Best Tamil Drama Movies of 2021

T.J. Gnanavel · 164 min · 2D Entertainment / Amazon Studios

A pregnant woman is wrongly detained and tortured by police after her husband is accused of a crime he didn't commit. A dedicated educator helps her connect with a lawyer who takes on her case, leading to a court battle against the corrupt authorities. The lawyer uncovers evidence of a cover-up and perjury, sparking an investigation into the officers involved.

Cast: Suriya, Lijo Mol Jose, Manikandan K.

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (8.6/10 on IMDb (233,149 votes), 100% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Pa. Ranjith · 174 min · Neelam Productions / K9 Studios

In 1970s North Chennai, a young Dalit labourer named Kabilan dreams of becoming a boxer despite his mother's disapproval. With the help of his Anglo-Indian godfather, he catches the attention of Rangan, a boxing coach who trains him to take on the reigning champion Vembuli. Kabilan's underdog story gains momentum as he defeats several opponents, including a retired legend, and faces off against Vembuli in a highly anticipated match.

Cast: Arya, Pasupathy, Kalaiyarasan

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.8/10 on TMDb (53 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Madonne Ashwin · 140 min

An underprivileged hairdresser becomes the game changer in a local body election in a village where caste politics rules the roost. Will he be able to bring some changes to people's lives?

Cast: Yogi Babu, G. M. Sundar, Kanna Ravi

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.1/10 on TMDb (33 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Mari Selvaraj · 158 min · V Creations

Karnan, a fearless village youth, must fight for the rights of the conservative people of his village, due to the torture given by a police officer.

Cast: Dhanush, Lal, Rajisha Vijayan

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (8.0/10 on IMDb (24,696 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Ganesh Vinayak · 121 min

A naive and uneducated youngster, who earns living by beekeeping in a forest, gets the shock of his life when his wife is diagnosed with a rare disease. The lack of documents to prove his identity makes things worse for him

Cast: Abarnathi, Tharun Kumar, Bava Lakshmanan

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (8.8/10 on TMDb (2 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Arun Matheswaran · 129 min

Rocky, A gangster released after 17years from prison, goes back to his childhood house, searching for his missing sister Amudha, all the while reminiscing his violent past as it comes back to haunt him.

Cast: Vasanth Ravi, Bharathiraja, Raveena Ravi

AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.8/10 on IMDb (1,670 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Hemambar Jasti · Big Print Pictures / Shri Shirdi Sai Movies

A heart warming film that explores the concept of romance with episodes involving four sets of people of different age group.

Cast: Deepan, Karthik Rathnam, Mumtaz Sorcar

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

Franklin Jacob · 150 min

A writer at a police station gets trapped in an illegal custody case involving an innocent PHD student. With his guilt and regret looming large, can he save the young man?

Cast: Samuthirakani, Hari Krishnan, Kavin Jay Babu

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.3/10 on TMDb (3 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Prabhu Solomon · 161 min · Eros International

Kaadan" tells the story of an unbreakable connection between humans and animals, exploring the depths of their relationship. The film delves into the heartwarming bond that forms between people and animals. It is based on real-life experiences.

Cast: Rana Daggubati, Vishnu Vishal, Shriya Pilgaonkar

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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.

Dhilip Kumar · 150 min · Pramod Films

A restoration architect takes a job in a small Kerala village, seeking refuge from a arranged marriage. She discovers a local artist's house filled with art and artefacts, which leads her to learn about his life and the story behind a series of sketches depicting a dramatic event involving a thief and a woman on the verge of self-harm. As she delves deeper into Maara's past, she uncovers a complex web of relationships and events that ultimately lead to his heroic intervention.

Cast: R. Madhavan, Shraddha Srinath, Sshivada

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.8/10 on TMDb (29 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Nishanth Kalidindi · 115 min

A studious teen who wants a simple life is conned by his violent older brothers into joining their grandiose plan to avenge their murdered father.

Cast: Vijay Ram, Vasanth Selvam, Hakkim Shajahan

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.9/10 on TMDb (8 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Rajasekar Duraisamy · 150 min

Kamali is a happy-go-lucky girl from a small town. She is a weak student who is hardly interested in studies when she falls in love with a studious boy in Chennai who aspires to make it to IIT Madras. She decides to take her studies seriously and convinces her father to go for higher studies. With the help of a retired professor in her village, she starts preparing for exams to join IIT Madras if only to meet her love.

