent tensions that have consumed their community. When Anbu's efforts to claim a disputed wall for his party are met with resistance, the situation escalates into chaos.

Cast: Karthi, Catherine Tresa, Kalaiyarasan

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.9/10 on IMDb (4,688 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

S.U. Arun Kumar · 151 min

The warm love story of a landlord and his wife (and their car).

Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, V. Jayaprakash, Tulasi

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.9/10 on IMDb (2,202 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Raju Murugan · 155 min · Fox Star Studios / {{nowrap / The Next Big Film Productions

Tamizh (Dinesh) is chirpy and happy go guy who makes a living out of selling stuff in the train and also a stage actor, falls in love with Sudandirakodi (Malavika Nair), who aims big and looks to complete her college degree. Murugan, a journalist takes on a trip to uncover what went wrong in the love story of Tamizh (Dinesh) and Sudhandhirakodi (Malavika Nair), both visually impaired people.

Cast: Dinesh, Malvika Nair, Elango

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.7/10 on IMDb (816 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Vijay Milton · 111 min · Rough Note

The story is set in the famous Koyambedu market in Chennai. The movie talks about four adolescent boys (Pasanga team of Kishore, Sree Raam, Pandi and Murugesh) whose life revolves around the wholesale vegetable and fruit market, situated in Chennai, the largest of its kind in Asia. They are orphans who grew up around the market with strange and weird names like Chittapa, Kuttimani, Puli and Setu. Their world revolves only around this market; they do not have any other identity. The boys are mentored by Aatchi (Sujatha), a wholesale vegetable vendor who is like a mother to them. The market is controlled by Naidu alias NKB who calls the shots with an iron fist. One day the boys fall foul of NKB, and things turn ugly.

Cast: Kishore Shanthi Dhinakaran, Sree Raam, Thamizh

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.7/10 on IMDb (1,081 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Suseenthiran · 127 min

Right from his childhood, the motherless Jeeva grows with his focus fully on Cricket. However, it is never smooth sailing for him with disruptions coming in various forms ranging from his love life to team selection politics.

Cast: Vishnu Vishal, Sri Divya, Soori

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.6/10 on IMDb (1,296 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Vasanthabalan · 150 min

Two theater artists compete in a small drama troupe.

Cast: Siddharth, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Vedhika

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.5/10 on IMDb (1,447 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Gnana Rajasekaran · 153 min

'Ramanujan' is a historical biopic set in early 20th century British India and England, and revolves around the life and times of the mathematical prodigy, Srinivasa Ramanujan. Directed by the award-winning filmmaker Gnana Rajasek...

Cast: Abhinay Vaddi, Suhasini, Kevin McGowan

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.3/10 on IMDb (439 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Arivazhagan Venkatachalam · 132 min

A basketball player strives to win an important tournament.

Cast: Nakhul, Mrudhula Basker, Amzath Khan

AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.9/10 on IMDb (373 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

A.L. Vijay · 120 min

Members of a family gather as a sacrificial rooster goes missing.

Cast: Nassar, Kousalya, Saivam Ravi

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.8/10 on IMDb (632 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Prakash Raj · 115 min

A young couple plays havoc with the union of an older couple.

Cast: Prakash Raj, Sneha, Urvashi

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.8/10 on IMDb (536 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.

Parthiban Radhakrishnan · 128 min

Amidst his personal struggles, Tamizh calls his friends - a DOP, a director-wannabe with 40 years of industry experience and three young Assistant directors, for a discussion to develop a script for his first film.

Cast: Thambi Ramaiah, Santhosh Prathap, Vijay Ram

AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.7/10 on IMDb (689 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Balaji Mohan · 140 min

The people of the Panimalai hill station are in trouble as the government has put a ban on speaking to control the spread of the "dumb-flu," which spreads only through talking.

Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Nazriya Nazim, Madhoo

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.7/10 on IMDb (2,029 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Stalin Ramalingam

Kaadu is a Tamil film that touches upon the issue of deforestation and the importance of preserving the forests.

Cast: Vidharth, Samskruthy Shenoy, Muthukumar

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

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.

Siva · 161 min · Vijaya Productions

In this drama, four brothers navigate love and family expectations in the small town of Oddanchatram. When their childhood friend Vinayagam falls for a woman named Koperundevi, they scheme to reunite him with her, but she's already married. As Vinayagam searches for his true match, he must confront his own demons and protect the village from a ruthless goon.

Cast: Ajith Kumar, Tamannaah Bhatia, Vidharth

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.5/10 on IMDb (9,252 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Lakshmy Ramakrishnan

Chandru, a lorry driver, is on an assignment of transporting diesel from Trichy to Karaikal. The supposedly simple task takes on a different form when he encounters various people on the journey.

Cast: Piaa Bajpai, Sruthi Hariharan, Viji Chandrasekhar

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

Chimbudeven · 134 min

A kidnapping attempt that plays out in three variations.

