Best Tamil Crime Thriller Movies : Part-1

Introduction:

      Looking for an edge-of-the-seat crime thriller from Tamil cinema that keeps you hooked till the last scene? Whether it’s gritty gangster films, psychological thrillers, or suspence thriller movies, we’ve got you covered. In this list, we’ll explore some of the best crime thriller films of Tamil Cinema, perfect for fans of suspense, action, and mind-blowing twists.

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1.Ratsasan(2018) - A Seat Edge Crime Thriller 

 Director: Ram Kumar

 Cast : Vishnu Vishal, Anupama, Kali   Venkat..

 IMDb Rating: 8.3/10

 Genre : Crime/Suspence 

 Music : Ghibran

 Available On : JioHotstar

 Plot : An aspiring film maker turns into a   policeman after father's death. After the   consecutive serial killings happen in the   city, he has become a part of investigation.   What troubles he faces in the process of   investigation, how he reacts to them and   what happened next is the remaining   story.

Ratsasan Review:

   It is an edge-of-the-seat crime thriller with great story, tight screenplay, realistic performances and terrific background score. 

Why You Should Watch It:

☑️ Powerful performances by Vishnu Vishal & Saravanan, who played the antagonist.

☑️ Gripping Screenplay and intense storytelling.

☑️ Spine-chilling score by Ghibran

☑️ Interval block and the mind-blowing pre climax.

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2. Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru (2016) – Nail Biting, Tragic thriller

Director: Karthick Naren

Cast : Rahman, Ashwin Kumar...

IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

Genre : Neo-Noir/Crime

Music : Jakes Bejoy

Available On : Zee5, Prime Video & Aha

Plot : A retired cop, Deepak, recounting a mysterious murder case from his past.He narrates this story to a aspiring police officer.As he revisits the investigation, involving a missing person and some bizarre truths came out. Finally he realizes the person whom he telling the story is someone else and what happened next is remaining story.

Dhuruvangal pathinaru Review: 

 With a unique storyline, this murder mystery manages to keep you engages throughout and director Karthick Naren surprises you continuously with twists till the end.

 

What Makes It Special?

☑️ Unpredictable and suspenseful storytelling

☑️ A unique twist

☑️ Rahaman's career best performance 

☑️ Background score which creates more suspense 

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3. Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum (2013) – A Mysskin's Masterpiece

Director: Mysskin

Cast: Sri, Mysskin, Shaji Chen, Aditya..

IMDb Rating: 8.1/10

Genre: Neo-Noir/Action

Music: Ilayaraja 

Available On: JioHotstar 

Plot: Satya, a young medical student rescues a man, unaware he is a notorious criminal. Police and criminals are huntinh for this man. Satya entangled in this survival game and what happened next is remaining story.

Onaayum Aattukuttiyum Review:

  Onaayum Aattukuttiyum is gripping, emotional, dark and philosophical which also entertains at every point. 

Highlights:

☑️ Gritty and realistic portrayal of the characters 

☑️ Engaging narration and unforgettable performances

☑️ A perfect blend of drama, action, and philosophy 

☑️ Ilayaraja's classical score 

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Final Thoughts: Which One Should You Watch First?

If you love classic gangster-cop dramas, start with The Onaayum Aattukuttiyum. If you prefer suspenseful thrillers, watch Dhuruvangal pathinaru. And if you want an intense crime thriller, Ratsasan won’t disappoint!

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Do you agree with our list? Drop your favourite crime thriller in the comments !