5 Tamil thriller movies that will keep you at the edge of your seat
- Sayan Paul
- 28 January, 2021
- 2 mins ago

5 Tamil thriller movies that will keep you at the edge of your seat
Check out the list to get some good recommendations of Tamil thriller movies.
Tamil movie industry or Kollywood is one of the biggest movie industries in India, mostly popular for producing fresh, innovative and experimental contents in a very commercial storytelling style. Be it the visionary filmmakers or some talented actors, great musicians or the skilled technicians; Tamil movie industry is a bunch of talent, which makes it stand out among all the other industries in India. Over the last few years, this industry has produced some amazing thrillers which are great in every aspect of filmmaking and are sure to put you at the edge of your seat.
- Ratsasan (2018): 'Ratsasan' means 'Demon' and the film revolves around a cop who investigates a series of murders that are taking place in the city. The film is full of suspense, thrills, mystery, emotions and it brilliantly explores a dark side of human psychology. The film is disturbing at several moments and the engaging screenplay will not allow you to take your eyes away from the screen, even for a single moment.
- Vishwaroopam (2013): Written, directed, acted and produced by Kamal Hassan, 'Vishwaroopam' is a brilliant and engaging spy action thriller movie that revolves around an agent who is in hunt of a terrorist. The film is visually stunning and the action sequences are brilliantly choreographed. Although, the second part that released in 2018, couldn't match the standard of its prequel.
- Thani Oruvan (2015): Directed by Mohan Raja and starring Arvind Swamy, Jayam Ravi in lead roles, 'Thani Oruvan' revolves around a powerful scientist who commits many crimes for money and how a cop exposes him to the world. The story is about the clash between good and bad, and the engaging writing, great direction, breathtaking BGM and top notch performances will give you a wonderful cinematic experience.
- Thupparivaalan (2017): Considered as one of the greatest detective thrillers ever made in India, 'Thupparivaalan' is about a detective who starts investigating a child's dog and ends up exposing a much larger conspiracy. The film is a gripping thriller and the climax scene will make your heart beat faster. Vishal as the protagonist Kaniyan nailed his role and brilliantly portrayed every dimension of the character.
- Game Over (2019): 'Game Over' is a very interesting psychological survival thriller that revolves around a game designer who is suffering from PTSD and how she overcomes the fear of her lives by playing an unusual game. The film is deep, meaningful and all the twists and surprises will leave you completely awestruck.