Best Tamil Thriller Movies: 25 Picks Ranked by Rating
25 Tamil thriller movies are in our database. They are ranked by IMDb rating where available, otherwise by TMDB user rating (20+ votes); titles without enough ratings come last. The highest rated is Blast (2026) at 7.8/10 on TMDB. The newest is Sardar 2, released 10 September 2026. Average runtime: 152 minutes. 24 titles are streaming in India right now, across Amazon Prime Video (9), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (9), Netflix (7).
Blast (2026)
Watch onNetflix
Tamil action-thriller fans who enjoy family-versus-gang setups with martial arts combat.
Maharaja (2024)
Watch onNetflix
Fans of Tamil action-thrillers who enjoy a mystery built around a single cryptic clue and a strong lead performance.
Super Deluxe (2019)
Watch onaha
Viewers who appreciate dark, unconventional ensemble dramas that mix comedy and thriller elements with mature themes.
Vikram (2022)
Watch onVI movies and tv, JioHotstar
Fans of intense action-crime-thrillers and ensemble casts led by Kamal Haasan.
Kaithi (2019)
Watch onMX Player, aha, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, VI movies and tv, Amazon MX Player, JioHotstar
Fans of gritty action-thrillers and Karthi's performances.
Mersal (2017)
Watch onZee5, JioHotstar, Goldmines Play Amazon Channel
Viewers who enjoy Tamil action thrillers with a star playing multiple roles and a cop investigation at the centre.
Theri (2016)
Watch onAmazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt, VI movies and tv, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Goldmines Play Amazon Channel
Fans of Vijay and mass-action revenge thrillers with a strong family emotional core.
Leo (2023)
Watch onNetflix
Fans of Vijay and Lokesh Kanagaraj's action-crime style, and viewers who enjoy Tamil thrillers with a strong ensemble cast.
Madharaasi (2025)
Watch onAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Tamil action-thriller fans who like a psychological angle and a clear hero-versus-nemesis setup.
Sardar (2022)
Watch onAmazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt, aha, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Fans of Tamil espionage action thrillers who enjoy dual-role performances and franchise setups.
I (2015)
Watch onAmazon Prime Video, Zee5, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Ultraplaybox Amazon Channel
Fans of Vikram and director Shankar who enjoy dark, revenge-driven thrillers with a romantic backstory.
Jailer (2023)
Watch onAmazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt, MX Player, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, VI movies and tv, Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Rajinikanth fans and viewers who enjoy action-crime thrillers with a mix of comedy and drama.
Stephen (2025)
Watch onNetflix
Thriller and mystery fans who enjoy psychological mind games and a two-hour, dialogue-driven cat-and-mouse story.
Vellai Pookal (2019)
Watch onAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Fans of crime thrillers and Tamil cinema who enjoy character-driven stories with a personal twist.
Teddy (2021)
Watch onJioHotstar
Viewers who enjoy genre-blending Tamil films with a fantasy twist and a rescue mission.
Doctor (2021)
Watch onNetflix, Sun Nxt, Goldmines Play Amazon Channel
Tamil thriller fans who enjoy a mix of comedy and action with a kidnapping plot.
Coolie (2025)
Watch onAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Fans of Rajinikanth and director Lokesh Kanagaraj who enjoy intense, crime-driven action thrillers.
Kara (2026)
Watch onNetflix
Fans of Tamil crime dramas and thrillers who appreciate a character-driven story about family debt and survival.
The Greatest of All Time (2024)
Watch onNetflix
Viewers who enjoy Tamil action thrillers built around a returning operative and a dual-role lead.
Kanguva (2024)
Watch onAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar
Action and fantasy fans who enjoy double-role warrior stories and a present-day bounty hunter plot tied to a past life.
Tamil Rockers (2021)
Watch onZee5, Ultraplaybox Amazon Channel
Viewers who enjoy ensemble comedy-thrillers with a message about money and human decisions.
Sardar 2 (2026)
Watch onAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Fans of Tamil action-thrillers and spy sagas who enjoy dual-role performances and origin stories.
Mr. X (2026)
Watch onJioHotstar
Action and thriller fans who enjoy espionage-style stories about intelligence agencies and national threats.
Parimala and Co (2026)
Watch onZee5
Viewers who enjoy dark family comedies with a crime-mystery edge and an ensemble cast led by Jayaram and Urvashi.
Connect (2022)
Watch onNot on major OTT platforms in India
Horror and thriller fans who enjoy atmospheric scares and strong performances in a confined setting.
Ratings and streaming availability for India, updated weekly. Streaming data by JustWatch.