Ranked by IMDb rating — 51 Tamil thriller films released in 2023.
Rahul R Krishna · Tamil Exotic Films
Adam and Mariyam has been kidnapped and kept in a haunted bungalow in the middle of the forest. How they are escaping from that house and finding the reason for their kidnap.
Cast: Evlin Juliet, Megha Malu Manoharan, Yunus Mohammed
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (9.9/10 on IMDb (113 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Vikram Shreedharan · Sapiens Entertainment
Set in 1999, Lieutenant Daniel returns home six months after being abducted in a war zone and finds that his six month old pregnant wife, Jennifer suffers from health complications.
Cast: Shabeer Kallarakkal, Mirna Menon, Indirajith
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Ghitha Mohhan · 118 min
Shiva and Jessy are in love but Jessy's father strongly opposes the union. Shiva joins hands with a criminal with his own agenda. Will it end well for Shiva and Jessy?
Cast: Angana Arya, Avinash, Giri
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (9.2/10 on IMDb (117 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
S.U. Arun Kumar · 140 min · Etaki Entertainment
A man is raising his niece like his own daughter, and everything appears normal in their life until the little girl goes missing.
Cast: Siddharth, Sahasra Sree, S. Aafiyah Tasneem
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (8.2/10 on IMDb (8,452 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Jagan Vijaya · 111 min · Lefty Manual Creations
Two people -An autistic teenager living with his mother and A young woman abducted by an unknown group.
Cast: Kpy Bala, Gouri Kishan, Vinoth Kishan
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (8.0/10 on IMDb (107 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Vignesh Raja · 147 min · Applause Entertainment / E4 Entertainment / Eprius Studio
A young police trainee is assigned to assist a senior officer on a murder investigation involving multiple victims strangled with an iron wire. As they dig deeper, they uncover similarities to a series of unsolved crimes from decades ago, leading them to suspect a copycat killer. The investigation becomes increasingly personal as the team targets a prime suspect with a history of obsessive behavior and fixation on cleanliness.
Cast: R. Sarathkumar, Lisha Chinnu, Ashok Selvan
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (8.0/10 on IMDb (11,345 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Ramkumar Balakrishnan · 127 min · Passion Studios / Soldiers Factory
A young IT professional and his pregnant wife are forced to confront their neighbor, a stubborn local official, over a parking space dispute that escalates into a series of escalating pranks and retaliations. The situation becomes increasingly volatile as the two men's personal lives become entangled in the conflict. Ultimately, the feud ends with a dramatic confrontation that leaves one man's reputation in tatters.
Cast: Harish Kalyan, M.S. Bhaskar, Indhuja Ravichandran
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.8/10 on IMDb (11,327 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Dayal Padmanabhan · 109 min
A stranger enters the life of a family that has been suffering in poverty for years. What follows are the events that make their lives even more miserable.
Cast: Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Santhosh Prathap, Charle
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.3/10 on IMDb (772 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Radha Mohan · 145 min · Angel Studios
A man who is imagining a store doll as his lover.
Cast: Priya Bhavani Shankar, Hitesh S. Bharadwaaj, Joshua Parisutham
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.0/10 on IMDb (61 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
C. Aravind Raj · 146 min
Revolves around the smuggling mafia of sacred temple idols and a cop who involves with a smuggler to make money out of a sacred idol, possessed by a murder victim.
Cast: Vincent Ashokan, Balakrishnan, Bava Chelladurai
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.0/10 on IMDb (1,849 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Mari Selvaraj · 157 min · Red Giant Movies
A Dalit MLA's son seeks justice against a rival politician from a dominant community after a traumatic childhood incident is triggered by their rivalry. The situation escalates into violence, with both sides resorting to force. A tense confrontation between the two men ends in chaos, leading to further retaliation and escalating tensions.
