992 Tamil Films to Watch

Gurkha

2019 • 145 min

A security guard at a shopping mall, from the Gurkha community, unexpectedly becomes the hero when he protects several people trapped by terrorists.

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Vel

2007 • 160 min

Two brothers, separated in childhood, develop in completely contrasting worlds.

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Sillunu Oru Kaadhal

2006 • 160 min

Family, Romance

Gowtham and Kundhavi are married when Kundhavi discovers a diary from Gowtham's college days, five years prior. Convinced he would have preferred to marry Aishwarya, his college sweetheart, Kundhavi orchestrates a reunion between them.

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Ghajini

2005 • 182 min • Budget $3M

Action, Romance, Thriller

Following a severe head injury, business executive Sanjay Ramaswamy develops anterograde amnesia, meaning he can't form new memories beyond about fifteen minutes. Driven by this condition, he embarks on a journey to uncover those responsible for the death of his…

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Maayavi

2005 • 150 min

A celebrated actress is kidnapped by a devoted fan. As the ordeal continues, she unexpectedly begins to develop feelings for her captor.

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Pithamagan

2003 • 139 min

Action, Drama

Raised in a graveyard from birth, a young man has never known human emotion. His world changes when he ventures beyond the cemetery gates and encounters others, forcing him to experience feelings for the very first time.

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Vikram Vedha

2017 • 147 min

Action, Thriller, Crime

Notorious gangster Vedha surrenders to meet specialist Vikram, but challenges him at every turn. Vedha recounts his life story through riddles, which Vikram must solve if he hopes to capture him.

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Bagavathi

2002 • 160 min

Bagavathi, a tea vendor, hopes for a bright future for his brother, Guna. That hope is shattered when Guna’s girlfriend's father murders him. Now, Bagavathi must fight to protect Guna's unborn child.

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Youth

2002 • 160 min

On his wedding day, Shiva (Vijay) learns his bride, Aruna, has fled because she doesn't want to marry a cook. He travels to Chennai with Aruna’s brother (Shyam Ganesh) to find work, taking the situation in stride. One night, he…

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Kanaa

2018 • 145 min

A woman from a middle-class family strives for success in the demanding world of cricket, with her father's encouragement and support.

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Thamizhan

2002 • 150 min

Surya is an honest lawyer who believes in resolving issues through legal means. He falls in love with Priya. However, his brother-in-law, Shakthivel, another principled lawyer, is killed while fighting for justice. Tragically, Surya’s sister also becomes a victim of…

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Badri

2001 • 160 min

Badri is a constant disappointment to his father. Hoping for a different outcome, the father places his faith in his older son, Vetri, to win a kickboxing championship. Badri’s neighbor, Janu, has romantic feelings for him, though he only sees…

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Kushi

2000 • 178 min

Jenny and Shiva, close since college, are separated by a misunderstanding. They both realize they are deeply in love and can't imagine life without each other, but their pride keeps them apart.

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Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam

2016 • 123 min

Manoja marries Prabhu to please her mother, but she doesn't care for him. She slowly begins to appreciate his persistent efforts to create romance, but Prabhu, disheartened by her lack of feeling, sabotages their relationship on their wedding anniversary. They…

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Kannukkul Nilavu

2000 • 160 min

Gautham seeks out Dr. Rajasekhar, a psychologist, hoping to uncover repressed memories about a woman named Gayathri. During their session, Rajasekhar discovers Gautham is searching for someone named Shanmugam, whom Gautham believes is responsible for Gayathri's death.

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Thirumalai

2003 • 160 min

Thirumalai, a mechanic, falls for Sweta, but her father, a businessman, disapproves of their relationship. He hires a gangster to end their romance. Can their love survive?

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Shahjahan

2001 • 160 min

Shahjahan tells the story of Vijay, a man who inadvertently assists two lovers. He eventually discovers he's been helping his friend Krishna pursue a relationship with a woman Krishna desires. Vijay suppresses his own feelings and takes matters into his…

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Priyamaanavale

2000 • 160 min

Vijay, a contemporary man, marries his father’s devoted secretary, who comes from humble beginnings. However, their detailed prenuptial agreement includes a clause allowing him to dissolve the marriage after just twelve months.

