Films shot in Puducherry

Madharaasi () is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language psychological action thriller film written and directed by A. R. Murugadoss. Produced by Sri Lakshmi Movies, the film stars Sivakarthikeyan, Vidyut Jammwal, Biju Menon, Vikranth, Rukmini Vasanth and Shabeer Kallarakkal in the lead roles. In the film, a fregoli delusion patient becomes involved in an operation to stop a North Indian syndicate from distributing guns across Tamil Nadu.

2012 film directed by Ang Lee

2022 Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam

2022 Tamil film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj

2003 film directed by Amit Saxena

film by Venkat Prabhu

Kaadhalan () is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film directed by Shankar and produced by K. T. Kunjumon, who co-wrote the story. The film stars Prabhu Deva and Nagma (in her debut in Tamil cinema), alongside Vadivelu, Raghuvaran, Girish Karnad and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. In the film, a college student falls in love with the daughter of the state governor, but soon becomes embroiled in a conspiracy involving the governor.

Vettaiyan ( ) is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by T. J. Gnanavel and produced by Subaskaran Allirajah's Lyca Productions. The film stars an ensemble cast of Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan (in his Tamil debut), Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, Dushara Vijayan, Rohini, Rao Ramesh, Abhirami and Ramesh Thilak. The film follows a senior police officer who accidentally shoots an innocent person during an encounter killing, while investigating the murder of a teacher.

Kanguva ( ) is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language fantasy action film directed by Siva and produced by Studio Green, together with UV Creations. The film stars Suriya in dual roles, alongside Bobby Deol, Disha Patani, Natty Subramaniam, K. S. Ravikumar, Yogi Babu, Redin Kingsley, Kovai Sarala, Ravi Raghavendra and Karunas. It is the Tamil debut of Deol and Patani. The film follows Francis Theodore, a bounty hunter in 2024, whose connection with a child is mysteriously connected to a fierce tribal warrior's promise to a child in the year 1070.

2023 Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam

film directed by Mani Ratnam

2015 Tamil film directed by Vignesh Shivan

2017 Tamil film directed by C. Prem Kumar

Paiyaa () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action-adventure film directed by N. Lingusamy and produced by N. Subash Chandra Bose under the banner Thirrupathi Brothers. The film stars Karthi and Tamannaah Bhatia in the lead roles, while Milind Soman, Jagan and Sonia Deepti appear in supporting roles. The music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, and the cinematography and editing were handled by R. Madhi and Anthony, respectively.

2015 Tamil film directed by Venkat Prabhu

2024 Indian film

Aashayein (; ) is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language drama film written and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, and produced by Percept Picture Company and T-Series. It stars John Abraham and Sonal Sehgal. The film revolves around Rahul, a gambler whose life changes one day when he is diagnosed with cancer but is given the hope of living his life to the fullest by several patients he meets at a rehabilitation center. The film was released theatrically on 27 August 2010.

2016 Tamil film directed by Lakshman

Mardaani 3 is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films. A sequel to the 2019 film Mardaani 2 and the third instalment in the Mardaani Trilogy, it stars Rani Mukerji in the lead role, alongside Prajesh Kashyap, Janki Bodiwala and Mallika Prasad. The narrative follows police officer Shivani Shivaji Roy as she investigates the case of 93 young girls who have gone missing under mysterious circumstances in just three months.

Anegan (; ) is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language romantic action thriller film co-written and directed by K. V. Anand and produced by AGS Entertainment. The film stars Dhanush and Amyra Dastur, while Karthik, Ashish Vidyarthi, Aishwarya Devan, Mukesh Tiwari and Jagan appear in supporting roles. Set in four different time periods, the film is based on the theme of reincarnation, which revolves around Ashwin (Dhanush) and Madhu (Dastur) who were lovers in their past lives, have been brought together in the present.

1966 film

2012 film directed by Raghava Lawrence

2011 Tamil film directed by K. V. Anand

Maanaadu () is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language science fiction political action thriller film directed by Venkat Prabhu and produced by Suresh Kamatchi. The film stars Silambarasan, leading an ensemble cast which includes S. J. Suryah, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Manoj Bharathiraja, S. A. Chandrasekhar, Y. G. Mahendran, Karunakaran, Premgi Amaren, Aravind Akash and Anjena Kirti. It follows an NRI and a police officer who are trapped in a time loop, on the day of a public conference, and forced to live the same day over and over again.

2012 Tamil film directed by Chakri Toleti