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Best Tamil Mystery Movies of 2022

Ranked by IMDb rating — 13 Tamil mystery films released in 2022.

1Nenjuku Needhi poster
IMDb7.21,596 votesTMDb7.312 votes

Arunraja Kamaraj · 140 min

CrimeDramaMystery

An upright city-bred IPS officer investigates a mysterious case of three missing Dalit girls in a rural part of Tamil Nadu. While two are found dead, one is missing without any trace. Can he crack the case and get hold of the culprits?

Cast: Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tanya Ravichandran, Aari Arjuna

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.3/10 on TMDb (12 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

2Jiivi 2 poster
IMDb6.5547 votes

V.J. Gopinath · V House Productions

CrimeMysteryThriller

After the events of the first film, Saravanan and Mani reunite and start new lives. However, their happiness is short-lived as financial troubles and a murder investigation threaten to upend their relationships. A desperate Saravanan turns to burglary again, but this time with disastrous consequences. As he delves deeper into the mystery, his family's fate hangs in the balance.

Cast: Vetri, Rohini, Karunakaran

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

3Cadaver poster
IMDb6.53,787 votesRT25%

Anoop S Panicker · Amala Paul Productions

CrimeThrillerMystery

A high profile murder baffles the cops when a prison inmate claims responsibility and promises more deaths. Will the police surgeon Bhadra crack this mystery?

Cast: Amala Paul, Harish Uthaman, Riythvika

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

4Jothi poster

Jothi

2022
IMDb6.1247 votes

AV. Krishna Paramatma · SPR Films

CrimeThrillerMystery

"Aruljothi" is a young pregnant woman. Somehow by the time of her adjunct absence, her unborn toddler is dislodged and abducted from her womb mysteriously.

Cast: Mime Gopi, Elango Kumaravel, Sheela Rajkumar

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

5D Block poster
IMDb5.51,386 votesTMDb5.48 votes

Vijay Kumar · 136 min · MNM Films

ThrillerMystery

A young engineering student along with his friends unravels the mystery around his college where several girls go missing and dead.

Cast: Arulnithi, Avantika Mishra, Vijay Kumar

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.4/10 on TMDb (8 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

7Unpaarvayil poster

Kabir Lal

ThrillerMystery

When tragedy strikes twice,Bhavya refuses to remain a victim.Visually impaired,she is drawn into a perilous hunt for truth behind the mysterious deaths of her husband and twin sister-uncovering a dark world where nothing is as it seems.

Cast: Parvati Nair, Ganesh Venkatraman, Nizhalgal Ravi

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

8Kuthiraivaal poster

Manoj Leonel Jahson · Neelam Productions / Yaazhi Films

DramaMystery

A bank cashier discovers he has grown a horse's tail after a vivid dream, prompting him on a journey to uncover its significance. As he searches for answers, his life becomes increasingly surreal. The mystery surrounding his new appendage drives the plot forward. His quest for understanding becomes an all-consuming obsession.

Cast: Kalaiyarasan, Anjali Patil, Chetan

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

9Maha poster

Maha

2022

U.R. Jameel · Etcetera Entertainment

CrimeMysteryThriller

A young mother's life unravels when her daughter goes missing after being kidnapped by a serial killer targeting young girls. As the investigation unfolds, the police uncover a shocking connection between the killer and a seemingly ordinary man. A heart-wrenching journey of grief and desperation follows as the mother searches for her child, leading to a stunning revelation that changes everything.

Cast: Hansika Motwani, Srikanth, Sujith Shankar

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

10Maayon poster

Maayon

2022
TMDb4.85 votes

Kishore · 130 min · Double Meaning Productions

MysteryThriller

In this thriller, an expert archaeologist leads a team on a perilous expedition to uncover the secrets of an ancient temple. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they unravel the temple's hidden truths.

Cast: Sibiraj, Tanya Ravichandran, Radha Ravi

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.8/10 on TMDb (5 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

11Vezham poster

Vezham

2022
TMDb6.52 votes

Sandeep Shyam · 135 min

MysteryThriller

A young man tries to discover the identity of the killers of his girlfriend with only the voice of one of them as his clue.

Cast: Ashok Selvan, Janani Iyer, Iswarya Menon

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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.

12Dejavu poster

Dejavu

2022
TMDb6.58 votes

Arvindh Srinivasan · 119 min · White Carpet Films / PG Media Works

MysteryThriller

A novelist's life unravels when his fictional characters eerily mirror real-life events. When a woman from his past goes missing, he becomes the prime suspect in her disappearance. As the investigation unfolds, the lines between reality and fiction blur, leaving authorities questioning whether he possesses an uncanny ability to predict the future.

Cast: Arulnithi, Madhoo, Smruthi Venkat

AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.5/10 on TMDb (8 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

13Oh! My Ghost poster
TMDb5.98 votes

Hong Tae-sun · 98 min

Mystery

A comical horror movie portraying a late-year job seeker, Tae Min, who is able to see ghosts through his specs as he gets a job in a studio where mysterious incidents happen every night.

Cast: Jeong Jin-woon, An Seo-hyun, Lee Ju-yeon

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.9/10 on TMDb (8 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Tamil mystery movie of 2022?+

Our top-ranked Tamil mystery movie of 2022 is Nenjuku Needhi, based on its IMDb rating (TMDb as a fallback where OMDb hasn't rated it yet).

How many Tamil mystery movies came out in 2022?+

We've catalogued 13 Tamil mystery movies released in 2022.

Where can I watch Nenjuku Needhi?+

Nenjuku Needhi is available to stream, rent, or buy on Sony Liv, VI movies and tv.