Best Tamil Thriller Movies of 2024

Vetrimaaran · RS Infotainment / Grass Root Film Company

A police officer is tasked with escorting a radical leader through the jungle after he's captured. The leader recounts his transformation from a schoolteacher to a revolutionary activist after witnessing a brutal crime. As they journey together, the officer begins to question the true nature of their mission and the circumstances surrounding the leader's capture.

Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Manju Warrier, Soori

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Bose Venkat

In the village of Mangollai, a clash of ideologies unfolds as Colochi Saami and Saamikannu oppose education for the underprivileged, while Annadurai and Sivangaanam stand firm against oppression, fighting for equality and change.

Cast: Vimal, Saravanan, V. I. S. Jayapalan

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Rahul Sadasivan · 139 min · YNOT Studios / Night Shift Studios

Thevan, a folk singer of the Paanan caste, has a fateful encounter when escaping slavery, leading to him discovering an ancient traditional mansion altering his destiny.

Cast: Mammootty, Arjun Ashokan, Sidharth Bharathan

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.7/10 on IMDb (17,289 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Piriyan · 127 min · Thamizh Thiraikkoodam

The backdrop of a village called Aranthangi, and the central drama is focused on the efforts of a foster son of a dead zamindar.

Cast: Keerthana, Laguparan, Piriyan

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.5/10 on IMDb (406 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Pascal Vedamuthu · 132 min

Petthaperumal and Paandi, a happily married couple, who are pressured to conceive a baby, and how this affects their bond.

Cast: Ismath Banu, M.S. Bhaskar, Dhirav

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.4/10 on IMDb (2,187 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

KG Balasubramani · Potential Studios LLP

A young couple move into a serene row house, eager for peace and privacy. A violent storm and unsettling forces unravel their marriage. Vasanth must uncover the truth behind these supernatural occurrences before everything falls a...

Cast: Jiiva, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Yog Japee

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Sunil Dev · 130 min · Hazeebs Films / JAIHO & MGC

Playful act of Martin by installing a spy app in his love of life Leena's phone reveals a mysterious character thereby triggering events that questions love,trust, friendship, technology and unravels the thrilling darkside of huma...

Cast: S.P. Siddarth, Chaitanya Pratap, Arun Pandian

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (7.0/10 on IMDb (595 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Sriram Raghavan · 144 min · Tips Films / Matchbox Pictures

A man returns to his hometown in 1980s Bombay on Christmas Eve after seven years away. He reunites with a woman and her mute daughter, forming a connection that leads to a night of celebration and exploration. However, the evening takes a deadly turn when Maria's husband is found murdered, revealing a dark secret from Albert's past.

Cast: Katrina Kaif, Vijay Sethupathi, Tinnu Anand

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.9/10 on IMDb (29,679 votes), 84% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Sidharth Vishwanath

A common man's imprisonment in a corrupt system forces him to confront a pressing question: do jails reform individuals, or do they drive them further into the darkness of crime?

Cast: RJ Balaji, Saniya Iyappan, K. Selvaraghavan

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R. Ajay Gnanamuthu · BTG Universal / White Nights Entertainment / Gnanamuthu Pattarai

A group of friends who return to a cursed location, driven by curiosity and the quest to uncover the truth behind the malevolent spirits that reside there.

Cast: Arulnithi, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Sarjano Khalid

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Anthony Bhagyaraj · 154 min

An ambulance driver turned criminal eagerly awaits his release from prison, but it takes 14 years.

Cast: Anupama Parameswaran, Keerthy Suresh, Samuthirakani

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (6.4/10 on IMDb (3,049 votes), 0% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Hiphop Tamizha

In a troubled future, India faces rising tensions as international trade blockades spark political conflicts. With civil unrest spreading, the nation teeters on the edge of chaos. Can stability be restored, or will the turmoil consume it?

Cast: Hiphop Tamizha, Anagha, Azhagam Perumal

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Karthick Naren

This Tamil-language crime thriller weaves dark twists into its story as a teacher, a heartbroken student, and a troubled filmmaker's lives intertwine while they search for a missing teenager.

Cast: Atharvaa, Sarathkumar, Rahman

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A.L. Vijay · 144 min

A father takes his daughter to UK for treatment. But he ends up in trouble. What happens next ?

Cast: Arun Vijay, Amy Jackson, Nimisha Sajayan

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.9/10 on IMDb (1,649 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Sherief · 121 min

After nurse's suspicious death, a crime writer gets embroiled in a web of serial killings tied to antagonistic forces.

Cast: Vaibhav Reddy, Tanya Hope, Nandita Shwetha

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.9/10 on IMDb (779 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Thamizh · 120 min · Reel Good Films

Nadarasan, uninterested in politics, runs for panchayat leader to honor his father. As he delves into the murky world of election politics, he faces violence, rivalry, and betrayals.

Cast: Vijay Kumar, Preethi Asrani, Pavel

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.9/10 on IMDb (804 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Guhan Senniappan · 120 min · Million Studio

In this thriller, a passionate environmentalist sets out to uncover a powerful individual with extraordinary abilities. His search leads him to cross paths with the enigmatic leader of a secretive organization that wields significant influence over India's economy. The two men's paths converge in unexpected ways.

