Best Tamil Drama Movies of 2016

Raju Murugan, Raju Saravanan · 130 min · Dream Warrior Pictures

A small village villager declares himself President of India, leading protests against local injustices. His personal life becomes entangled with love and tragedy when his pregnant partner falls ill after using an unfinished toilet during a storm. Desperate for help, he petitions the Supreme Court to grant euthanasia, but is left waiting in despair as his mind unravels.

Cast: Guru Somasundaram, Ramya Pandian, Gayathri

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (8.3/10 on IMDb (3,753 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Karthick Naren · 105 min · Knight Nostalgia Filmotainment

Deepak is an retired police officer. He meets an young man who is interested in joining IPS. The young guy asks about the case of a mystry killer in which deepak lost his leg and his career. Thus he explains about the unsolved mystry case. But in the end the case is solved by the young man, and deepak meets his ultimate end.

Cast: Rahman, Prakash Raghavan, Sharathkumar

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (8.2/10 on IMDb (17,452 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Karthik Subbaraj · 153 min · Thirukumaran Entertainment / Studio Green / Abi & Abi Pictures

Iraivi is about women, men and their priorities. It talks about women's freedom, how men look at it and how women use it.The film is based on the women we see around us and how certain things stay the same, no matter what class or background they belong to.

Cast: S. J. Suryah, Vijay Sethupathi, Bobby Simha

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.2/10 on TMDb (35 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

M. Manikandan · 151 min · Gopuram Films / Tribal Arts

Gandhi and Pandi decided to get a passport and travel to London to get rid of debts in their village. Things didn't happened has they planned.

Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Ritika Singh, Pooja Devariya

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (8.0/10 on IMDb (3,188 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Samuthirakani · 122 min · Etcetera Entertainment / Naadodigal Productions

It's all about father and son. A father who nurtures his son and makes him a good man in this society. He teaches many fathers about fatherhood and their responsibilities. This film shows about friendship, education, infatuation, love and family sentiments. This is another film which tears the face of the educational system. "APPA " movie is treat to many children, lesson for parents.

Cast: Samuthirakani, Thambi Ramaiah, Namo Narayana

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.1/10 on TMDb (14 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Lakshmy Ramakrishnan · 90 min · Tag Entertainment

A bond is forged between an aged ragpicker and a middle-aged woman.

Cast: Lakshmy Ramakrishnan, Subbalakshmi, George Maryan

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.9/10 on IMDb (796 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Charles · Mercury Networks

A child brings happiness. In other perspectives, it is also related with many other emotions. Expecting a baby, losing a child, unwanted pregnancy, infertility and much more are all related with a child's birth. This is a feature film woven around the emotions for a baby. A story of different characters; story of a variety of emotions. All synchronized by a common thread and tied around towards the end.

Cast: Akhil, Riythvika, Karunas

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

Sudha Kongara Prasad · 109 min · UTV Motion Pictures / YNOT Studios / Tricolour Films (Hindi) / Rajkumar Hirani Films (Hindi) / Thirukumaran Entertainment (Tamil)

An under-fire boxing coach, Prabhu is transferred from Hisar in Haryana to Chennai as his bosses at the Boxing Council do not like his disrespectful rule-breaking unconventional ways. In Chennai, he chances upon the raw fighting talent of Madhi, the sibling of aspiring boxer Lakshmi. He decides to put all his effort to tame Madhie and get her to shine but he is repeatedly put off by her playfulness & distrust.

Cast: R. Madhavan, Ritika Singh, Mumtaz Sorcar

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.3/10 on TMDb (66 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

M. Manikandan · 100 min

A young man with a visual impairment uses his other heightened senses to unravel a murder mystery.

Cast: Vidharth, Pooja Devariya, Aishwarya Rajesh

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.6/10 on IMDb (2,315 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Seenu Ramasamy · 147 min · Studio 9

A doctor in a village redeems himself after losing his way.

Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Tamannaah Bhatia, Aishwarya Rajesh

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.5/10 on IMDb (2,725 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Nalan Kumarasamy · Studio Green / Thirukumaran Entertainment

Yazhini, an engineering graduate, moves to Chennai against her parents' wishes to pursue a career in IT. There, she meets Kathir, a former prisoner who becomes her unlikely ally and confidant. As they navigate their complicated lives, Yazhini introduces Kathir to her family, but his true nature is eventually revealed, leading to a violent confrontation that changes the course of their relationship forever.

Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Madonna Sebastian, Samuthirakani

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

Usha Krishnan · 128 min

Raja Mandhiri story is about the relationship between two brothers and twists happens in the marriage arrangements of the elder. The elder brother is played by Kaali Venkat (Surya) and Kalai (Karthi) plays the younger sibling.

Cast: Kalaiyarasan, Kaali Venkat, Balasaravanan

AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.0/10 on TMDb (4 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari · 110 min · Colour Yellow Pictures / Wunderbar Films

A Class 10 student is giving up on studies, because she knows her mother, a house-help, will not be able to provide for her higher studies. Her mother tries hard and even enrolls her for math tuition but she thinks only children of rich parents become doctors or engineers and believes shell end up being a maid too, like her mother.

