Boxing is a sport that has a long and storied history in India. From the earliest days of Indian cinema, filmmakers have been fascinated with the sport, and many classic films have been made that feature boxing as a central theme. In Tamil cinema, there have been several films that have been made that revolve around boxing. In this article, we will take a look at the top 7 boxing-based Tamil movies ever made till 2023.

Sarpatta Parambarai

One of the all-time best boxing movies is the recent blockbuster hit "Sarpatta Parambarai." Directed by Pa Ranjith, with music composed by Santhosh Narayanan, the film boasts a stellar cast that includes Arya, Pasupathi, John Vijay, John Kokken, Shabeer Kallarakkal, Kalaiyarasan, Maran, GM Sundhar, Dushara, Sanchana Natarajan, Anupama Kumar, and others. The movie's exceptional casting, along with brilliant camera work and art direction, are additional strengths of the film. "Sarpatta Parambarai" was released in 2021 on Amazon Prime.

Badri

"Badri" is another film featuring Vijay in the boxing category. The film's story revolves around a kickboxer who is attacked by his enemies and ends up bedridden. In an effort to fulfill his brother's dream of winning the kickboxing championship, his sibling sets out on a mission. Starring Vijay, Bhumika Chawla, Monal, Riyaz Khan, and Vivek, the movie was released in 2001.

Irudhi Suttru

"Irudhi Suttru," a blockbuster hit in 2016, features the story and direction of Sudha Kongura. The film revolves around Prabhu Selvaraj, a boxer who is ignored by the boxing association, as he attempts to fulfill his dream by training Madhi, an amateur fighter. Starring Madhavan and Ritika Singh, this movie marks the debut of Ritika Singh, who delivers a standout performance.

Bhooloham

"Bhooloham" is another boxing film on this list. The movie follows the story of Deepak, who manipulates the rivalry between the Boologam and Arumugam families, both of whom have boxers, for his own personal gain. Starring Jayam Ravi, Prakash Raj, and Trisha, the film was directed by N. Kalyanakrishnan and released in 2015.

Maan Karate

The 2014 film "Maan Karate" stars Sivakarthikayen, Hansika Motwani, Satish, Vamsi Krishna, and others. The film follows four friends who meet a man on a trip who predicts their future by giving them a newspaper that will be published four months later. The friends work tirelessly to ensure that the prediction comes true. Kris Thirukumaran directed the movie.

M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi

The 2004 film "M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi" centers around the sport of boxing, with the main character, Kumaran, being an avid kickboxer. The film follows Kumaran's journey as he travels to Malaysia to meet his estranged father at the request of his dying mother, and eventually, his father trains him to become a boxing champion. Starring Jayam Ravi, Asin, Prakash Raj, Nadhiya, and Vivek, the movie was directed by Mohan Raja.

Valiyavan

The 2015 film "Valiyavan" features a star-studded cast including Jai, Andrea Jeremiah, Bala Saravanan, Azham Perumal, Daran Chaudhry, and others, and is directed by M Saravan with music composed by D Imman. The plot revolves around Andrea's character challenging Jai's character to take on Ashwin, a boxing champion, and the film follows the events that unfold as Jai decides whether or not to accept the challenge.