Cast: Sathyaraj, Vasanth Ravi, Tanya Hope

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.8/10 on IMDb (5,462 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Venkat Prabhu · 183 min · AGS Entertainment

A former counter-terrorism operative, now working as an immigration officer, is pulled back into action when his family is threatened. He must confront his past and face a shocking revelation about his missing son, leading him on a perilous journey to protect those he loves. Along the way, he uncovers a web of danger and deception that puts everything at risk.

Cast: Joseph Vijay, Prashanth, Prabhu Deva

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.7/10 on IMDb (25,955 votes), 40% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Murugan · 111 min

Wolf elopes with the daughter of a gangster named Silent though she doesn't realise that she has been kidnapped with a hidden agenda. What will happen to the girl ?

Cast: Vetri Sudley, Akshaya Kandamuthan, Sai Dheena

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.2/10 on IMDb (682 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Mohamed Asif Hameed · 145 min

A newly appointed I.O. finds herself digging into the past regarding a 7-year-old case where occult gangs and forces have been responsible for a series of satanic killings in the city. With the help of an ex-cop, can she solve the...

Cast: Jayakumar, Vinoth Kishan, Nassar

AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (5.0/10 on IMDb (124 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Parthiban Radhakrishnan · 122 min

Teenz, a Thrilling Adventure, directed by the genre-breaking film maker and national award winner, Radhakrishnan Parthiban, is a compelling film centered around a spirited group of thirteen teenagers.

Cast: Aanandhan, D Amruutha, Dr. Anusha

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (4.7/10 on IMDb (843 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Gautham Vasudev Menon

A bodyguard takes on the challenge of protecting a high-profile woman who arrives in Chennai from London, navigating unexpected dangers and intrigue along the way.

Cast: Varun, Raahei, Krishna Kulasekaran

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

Ramesh Govindarajan

Chennaiyil Vaanam Megamootathudan Kaanapadum is a thrilling drama during a cyclone, told from the perspective of an ayyanar aruvaal in a coconut shop. Will the city and the aruvaal survive the storm?

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

S. Shankar · 180 min · Lyca Productions / Red Giant Movies

Senapathy, an ex-freedom fighter turned vigilante who fights against corruption. Senapathy returns to the country to aid a young man who has been exposing corrupt politicians in the country through videos on the internet.

Cast: Kamal Haasan, Siddharth, Rakul Preet Singh

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AI verdict: Based on aggregated scores (3.9/10 on IMDb (15,820 votes), 15% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Sakthivel Perumalsamy · DG Film Company / Magnas Productions

Centres around the clashes between Kerala's political group and Tamil Nadu's tribal youths.

Cast: Chemban Vinod Jose, Appani Sarath, Kaali Venkat

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Adam Zamer

A writer wants his characters to be real and for that he puts them in a house with no connection to the outside world and subjects them to various experiments without even knowing it. He captures their moments between life and death like a movie.

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VinayekDurai

On a surprising night, a daring robbery brings together five strangers whose lives become intertwined in unexpected and exciting ways.

Cast: Rajesh Balachandiran, Ananya Mani, Swathi Meenakshi

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N. A. Rajendra

The story spans over the course of 12 hours - from 6 pm to 6 am. The crux of the movie propagates the idea that when a predicament arises, we need not await the arrival of a sole saviour. Instead, common people who rise to the occasion are heroes by themselves.

Cast: Devadarsini Sukumaran, Samuthirakani, Riythvika

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Arun KR · Trending Arts Productions

Saravanan & Magizhnila, in love but financially unstable, see hope when Magizhnila lands a better job in a new town. However, her path soon fills with unexpected struggles. Her journey through these challenges is the essence of th...

Cast: Michael Thangadurai, Kavipriya, Kalairani

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Prasadh Murugan

A gun that is accidentally discovered, and what happens because of that to four different characters and their lives.

Cast: Bharath, Abhirami, Pavithra Lakshmi

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Micheal K. Raja

A struggling family faces the daunting task of transporting a body due to financial difficulties. As they grapple with selfish interests, humanitarian concerns take center stage, leading to unforeseen challenges and moral conflicts.

Cast: Vimal, Karunas, Aruldoss

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R.G. Krishnan

In a future where only bad souls remain on Earth, the world has fallen into complete chaos. With no trace of goodness left, survival becomes a tough fight. Can hope ever return to a world ruled by darkness?

Cast: Nakul, Arthana Binu, K.S. Ravikumar

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

Chachi

After a fateful accident, Gowtham hides a body in his car, only to be arrested for drunk driving. Now, with his car—and its secret—impounded at the police station, he’s trapped in a high-stakes game to stay one step ahead. Can he escape the web of danger before it's too late?

Cast: Sathish, Vidya Pradeep, Mime Gopi

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A. Venkatesh · 123 min

Surya, a sincere police officer, has a twin brother, Ravi, who becomes a beloved Drill Master at a school. Ravi falls in love with teacher Anjali. They encounter a ghost named Laila, seeking revenge for her murder.

Cast: Imman Annachi, Vincent Ashokan, Baboos Baburaj

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

Prasanth Nagarajan · People Production House / N V Creations

Rudra an adolescent boy has always been fascinated by Amigo Garage. His life takes a turn when he enters Amigo Garage and meets Anand.

Cast: Deepa Balu, Madhana Gopal, Mahendran

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