Cast: Vadivelu, Fahadh Faasil, Keerthy Suresh
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.7/10 on IMDb (6,297 votes), 60% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Vasanthabalan · 143 min · Urban Boyz Studios
A food delivery guy, finds himself captivated by Subbu's (Dushara) charm. However, their lives take a tumultuous turn when a series of unexpected events unfold, plunging them into a chaotic world
Cast: Bharani, Suresh Chakravarthi, Arjun Chidambaram
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.7/10 on IMDb (1,180 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
C. S. Amudhan
An aloof editor of publication who is forced to comback to his old workplace when a friend gets murdered by a crazy fan.
Cast: Vijay Antony, Mahima Nambiar, Nandita Swetha
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Jiyen Krishnakumar · 131 min
A carefree Sathya faces a race against time after becoming involved in a complex murder investigation.
Cast: Aishwarya Rajesh, RJ Balaji, Isha Talwar
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.3/10 on IMDb (1,496 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
S.G. Charles · 115 min
When a simple middle-class girl's family wins a car in a raffle, chaos ensues as various parties claim ownership, forcing her to navigate a darkly comedic web of financial crisis and unexpected events.
Cast: Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli, Nakkalites Dhanam, Mime Gopi
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.3/10 on IMDb (1,010 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Nelson Venkatesan · 140 min · Dream Warrior Pictures
A middle-class mother takes a call centre job due to her financial reasons, and that gives her freedom, but it leads into a web of dangers.
Cast: Aishwarya Rajesh, K. Selvaraghavan, Aishwarya Dutta
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.3/10 on IMDb (837 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Domin D'Silva · 118 min · Yellow Bear Production
A woman's life is turned upside down when her husband is murdered during a home invasion. Seeking justice, she sets out to track down the perpetrators and bring them to account for their crime. Her quest for revenge becomes an all-consuming force in her life.
Cast: Sunaina Yella, Ananth Nag, Nivas Adithan
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.1/10 on IMDb (7,058 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
vikram ramesh · Hungry Wolf Entertainments
A cab driver pickups a business women thinking that this is going to be our last pick of the night but his greediness flips the night more longer than expected and getting trapped.
Cast: vikram ramesh, Swayam Siddha, Shivakumar Raju
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Guru Ramanujam
An aspiring boxer hailing from North Madras travels to Renigunta looking for his Girlfriend's missing brother. He finds him and uncovers a scandal regarding Red Sandalwood smuggling.
Cast: Vetri, Diya Mayuri, Ganesh Venkatraman
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Mu. Maran
A young man falls in love with a girl, but her father doesn't approve. A friend's actions affect his peaceful life and some interconnected crimes happen.
Cast: Udhayanidhi Stalin, Aathmika, Prasanna
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Venkat Prabhu · 148 min · Srinivasaa Silver Screen / Anji Industeries
Constable Siva is assigned to escort a witness from police custody to the courtroom. As a twist in the plot, Siva learns that the entire police department wants the witness dead and starts the real run.
Cast: Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, Krithi Shetty, Arvind Swamy
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.8/10 on IMDb (5,368 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
P.G. Mohan, L.R. Sundarapandi · 121 min
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Cast: Ajmal Ameer, Imman Annachi, Arjunan
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.6/10 on IMDb (1,602 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Vinil Scariah Varghese · 121 min
Siblings Naveen and Gowri find themselves in chaos and danger with a looming life threat which unravels a mysterious quest to uncover the identity of Rajni.
Cast: Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Kalidas Jayaram, Reba Monica John
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.5/10 on IMDb (217 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Syam Praveen · 120 min
Venki, who is a murder accused.With his memory loss, the lead role is unable to recollect the entire incident of the murder and the rest of the story is about how he gets out
Cast: Vetri, Parvathy Arun, Dayyana Hameed
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.3/10 on IMDb (141 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Arun Vaseegaran · 143 min
How a national highway becomes a primary conflict in the lives of Meera, a journalist, and Maya, a college professor, and makes their life upside down.
