Best Tamil Drama Movies of 2015

Mohan Raja · 160 min · AGS Entertainment

A low-level party cadre dedicates himself to his regional leader, who becomes embroiled in a murder plot when he kills a rebel over caste-related comments. Years later, the region's politician is involved in a new crime, prompting a group of trainee IPS officers to investigate. As they dig deeper, they uncover a web of corruption and organized crime that threatens their own lives. A personal connection between one of the investigators and the killer adds to the complexity of the case.

Cast: Ravi Mohan, Arvind Swamy, Nayanthara

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (8.4/10 on IMDb (24,023 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Jeethu Joseph · 179 min · Wide Angle Creations / RajKumar Theatres Pvt. Ltd.

A businessman's life is turned upside down when his daughter is blackmailed by the spoiled son of a high-ranking police officer. The situation escalates into a desperate attempt to cover up the crime, leading to a series of events that put the family in danger. As the investigation unfolds, the family must navigate their way through a complex web of deceit and corruption.

Cast: Kamal Haasan, Gautami, Nivetha Thomas

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (8.4/10 on IMDb (8,752 votes), 100% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

M. Manikandan · 109 min · Wunderbar Films / Grass Root Film Company

In a small Chennai home, two young brothers and their mother struggle to make ends meet. They dream of trying pizza after seeing an ad featuring a celebrity enjoying it at a new pizzeria. Determined to taste the treat for themselves, they embark on a mission to save money, but their plan is foiled when they're rejected by the pizzeria due to their worn clothes.

Cast: J Vignesh, Ramesh Thilaganathan, Aishwarya Rajesh

AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.8/10 on TMDb (63 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

S.S. Rajamouli · 159 min · Arka Media Works

When Sanga and her husband, part of a tribe living around the province of Mahismathi, save a drowning infant, little do they know the background of the infant or what the future holds for him. The kid grows up to as Shivudu, a free-spirit wanting to explore the mountains and in the process learns of his roots and then realizes the whole purpose of his life and ends up confronting the mighty Bhallala Deva!

Cast: Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (8.0/10 on IMDb (148,835 votes), 91% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Bramma G. · 120 min

A teacher gets into trouble and faces a crisis of faith.

Cast: Master Ajay, Radhika Prasidhha, Sai Rajkumar

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.9/10 on IMDb (794 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Prasath Ramar · 136 min · Thirukumaran Entertainment

A man suffering from Insomnia gets introduced to pills that allow him to cultivate and experience lucid dreams that could continue with interruptions too. With each real-life character that has caused an impact in him getting a parallel in his dream, the distinction between reality & dream thins out and that consumes him. The final act on how he gets out of it brings the curtains down with a wonderful little perspective brought to note.

Cast: Siddharth, Deepa Sannidhi, Srushti Dange

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.7/10 on IMDb (1,855 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

R. Saravanan · 120 min

The wastrel son of a veteran politician is chosen by the party high command as an electoral candidate. His one redeeming quality is that he empathises with farmers and their plight. Can he overcome the schemes of the rival party's candidate and fight for the land he cares so much for?

Cast: Srushti Dange, K.G. Mohan, Narain

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.6/10 on IMDb (12 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Mani Ratnam · 139 min · Madras Talkies

A young video game developer relocates to Mumbai and forms an unlikely bond with an aspiring architect who shares his skepticism about marriage. As they navigate their careers and personal lives, they begin a temporary live-in relationship to avoid long-term commitment. However, when one of them receives a visa to study abroad, the other's absence forces them to confront the reality of their situation. Their carefree dynamic begins to fray as they face the challenges of their careers.

Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Nithya Menen, Prakash Raj

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.4/10 on IMDb (7,403 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

S. Shankar · 188 min · Aascar Films Pvt. Ltd.

A top shot model Diya (Amy Jackson) falls in love with Mr. Tamil Nadu Lingesan (Vikram), and together they become the most wanted model pair in the country. When Lingesan rejects an advertisement of a wealthy businessman (Ramkumar), who gave him the big break into ad world, he plans revenge against him. Now, he is joined by a greedy model (Upen Patel), lusty doctor (Suresh Gopi) and a trans-gender stylist who are out to cause massive damage to Lingesan's life which is worse than death. The rest of the story is how Lingesan takes revenge against these powerful people in the society.

