Master is a 2021 Tamil-language action thriller written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, featuring two of Tamil cinema’s most celebrated actors—Thalapathy Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi. This much-anticipated film struck a powerful chord with audiences upon release, both for its high-voltage face-off between the two lead characters and its deeper themes of justice, trauma, and transformation. Beyond […]

Karnan, released in 2021, is a Tamil-language action-drama directed by Mari Selvaraj and starring Dhanush in one of his most intense and transformative performances. Inspired by real-life events and rooted in the harsh realities of caste oppression in rural Tamil Nadu, Karnan is not merely a film—it stands as a forceful statement, a cry for justice, and […]

Laabam (2021), directed by the late S. P. Jananathan, is an ambitious Tamil-language social drama starring Vijay Sethupathi, Shruti Haasan, and Jagapathi Babu. Framed around the urgent issues of land ownership, agricultural reform, and rural exploitation, the film aims to champion the rights of farmers and rural communities against the tide of corrupt capitalism. Released posthumously […]

In the rich landscape of Indian cinema, few films manage to combine sharp political comedy with deep social relevance. One such exception is Mandela (2021), a Tamil-language satire directed by Madonne Ashwin. Set in a deeply divided village, the film looks closely—often hilariously—at caste, politics, and the power of the “last vote.” Through its heartfelt and human […]

In the realm of South Indian cinema, Boomika stands out as a fascinating hybrid of psychological horror, supernatural mystery, and environmental commentary. Directed by Rathindran R. Prasad, this Tamil film takes audiences on a chilling journey amidst the serene hills of Ooty, blending ghostly thrills with a powerful ecological message. Unlike typical horror films relying heavily on […]

Dada (2023) is a Tamil-language coming-of-age drama that stands out in recent Indian cinema for its grounded depiction of accidental parenthood from a young man’s perspective. Directed by Ganesh K. Babu and starring Kavin and Aparna Das, the film addresses youthful love, unplanned consequences, single parenthood, personal redemption, and the subtle power of second chances. Here […]

Nenjukku Needhi stands as a powerful and urgent piece of social drama in contemporary Tamil cinema. Directed by Arunraja Kamaraj and featuring Udhayanidhi Stalin in the lead, this film brings a potent message to the screen, diving deep into the persistent issue of caste discrimination in Indian society. As the official Tamil adaptation of the critically […]

There are movies that challenge viewers with their stories, and then there are films that shatter boundaries of filmmaking itself. Iravin Nizhal (2022) is one of those rare works that accomplishes both. Helmed, penned, and headlined by R. Parthiban, this Tamil-language film is not just a story—it’s a cinematic experiment. Promoted as the world’s first non-linear single-shot […]

Etharkkum Thunindhavan (translated as Daredevil for Anything) is a Tamil-language action drama released in 2022, directed by Pandiraj and starring Suriya in the lead. With roots in real-world issues like cyber abuse, systemic corruption, and gender-based violence, the film packages weighty subject matter into a flashing tale of mass moments, emotion, and action — keeping its heart […]

Vaathi, released in 2023, is a socially conscious Tamil film that shines a spotlight on the power of education and the struggles faced by students from marginalized communities. Featuring Dhanush in the lead role, the film is directed by Venky Atluri and simultaneously produced in Tamil and Telugu (where it is titled Sir). Set during the […]