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Kadhalukku Mariyaadai

1997 • 160 min

Jeevanandhan and Mini meet in a bookstore, and an instant connection sparks between them. Mini is cherished by her mother and three brothers, who fiercely protect her. Though drawn to Jeeva, Mini is hesitant to return his feelings, a love…

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Dhool

2003 • 160 min

Arumugham is a kind, simple villager. Easwari is his childhood friend. When a chemical factory pollutes the village river, threatening their drinking water, the villagers decide to send Arumugham to meet the local minister in Chennai. He travels with Easwari…

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Komban

2015 • 145 min

A troubled young man attempts to leave behind a life of violence when his marriage faces difficulties. However, his longtime enemy relentlessly pursues him, determined to kill him.

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Vanjagar Ulagam

2018 • 161 min

When a woman is murdered, her neighbor becomes the prime suspect. At the same time, a journalist hopes to draw out a notorious gangster, enlisting the aid of the gangster's former associate.

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Gemini

2002 • 160 min

Gemini, a gangster, falls in love with Manisha, who loves him in return, unaware of his past. After serving a prison sentence following his arrest, he attempts to persuade Manisha that he has reformed.

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Udhaya

2004 • 160 min

Udhayakumar and Vasanthi, college classmates, fall in love. However, he discovers she is already engaged. After Udhayakumar moves to Chennai and becomes a reporter, he dedicates himself to fighting for social change. He unknowingly encounters a dubious group who offer…

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Dhill

2001 • 180 min

Velu wants to be a police officer more than anything. One evening, after dinner at a restaurant by the beach, Velu leaves his girlfriend Asha briefly to pay the bill. While he's gone, a police officer drinks and urinates near…

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Samurai

2002 • 160 min

Thiyagu, a doctor, heads a four-person masked gang. They kidnap corrupt politicians and bureaucrats who exploit legal loopholes to avoid prison by staying in hospitals or comfortable accommodations. Deiva, the schoolgirl and daughter of the police officer pursuing the elusive…

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Sethu...

1999 • 130 min

A college student with a volatile temper begins to show a gentler side when he falls for a reserved Brahmin woman. Their connection deepens, but a brutal attack shatters him, leaving him mentally unstable.

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Kannathil Muthamittal

2002 • 137 min

Drama, War

A young girl learns from her parents that she was adopted. She is determined to find her biological mother, and her family decides to take her to Sri Lanka. There, they encounter the Tamil Tigers, a militant group.

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Kazhugu 2

2019 • 126 min

Two small-time thieves from Theni travel to the forests of Kodai, posing as hunters. Their mission: to rescue the people living there from a dangerous wolf attack.

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Agraharathil Kazhutai

1977 • 90 min

A donkey wanders into a village where the Brahmin caste holds power.

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Seemaraja

2018 • 158 min

A royal family's successor fights to protect his homeland and its people from a ruthless, avaricious individual.

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Saguni

2012 • 150 min

Saguni is a Tamil political satire directed by Shankar Dayal. Starring Karthi and Pranitha in the lead, with Santhanam, Roja, Prakash Raj, Raadhika Sarathkumar, and Nassar in supporting roles, the film was released on June 22, 2012, alongside a Telugu…

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Theru Naaigal

2017 • 102 min

A group of young men kidnap a politician-gangster as he awaits election results. What is their motive?

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Singaravelan

1992 • 150 min

Singaravelan tells the story of a young man (Kamal Hassan) who lives with his mother in a village. He learns that his mother was cut off from her brother's family because of her marriage to his father. His mother reveals…

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Kannamoochi Yenada

2007 • 145 min

Harish Venkatraman, a software architect in Malaysia managing his wealthy uncle's company, meets Devasena, a psychiatry student, and is immediately captivated by her. He travels with Devasena to Chennai for her parents' anniversary, hoping to impress her demanding father and…

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Yeidhavan

2017 • 132 min

When his sister's aspirations are destroyed by unscrupulous people, a young man becomes determined to fight back against those who have exploited education for personal gain.

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Nadigan

1990 • 145 min

Nadigan is a 1990 Tamil film directed by P Vasu. It stars Sathyaraj as the lead, alongside Kushboo Sundar. Released to positive reviews, the film was a major commercial success. It is a remake of the Hindi film *Professor*.

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Atcham Thavir

2018 • 125 min

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Genius

2018 • 98 min

A man, constantly pushed by his father and his demanding boss, experiences a breakdown. He unexpectedly finds healing and recovery during rehabilitation at an unconventional facility.

