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A sprawling epic set in the fishing slums of North Chennai, Vada Chennai spans decades. Dhanush plays a young carrom board champion sucked into the world of gang wars. With a non-linear narrative and incredibly deep character arcs, this film demands your full attention. Director: Thiagarajan Kumararaja Genre: Anthology / Dark Comedy / Drama

Arguably the finest cat-and-mouse chase in Indian cinema, Vikram Vedha redefines the concept of right versus wrong. Based on the folklore of Vikram Betal, the film follows a no-nonsense cop (Madhavan) hunting a gangster (Vijay Sethupathi). The layered script, stunning cinematography, and the philosophical "Vedha" character make it the crown jewel of this 18 Tamil movie list. Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj Genre: Action / Thriller 18 tamil movie list

96 is for the hopeless romantics. Starring Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha, this film is about two high school sweethearts who meet at a reunion 22 years later. There is no melodrama, no fights, just pure nostalgia and heartbreak. The music by Govind Vasantha makes you cry even if you don't understand Tamil. Director: Nelson Dilipkumar Genre: Action / Comedy A sprawling epic set in the fishing slums

A prequel to the 2014 cult classic, Jigarthanda DoubleX is set in the 1970s. It follows a ruthless gangster who becomes an actor to survive a police trap. Raghava Lawrence and SJ Suryah are phenomenal in this violent, stylish ode to cinema itself. Director: Madonne Ashwin Genre: Action / Fantasy / Comedy Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj Genre: Action / Thriller 96

A spiritual successor to Nayakan , Mahaan follows a middle-aged salesman who abandons his family to become a whiskey baron and gangster. Vikram delivers a riveting performance, and the dynamic between him and young Dhruv Vikram is electric. It is flawed but ambitious. Director: Gautham Ramachandran Genre: Legal Drama

Based on the life of Air Deccan founder Captain Gopinath, Soorarai Pottru is a story of sheer willpower. Suriya delivers a career-best performance as a common man trying to democratize air travel. The film is inspirational without being preachy, making it a mandatory addition to any serious Tamil movie list. Director: T.J. Gnanavel Genre: Courtroom Drama / Social Justice