Best Tamil Thriller Movies of 2021

Venkat Prabhu · 147 min · V House Productions

A man from Dubai helps his friend elope on his wedding day, but their escape leads to a series of violent confrontations with corrupt police. Trapped in a time loop, he relives the same events over and over, trying to break free. As he tries to understand the cause of the loop, he discovers a connection to a Hindu god of time.

Cast: Silambarasan, S. J. Suryah, Kalyani Priyadarshan

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.0/10 on TMDb (52 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Babu Tamizh · 103 min · Dharmraj Films

Vasanth Chandrasekar is a rich young man who is a Tamilnadu team football player. His father Chandrasekar resides in Germany. Vasanth gets married to Dhanya. After his marriage Vasanth undergoes some psychological disturbance, which leads to an injury during the match. In the Hospital Vasanth is taken care of by a caretaker Gnanaprakasam who was sent by his father. In a particular night when he is alone Vasanth accidentally sees a murder through a window from the hospital which again psychologically disturbs him.But Vasanth gets confused whether the murder which he saw is actually real or illusion. After getting discharged from Hospital when he is alone at Home Vasanth begins to speak with an illusionary character who he has never met.Why Vasanth undergoes these strange happenings in his life and What Gnanaprakasam tries do with Vasanth's life forms the crux of the story with many twists and turns.

Cast: Yogesh, Anicka Vikraman, Guru Somasundaram

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

Nelson Dilipkumar · 150 min · KJR Studios / Sivakarthikeyan Productions

When his fiancee's niece is kidnapped, a stoic army doctor and his motley team launch a rescue operation in which they need both wit and their wits.

Cast: Sivakarthikeyan, Vinay Rai, Priyanka Arul Mohan

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.3/10 on TMDb (58 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Lokesh Kanagaraj · 179 min · XB Film Creators

A ruthless gangster seeks revenge against those who wronged him as a teenager, while a college lecturer is wrongly accused of murder and must navigate a corrupt juvenile detention facility. The two men's paths converge in unexpected ways, leading to a violent confrontation. As the truth unravels, both characters are forced to confront their dark pasts. A gripping tale of revenge and redemption unfolds.

Cast: Vijay, Vijay Sethupathi, Arjun Das

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.6/10 on TMDb (124 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Vignesh Karthick · 122 min

Athira, a 25-year-old cop gets to investigate her best friend's missing case. The case turns out to be very mysterious when she suspects that her accident has been staged and that she has been murdered. After digging deep into the case, she gets to know shocking revelations about her and now she has to make some life-changing decisions.

Cast: Aishwarya Rajesh, Gokul Anand, Jeeva Ravi

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.9/10 on TMDb (16 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Gokul · 118 min · A&P Groups / Invenio Origin

An ordinary suburban girl suddenly disappears, leaving her loved ones in a desperate search as she must face the ultimate battle - the one for her life.

Cast: Keerthi Pandian, C. Arun Pandian, Kirana Pandian

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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.

Mano Ve Kannadhasan · 95 min · Insomniacs Dream Creations LLP

An independent young woman gets murdered in her apartment. The investigation team observe it as a simple case since the victim barely had any link with people. However, it turns out to be one of the most complex cases that they ever witnessed. Can an ordinary investigation team pull off some magic to find the killer?

Cast: Amrutha Srinivasan, Rajesh Balachandiran, Vignesh Shanmugam

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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.

Dheeran Arunkumar

Honest, Virtuous and hardworking Nalan Kumar, chief gynecologist of Govt. hospital is shattered by the violence inflicted upon his dear one's. His pleas and appeals is mocked off by authority, but he has his own plan for justice.

Cast: Sathyaraj, Smruthi Venkat, Harish Uthaman

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

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A lad working as an aide to a weed supplier recognizes an opportunity to start his dark journey in the midst of a narcotic raid, a confused boss and two hormonal youngsters in search of weed.

Cast: Eshwar, Kalki, Vinod Varma

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

Vineeth Varaprasad · 134 min · Ekaa Entertainment

A team leader at an IT company is tasked with completing a crucial job after hours, but his workday takes a dark turn when he uses the malfunctioning elevator. He encounters paranormal events and witnesses a security guard's tragic death before being joined by an HR manager who initially suspects him of locking her in. Together, they uncover evidence of two ghosts haunting the building and devise a plan to survive until morning.

Cast: Kavin Raj, Amritha Aiyer, Abdool Lee

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.5/10 on TMDb (8 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

K. M. Sarjun · 90 min · Emperor Entertainment

2 brothers from India working in Kuwait are sentenced to death penalty for killing an srilankan women. Day before there hanging the news breakout in an Indian news channel by a lady reporter. Then the plot evolves around the reporter, accused family and the family of the srilankan women got killed in Kuwait. The reporter tries to save the brothers by stopping the punishment. Did she succeed in her fight?

Cast: Priya Bhavani Shankar, Metro Shirish, Kishore

AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.5/10 on TMDb (4 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Pradeep Krishnamoorthy · 146 min

An ambitious traffic cop sets out to solve a murder which took place four decades ago with the help of a journalist and a retired cop.