Cast: Vikram, Amy Jackson, Suresh Gopi

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.4/10 on IMDb (24,552 votes), 45% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Pandiraj · 127 min

It focuses on the issue of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) among children, and the impact of the disorder on their lives and people around them.

Cast: Suriya, Amala Paul, Nishesh

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.3/10 on IMDb (1,862 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Ramesh Aravind · 171 min · Raaj Kamal Films International / Thirrupathi Brothers

Manoranjan, a renowned actor, faces personal turmoil as he confronts long-buried secrets about his past relationships and family. Diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, he decides to take control of his final film project, defying his estranged mentor Poornachandra Rao. With the help of director Margadarsi, Manoranjan creates a fantasy comedy that tells the story of an immortal street artist, as he seeks redemption and closure in his last days.

Cast: Kamal Haasan, K. Balachander, K. Viswanath

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.3/10 on IMDb (3,835 votes), 68% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Gautham Vasudev Menon · 168 min · Shri Sai Raam Creations

In this crime drama, a young IPS officer infiltrates a notorious gangster's organization to bring down the leader, Victor Manoharan. Along the way, he forms connections with those affected by the gang's activities, including a pregnant woman and her child. However, his personal life is complicated when the woman is brutally murdered, leaving him heartbroken but determined to continue fighting for justice.

Cast: Ajith Kumar, Arun Vijay, Trisha Krishnan

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.3/10 on IMDb (10,508 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Anthony · 134 min

A man gets into trouble when he picks up a call girl.

Cast: Sathyaraj, Yugi Sethu, Varun Kamal

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.0/10 on IMDb (168 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Rosshan Andrrews · 115 min · 2D Entertainment

Vasanthi faces a mid-life crisis when her family decides to move to Ireland without her. Having been a responsible daughter-in-law, wife and a mother of a teenager along with a monotonous 9-5 government job; she is unable to accept this sudden change. Crest-fallen, she decides to redeem herself after being motivated by nears and dears.

Cast: Jyotika, Rahman, Abhirami

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.9/10 on IMDb (948 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Biju Viswanath · 102 min

A seemingly meaningless journey of an old man and an EMT specialist in an ambulance becomes unexpectedly meaningful for both of them.

Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Ramesh Thilak, Aaru Bala

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.5/10 on IMDb (852 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

M. Nimesh Varshan · 123 min

The film is a triangular comical thriller set inside a pub and Narayan plays the character of a bartender. What happens within one night forms the movie plot.

Cast: Dhansika, Narayan Lucky, Ujjayinee Roy

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.5/10 on IMDb (35 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Balaji Mohan · 138 min · Wunderbar Films / Magic Frames

A corrupt police officer, Arjun, is determined to catch a notorious rowdy, Maari, who has been extorting money from locals and training racing pigeons. A woman named Sridevi teams up with Arjun, pretending to fall in love with him, to gather evidence against Maari. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Arjun's intentions are not entirely pure. Maari eventually exacts revenge on those who wronged him, leading to a dramatic confrontation.

Cast: Dhanush, Kajal Aggarwal, Vijay Yesudas

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.4/10 on IMDb (5,953 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Guhan Sambandham · 127 min · Melody Movies

The plot is set in a rural backdrop where three middle class characters running a hotel come across three different circumstances facing three important life decision that is going to change their lives forever. The film charts the path taken by them to achieve their goal and details how they traverse through to nowhere.

Cast: Aari, Sandra Amy, Aari Arujunan

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.4/10 on IMDb (12 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Siva · 148 min · Sri Sai Raam Creations

A police officer's unit is tasked with capturing three brothers who head a French human trafficking ring. The operation goes awry when the officer-in-charge is killed by one of the brothers, leading to a series of events that bring together an unlikely hero, Ganesh, and his sister Thamizh in Kolkata. As Ganesh navigates his new life, he becomes embroiled in a battle against crime syndicate members, ultimately taking down the ruthless leader of the human trafficking ring.