Cast: Anandhi, Rohit Saraf, N. Azhagamperumal

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.6/10 on TMDb (7 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Chimbudeven · 137 min

The lives of a few individuals get impacted, both in good and bad ways, by the actions of others who are hardly connected to them.

Cast: Sundeep Kishan, Harish Kalyan, Shanthnu Bhagyaraj

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.3/10 on IMDb (1,357 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Prabhu Jeyaram · 131 min

A youngster wants to get by in life without putting in any work. Two interviews that happen in different places shine a light on the caste and class differences in our society.

Cast: R. S. Karthik, Ayraa, Soundarya Bala Nandakumar

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Kaarthikk Sundar · 140 min

A wannabe businesswoman and a happy-go-lucky guy meet each other during an arranged marriage blind date but eventually team up to start a food truck on their own.

Cast: Harish Kalyan, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Anbu Thasan

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.3/10 on TMDb (6 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Stunt Silva · 128 min · Zee Studios / Think Big Studio / Amirtha Studios

After Aishwarya, a teenager, goes missing after her sensual video gets leaked on social media, her father Muthupandi takes the help of the local police to find her. Will Muthupandi succeed?

Cast: Samuthirakani, Pooja Kannan, Rima Kallingal

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

N Stephen Rangaraj · 122 min · GB Studio Films

A cute romance develops between two elders who enjoy each other's company. They decide to elope and tie the knot, which creates a hilarious hassle in their lives.

Cast: Chandrahasan, Shanmugasundaram, Delhi Ganesh

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

Vetri Duraisamy · 110 min · The Theatre People

Thangamuthu, a farmer, loves his cattle the most, and leads a happy life with his wife Rasathi. But, an unfortunate incident turns their lives upside down.

Cast: Vidharth, Remya Nambeesan, Raaghavan Murugan

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Arisil Moorthy

Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum also known as RARA talks about a village, which is breaking news in all television channels in India but the people of the village don’t have electricity to watch Television.

Cast: Ramya Pandian, Vani Bhojan, Mithun Manickam

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

Sathish Selvakumar · 175 min · Axess Film Factory

A deeply flawed guy with behavioral issues and conservative background get into a live-in relationship with a hep modern girl and the problems that follow

Cast: G. V. Prakash Kumar, Divyabharathi, Munishkanth

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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.

A. L. Vijay · 153 min · Zee Studios / Vibri Motion Pictures / Karma Media and Entertainment / Gothic Entertainment / Sprint Films

Jayalalithaa, a young actress, forms a close bond with film star M.G.R. as they work together in the 1960s. As she grows older, Jayalalithaa becomes increasingly devoted to MGR, but their relationship is complicated by his marriage and her own ambitions. The two eventually part ways, with Jayalalithaa going on to become a politician who challenges the ruling party that MGR founded.

Cast: Kangana Ranaut, Arvind Swamy, Nassar

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.9/10 on TMDb (17 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Karthik Subbaraj · 158 min · YNOT Studios / Reliance Entertainment

A notorious Indian gangster is recruited by a London-based white supremacist don to take down a rival gang leader with ties to London's Tamil community. The gangster accepts the offer and travels to London, where he becomes embroiled in a violent turf war. He ultimately betrays his employer and kills him, but not before being severely beaten and nearly killed himself.

Cast: Dhanush, James Cosmo, Joju George

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.6/10 on TMDb (55 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Gautham Vasudev Menon · 132 min

An anthology of four stories that revolve around man-woman relationships.

Cast: Gautham Vasudev Menon, Amala Paul, Robo Shankar

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.7/10 on TMDb (6 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Elamaran · 140 min · distributor =

Baasha dies just few days before the assembly by-Election for Mylapore constituency while the election campaign by the political parties are in full swing. Various obstacles faced to bury the deceased are revealed.

Cast: Elamaran, Radha Ravi, Aadukalam Naren

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.5/10 on TMDb (2 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Vasanthabalan · 134 min

Three youngsters in a resettlement colony that houses people displaced from their neighbourhood because of gentrification try to chart out a life for themselves.

Cast: G. V. Prakash Kumar, Abarnathi, Radhika Sarathkumar

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (3.0/10 on TMDb (2 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Lakshman · 127 min · Home Movie Makers / Yarco Entertainment

Bhoominathan is an astronaut at NASA who has to resolve an unfinished business in his village before taking off to Mars.

Cast: Ravi Mohan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Ronit Roy

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.4/10 on TMDb (17 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Lisa Bierwirth · 125 min · {{Plain list / Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP / Suresh Productions

A young social science teacher from a wealthy family falls for his English teacher, a British woman who challenges the traditional values of his community. As they navigate their relationship, he must confront the prejudices of those around him. The couple's happiness is threatened when his father disapproves due to historical tensions between India and Britain.