Cast: Arulnithi, Bindhu Madhavi, Ashrita Shetty

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.2/10 on IMDb (282 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

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.

Thanukumar · 118 min

Civil engineer Saravanan raises funds to buy land and start his own venture. But when he realises that the title is not in his name he also realises that the broker who sold the land is absconding.

Cast: Anandhi, Delhi Ganesh, Harish Kalyan

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.1/10 on IMDb (100 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Samuthirakani · 152 min

A young idealist fights the corruption around him.

Cast: Jayam Ravi, R. Sarathkumar, Amala Paul

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.0/10 on IMDb (803 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Caarthick Raju · 136 min

A constable seeks revenge for the murder of his father.

Cast: Dinesh, Aishwarya Rajesh, Bala Saravanan

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.7/10 on IMDb (352 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Kannan

Bala, a temple priest, is helped by Poochi, a hired killer, at a needy moment and the two become friends. But when the former learns of his friend’s criminal ways, he decides to help him turn over a new leaf.

Cast: Vivek, Shwetha Bandekar, Lavanya

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

K.S. Ravikumar · 174 min · Rockline Entertainments

In a small village, a corrupt politician seeks to destroy a historic dam to build a new one, sparking a chain of events that leads to a long-lost heir's discovery. A determined journalist sets out to find the descendant of the dam's builder, teaming up with a cunning thief who harbors a complicated past. As they navigate the village's secrets, they uncover a hidden temple and a valuable emerald stone at its core.

Cast: Rajinikanth, Anushka Shetty, Sonakshi Sinha

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.6/10 on IMDb (6,479 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Vetri Mahalingam · 100 min

A couple borrows an expensive necklace for the wife from their neighbor, whose father is a greedy money lender. Trouble begins when the necklace is stolen and the neighbor with her father starts harassing them for money.

Cast: Mirchi Senthil, Vijayalakshmi Ahathian, Pandi

AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.6/10 on IMDb (46 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.

Hari · 154 min

Vasu, a moneylender, foils a planned attempt to kill a police officer by a gang. This sets the gang's leader, Thaandavam, and his goons against him who find out later that Vasu and his family need to be eradicated on more than one...

Cast: Vishal, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.3/10 on IMDb (1,271 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Sundar C., Manoj Yerunkar · 160 min · Vision i Medias

Murali along his wife Madhavi come down from Mumbai to his village in order to sell his family's ancestral palace. His relations having a stake in the property also gather to jointly sign and sell it. When servants in the house start disappearing mysteriously & Madhavi starts seeing fleeting images of spirits, her brother Ravi finds out that the palace is haunted by a ferocious female spirit and delves into its horrific details.

Cast: Sundar C., Vinay Rai, Santhanam

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.3/10 on IMDb (1,268 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.

Rajamohan · 136 min

Vanavarayan (Krishna) and Vallavarayan (Makapa Anand) are siblings and their unity seems to end with the same family that they belong to, and come across as arch rivals who bring the roof down in their fight. But they share a uniq...

Cast: Krishna Sekhar, Ma ka Pa Anand, Makapa Anand

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.2/10 on IMDb (96 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Krish Thirukumaran · 153 min

A non-boxer becomes a boxer and fulfills a prediction.

Cast: Sivakarthikeyan, Hansika Motwani, Soori

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.2/10 on IMDb (1,970 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Arjun Sarja

A sequel to the Tamil film Jai Hind.A common man decides to rise up and change the state of education in the country. Will the money-minded 'educationists' let him do that?

Cast: Arjun, Surveen Chawla, Simran Kapoor

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

Jai Krishna · 156 min

Friends Radha and Chelladurai lead a carefree life. When Radha accidentally kills Chelladurai's brother-in-law, it turns them bitter foes, and a cunning man uses their enmity to his benefits.

Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Krishna Sekhar, Sunaina Yella

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.1/10 on IMDb (177 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

R. Kannan · 132 min

Two wastrels discover their purpose in life when a doctor gets into a legal tangle with a factory owner.

Cast: Vimal, Priya Anand, Soori

AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.1/10 on IMDb (114 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Balakrishnan, K. Balakrishnan · 145 min

College students, Shakthi and Josesh, fall in love with girls of the same family. When the family learns about the love affairs, they are ready to go to any length to save their honour.

Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Prabhakar, Gayathrie

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (4.9/10 on IMDb (336 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

S. Prabhakaran · 156 min · Red Giant Movies

Kathir (Udhayanidhi) a Madurai lad goes to Coimbatore with a purpose and very soon flips for the charms of a beautiful Pavithra (Nayanthara) who is their neighbor. But Pavithra is already in love with her friend Gautham (Sundar) who is 'not a nice guy'. Kathir who was looking out for his friend at college Mayil (Santhanam) bumps into suddenly and he turns love advisor for Kathir.

