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.

1

Dragon (2025)

4/5

Star: Pradeep Ranganathan,Gautham Vasudev Menon,Anupama Parameswaran,Mysskin

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.

2

Kudumbasthan (2025)

3.5/5

Star: Manikandan K.,Guru Somasundaram,R. Sundarrajan,Saanve Megghana

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.

3

Kaadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udamai (2025)

3.5/5

Star: Kalesh Ramanand,Lijo Mol Jose,Rohini Molleti,Vineeth

Kaadhal Enbathu Podhu Udamai keeps it real and relatable. Sometimes, that’s all a film needs to do.

4

Naangal (2025)

3/5

Star: Abdul Rafe,Mithun V,Rithik Mohan,Nithin D,Prarthana Srikaanth,Sab John Edathattil

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.

5

Good Bad Ugly (2025)

3/5

Star: Ajith Kumar,Trisha Krishnan,Usha Uthup,Rahul Dev,Pradeep Kabra,Sunil,Prasanna

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.

6

Perusu (2025)

3/5

Star: Vaibhav Reddy,Niharika NM,Sunil Kumar Reddy,Chandini Tamilarasan

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.

7

Gentlewoman (2025)

3/5

Star: Lijo Mol Jose,Losliya Mariyanesan,Hari Krishnan

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.

8

Aghathiyaa (2025)

3/5

Star: Jiiva,Raashi Khanna,Arjun Sarja,Yogi Babu

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.

9

Tharunam (2025)

3/5

Star: Smruthi Venkat,Bala Saravanan,Kishen Das,Raj Ayyappa

Tharunam keeps its story tight and its ambitions modest. It’s a film that knows exactly what it wants to be — and mostly succeeds.

10

Tharunam (2025)

3/5

Star: Smruthi Venkat,Bala Saravanan,Kishen Das,Raj Ayyappa

Tharunam keeps its story tight and its ambitions modest. It’s a film that knows exactly what it wants to be—and mostly succeeds.

11

Kadhalikka Neramillai (2025)

3/5

Star: jayam ravi,Nithya Menen,Yogi Babu,Vinay Rai,Lal

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.

12

Tourist Family (2025)

2.5/5

Star: M. Sasikumar,Simran,Yogi Babu,M. S. Bhaskar,RJ Ramesh Thilak

Tourist Family is a gentle look at the challenges of starting over, even if the narrative feels somewhat formulaic.

13

Gangers (2025)

2.5/5

Star: Sundar C,Vadivelu,Catherine Tresa

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.

14

Murmur (2025)

2.5/5

Star: Richie Kapoor,Devraj Arumugam,Suganya Shanmugam,Yuvikha Rajendran,Aria Selvaraj

A technically competent debut that shows potential but never quite captures the scream it’s reaching for.

15

Kooran (2025)

2.5/5

Star: S.A.Chandrasekaran,Y. G. Mahendran,Balaji Sakthivel,George Maryan

While actors SA Chandrasekaran, YG Mahendran, Balaji Sakthivel, and George Mariyan play their parts beautifully to drive the story, the actual hero of Kooran – which is another word for dog in Tamil – is the mother dog!

16

Sabdham (2025)

2.5/5

Star: Aadhi,lakshmi menon,Simran,Laila

Sabdham remains intriguing until the first half when along with its protagonist, we, too, remain puzzled about what's happening. The deaths are grotesque enough, there's a constant sense of dread and an element of mystery

17

Fire (2025)

2.5/5

Star: Balaji Murugadoss,Chandini Tamilarasan,Rachitha Mahalakshmi,Sakshi Agarwal

Fire isn't entirely without merit. It shows occasional sparks of promise in its premise. It is more of an exposition of how women can be exploited and abused by a sociopath. You do genuinely feel for them.

18

2K Love Story (2025)

2.5/5

Star: Jagaveer,Meenakshi Govindraj,Bala Saravanan

2K Love Story wants to say something about modern friendships but gets caught between its youthful ambitions and conventional storytelling. The ideas are there — they're just still buffering.

19

Raja Bheema (2025)

2.5/5

Star: Arav,K.S. Ravikumar,Ashima Narwal,Yogibabu,Nasser,Yashika Anand

Rajabheema stands as a sincere but routine wildlife drama. It successfully stokes empathy for its pachyderm players, keeping its feet firmly on the ground rather than attempting to soar.

20

Bottle Radha (2025)

2.5/5

Star: Guru Somasundaram,Sanchana Natarajan,John Vijay,Pari Elavazhagan

Bottle Radha exists in an awkward space between social tract and cinema — its documentary-like fidelity to addiction’s realities and institutional reform sits uneasily alongside its dramatic ambitions.