Cast: Ursula Strauss, Passi, Àlex Brendemühl

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.1/10 on TMDb (8 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

J. Sabarish · Infinite Pictures

Due to her family situation, Nandhini takes up a call center job due to her family situation. On July 23rd, her manager challenges her with renewing subscriptions of at least 20 customers before 6 pm or she will be fired. Amidst the drama, she keeps gets annoying-calls to her mobile from an 'unknown person'. Will she be able to handle it all?

Cast: V.J. Chitra, Vinodhini, Devadarsini Sukumaran

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

Ramkumar Subbaraman · Power King Studio

The plot revolves around a police inspector and an unknown informer who conveys about future murders in a mysterious way. Will she be able to find the informer?

Cast: Nandita Swetha, Meghana Ellen, Mahanadhi Shankar

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

Sundar C · 155 min · Avni Cinemax / Benzz Media

The ghost of a wronged mother tries to take revenge on a Zamindar and his daughter, but one man stands in its way!

Cast: Arya, Raashii Khanna, Andrea Jeremiah

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (3.5/10 on TMDb (14 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Siva · 163 min · Sun Pictures

Kaaliyan has a sister who marries a young man without the permission from Kaaliyan and moves to Kolkata with her husband , where she faces unknown threats. Soon her brother Kaaliyan comes to the rescue.

Cast: Rajinikanth, Keerthy Suresh, Jagapati Babu

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.7/10 on TMDb (25 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Sukumar · 179 min

As Pushpa, a labourer, rises in the world of red sandalwood smuggling, he ends up making many enemies. However, violence ensues when the police try to topple his illegal business.

Cast: Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil, Rashmika Mandanna

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.7/10 on TMDb (194 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Earthling Koushalya

A disillusioned speech therapist entering a child's world to heal her, also finds himself healing in an unpredictable turn of events.

Cast: Harish Uthaman, Tareetha E T, Maheswari Arunagiri

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

Naveen Kumar

The struggle between a youngster and a cop. When the policeman snatches the youngster's money, he must find a unique way to get his money back.

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

Jaikumar Sedhuraman

Annam the woman who is left alone by her husband cremates the bodies from the government hospital for her survival .She faces many problems because of her caste that continues till her deathbed.

Cast: Semmalar Annam, Bava Chelladurai

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

Sabarinathan Muthupandian

The film has an endearing father-daughter bonding at its crux. The protagonist is someone who comes from a family that traditionally practices natural medicine. He also encourages people to follow it instead of allopathy. At one point, his daughter gets trapped in a major problem through which he unearths a big medical scam.

Cast: Sandra Nair, Senthilnathan, Archana Singh

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

R. Gopi

A tattoo artist role desperately wants to commit and settled before he turns 30. With the help of a love guru, he navigates his love life.

Cast: Attakathi Dinesh, Deepti Sati, Rajendran

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

Karthik Swaminathan

To help his daughter with a fear of dogs, a father brings home a pup. But when tragedy strikes, the whole family must learn to overcome grief together.

Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Regina Cassandra, Maruthu Pandian

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

Sharran Kumar

A man learns that his wife is cheating on him with his best friend. Even as he plans to kill her, four young men enter his home to rob the place!

Cast: Bharath, Aparna Vinod, Gokul Anand

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

Ponram · 150 min

The Normal life of a villager turns living hell when he starts to realizes that is family keeps boundaries to it's members and also discovers that his village is in danger by a man who tries to destroy a mountain in the village.

Cast: M. Sasikumar, Mirnalini Ravi, Sathyaraj

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (2.7/10 on TMDb (3 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Vasanth · 112 min

Three women, who belong to different walks of life, go through severe identity crisis because of the patriarchal system in their respective families. Set in three different time periods, the movie throws light on their helplessness and other myriad issues faced by these married women despite them having their life partners by their side.

Cast: Lakshmi Priyaa, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Kalieaswari Srinivasan

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (8.0/10 on TMDb (3 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Salangai Durai · 129 min

A Tamil cop thriller (written and directed by Salangai Durai, starring Kasthuri) centered on a homicide investigation.

Cast: Kasturi Shankar, Honey Rose, Rabin Prabhu

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

Kavin · 133 min

A carefree young man agrees to marry a girl not realising that a mix-up has taken place and she isn't the one who he is wooing. He teams up with the guy who loves the girl and tries to set things right, but can he do so without embarrassing his father?

