Best Tamil Movies of 2025
Tamil cinema in 2025 has pushed creative boundaries with a lineup that’s both diverse and daring. From gripping rural dramas and intense action thrillers to experimental sci-fi, fantasy comedies, and emotional family sagas, this year’s films have showcased the industry’s growing appetite for fresh narratives and bold storytelling.
Filmmakers have taken on stories rooted in social conflict, personal redemption, mythical elements, and urban grit—each delivered with a distinct voice and cinematic flair. Dark thrillers exploring psychological depth sit comfortably alongside mass entertainers packed with layered characters and strong emotional arcs. The blend of realism with imagination has made this year’s storytelling especially resonant.
This curated list highlights the best releases of 2025 so far, and also offers a glimpse into the much-awaited titles set to hit screens in the coming months. With stories ranging from rebellious journeys and revenge sagas to magical adventures and gripping sequels, the upcoming slate promises to keep audiences engaged and emotionally invested.
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Dragon
21 Feb 2025 | 2 hrs 37 mins
| Tamil | Comedy, Drama, Romance | UAPradeep Ranganathan, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Anupama Parameswaran, Mysskin
Synopsis:Something special about Ashwath Marimuthu's Dragon is how it never judges anyone in the film, neither when its hero makes wrong decisions, nor when a girl decides to reject a proposal or leave a man she deeply loves.
The Verdict
30 May 2025 | 1 hr 58 mins
| Tamil | Drama, Mystery | UAVaralaxmi Sarathkumar, Sruthi Hariharan, Suhasini Maniratnam, Vidyullekha Raman
Synopsis:The Verdict works best when it abandons the courtroom for the messier arena of human duplicity, where justice wears a different face entirely. It's a reminder that sometimes the best verdict isn't delivered by a jury but orchestrated by those who refuse to remain victims.
Kudumbasthan
24 Jan 2025 | 2 hrs 34 mins
| Tamil | Drama | UManikandan K., Guru Somasundaram, R. Sundarrajan, Saanve Megghana
Synopsis:For all its detours, Kudumbasthan works best when it sticks to basics — much like its protagonist, who discovers that family and honest work trump any get-rich-quick scheme. The film lands enough of its punchlines to keep the laughs coming.
Kaadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udamai
14 Jan 2025 | 2 hrs 2 mins
| Tamil | Drama, RomanceKalesh Ramanand, Lijo Mol Jose, Rohini Molleti, Vineeth
Synopsis:Kaadhal Enbathu Podhu Udamai keeps it real and relatable. Sometimes, that’s all a film needs to do.
Aagakadavana
23 May 2025 | 2 hrs 2 mins
| Tamil | Drama, Thriller | UAAathiran Suresh, Vincent S, CR Rahul
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Ace
23 May 2025 | 2 hrs 36 mins
| Tamil | Crime, Thriller, Action | UAVijay Sethupathi, Rukmini Vasanth, Yogi Babu, Divya Pillai, Babloo Prithiveeraj
Synopsis:Ace is the kind of film which can be enjoyed best when we enter the theatre sans our thinking cap. It’s a film that wants to be everything and nothing specific at the same time, with uneven shifts in tone, loosely directed scenes, casual performances and simplistic plotting.
Retro
01 May 2025 | 2 hrs 48 mins
| Telugu | Action, Thriller | UAPooja Hegde, Suriya Sivakumar, Prakash Raj, Joju George, Nassar
Synopsis:Karthik Subbaraj's filmmaking flair, Suriya's swag and Santhosh Narayanan’s foot-tapping songs make us overlook the indulgences of the second half and the misstep of the final 15 minutes.
Naangal
18 Apr 2025 | 2 hrs 31 mins
| Tamil | Drama | UAAbdul Rafe, Mithun V, Rithik Mohan, Nithin D, Prarthana Srikaanth, Sab John Edathattil
Synopsis:Naangal portrays the tense childhood of three young brothers living under their complex father, whose demanding, image-obsessed parenting blends suffocating discipline with fleeting moments of affection.
Good Bad Ugly
10 Apr 2025 | 2 hrs 20 mins
| Tamil | Drama | UAAjith Kumar, Trisha Krishnan, Usha Uthup, Rahul Dev, Pradeep Kabra, Sunil, Prasanna
Synopsis:The good news is that for Ajith fans, the film is nothing short of a celebration of their idol, with almost every scene a providing a callback to the superstar's older hits.