Cast: Ajith Kumar, Shruti Haasan, Lakshmi Menon

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.3/10 on IMDb (8,572 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

P. Arokiyadoss · 128 min · Zero Rules Entertainment

Savuri (Goundamani) is a genuine farmer and he believes that the fertile land is the future of our country. But, sadly all his village people agrees to sell their fertile lands for the real estate business runs by the Karikalan (Thirumurugan), son of powerful politician. Later Savuri's farmer folks understand their mistakes and want to get back their farming lands. As politicians are no longer offering helping hands to the village people, Savuri nominates their trust-able candidate but he gets murdered. Now, Savuri starts a movement through which every voter of the constituency starts contesting for elections which in turn brings the plight of the farmers to limelight and they get back their fertile lands.

Cast: Goundamani, Motta Rajendran, Chaams

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.3/10 on IMDb (220 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

G. Peruma Pillai · 117 min

Ukkirapandian is jealous of Bosepandian's growing fame and murders him. Bose's timid brother Thilagar takes revenge by killing Ukkirapandian's three sons. Now, the old man vows to kill Thilagar and have his vengeance.

Cast: Mrudhula Basker, Nitu Chandra, Dhruvva

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.1/10 on IMDb (17 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Velraj · 122 min

Tamizh's peaceful life is shattered when his father commits suicide. So, he tries to uncover the reason that prompted his father to kill himself.

Cast: Dhanush, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Amy Jackson

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.0/10 on IMDb (2,660 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

S.P. Jhananathan · 159 min

Bellusamy(Arya)is an activist who believes in principles of communism. What happens when you pull out all the stops to bring about a positive change in our society? You get framed and fall prey to the wrong side of justice.

Cast: Arya, Shaam, Vijay Sethupathi

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.0/10 on IMDb (684 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Cheran · 141 min · Dream Theatres / Brundavan Pictures

Jayakumar -'JK' in short, is that typical young man of this generation who cares more for worldly pleasures such as girls and parties, has scant respect for his family and spends most of his time wooing girls on the internet. But ...

Cast: Sharwanand, Nithya Menen, Prakash Raj

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.0/10 on IMDb (342 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Sanjeev · 134 min

The film is an emotional action thriller which is based on friendship between two boys who work in a wine shop.

Cast: Abhinaya, Aruldoss, Leema Babu

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.8/10 on IMDb (95 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

M. Muthaiah · 136 min

An angry young man tries to give up his violent ways after his marriage runs into trouble. But his nemesis will not rest until he is killed.

Cast: Karthi, Raj Kiran, Lakshmi Menon

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.8/10 on IMDb (947 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Shankar Panicker

The film, a bi-lingual, was made in Malayalam as Sand City . It explores the stories of young Indians who travel to Dubai for better jobs and futures, leaving behind their families.

Cast: Gautham, Varuna Shetty, Vinod Kumar

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

Prakash Kovelamudi · 131 min · PVP Cinema

Soundarya aka sweety (Anushka Shetty) is a carefree working girl, who is a foodie and enjoys her life to the fullest. But her mother (Urvashi) is worried about her obese daughter and all the grooms that she finds reject Sweety as she is fat. Frustrated by all the rejections, Sweety says "No" to Abhi (Arya) who is apparently smitten by her innocence and kindheartedness. Later, Abhi falls in love with a fitness freak Simran (Sonal Chauhan). But slowly somewhere down the lane, Sweety takes a liking for Abhi but is shattered when she realizes that he is in love with Simran. Sweety decides to join a slimming center to lose weight as advised by her mother. What happens then ?

Cast: Anushka Shetty, Arya, Sonal Chauhan

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.3/10 on TMDb (17 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

M. Saravanan · 140 min

Viond, who is madly in love with Subiksha, is challenged by her that he fight and win Ashwin, a boxing champion. He accepts her challenge to not only prove his love but also settle an old score.

