Best Tamil Thriller Movies of 2015

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.

R. Ravikumar · 146 min · Thirukumaran Entertainment / Studio Green

A wannabe entrepreneur Elango & his fake astrologer friend, Pulivetti Arumugam are down on luck in their respective lives. After getting humiliated by his ladylove's father, the crestfallen Elango & his friend chance upon a time-machine. Their adventures with the time-machine form the rest of the movie

Cast: Vishnu Vishal, Miya George, Karunakaran

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (8.0/10 on IMDb (5,083 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.

A.G. Amid · 132 min

Small-time criminals plan a big-time heist. Will they be successful in their attempt ?

Cast: Veera Bahu, Regina Cassandra, Pattiyal K. Shekar

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.6/10 on IMDb (1,495 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Md. Hafizur Rahman, Ashwin Saravanan · 141 min · Potential Studios

A woman takes on the challenge of watching a horror film, alone in a theatre.

Cast: Nayanthara, Aari, Aari Arujunan

AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.5/10 on IMDb (1,774 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.

R. Ajay Gnanamuthu · 116 min · Mohana Movies

After a night of drinking, four friends are stranded due to rain. When one of them suggests they do something thrilling, another friend, an aspiring director, suggests they check out a dilapidated mansion in the vicinity, called Demonte Colony. The other two even though reluctant are pulled into joining. Only later do all of them realize they have fallen into a trap that could prove to be fatal.

Cast: Arulnithi, Ramesh Thilak, Sananth

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.0/10 on IMDb (3,071 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Rajesh M. Selva · 128 min

A cop with a connection to the criminal underworld finds his secret life exposed when he and his partner are caught stealing cocaine from a powerful drug dealer, a move that puts his son's life in jeopardy.

Cast: Kamal Haasan, Prakash Raj, Trisha Krishnan

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.9/10 on IMDb (2,643 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

K. Rajeev Prasad · 158 min

An auto rickshaw driver finds himself embroiled in a criminal case involving medical malpractice.

Cast: Varsha Bollamma, Raju Easwaran, Rajaj

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.8/10 on IMDb (44 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

K.V. Anand · 154 min · AGS Entertainment

Madhu (Amyra Dastur) is a young game developer and she often gets weird thoughts about her past life, doctors call it as a illusion caused by her job stress while she believes in reincarnation. To Madhu's surprise, she meets everyone in her past life including Ashwin (Dhanush) whom she loved in her past life. Now the big question is, which part is reality and which is Madhu's imagination?

Cast: Dhanush, Karthik, Amyra Dastur

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.7/10 on IMDb (4,194 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.

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.

S.J. Suryah · 190 min · SS Productions

A struggling music director, A.K. Shiva, gains popularity with modern techniques, eclipsing his mentor Vetriselvan. However, Vetriselvan's jealousy turns sinister as he orchestrates a series of events to destroy Shiva's life and reputation. As Shiva's world unravels, he discovers a shocking truth about the woman he loves, forcing him to confront the depths of his tormentor's obsession.

Cast: S.J. Suryah, Sathyaraj, Sulagna Panigrahi

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.4/10 on IMDb (657 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

R. Arvind · Creative Criminal

A popular crime novelist's wife is murdered and he is been interrogated by the Crime Branch special investigation officer. The interrogation leads to various suspects who could have possibly killed the novelist's wife.

Cast: R. Arvind

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

Suseenthiran · 135 min

A cop mistakenly believes that taking out three thugs will end Madurai's crime wave.

Cast: Vishal, Kajal Aggarwal, Samuthirakani

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.1/10 on IMDb (1,078 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

R.K. Selvamani · 145 min

A police officer investigates an accident involving a team of workers at a petroleum plant whose bus has fallen into a ravine.