Perusu
14 Mar 2025 | 2 hrs 0 mins
| Tamil | Comedy, Drama | AVaibhav Reddy, Niharika NM, Sunil Kumar Reddy, Chandini Tamilarasan
Synopsis:Vaibhav handles his sloshed character with credible restraint, while Sunil holds his own as the more composed brother. The seasoned supporting cast, including Bala Saravanan, Redin Kingsley, Dhanalaskhmi, Niharika, Chandini, and Munishkanth act as good set pieces.
Gentlewoman
07 Mar 2025 | 1 hr 53 mins
| Tamil | Drama, Mystery, Thriller | UALijo Mol Jose, Losliya Mariyanesan, Hari Krishnan
Synopsis:The film takes its sweet time finding its rhythm, with a first half that feels like watching paint dry in artfully lit rooms. Thankfully, when police enter the picture, the story finally finds its footing.
Aghathiyaa
28 Feb 2025 | 2 hrs 2 mins
| Tamil | Drama, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller | UAJiiva, Raashi Khanna, Arjun Sarja, Yogi Babu
Synopsis:The film reaches its visual zenith in the climactic showdown between Siddha and Duplex—a ten-minute plus spectacle of motion-capture animation and 3D effects that impresses despite the increasingly outlandish plot developments. It's during this sequence that Aghathiyaa fully embraces its fantasy aspirations. It may not always make sense, but it doesn’t fail to entertain.
Tharunam
14 Jan 2025 | 2 hrs 16 mins
| Tamil | Drama, Romance, Thriller | UASmruthi Venkat, Bala Saravanan, Kishen Das, Raj Ayyappa
Synopsis:Tharunam keeps its story tight and its ambitions modest. It’s a film that knows exactly what it wants to be — and mostly succeeds.
Kadhalikka Neramillai
14 Jan 2025 | 2 hrs 2 mins
| Tamil | Comedy, Romancejayam ravi, Nithya Menen, Yogi Babu, Vinay Rai, Lal
Synopsis:Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi pens a romance that reflects the confusion of the present generation and doesn’t shy away from highlighting decisions that veer away from traditional thoughts and practices.
Tharunam
14 Jan 2025 | 2 hrs 16 mins
| Tamil | Drama, Romance, Thriller | UASmruthi Venkat, Bala Saravanan, Kishen Das, Raj Ayyappa
Synopsis:Tharunam keeps its story tight and its ambitions modest. It’s a film that knows exactly what it wants to be—and mostly succeeds.
Rajaputhiran
30 May 2025 | 2 hrs 9 mins
| Tamil | Drama | UAPrabhu, Vetri, Krishna_Priya, Komal Kumar, Thangadurai, Livingstone, Mansoor Ali Khan, R. V. Udayakumar
Synopsis:Rajaputhiran works best as comfort viewing for those nostalgic for simpler storytelling, where villains twirl mustaches and heroes make fatally naive choices. The kind of film that makes you nostalgic for nostalgia itself.
Eleven
16 May 2025
| Tamil | Crime, ThrillerNaveen Chandra, Abhirami, Dileepan, Ravi Varma, Riythvika, Aadukalam Naren
Synopsis:Naveen Chandra is good at playing the intense cop, and Abhirami does her job as the plot-explainer. Sye Shashank and Dileepan are adequate. The slightly ambivalent ending is a welcome touch over a neat resolution. At least it knew when to leave some questions hanging.
Maaman
16 May 2025 | 2 hrs 32 mins
| Tamil | Drama, Family | USoori, Raj Kiran, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Swasika, Viji Chandarsekaran
Synopsis:The crux of the drama and frankly, the source of much of the audience’s potential teeth-grinding, is Laddu. This isn't just a kid who adores his uncle; this is a miniature monarch whose every whim is law, particularly when it involves being permanently affixed to his maaman.
Tourist Family
01 May 2025
| Tamil | Comedy, DramaM. Sasikumar, Simran, Yogi Babu, M. S. Bhaskar, RJ Ramesh Thilak
Synopsis:Tourist Family is a gentle look at the challenges of starting over, even if the narrative feels somewhat formulaic.
Gangers
24 Apr 2025 | 2 hrs 40 mins
| Tamil | Comedy, Thriller | UASundar C, Vadivelu, Catherine Tresa
Synopsis:Gangers would have benefitted a lot from a tighter set-up, less violence and more elements involving the heist, but a somewhat funny second half manages to keep us entertained.