Cast: Mugen Rao, Meenakshi Govindarajan, Prabhu

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.5/10 on TMDb (3 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

S. Sakthivel · 122 min · Safety Dream Production / Rule Breaker Production / Magic Lantern / Diya Cine Creations

An Anthology Drama film with 4 different situations with 4 different plots which involves emotion and feelings.

Cast: Sakshi Agarwal, Riythvika, Kaali Venkat

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.0/10 on TMDb (2 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Era. Saravanan · 137 min

A woman hopes for the reunion of two families caught in the ideological battle between her righteous but hot-headed brother and her law-abiding husband.

Cast: Jyothika, M. Sasikumar, Samuthirakani

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Samuthirakani · 97 min

A 50-something man, who dies following an accident, gets a chance to fulfil his wishes when Time lets him have 90 more days to live.

Cast: Samuthirakani, Thambi Ramaiah, Munishkanth

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.3/10 on TMDb (7 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Mohan G · 168 min

Rudran, a fearless cop who battles against drug mafia, gets trapped in a PCR (Protection of Civil Rights) case, unfortunately. Will he prove himself innocent?

Cast: Richard Rishi, Dharsha Gupta, Gautham Vasudev Menon

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (3.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

HipHop Tamizha Adhi · 139 min

A young man from a weaving family vows to restore it to its past glory by taking on a textile magnate.

Cast: HipHop Tamizha Adhi, Madhuri Jain, VJ Parvathy

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (2.0/10 on TMDb (2 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Ananda Krishnan · 149 min

An IAS aspirant, who lands in Chennai to fulfill his mother's wish, gets into trouble with a local councillor and his men, leading to a power struggle.

Cast: Vijay Antony, Aathmika, Ramachandra Raju

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.8/10 on TMDb (4 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Delhi Prasad Deenadayal · 146 min

A budding politician has devious plans to rise in the ranks — until an unexpected new presence begins to interfere with his every crooked move.

Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, R. Parthiban, Raashii Khanna

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.9/10 on TMDb (11 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

S. P. Jananathan · 144 min

The president of a farmers' association wants to set up a community farming initiative and takes on a big shot, who wants to destroy his plans so that he can start a bio-diesel project on the land.

Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Shruti Haasan, Jagapati Babu

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (3.0/10 on TMDb (4 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Arun Prabu Purushothaman · 119 min

Follows the journey of one man on the path of his self-discovery that would traverse landscapes outside and layers deep within.

Cast: Pradeep Anthony, TJ Bhanu, Diva Dhawan

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.8/10 on TMDb (8 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Subramaniam Siva · 127 min

Vellai is a farmer from an economically self-sufficient village. But when he and the villagers take a bank's crop loan, they get caught in debt due to drought and low prices for crops. So few desperate farmers migrate to the city in search of a job. Can they pay off their debt? Or will they give up farming?

Cast: Samuthirakani, Athmeeya Rajan, Yogi Babu

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

T. Kittu · 100 min

The true events that happened in Tamileelam to suppress Tamil ethnicity and why Tamil leader Prabhakaran emerged in the Tamil freedom struggle in the Indian Ocean Island nation Srilanka.

Cast: Kutti Mani, Lizzie Antony, Eeshwar Baasha

AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.2/10 on TMDb (5 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Mithran Jawahar · 104 min

Laxmikanthan, a common man, takes on a corrupt politician after he damages the wall of his house for an election campaign. Can Laxmikanthan find justice?

Cast: K. S. Ravikumar, Mime Gopi, Kathadi Ramamurthy

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Manimaran · 125 min

A socialist takes on a ruthless factory owner after the latter murders his former employee.

Cast: Samuthirakani, Ramya Subramanian, Karunas

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Jai Shankar · 122 min

Set against the backdrop of a village near Kodaikanal, Vettai Naai revolves around Sekar (RK Suresh), a small-time rowdy, who seeks redemption post his marriage.

Cast: R. K. Suresh, Subiksha, Ramki

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

Ramdev

The story revolves around a teenage romance between students, which their respective parents dismiss as a crush. Then, in a twist of events, the girl achieves her dream of becoming a doctor. The boy was a loser. They meet again after many years. The boy turned his failure into success without knowing that the same girl helped him succeed in his career.

Cast: Srinath Alnath, Meeran, Nellai Siva

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

Sivapavalan · 115 min

A Tale of love filled with, friendship turned enemity, politics.

Cast: Mahendran, Anbu Mayilsamy, Neeraja

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