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Kanni Raasi

2020

The film centers on a man who resists a arranged marriage, a desire not shared by his neighbor, the woman he loves.

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Bairavaa

2017 • 168 min • Box office $17M

Action

A debt collector targets the dishonest administrator of a school to secure funds for his girlfriend.

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Yennamo Yedho

2014 • 143 min

Gautham and Nithya find solace in each other after both are left by their partners who choose to marry someone else. Gautham develops feelings for Nithya, but their connection becomes complicated when she becomes engaged to Raja. She breaks off…

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Onbadhu Roobai Nottu

2007 • 145 min

Madhava Padayachi (Sathyaraj) recounts his life to a young man who helps him avoid embarrassment. He travels to his ancestral village, reflecting on Madhavar, a once prosperous farmer. Madhavar, his wife Velayi (Archana), and their three sons enjoy a content…

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Sathru

2019 • 129 min

A police inspector, committed to justice, takes decisive action against a five-person gang of young people who kidnap children for ransom, bringing their criminal activities to an end.

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Kootathil Oruthan

2017 • 120 min

Arvind is an unremarkable man, consistently overlooked throughout his life. His world shifts when he develops feelings for Janani, a high-achieving student who excels academically and in all her pursuits.

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Odu Raja Odu

2018 • 122 min

A wife asks her husband for a set-top box. He goes shopping for one with his friend, a drug dealer, and their outing quickly turns problematic, escalating into serious trouble.

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Thai Maaman

1994 • 145 min

Rasappan (Sathyaraj), a man seen as good for nothing, is deeply fond of his sister’s educated daughter, Meena (Meena). Their families arrange a marriage, but Meena refuses to marry someone without a job. Rasappan vows to find work. His uncle…

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Vetri Vizha

1989 • 145 min

Injured and lost, a man is found and cared for by a woman in a strange location. He soon discovers he has no memory of who he is. Haunted by fragmented glimpses of his past, he resolves to piece together…

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Nenjirukkum Varai

2006 • 149 min

Ganesh, from a poor family, develops feelings for Bhuvana, a wealthy young woman. Bhuvana is involved in a life-threatening accident, and Ganesh desperately tries to save her.

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Inidhu Inidhu

2010

*Inidhu Inidhu* follows a group of diverse college freshmen as they navigate their first year at a prestigious city university. Siddhu, Aravind, Vimal, Shankar, Madhu, Aparna, and Jiya, hailing from different parts of India, find camaraderie through shared experiences of…

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Neerkumizhi

1965 • 129 min

In a hospital, a young man battling cancer and another recovering from a leg fracture share their memories. Sethu falls in love with Dr. Indra, and both are aware that time is limited for him.

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Jarugandi

2018 • 136 min

A young man with big dreams gets into serious trouble when he creates fake documents to make money. A police officer offers to help him avoid consequences if he pays a large amount of money. However, the young man escalates…

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Vallavan

2006 • 183 min

He's deeply in love with a woman who is three years his senior. She returns his feelings at first, but the age gap and his history with someone from his past lead her to end their relationship.

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Pizza

2012 • 127 min • Budget $240K • Box office $2M

Thriller, Comedy, Romance

Michael, a pizza delivery driver, shares a home with Anu, who dreams of being a horror writer. During a delivery, he visits a bungalow where strange things start to happen.

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Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal

2020 • 162 min

Romance, Comedy, Drama

Two skilled online con artists try to change their lives after falling for the women they've connected with. But their plans are complicated when a shocking secret emerges, upending everything.

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Naachiyaar

2018 • 100 min

A female police officer becomes involved in the case of a pregnant teenage girl and her boyfriend. However, the case has a surprising turn of events, and she must find a way to do what's right, even when facing pressure…

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Iru Mugan

2016 • 150 min

Disgraced RAW agent Akilan (Vikram) is brought back into service to hunt down a dangerous scientist and a cross-dressing individual named Love (also Vikram). Love has developed a deadly new drug called 'Speed Inhaler'.

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Manithan

2016 • 146 min

A down-on-his-luck lawyer takes on a public interest litigation case stemming from a hit-and-run accident involving the son of a wealthy businessman, believing the ensuing media attention will boost his career.

