One genre that never gets old is thrillers. The main goal of a crime thriller is to create suspense and then let it go. Without a doubt, the world of film is full of excellent thrillers. This particular list is dedicated to Tamil crime thrillers. Therefore, if you’re looking for a good serial killer thrill, check out this list of the top 10 Tamil serial killer films you shouldn’t miss.
10) Aaranya Kaandam (2010)
It is a play with two distinct storylines that is taking place in Chennai, one of India’s major cities. In the first narrative, two mafia gangs battle it out for dominance in their drug trade, while in the second plot, a rural man moves to Chennai with his kid, who is between 10 and 12 years old. Sambath, an actor who plays the first men’s mobster in one of the mafia groups and is looking for a chance to start a new life as soon as possible, played the lead part. Another versatile actor from Indian cinema, Jackie Shroff, played a 60+ old mobster in this drama. Due to his poor health, he is unable to conduct business, and he also sexes slaves a lady who is significantly younger than him (in her 20s).
9) Rocky (2021)
Rocky, a mobster freed from prison after serving 17 years, returns to his boyhood home to look for his missing sister Amudha while remembering his violent past, which is now coming back to haunt him.
8) Adhe Kangal (2017)
Without knowing much about her, a blind restaurant owner and chef falls in love with Deepa, one of his patrons. However, his entire world is turned upside down when he learns the truth about her.
7) Kurangu Bommai (2017)
Kurangu Bommai centers on Sundaram, a devoted employee, and his son, a village taxi driver, who becomes involved in the wicked schemes of their boss Ekambaram, which entail trafficking an idol as well as a satchel of cash.
6) Thegidi (2014)
After completing a criminology degree, Vetri (Ashok Selvan) joins a private investigator organization in Chennai. He has a strong eye for detail, and his enthusiasm for his job keeps him going until he meets Madhu, a new “target” (Janani Iyer). He begins to like her but then discovers that she’s in danger, thus the predator is now the prey.
5) Ratsasam (2018)
This movie has received extensive coverage on previous lists and elsewhere. You won’t want to miss the gripping tale of Arun, who throws away his goal of becoming a cinematographer to become a police officer to find the crazy assassin who has been killing teenage girls.
4) Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum (2013)
The entire movie takes place in Chennai for one night. Chandran (Shri), a responsible medical student, comes across a seriously hurt stranger one night on a secluded road. Chandran rides his bike with the wounded man to medical facilities that won’t treat him. Unknowingly, the young man’s fate is linked to that of the fugitive murderer he spared.
3) Psycho (2020)
Most certainly not Alfred Hitchcock’s. Mysskin is in charge of this. It centers on Gautham, a blind artist who enlists the aid of an ex-police officer to locate his sweetheart Dahini after a maniac has abducted her.
2) Visaranai (2016)
The local state police detain four immigrants (Pandi, Murugan, Afsal, and Kumar), torture them, and make them confess to a crime they did not commit. When no hope is left, a police officer from their hometown speaks up in court and wins their release. The youngsters comply with the policeman’s request for a favor in exchange, not realizing the repercussions that will follow. The system tries at all costs to quiet them as they unintentionally testify to political treason. Pandi, however, is committed to being spoken to.
1) Andha Naal (1954)
Rajan (Sivaji Ganesan), a radio technician, is killed the night after the Japanese bombed Madras as he was preparing to evacuate with a bag filled with cash. When a homicide detective named Sivanandan (Jaavar Seetharaman) looks into the matter, he discovers that each of his perpetrators has a distinct version of what happened on the evening of the murder. A quick-moving, dramatic movie that was outstanding for its period and given the limitations of the Madras studio system, which only ventured with social plays and mythical masterpieces.
