- By Swati Singh
- Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:33 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Tamil cinema had been experiencing a slump until the release of Aranmanai 4, which breathed new life into the industry. Now, the momentum continues with the arrival of the action thriller Maharaja, starring Vijay Sethupathi. Since its debut in theaters, Maharaja has received positive reviews from both fans and critics.
If you are looking for more high-quality Tamil action-thriller movies to watch, just like Maharaja, you're in luck. Here's a list of the top 5 greatest Tamil action-thrillers available on popular streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar:
5 Greatest Tamil Action Thriller Movies On OTT
Leo (Netflix)
Released worldwide on October 19, 2023, Leo received mixed reviews. Critics praised Vijay's performance, technical aspects, and action sequences but criticized the writing. The film broke several box office records, becoming the second highest-grossing Tamil film of 2023, the third highest-grossing Tamil film ever, the highest-grossing Tamil film overseas, and the top-grossing film in Tamil Nadu.
Kaithi (Amazon Prime Video)
Kaithi, released on October 25, 2019, ahead of Diwali, received positive reviews and became a box-office hit, grossing ₹105 crore. It was screened at the International Indian Film Festival Toronto in August 2020 and won multiple awards. The film is the first installment in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), focusing on dismantling drug trafficking. Characters from Kaithi reappear in Vikram (2022) and Leo (2023). A sequel, Kaithi 2, is in development.
Vikram Vedha (Amazon Prime Video)
Vikram Vedha, released on July 21, 2017, received critical acclaim for its technical aspects, music, script, cinematography, action sequences, and performances, especially by Madhavan and Sethupathi. Made on a ₹110 million budget, it grossed ₹600 million worldwide despite GST implementation challenges. The film won multiple awards, including four Filmfare Awards.
Super Deluxe (Netflix)
Super Deluxe premiered in North America on March 28, 2019, and was theatrically released the next day by YNOT X. It received high praise for its direction, storytelling, cinematography, and performances, particularly by Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil, and Ashwanth Ashok Kumar. Named one of the best Tamil films of 2019, it also made Film Companion's "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" list. The film was showcased at several international festivals and won numerous awards, including four Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards, four Zee Cine Awards, and the "Equality in Cinema Award" at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Vijay Sethupathi won Best Supporting Actor at the 67th National Film Awards.
Vikram (Disney+Hotstar)
Released on June 3, 2022, Vikram garnered positive reviews from critics. It emerged as the fourth highest-grossing Indian film and the second highest-grossing Tamil film of 2022.