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Bigil

2019 • 177 min

Action, Family, Drama

A well-meaning crime boss wants his son to use his football talent to inspire hope in their community. However, the young man is pulled into a dangerous world. Years later, a chance arises – will he finally be able to…

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Michael Madana Kama Rajan

1990 • 167 min

Comedy

This intense story follows a cruel person who forcibly separates a set of quadruplets at birth. One is raised by their biological father, while the others are adopted into separate families. The story changes when these four adults meet, revealing…

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Kuthu

2004 • 160 min

A man falls in love with a woman, but her cruel father fiercely opposes their relationship and attempts various schemes to separate them.

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Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva

2017 • 152 min

Haunted by a painful past, a jaded police officer confronts his failings and chooses a path of redemption. He dedicates himself to bringing down a notorious criminal and his son.

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Thadam

2019 • 138 min

Crime, Mystery, Thriller

A young person is murdered, causing confusion for the detectives investigating. They discover the prime suspect has a very strong resemblance to someone else.

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Arrambam

2013 • 157 min • Budget $9M • Box office $21M

Action, Thriller, Drama

A former counter-terrorism agent joins forces with a hacker and his girlfriend to carry out a series of carefully planned attacks. While law enforcement struggles to intercept them, the team's underlying purpose begins to emerge: a perilous undertaking to expose…

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Ivan Thanthiran

2017 • 114 min

Two former engineering students uncover wrongdoing by a powerful education minister who secretly owns several engineering colleges. They expose his corruption, and he retaliates by ordering a relentless pursuit of them. A chase ensues.

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Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru

2009

To save their boss from financial ruin, Arjun and Archana find a baby for a vital advertisement. Their relief turns to shock when they discover the child was abducted.

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Anjali

1990 • 150 min

Years later, Chitra discovers her child, previously thought deceased, is alive but battling a mental illness. Caring for her presents significant challenges for the entire family.

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Server Sundaram

1964 • 165 min

Sundaram, working in a hotel, aspires to be an actor. He connects with Vijaya, who is drawn to his genuine nature, and they develop feelings for each other. However, Raghavan, Sundaram’s close friend, keeps the truth of his engagement to…

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Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam

2014 • 128 min

A scriptwriter gathers his friends to collaborate on his first film script. The group includes a cinematographer, a director with forty years of experience, and three assistant directors. They meet to work on the project together.

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Aal

2014 • 111 min

After returning from a vacation, a man discovers his family has been kidnapped. A phone call provides him with instructions to secure their release, but he quickly learns he's been framed for a bombing.

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Megha

2014 • 157 min

Mugil falls instantly in love with Megha, and she returns his feelings. But their happiness is shattered when Megha suddenly disappears. What happened to her?

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K. D.

2019 • 119 min

When his children scheme to take his fortune, an elderly man departs his home and forms an unexpected bond with a spirited young boy, who helps him find purpose.

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Kadaram Kondan

2019 • 122 min

Kadaram Kondan: A young doctor's pregnant wife is kidnapped, and the kidnappers demand his assistance in freeing a patient held in the hospital. The film explores the identity of this patient and the conflicting motives of both the police and…

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Velayudham

2011 • 160 min • Budget $7M

Action

A regular milkman unexpectedly transforms into the heroic figure of Velayudham, a champion who battles evil.

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Vettaikaaran

2009 • 166 min

Action, Drama

Police-Ravi, a student with aspirations of joining the police force, finds himself pursued after helping a friend. He transforms from being hunted into the hunter, determined to secure his own future.

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Aramm

2017 • 120 min

A young girl accidentally falls into a deep well, and her rescue presents a significant professional and emotional ordeal for a man who collects things.

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Azhagiya Tamil Magan

2007 • 171 min

Guru can foresee what will happen. Because of this gift, he learns about several upcoming events, including a planned attack on his girlfriend by someone who resembles her.

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Aathi

2006 • 160 min

Aathi defies his foster family to attend college in Chennai, driven by a desire to avenge his biological parents' murder. There, he encounters Anjali, who also harbors a hidden motive. They develop a relationship with unspoken agendas.

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Sixer

2019 • 141 min

A site engineer with night blindness is mistaken for the leader of a protest group by a rough character, leading to unforeseen problems. His situation becomes further complicated when he begins to fall in love.

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Sachein

2005 • 151 min

A cheerful college student instantly falls for a stunning young woman, but chooses an unconventional way to gain her attention, given her popularity on campus. The story follows how their relationship develops.

