Top 10 Tamil Thriller Movies ever till 2021

At the early stages of Tamil cinema, thrillers were mostly influenced by foreign films, but they brought a classy touch. Sigappu Rojakkal (1978) is one of the Best Tamil Thriller Movies, which inspired many filmmakers to attempt this genre in the future. Subsequently, Tamil Film Industry had produced exceptional thrillers then and there like Adhe Kangal (1967), Moodu Pani (1980), and Tik Tik Tik from the recent past. 

Well, guys, the thriller genre is risky for the makers as its filmmaking should be accomplished we'll else, the movie could be a guaranteed flop. But still, many of the Tamil Thriller movies have taken the challenge we could say and overcome the same in recent years. Would you like to know which one of them tops the list? Scroll down to read the full post! 

• Ratsasan: One of the best Tamil thriller movies released till now is Ratsasan. Ratsasan is directed by Ram Kumar and Mundasupatti. The story of this movie revolves around the continuously missing allegations of several girls. Though the story seems simpler yet few elements make it remarkable and the screenplay is impressive for you to remember it throughout your life! 

• Thottakkal: Directed by the debutant director Sree Ganesh the story stars Aparna Balamurali and Nassar. It's a crime-based thriller movie that revolves around a police officer's suspension. The twist in the tale is that after the cop's gun gets stolen, he is suspended. As every bullet is shot from the gun, the mystery unfolds and steadily the tale gets untangled. Well, full of mystery and suspense, this thriller movie is a must-watch add-on to your list! 

• Ko: Well, directed by K.V Anand; Ko is a crime-based thriller movie starring Karthika Nair and Jiva as the leads. The movie revolves around the professional life of a photo-journalist who tries to showcase the real side of the political parties and their associated scams. However thrilling it sounds but it's also filled with twists and turns. Its screenplay makes it one of the best released Tamil Thrillers till 2k21.

• Papanasam: Directed by Jeetu Joseph, Papanasam is one of the best remakes ever in the Tamil industry. It's a remake of the Malayalam thriller Drishyam that is coupled with the amazing leads of Kamal Haasan and Gauthami. 

• Rajathandhiram: Directed by AG Amid, this movie stars Regina Cassandra and Veera in the lead roles. This thriller showcases a gang of three looting a jewelry store. The director received huge recognition for his filmmaking skills in this movie and the filmmaking makes it a must-watch.

• Chennaiyil Oru Naal: Directed by Shaheed Kaden, Chennaiyil Oru Naal is a popular legalized remake of the movie "Traffic" which was released in Malayalam. The story of the film revolves around a girl who's in dire need of a heart transplant. Despite heavy traffic throughout the region, how the leads transport the heart of a brain-dead patient to the girl despite the odd circumstances is a nail-biting story. The story and its filmmaking are enough to leave you in awe. So, do watch it out, guys.

• Yutham Sei: Directed by Myskkin, Yutham Sei is a crime-based thriller movie starring J. Krishnamoorthy and Dipa Shah as the lead. The story focuses on how an honest CBI cop unravels the mystery of missing men of the city. It's one of the most popular stories full of twists and turns as each fold of the story unfolds. So, if you prefer crime-based thriller movies then you cannot afford to miss them.

• Naan Mahaan Alla: Directed by Suseenthiran, the movie stars Karthi Aggarwal and Kajal Aggarwal as the leads. It is an action-based thriller movie that showcases Jeeva and his efforts to save his family after his father becomes the only witness at a crime scene. This story is well relatable to everyone as its main focus is about middle-class families, and it focuses on the togetherness of a joint family. Hence, the viewers like you could connect well and the screenplay is interesting enough for you to not miss upon it.

• Naanayam: Directed by Shakti Sounder Rajan as the lead, this movie is thrilling enough showcasing a bank robbery. The film relates to us by showcasing the amount of trust, the believability that we have while thinking of our assets left out in the bank. Moreover, a bank robbery in such a case and showing its proper planning makes it a must-watch!

• Vellai Pookal: It's a crime-based thriller movie starring Vivek Elangovan in the lead role. The story focuses on a retired IPS officer who's in despair after his son goes missing. So the film showcases how the father unfolds the mystery of his missing son after some weird incidents happen in their neighborhood and how he uses his skills and strategies to find his son. 

Conclusion: So what are you waiting for, just binge on your devices and watch these superhits now! 

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