Cast: Sibiraj, Nandita Swetha, Nassar

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.6/10 on TMDb (5 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Goutham

The Story revolves around the criminal who surrenders himself stating that he has committed a murder of a girl who loved him, then the story revolves around seven people who are involved in this mysterious case. Three timelines of the story will convey the protagonist's character who is not guilty in the eyes of justice.

Cast: Yaashika Aanand, Imman Annachi, Pavithra Lakkshmi

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

Milind Rau · 146 min · Rowdy Pictures / Kross Pictures

A blind former police cadet teams up with a detective to solve two seemingly unrelated cases: a hit-and-run and a missing person. As they dig deeper, they uncover a sinister connection between the crimes and a serial rapist targeting young women. With her acute senses guiding them, Durga and Manikandan work together to track down the perpetrator.

Cast: Nayanthara, Ajmal Ameer, Manikandan

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.9/10 on TMDb (12 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Mano Karthikeyan · 144 min

A neurosurgeon who is stuck in a time loop tries to save his estranged wife from being killed by a mystery man.

Cast: Satheesh Kumar, Mirnalini Ravi, Anitha Sampath

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.

R. Rathindran Prasad · 122 min

Paranormal activity at a lush, abandoned property alarm a group eager to redevelop the site, but the eerie events may not be as unearthly as they think.

Cast: Aishwarya Rajesh, Avantika, Vidhu

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.3/10 on TMDb (18 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Nambikkai Chandru · Bamboo Trees Productions

After moving to a new house, Kathir hears some voices, meets accidents frequently, and gets nightmares. All these occur only at 3:33, the time when he was born. Was this a dream or a psychological occurrence for Kathir?

Cast: Gautham Vasudev Menon, Saravanan, Mime Gopi

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

A. C. Mugil · 138 min

A cop tasked with investigating the murder of a judge finds out that a businessman might be the key to cracking the case.

Cast: Prabhu Deva, Nivetha Pethuraj, J. Mahendran

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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.

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.

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.

Shakti Soundar Rajan · 130 min

Srividya had a minor accident and was taken to a hospital. But while getting treated, she is instead kidnapped with the help of the hospital staff. While her kidnappers keep her in a medically induced coma, she has an out-of-body experience, where she gets into the body of a teddy bear. Shiva, who has a photographic memory, remembers everything in his life. Shiva completed many master's degrees and a PhD in no time with this capability. While Shiva saves a teenager from local goons on a public train, the teddy watches him and decided to get help from him. Teddy (as Sri's soul) seeks Shiva who helps find her kidnapped body, which they find in Azerbaijan. What happens to Sri and how Shiva defeats the mastermind behind this forms the crux of the story.

Cast: Arya, Sayesha Saigal, Sakshi Agarwal

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.7/10 on TMDb (20 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Appu N. Bhattathiri · 118 min

A First class judicial Magistrate comes across an 8 year old boy-Nithin & his murder stories. Do they have real life connection?

Cast: Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, Saiju Kurup

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.5/10 on TMDb (21 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Bhagyaraj Kannan · 122 min

A man raised by gangsters tries to reform them, and a hired job to protect a village presents him with the perfect opportunity.

Cast: Karthi, Rashmika Mandanna, Ramachandra Raju

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.3/10 on TMDb (20 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

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.

Arjunan Ekalaivan

A man who works for a private detective decides to turn over a new leaf, but ends up antagonising the men behind his last assignment, and gets entangled in a web spun by greedy politicians, corrupt cops and ruthless gangsters.

Cast: Gajaraj, Vijayakumar, Sai Rajkumar

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

Srikantan Anand

An art college student tries to find the reasons behind the mysterious deaths of the people who have stayed in a hostel room, with help from a documentary filmmaker.

Cast: Vetri, Anu Sithara, Smruthi Venkat

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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.

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.

K. Thirugnanam · 121 min

The local party leader gets hospitalized, Dr. Gayathri tries her best to cure him, but he dies. The leader's son is forced to take over while Dr. Gayathri tells him about the conspiracy over his father's death.

Cast: Trisha Krishnan, Nandha, Richard Rishi

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (3.8/10 on TMDb (5 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Rasu Ranjith · 143 min

Three friends, who earn money illegally through burglary, decide to bid farewell to crimes. But fate had other plans for them.

Cast: Rasu Ranjith, Lijomol Jose, Aparna Balamurali

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

J. Parthiban · 130 min

A serial killer gets hitched to a billionaire with the sole aim of looting her money. However, the presence of a man-eating tiger at the place they reside in becomes an obstacle to him.

Cast: Raai Laxmi, Srikanth, Pandi

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

Selvaraghavan · 142 min

A god-fearing young woman who takes up the job of a caretaker in a rich household tries to take revenge on her lustful employer.

Cast: S. J. Suryah, Regina Cassandra, Nandita Swetha

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.1/10 on TMDb (18 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.