Cast: Jai, Andrea Jeremiah, Bala Saravanan

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.3/10 on IMDb (257 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

M Chandramohan · 129 min

Embarrassed by his wife's huge earnings, Madhavan, a lazy man, quits his job. But his life changes when an old woman, Pattu Maami, offers him money to adopt her as a surrogate mother.

Cast: Vivek

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.2/10 on IMDb (48 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Adhik Ravichandran · 130 min

Jeeva goes through 3 different stages of life - from school, to college and career. It talks about the views of youth on love. The story underlines the importance of not giving up hope after a break-up.

Cast: G.V. Prakash Kumar, Anandhi, Manisha Yadav

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.1/10 on IMDb (848 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

A. Sarkunam · 115 min · B Studios

As a child, Paari (Atharvaa) lost his father who tried to stop the war between his native and neighboring village as they fought over sharing a pond water. Years later, Paari is a young man who returns from Singapore but the battle between two villages is still on. Mean while, Paari is in love with Thamarai (Anandhi), daughter of rich village man (Lal) who also owns the pond and is adamant not to supply water to the nearby village.

Cast: Atharvaa Murali, Anandhi, Lal

AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.0/10 on IMDb (206 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Don Sandy · 110 min

A porn film shatters the lives of a group of friends.

Cast: Karunakaran, Ramesh Thilak, Karthik Sabesh

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (4.0/10 on IMDb (53 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

K S Thangasamy · Raattinam Pictures

When his father is murdered by an unknown gang, Natesan sets out to find the killers. But, he is shocked to learn that his father's death has a connection with the murder of his childhood friend.

Cast: Sathya, Durga, Bhanu Chander

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

Surendran Kaliyaperumal · 155 min

On migrating to Malaysia, a man accidentally chances upon a career as a detective.

Cast: Shanmugapandian, Neha Hinge, Shubra Aaiyappa

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (3.5/10 on IMDb (91 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

S.A. Chandrashekhar · 136 min

Two parallel stories - one with an old man looking for his long lost love and the other about an elder sister seeking revenge against those responsible for the death of her sibling.

Cast: S.A. Chandrashekhar, Papri Ghosh, Abhi Saravanan

AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (3.2/10 on IMDb (32 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Vignesh Shivan · 140 min

Pandian, the son of a cop and a wannabe rowdy, falls in love with Kadambarai, a hearing-impaired girl, who wants him to take on Killivalavan, a gangster-politician who has murdered her parents.

Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara, RJ Balaji

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.4/10 on TMDb (50 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Hari Viswanath

A story of a 70-year-old man, partially deaf and is extremely fond of the valve radio, a gift from his dad when he was a child and he sees his dad through the radio. First Tamil film to win the Audience Award in Busan International Film Festival 2015.

Cast: Lakshmanan, Shobana, Nivas

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

Babu Thooyavan

Katham Katham revolves around two cops and how they deal with corruption. One is known for his honesty and another one for his fraudulent nature. When these cops indirectly influence each other, their lives change.

Cast: Nandha, Natarajan Subramaniam, Sanam Shetty

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

Victor Davidson · 123 min · The Vibrant Movies / Sakaria Productions

the journey of three men and their individual struggles to fight the system and achieve their goals.

Cast: Samuthirakani, Angadi Theru Mahesh, Mithra Kurian

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

Marudhu Pandian · 127 min · ATM Productions / Kariyampatti Studios

Three bachelors, who have come to Chennai to make a living, realize that life in a metro is fraught with difficulties, both external and self-inflicted.

Cast: Bobby Simha, Lingaa, Saranya

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

Ramesh Rangaswamy

The movie is set in the 1990s and follows the life of Manoharan, who is a milk vendor. Due to a tragic turn of events, Manoharan puts his whole family at risk, almost becoming an orphan in the process. This is when he comes to kno...

Cast: Aadesh, Udhaya Bhanu, Sai Gopi

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