Cast: Prashanth, Karthika, Ashwini

AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.1/10 on IMDb (31 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Venkat Prabhu · 151 min · Studio Green / Aadnah Arts

A released prisoner kills a former police commissioner during a jog. Meanwhile, Masilamani and his friend become small-time con artists after meeting a woman who becomes their love interest. After a heist goes wrong, Masilamani forms a group of ghosts to earn money by performing fake exorcisms, but they turn against him when they discover his true intentions. Ultimately, Masilamani fulfills the wishes of the ghosts, leading to personal growth and redemption.

Cast: Suriya, Nayanthara, Pranitha Subhash

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.0/10 on TMDb (45 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Srinath Ramalingam

While visiting Chennai to treat their ill son, a couple encounter a paranormal presence. A horror movie!!

Cast: Deepak Paramesh, Jaqlene Prakash

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

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.

Aishwarya Dhanush · 118 min

A man with the power of intuition gets into gambling.

Cast: Gautham Karthik, Priya Anand, Taapsee Pannu

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.6/10 on IMDb (761 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Pa. Vijay · 140 min

A taxi driver who experiences paranormal activities and is informed that a spirit wants to communicate with him. The answer to a certain question; what does the spirit wants from him forms the crux of this story.

Cast: Pa. Vijay, Samuthirakani, Devayani

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.2/10 on IMDb (73 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Sakthivel Perumalsamy · 140 min

Several unexpected events link two men to each other, with one of them finding out about their two births old relation through a magical book.

Cast: Bobby Simha, Kalaiyarasan, Reshmi Menon

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (4.7/10 on IMDb (217 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

A. Venkatesh · 149 min

An undercover cop tries to foil the plans of an unrepentant criminal, who tries to supply an extremely dangerous chemical to terrorists for money.

Cast: R. Sarathkumar, Oviya, Meera Nandan

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (4.4/10 on IMDb (115 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Mohan Krishna · Dhaaru Nisha Movies

Suriya, a sub inspector happens to investigate a theft case that takes place in an architect Siva's house. Right from the moment Suriya sees Siva's wife Ramya. Now how Suriya takes revenge against Ramya and does he succeed in it?

Cast: Gnanadesh Ambedkar, Poonam Kaur, Munna

AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (4.2/10 on IMDb (11 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

A. Venkatesh · 132 min · distributor =

Dharani, a daring youth, gives refuge to Anjali, a rich girl, who fled from her house to escape a marriage with her rowdy uncle. But, his act of goodwill invites more trouble for him and his family.

Cast: Bharath Srinivasan, Meera Chopra, Vivek

AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (3.6/10 on IMDb (54 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

V.R. Nagendran · 127 min · SG Films

A honest police officer, Chandrasekar, is tasked with taking down a notorious crime lord in Tamil Nadu. However, his operation is compromised when one of his team members is killed. To rectify the situation, Chandrasekar devises a new plan to infiltrate the don's inner circle through Anbarasu, the son of a corrupt constable.

Cast: Vimal, Samuthirakani, 'Punnagai Poo' Geetha

AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (3.3/10 on IMDb (70 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Surya Prakash · 134 min · Benn Consortium

An NRI from Canada travels to Chennai to start a property business. As his company starts doing well, he realizes he is he being cheated by his most trusted people, and gets imprisoned for fraud. What happens next?

Cast: Madhan Bob, Nandaa Dorairaj, 'University' Jeevan

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (3.0/10 on IMDb (35 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Ramprakash Rayappa

A computer geek is on a mission to activate a dead mobile network to call a cab driver, but the cab has a bomb planted in it, which will go off once the mobile network resumes.

Cast: Nakul, Attakathi Dinesh, Bindu Madhavi

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

Guberji · Aaha Oho Productions

A tale of lovers who brave the darkness of the forest, and fight to keep their love alive.

Cast: Ilavarasu, Neeraja, Singamuthu

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

Samy · V House Productions

Murugesan aka Kangaroo cares so deeply for his sister Azhagu, whom the local pimp Ticket is lusting after. And then, when the men Azhagu agrees to marry die one after the other in seemingly natural circumstances, questions arise. Who murdered them and to what end?

Cast: Arjuna, Varsha Ashwathi, Ghajini

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