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Thirupaachi

2005 • 160 min

Sivagiri, a blacksmith from his village, travels to Chennai to visit his sister and brother-in-law. Disappointed by the city's lack of safety for ordinary people, he decides to address the problem himself.

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Snegithiye

2000 • 154 min

To escape an arranged marriage, Vasu and Radhika claim Radhika is in love with a man named Ramesh. Their deception takes a turn when a real man named Ramesh appears, creating unexpected complications.

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Madurey

2004 • 160 min

A vegetable vendor provides care for an elderly woman and her two young daughters, but a troubled past is closing in on him.

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Puthiya Geethai

2003 • 160 min

Sarathy is a gifted, easygoing young man who doesn't know an astrologer foresaw his death by the time he turns 27. He later clashes with Reddiar over a problematic land transaction.

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Ghilli

2004 • 168 min

Action, Comedy, Family

Muthu Pandi, a powerful man in his village, wants to marry Dhanalakshmi. He starts by getting rid of anyone who stands in their way, beginning with her brothers. Desperate to escape, Dhanalakshmi is helped along the way by Velu, a…

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Jackpot

2019 • 142 min

Two con artists find themselves in a dangerous situation when they discover a mystical object hidden in a gangster's house, leading to a confrontation with the mob boss himself.

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Poojai

2014 • 154 min

Anna Thandavam, a powerful man who hires assassins, plots to kill a police officer named Sivakkozhundhu. His scheme is foiled when Vasu, a courageous young man, saves the ADSP. At the same time, Thandavam finds himself facing trouble with Vasu's…

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Ko

2011 • 160 min

Action, Thriller

Ashwin, a photographer working for a newspaper, is covering the upcoming elections. His life becomes complicated when a photograph he publishes offends a powerful and corrupt political party.

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Adhibar

2015

An Indian man of origin returns to Chennai and launches a real estate business. As his business begins to succeed, he discovers he's been betrayed by someone he trusts deeply, leading to his imprisonment for fraud. The story follows his…

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Irumbu Thirai

2018 • 160 min

Action, Thriller

Kathiravan, an Indian Army major struggling with anger, is forced to take out a bank loan using fraudulent documents. When the funds disappear, he begins hunting for those responsible, a pursuit that brings him face-to-face with White Devil, a highly…

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Dora

2017 • 129 min

A father and daughter purchase a used car haunted by a vengeful spirit. The restless entity disrupts the sleep of a police officer and a group of criminals.

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Bhaskar Oru Rascal

2018 • 150 min

Two children, each raised by a single parent, long for the warmth of a whole family. Determined to bring their parents together, they scheme to unite them, but their efforts backfire, leading to unforeseen complications.

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Siva Manasula Sakthi

2009 • 138 min

Siva and Sakthi misrepresent their jobs when they first meet. After the truth is revealed, they plot revenge on each other, but unexpectedly begin to develop romantic feelings.

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Sathya

2017 • 129 min

An Australian IT worker is contacted by his former girlfriend, who desperately needs his help finding her missing daughter. He soon uncovers disturbing truths, setting him on a difficult path.

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Toilet

2017 • 109 min

Manual scavenging is widespread across India. The Indian government has enacted laws and implemented programs to prohibit manual scavenging and rehabilitate those affected. However, these efforts have been unsuccessful due to the enduring influence of the caste system in India's…

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Arinthum Ariyamalum

2005 • 160 min

A college student reports a shooting to the police, accusing the adopted son of a gangster of injuring his girlfriend. The gangster is stunned when he discovers the student is actually his biological son.

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Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum

2016 • 136 min

Comedy, Drama, Romance

A recently released convict and a woman running from her past find themselves neighbors in Chennai. Both seeking a fresh start, they develop an unexpected connection, blurring the lines between friendship and something more. Their shared struggles lead to a…

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Kaatru Veliyidai

2017 • 147 min

Amidst the stunning landscapes of Kashmir, a romance blossoms between fighter pilot Varun and medical doctor Leela. Leela subtly hopes for Varun's affection, but Varun believes love is about constant giving, not receiving. Their feelings intensify when Varun is captured…

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Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu

2006 • 160 min

Action, Thriller

Detective DCP Raghavan investigates the murders of Rani, the daughter of a fellow police officer. As more killings occur, he pursues the perpetrator to New York City in an attempt to apprehend the killer.

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Adutha Saattai

2019 • 128 min

A college professor attempts to connect with his students, many of whom have grown up without strong support from family or educators.

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