Films set in Madurai

Thaai Kizhavi (transl. Godmother) is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by Sivakumar Murugesan, in his directorial debut. Produced by Sudhan Sundaram and Sivakarthikeyan under Passion Studios and Sivakarthikeyan Productions, the film stars Radikaa Sarathkumar in the titular role, alongside Singampuli, Aruldoss, Bala Saravanan, and Munishkanth. Thaai Kizhavi released in theatres on 27 February 2026 to critical acclaim and commercial success.

Mersal () is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Atlee and produced by Thenandal Studio Limited, in the studio's hundredth film production. The film stars Vijay in triple roles, alongside S. J. Suryah, Kajal Aggarwal, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Nithya Menen, Vadivelu, Hareesh Peradi, Kovai Sarala, Sathyan and Sathyaraj. It is the second out of the three collaboration between Vijay and Atlee, before they began working with others. The film follows Maaran, a reputed doctor who charges meagre amounts from his patients, seemingly works in a double life as a vigilante magician

Aadukalam (; ) is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language sports action drama film directed by Vetrimaaran, produced by S. Kathiresan and distributed by Sun Pictures. The film stars Dhanush in the lead role, alongside Taapsee (in her Tamil debut), Kishore, V. I. S. Jayapalan, Naren Narayanan, and Murugadoss. G. V. Prakash Kumar composed the film score and soundtrack.

2021 film directed by Aanand L. Rai

2019 Tamil film directed by Karthik Subbaraj

2021 Tamil film directed by Mari Selvaraj

2021 Tamil film directed by Karthik Subbaraj

Valimai () is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by H. Vinoth. It is produced by Boney Kapoor under Bayview Projects LLP in association with Zee Studios, as co-producer and distributor. The film stars Ajith Kumar, Karthikeya, Huma Qureshi and Gurbani Judge. The film score is composed by Ghibran and the songs are composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The cinematography is performed by Nirav Shah and the editing handled by Vijay Velukutty. It revolves around Arjun, a police officer, who is assigned to track down a group of outlaw bikers following their involvement i

2023 film by Karthik Subbaraj

2014 Tamil film directed by Karthik Subbaraj

1956 Tamil film directed by Dasari Yoganand

2020 Tamil film directed by Sudha Kongara Prasad

2017 Tamil film directed by Adhik Ravichandran

2010 Tamil film directed by Venkat Prabhu

They Call Him OG is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language period gangster action film written and directed by Sujeeth, and produced by D. V. V. Danayya and Kalyan Dasari. It is the second installment in the Sujeeth Cinematic Universe, following Saaho (2019), starring Pawan Kalyan in the titular role, alongside Emraan Hashmi, Prakash Raj, Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das, Sudev Nair and Sriya Reddy. The film follows Ojas Gambheera, a retired gangster who returns to Bombay in 1993 after a decade to face a powerful crime-lord Omi Bhau.

1965 Tamil film directed by S. Panju

Subramaniapuram is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language gangster action drama film written, produced, and directed by Sasikumar. The film stars Jai, Swathi, Sasikumar himself, Ganja Karuppu and Samuthirakani. The music was composed by James Vasanthan, with cinematography by S. R. Kathir and editing by Raja Mohammad.

Rajinimurugan is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language masala film written and directed by Ponram. It is produced by N. Lingusamy and N. Subash Chandra Bose under Thirrupathi Brothers. The film stars Sivakarthikeyan in the titular role, alongside Keerthy Suresh, Soori, Rajkiran, P. Samuthirakani and Achyuth Kumar. It is the second directorial venture of Ponram, and his second collaboration with Sivakarthikeyan, after Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013). In the film, a jobless youth decides to sell his grandfather's property in order to become rich.