Cast: Trisha Krishnan, Shabeer Kallarakkal, Santhosh Prathap
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.3/10 on IMDb (925 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
S. Kathiresan · 149 min
Rudhran is a happy IT man living with his family until the moment his life is turned upside down. He comes upon a major criminal network including a businessman, Rudhran embarks on a mission to expose him the criminal network.
Cast: Raghava Lawrence, Priya Bhavani Shankar, R. Sarathkumar
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.1/10 on IMDb (1,053 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Vinay Bharadwaj · 94 min · Esquire Productions
When a married cosmetic surgeon Raj Varadhan's girlfriend Maya Pillai accidentally dies of an overdose, his life takes him on an unexpected ride. Will he be able to hide his secrets from his wife Medha Varadhan?
Cast: Yaashika Aanand, Rose Adams, Antara Banerjee
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.1/10 on IMDb (5,210 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Deekay · 134 min
Regina's Umayal Karthika deciding to spend time at a 100-year-old unkempt library in a bid to divert and heal from a heartbreak.
Cast: Kajal Aggarwal, Yogi Babu, Noyrika Bhatheja
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.0/10 on IMDb (1,336 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Aadharsh Madhikaandham · 97 min
How the Naayaadis, who have been suffering for years, learned and used witchcraft voodoo and black magic to protect themselves from humans and animals in the past, and their connection today
Cast: Fabby, Aadharsh Madhikaandham, Malavika Manoj
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (4.9/10 on IMDb (170 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Mohan Govind · 123 min
The protagonist on a probe to solve a series of murders that take place exactly where he delivers food.
Cast: Kavitha Bharathi, Raveena Daha, Ashwin Kakumanu
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (4.8/10 on IMDb (1,075 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Abhilash G. Devan · 112 min
The path that was open 30 years ago gets shut down and trespassers, who choose to travel along this path, are mysteriously found dead on the same night. The series of mysterious events are interwoven with an emotional backstory.
Cast: Jithan Ramesh, Anju Pandia, Hareesh Peradi
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (4.5/10 on IMDb (915 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
N. Kalyanakrishnan · 133 min · Screen Scene Media Entertainment
When a crane operator starts controlling illegal trades at the harbor, he winds up clashing with another gangster.
Cast: Jayam Ravi, Tarun Arora, Boxer Dheena
AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (4.3/10 on IMDb (754 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Sai Karthik · Menpani Production
A series of murders happens in a City (Chennai), which is investigated by CBI Officer Evvi Ilavalavan (Natty Natraj). Will he find the answers for the question Who, How and Why of the crime, that too in time?
Cast: Natarajan Subramaniam, Vidya Pradeep, Munishkanth
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
R. Vengat Bhuvan · Brogan Movies
This movie revolves about bell( Graham bell) who lost his eyesight at age of 8 due to a tragedy and he was the one who alive and knows about strange immortal herb nisambasudani.Finally he got successful or not is the story
Cast: Guru Somasundaram, M Sridhar, Nitish Veera
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
V. Srinivasan
"Rejected cab driver Maari finds unexpected adventure and a second chance at love as he embarks on a perilous bike journey with uninterested passenger Vanathi to her hometown."
Cast: Jegan, Eden Kuriakose, A. Venkatesh
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Dinesh Kumaran
Four different stories are linked to each other on the mission of idol abduction. The story interwoves the life of local chain snatchers (Asraf & Dinesh), who lives with a dream of becoming rich and the journey of a youngster(Pappu), who wants to propose his love to his friend(jey) unlikely meets with the life of a local gangster Karthi), who missed the statue of 'Raja Raja Chozhan' that comes in hand to a depraved police officer(Gajaraj). Does the lost statue
Cast: Gajaraj, V J Pappu, Saikarthi
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Lokesh Kumar
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. What happens when your small action affects so many people's lives? how the butterfly effect plays an important part in all our actions forms the crux of N4.
Cast: Anupama Kumar, Michael Thangadurai, Pragya Nagra
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Ramanan Purushothama
Rudhran, works tirelessly for a successful career and money, embarks on a romantic journey to spend quality time with his girlfriend Nila. On the way, he stays at the Vasantha Mullai lodge which changes his life forever.