Cast: Amala Paul, Revathi, Samuthirakani

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.9/10 on TMDb (7 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Venkat Prabhu · 154 min · Black Ticket Company / Capital Film Works / P. A. Art Productions

The Chennai Sharks team, years after their happy go-lucky days, re-unite to celebrate the marriage of one of their own. In the events leading to the marriage, they end up enrolling for a cricket tournament which puts an ugly twist to the planned wedding. To get their friend's life back on track, Irony has the final say - They have to play another tournament to get a chance to make amends. Do they 'still' have it in them?!

Cast: Jai, Shiva, Premji

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.9/10 on IMDb (1,377 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Ramesh Subramaniam · 137 min

Two individuals who live in the same locality influence the lives of each other without even realising the presence of the other.

Cast: Sri, Harish Kalyan, Srushti Dange

AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.8/10 on TMDb (4 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

R.S. Durai Senthilkumar · 145 min · Grass Root Film Company

Twin brothers Kodi and Anbu come from a family of politicians, with their father's activism shaping their lives since birth. After a chance encounter, Anbu falls in love with Malathi, who shares his concerns about toxic waste affecting her village. As they navigate their feelings, they become entangled in a web of politics and corruption, leading to a dramatic showdown that changes the course of their lives forever.

Cast: Dhanush, Trisha Krishnan, Anupama Parameswaran

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.7/10 on IMDb (3,575 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Suseenthiran · 121 min

A warrior struggles to uphold the rights of the Tamil people.

Cast: Vishnu Vishal, Parthiban Radhakrishnan, Sri Divya

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.5/10 on IMDb (315 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

G. Venkatesh Kumar

A boy watches a film at his father's theatre and embarks on a fantastic journey.

Cast: Karthik Nagarajan, Master Sanjith

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

Gitanjali Selvaraghavan · 123 min

Manoja marries Prabhu for her mother's sake, but dislikes her husband. Gradually, she warms up to his dogged attempts at sparking a romance, but Prabhu, who is frustrated with her indifference, ruins it all on their wedding anniversary. The couple separate but neither can forget the other. Can Manoja find it in herself to forgive Prabhu and get back to him?

Cast: Balakrishna Kola, Kalyani Natarajan, Wamiqa Gabbi

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.9/10 on TMDb (5 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Pa. Ranjith · 150 min · V Creations

Kabali, a notorious gangster, is released from prison after serving 25 years on a false charge. As he reunites with old associates, he sets out to clear his name and find his wife, who may still be alive. Along the way, he confronts past enemies and grapples with the consequences of his own actions, including the tragic loss of loved ones.

Cast: Rajinikanth, Radhika Apte, Sai Dhanshika

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.0/10 on TMDb (93 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Thangam Saravanan · Farmer's Master Plan Production / 1st Copy Pictures

The film is about a family that is determined to save their ancestral tea shop from being demolished. They strive to save it even after receiving multiple threats from the government. Will they manage to save their legacy? That forms the crux of the story.

Cast: Vimal, Nandita, Riythvika

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

Bhaskar · 156 min

The film is a remake of the Malayalam smash hit - Bangalore Days. It s the story of three cousins - Divya, Kuttan and Arjun, fulfill their childhood dreams of relocating to Bangalore. As they embrace the warmth of the city, they also face challenges that transform their lives.

Cast: Sri Divya, Arya, Bobby Simha

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.6/10 on TMDb (20 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Mithran Jawahar · 144 min

Vinod, a Hindu man, and Aisha, a Muslim woman, fall in love with each other despite their cultural differences. Many conflicts arise in their relationship as they try to stay together.

Cast: Arjunan, Dhivya, Srm Dhivya

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.6/10 on IMDb (128 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Sam Anton · 132 min · Lyca Productions

The film is an action entertainer where G V Prakash will be seen in the role of an auto rickshaw driver named Johnny.

Cast: G. V. Prakash Kumar, Anandhi, Nirosha

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.7/10 on TMDb (6 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Mohan G. · 137 min

A political crime thriller which deals with political murders and duplicate liquors which has a strong friendship base throughout the movie.

Cast: Prajin Padmanabhan, Ashmitha, Richard Rishi

AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.3/10 on IMDb (180 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Ganapathy Balamurugan · 124 min · Jayaram Productions

The film is about a 50-year-old vanity van owner, Caravan Krishnan, who goes out of his way to help those in inter-caste relationships sort out their issues, and makes a point against caste and religion-based division.

Cast: Ramachandran Durairaj, Goundamani, Riythvika Panneerselvam

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (4.8/10 on IMDb (39 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Krishna Kumar · Om Ganesh Creations

Ennul Aayiram is about the journey of a 25-year old and the various problems he encounters.

Cast: Maha, Shruti Yugal, Vincent Asokan

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

A. Senthil Kumar · 95 min

A young man tried to prove justice to court and the country

Cast: Shanthnu Bhagyaraj, Manoj K. Bharathi, Muktha George

AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (3.8/10 on IMDb (56 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Kumaravelan · 122 min

An Indian soldier is caught in a fix when riots break out in Kashmir and amidst all the protest against the Pakistani residents there, he has to take his lover back to her home, in Pakistan.

