Tamil-language Indian films

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.

Kaantha is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language period crime thriller film directed by Selvamani Selvaraj who co-wrote the script with Thamizh Prabha. The film stars Dulquer Salmaan, Samuthirakani, Bhagyashri Borse and Rana Daggubati. The film is the fictionalized work inspired by the life of M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. It is produced by Daggubati and Salmaan under Spirit Media and Wayfarer Films.

Youth is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language coming-of-age romantic comedy film written and directed by Ken Karunas, in his directorial debut, who also enacts the lead role. The cast also includes Suraj Venjaramoodu, Devadarshini, Anishma Anilkumar, Meenakshi Dinesh and Priyanshi Yadav.

Bison Kaalamaadan is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language sports action drama film written and directed by Mari Selvaraj. It was jointly produced by Sameer Nair, Deepak Seigal, Pa. Ranjith and Aditi Anand under Applause Entertainment and Neelam Studios. The film stars Dhruv Vikram, leading an ensemble cast featuring Pasupathy, Ameer, Lal, Anupama Parameswaran, Rajisha Vijayan and Azhagam Perumal. Based on the life of kabaddi player Manathi Ganesan, it follows a man who strives to excel in the sport while overcoming caste-based discrimination.

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.

Sirai (transl. Prison) is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film directed by debutant Suresh Rajakumari from a screenplay he co-wrote with Tamizh, who wrote the story. Produced by S. S. Lalit Kumar under Seven Screen Studio, the film stars Vikram Prabhu, LK Akshay Kumar, and Anishma Anilkumar. It is the second collaboration of Prabhu and Thamizh after the latter's directorial debut.

Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language political satire film directed by Nithish Sahadev and co-written by him along with Sanjo Joseph and Anuraj O. B, starring Jiiva in the lead role alongside Thambi Ramaiah, Ilavarasu and Prathana Nathan in important roles. In the film, a village council president must maintain order after an unexpected death occurs on the eve of a wedding.

Enthiran () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language science fiction action film co-written and directed by Shankar. It is the first instalment in the Enthiran film series. The film stars Rajinikanth in dual lead roles as a scientist and the robot he created. Along with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, actors like Danny Denzongpa, Santhanam and Karunas play supporting roles. The soundtrack album and background score were composed by A. R. Rahman while the dialogues, cinematography, editing and art direction were handled by Madhan Karky, R. Rathnavelu, Anthony and Sabu Cyril and action sequences was done by Pete

2018 Tamil film directed by S. Shankar

1992 Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam

1995 Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam

2007 Tamil film directed by S. Shankar

2016 Tamil film directed by Vikram Kumar

2000 Tamil film directed by Kamal Haasan

1996 Tamil film directed by S. Shankar

2022 Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam

2022 Tamil film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj

Kabali is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Pa. Ranjith and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu under V Creations. The film stars Rajinikanth, Winston Chao, Radhika Apte, Sai Dhanshika, Kishore, Dinesh Ravi, Kalaiyarasan, John Vijay, Rosyam Nor, Nassar and Mime Gopi. In the film, Kabali, an aged gangster released from prison, sets out to exact revenge on his rivals while searching for his wife Kumudhavalli and daughter Yogitha who were presumed dead.

2015 Tamil film directed by S. Shankar

Chandramukhi () is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language psychological comedy horror film written and directed by P. Vasu. It is a remake of Vasu's Kannada film Apthamitra (2004) which itself was based on the Malayalam film Manichitrathazhu (1993). The film stars Rajinikanth, Prabhu and Jyothika along with an ensemble supporting cast, including Vadivelu, Nayanthara, Nassar and Sheela. It revolves around a woman who has dissociative identity disorder that affects a family, and a psychiatrist who intends to solve the case while risking his life.

Nayakan ( ) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language epic crime drama film written and directed by Mani Ratnam. Produced by Muktha Srinivasan, the film stars Kamal Haasan and Saranya (in her feature debut) in the lead, with Janagaraj, Karthika, Vijayan, M. V. Vasudeva Rao, Delhi Ganesh, Nizhalgal Ravi, Nassar and Tara in supporting roles. It revolves around the evolution of Velu Naicker (Haasan) from an ordinary slum dweller to a highly respected crime lord in the Bombay underworld.