Cast: Bobby Simha, Kashmira Pardeshi
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Harish Prabhu
Movie Is Evolved around the hospital and group of men human trafficking and hero was Dumb. So how Hero was understand and how he Finish them.
Cast: Arulnithi, Bharathiraja, Aathmika
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Brinda
The lives of a few gangsters in Kanyakumari.
Cast: Hridhu Haroon, Anaswara Rajan, Bobby Simha
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Venky
A Magician gets joins three baddies to perform a heist in an airport but trouble arises when a journalist enters to find out true face of the hero and the real reason behind this heist.
Cast: Sathish, Simran Gupta, Anandaraj
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Dayal Padmanabhan
Revolve around four close friends seeking revenge for the murder of their friend
Cast: Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Santhosh Prathap, Mahat Raghavendra
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Sundar Balu
Three women from North Madras who protest for an issue in their area, While the protest initially fetches them recognition, it eventually spells trouble for them.
Cast: Aishwarya Dutta, Subiksha Krishnan, Lollu Sabha Maaran
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Arun Karthik
There is a caste fanatic ghost that kills only the guys who fall in love with the different caste girls .The protagonist Sathyaraj falls in love with an other caste girl Kayal. The ghost is not ready to spare him.
Cast: Kaavya Arivumani, Noble James, Mahendran
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Saravananshakti · 121 min
When a man loses his younger sister to a gang that lures college girls into sex work, he begins to scheme a revenge plan
Cast: Tanya Hope, S.R. Jangid, Keerthana
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Mohan Dachu · 128 min · Julien & Jeroma Film Company / Primerose Entertainment
About mysterious events that unfold in a forest resort during a twelve-hour investigation in a non-linear play. It highlights multiple hidden secrets of paranormal activities related to a late-Queen who was the first owner of this...
Cast: Sathyaraj, Niya Sankranthil, Angadi Theru Mahesh
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Stalin V · Ambigapathy Movie Makers
A Sequence of Murder is taking Place surrounding Hero and most importantly the victims are all close to him. Hero is searching the Culprit & Police Inspector also does the same since its his duty. At one point Police focus shift towards the Hero since situation makes Cop to suspect the Hero. Hero argues with Police Inspector and escaped to find the real Culprit. Cop chases Hero & Hero Chases unknown Culprit . We will find out the Twist in Silver Screen whether Cop Catches Hero or Hero identified the Real Culprit.
Cast: Jai Akash, Naira Nihar, Prajin Padmanabhan
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Suresh Babu R, L.G. Ravichandar · 139 min
To live a luxury life hero and his friend Kidnap 40 Innocent Children,Will they succeed in leading a wealthy life or not is the content
Cast: Balaji Murugadoss, Mahana Sanjeevi, Redin Kingsley
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Sathish Geetha Kumar · 96 min
Eegai, a suspended police officer with a disorder, investigates Dhivya's death. In pursuit for justice, he discovers a criminal network involving VIPs.
Cast: Vincent Ashokan, Mansoor Ali Khan, Subiksha Krishnan
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Bhavan Rajagopalan · 134 min
A girl enters a haunted forest to disprove superstitions. Strange events make her doubt her beliefs. She investigates the mysteries with friends and a spirit, unintentionally causing social change.
Cast: Suresh Chakravarthi, Gary Cordice, Kavya
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Perumal Varadhan · 115 min
A thousand years ago, Gora and his cohorts arrived at the Anumanthapuram village, a part of Gingee ruled by the Pallava king Nandivarman, to loot the gold treasure in the temple of Aanumantheeshwarar.
Cast: Suresh Ravi, Asha Gowda, Nizhalgal Ravi
AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.
Our top-ranked Tamil thriller movie of 2023 is Aima, based on its IMDb rating (TMDb as a fallback where OMDb hasn't rated it yet).
We've catalogued 51 Tamil thriller movies released in 2023.