Cast: Vikram Prabhu, Ranya Rao, Karunas

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (3.5/10 on IMDb (206 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Vetrimaaran · 118 min

Pandi and his friends, immigrant workers in Andhra Pradesh, are picked up by cops for a crime they never committed. And thus begins their nightmare, where they become pawns in a vicious game where the voiceless are strangled by those with power.

Cast: V R Dinesh, Samuthirakani, Anandhi

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (8.0/10 on TMDb (85 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Vamshi Paidipally · 158 min

Impressed by his carefree attitude, quadriplegic multi-billionaire Vikram hires a convict out on parole as his caretaker. What follows is a string of life lessons they learn from each other.

Cast: Nagarjuna Akkineni, Karthi, Tamannaah Bhatia

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.2/10 on TMDb (53 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Sasi · 130 min

A rich man chooses to lead the life of a beggar for 48 days in the hope that his mother, who is on her deathbed, will recover.

Cast: Vijay Antony, Satna Titus, Bagavathi Perumal

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.2/10 on TMDb (20 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Murali K

Over half-a-dozen lover couples go missing and an Assistant Commissioner of Police takes up the investigation.

Cast: Meera Nandan, Meenakshi, Delhi Ganesh

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

Abdul Majith

A man chances upon a huge amount of cash belonging to a notorious gangster. With the fortune acquired by luck, he decides to enjoy his life, but fate has other ideas.

Cast: Sree Raam, Mayilsamy, Madhu Sudanan

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

Anbu Stalin · Dado Creations

It is a hilarious film in which the hero is a wedding planner. He incurs losses because of the heroine, who employs him at one point. She wants him to stop her wedding to a guy, who her parents approve, by saying that their horosc...

Cast: Abhinaya, Mayilsamy, Urvashi

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

Selvamani Selvaraj

A young man meets his childhood love one rainy night in the city of dreams. When they both realise that the desire for more can ruin what is special between them do they listen to their head or their heart?

Cast: Sruthi Hariharan, Vicky Vijai

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

Sugan Kartthi

A patriotic indian soldier fights against the torture of his enemy.

Cast: Sunil Kumar, Akhila Kishore, Wilson Ng

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

Vijay

After four years together, a husband and wife become entangled in secret, sexually charged relationships that threaten to unravel their marriage. The only Tamil movie selected in Busan International film festival.

Cast: Chetan, Lakshmi Priyaa, Arpita

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

RK

Siva and Abhirami's parents belong to the same village and have escaped to Chennai to lead a peaceful life because the village is divided into two factions due to a generation feud. The rest deals with how Siva solves all the problems.

Cast: Prabhu, Urvashi, Aari

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

Bala · 128 min

Sannasi, a folk musician, convinces Sooravali, his lover and a female dancer in his troupe, to marry Karuppaiah, a seemingly docile man. Little do they realise the sinister intentions of Karuppaiah, but when they do it is too late.

Cast: M. Sasikumar, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, G. M. Kumar

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.0/10 on TMDb (8 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

V. C. Vadivudaiyan · 139 min

Lovers murdered by a moneylender come back as ghosts to make him answer for his crime. Meanwhile, an evil tantric has been waiting for them for years to take his revenge.

Cast: Srikanth, Raai Laxmi, Saravanan

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (1.6/10 on TMDb (5 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

P. Satish Chandrashekar · 117 min · Rite Media Works

Arvind (Kalaiarasan), Krishna (Rameez Raja), Rafi (Kaali Venkat), Balaji (Hari) and Shankar (Arjunan) are on a trip to Valparai just before the Arvind's wedding. As all the five friends are staying at Arvind's estate, they start experiencing paranormal activities.

Cast: Kalaiyarasan, Maya Preethi, Rameez Raja

AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.3/10 on TMDb (3 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

I. Mueenuddin Ahmed · 146 min

A struggling lawyer files a PIL in a hit-and-run case involving a business scion's son hoping that the resulting publicity would be good for his business.

Cast: Udhayanidhi Stalin, Prakash Raj, Hansika Motwani

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.4/10 on TMDb (14 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Ezhil · 138 min

Murugan is the go-to man for MLA 'Jacket' Janakiraman who is in the good books of the minister of state. Murugan falls in love with an aspiring cop, Archana and tries to make her a cop using his rapport with Jacket. The minister on his deathbed, confides with Jacket where he has stashed billions of cash but an irked relative leads him into an accident that wipes out his memory. Murugan and Jacket's attempts wriggle out of the situation is what the rest of the movie has in store.

Cast: Vishnu Vishal, Nikki Galrani, Soori

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.6/10 on TMDb (13 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Nelson Venkatesan · 134 min

A bunch of characters, each with their own set of problems, try to tackle the question of marriage that hangs over their lives.

Cast: V R Dinesh, Miya George, Nivetha Pethuraj

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.0/10 on TMDb (6 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

A.R. Sankara Pandi · 109 min

Five graduates who are friends while away their lives idly. In walks a girl who stirs things up.

Cast: Mahanadhi Shankar, Vijay Vishwa, Mirnaa

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