2023 Tamil film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj

2023 Tamil film directed by Nelson Dilipkumar

2021 Tamil film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj

2000 Indian Tamil-language directed by Rajiv Menon

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

Kochadaiiyaan: The Legend () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language animated period action film written by K. S. Ravikumar and directed by Soundarya Rajinikanth. It is India's first photorealistic motion capture film, featuring characters whose designs were based on the appearance and likeness of their respective actors. The film stars Rajinikanth and Deepika Padukone (in her Tamil debut), with R. Sarathkumar, Aadhi Pinisetty, Jackie Shroff, Nassar, Shobana and Rukmini Vijayakumar in supporting roles. The narrative follows the quest of an 8th-century warrior who seeks revenge after witnessing the unl

2021 Tamil film directed by T. J. Gnanavel

Iruvar () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language epic political drama film co-written, produced, and directed by Mani Ratnam. The film, inspired by the lives of M. G. Ramachandran, M. Karunanidhi and J. Jayalalithaa, is set against the backdrop of cinema and politics in Tamil Nadu. It stars Mohanlal with an ensemble supporting cast including Prakash Raj, Aishwarya Rai, Revathi, Gautami, Tabu, and Nassar. Rai, who was crowned Miss World 1994, made her first screen appearance, playing dual characters.

1998 Tamil film directed by S. Shankar

Mayabazar () is a 1957 Indian Hindu mythological film directed by K. V. Reddy. The epic was produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani under their banner, Vijaya Productions. Produced by Telugu cinema, it was shot simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil, with a few differences in the cast. The story is an adaptation of the folk tale Sasirekha Parinayam, which is based on the characters of the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata. It revolves around the roles of Krishna (N. T. Rama Rao) and Ghatotkacha (S. V. Ranga Rao), as they try to reunite Arjuna son Abhimanyu (Telugu: Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Tamil: Gemini Gane

2005 Tamil film directed by A. R. Murugadoss

Anniyan ( ) is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language psychological action thriller film directed by Shankar and produced by V. Ravichandran. The film stars Vikram as a meek law-abiding lawyer who has dissociative identity disorder, and develops two other identities: a playboy fashion model, and a murderous vigilante seeking to eradicate corruption in India. The cast also includes Sadha, Prakash Raj, Vivek, Nedumudi Venu, and Nassar.

Thuppakki (; ; ) is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by A. R. Murugadoss. Produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu, the film stars Vijay and Kajal Aggarwal, with Sathyan, Vidyut Jammwal, Jayaram, Manobala and Zakir Hussain in supporting roles. It revolves around an intelligence officer in the Indian Army, who seeks to track down, destroy and deactivate a sleeper cell, after witnessing and barely escaping a bombing carried out by the cell.

2020 Tamil film directed by Sudha Kongara Prasad

2015 Tamil film directed by Chimbu Deven

1997 Tamil film directed by Rajiv Menon

1931 Tamil film directed by H. M. Reddy

Singam () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Hari. Produced by K. E. Gnanavel Raja's Studio Green and Reliance BIG Entertainment, and distributed by Sun Pictures, it is the first installment in the Singam film series. The film stars Suriya in the main lead role, alongside Anushka Shetty, Prakash Raj, and Vivek.

2002 Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam

Dasavathaaram () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language epic science fiction action film directed by K. S. Ravikumar, written by Kamal Haasan and produced by V. Ravichandran under Aascar Film Pvt. Ltd. It stars Kamal Haasan in 10 distinct roles with Asin (in her penultimate Tamil film appearance and played in a dual roles), alongside an ensemble cast of Jaya Prada, Mallika Sherawat, K. R. Vijaya, Rekha Harris, Nagesh, P. Vasu, Raghuram, Napoleon and M. S. Bhaskar. In the film, a biotechnology scientist named Govind is forced to steal a vial containing a deadly bioweapon from his corrupt boss, who int

2000 Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam

film by Venkat Prabhu

2022 film directed by R. Madhavan

Vishwaroopam (titled Vishwaroop in Hindi; ) is a 2013 Indian action spy film co-written, directed and produced by Kamal Haasan, who also stars in the lead role. The film also stars Rahul Bose, Shekhar Kapur, Pooja Kumar, Andrea Jeremiah, Nassar and Jaideep Ahlawat in supporting roles. The film was shot simultaneously in both Tamil and Hindi.

2022 Tamil film directed by Nelson Dilipkumar

2017 Tamil film directed by Pushkar-Gayathri

2003 Tamil film directed by Sundar C.

2018 Tamil film directed by A. R. Murugadoss

2019 Tamil film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj

2024 film directed by Shankar

Maanagaram () is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed and co-written by Lokesh Kanagaraj (in his directorial debut) and produced by Potential Studios. The film stars Shri, Sundeep Kishan, and Regina Cassandra. Its soundtrack was composed by Javed Riaz.

1990 Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam

2018 Tamil film directed by Pa. Ranjith

2011 Indian film directed by A. R. Murugadoss

2020 Tamil film directed by A. R. Murugadoss

2015 Tamil film directed by Rosshan Andrrews

1953 Tamil film directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah

2010 Tamil film directed by Gautham Menon

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.