Cast: Udhayanidhi Stalin, Nayanthara, Chaya Singh

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (4.7/10 on IMDb (506 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Yuvaraj Bose · 126 min · AGS Entertainment

Life changes drastically for Prithvi(Atharva) a meek pizza delivery boy after he meets Samyuktha (Priya Anand). Soon, they become good friends and our dull boy transforms into a "man on mission". Prithvi has a strange equation with bikes thanks to an accident. In the meantime, Samyuktha gets kidnapped and Prithvi has to find her.

Cast: Atharvaa Murali, Priya Anand, Johnny Tri Nguyen

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (4.3/10 on IMDb (243 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Socrates · 160 min · K Manju Cinemas / Anto Joseph Film Company

Shiva (Sasikumar) is a happy guy living with his parents, younger sister and brother. He grew up loving cinema, and in his childhood used to go to the local theatre with his buddy Kumar (Naveen Chandra), another film crazy guy. But due to circumstances they are separated. Siva grows up and takes a local theatre on lease, where he plays second run films while his best friend becomes a noted director. Again due to circumstances, Shiva goes to Chennai in search of his long lost friend for a favor, which changes his life.

Cast: M. Sasikumar, Lavanya Tripathi, Naveen Chandra

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (4.0/10 on IMDb (177 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Rudhran · 138 min

A murder investigation leads to prickly truths about the mentally ill.

Cast: Ajmal Ameer, Radhika Apte, Mano

AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (3.9/10 on IMDb (29 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Velraj

After years of unemployment, Raghuvaran gets his dream job, but a powerful rival is keen to put him down. A young man decides to stand up for what he believes in!!

Cast: Dhanush, Amala Paul, Saranya Ponvannan

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

Ilayadevan · Thangammal Movie Makers

Veera Perumal was born to Ganesh and Thangammal. At the time of the birth of the new-born baby, Ganesh looses his mind and tries to kill the new-born for no particular reason but fails. The child grows into teenage and decides to leave the village and head to Trichy in search of a job and a better life. He finds a job in a hotel as a dishwasher. Due to his hard work and loyalty the owner promotes him as a room boy in a lodge. He starts to save every penny so that he may return to his hometown to his family with many gifts. Due to unfortunate circumstances, Veera Perumal gets fired from his job and decides to travel to Chennai to find work and he meets Sumathi (Archana Kavi) there, who is an innocent girl being mistreated by people. Veera Perumal decides to help the girl and gains a liking for her. The movie revolves around how he helps her and tries to become her better half and a better person despite having been born of bad circumstances.

Cast: Archana Kavi, Daniel Balaji, Thambi Ramaiah

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

K.S Vasanthakumar

Theri, an alcoholic, after his mother's death undergoes a change as his sister-in-law delivers a girl. He believes that his mother has reborn as his niece. He takes the responsibility of protecting her, but his brother's fight with a sex worker brings tragedy to all.

Cast: Neha Patil, Venkatesh, Indrajith Sukumaran

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

Karthik Ravi

A heartwarming and very realistic tale of youth, relationships and advancement in rural sectors.This movie was produced through crowdfunding of over 60 investors.

Cast: Haritha Parokod, Geethan Britto

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

Mysskin

A violinist experiences paranormal experience in his flat after a death of a girl who he tries to save due to accident. Later he realises that actually the spirit is helping him and he tries to find out who killed the girl by accident.

Cast: Naga, Prayaga Martin, Radharavi

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

Obeli N Krishna · 150 min

Tarpaulin Murugan is a feared name on the highway near Periyakulam, as he steals goods from lorries plying on the route. Sparks fly between Masanimuthu, the crooked new cop who has come to the place, and Murugan, and their hostility increases after they cross swords over Manga, a young dhaba owner.

Cast: Aari Arjuna, Sshivada, Prashant Narayanan

AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.8/10 on TMDb (3 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Anis Abbas · 133 min

Raghavan and Priya fall in love during a train journey, but both believe that the other is a Muslim and start pretending to be of the same religion. What happens when they realize the truth?

Cast: Jai Sampath, Nazriya Nazim, Pandiarajan

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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.

N. Ragavan · 130 min

Venkatasamy (Raj Kiran), a helpful villager, comes to the city to spend time with his grandson Tamizh (Vimal), an IT professional whose dream is to settle in the US. Venkatasamy's straight talk and rural practices initially earn him the enmity of Tamizh's neighbors and girlfriend, Karthika (Lakshmi Menon). Eventually, things begin to change and he begins to win hearts. But by the time the city folks realize his value, tragedy strikes...

Cast: Vimal, Lakshmi Menon, Rajkiran

AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.0/10 on TMDb (2 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Sripriya · 124 min

Malini, a docile nurse, is forced to move into her boyfriend Varun's house, where she is raped — twice — by his boss, and also sent to prison on false charges. When she comes to know who the person behind her predicament is, she plans revenge.

Cast: Nithya Menen, Krish J. Sathaar, Kovai Sarala

AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.7/10 on TMDb (5 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.