1Thangalaan ()4.0/5Star: Vikram,Parvathy Thiruvothu,Malavika Mohanan,HarikrishnanThe film is a true-blue big-screen experience that immerses us into its world and keeps us glued with arresting visuals and intense drama.
2Kottukkaali ()3.5/5Star: Soori,Anna BenKottukkaali isn’t action-packed or plot-heavy. It’s a film that asks viewers to sit back and observe, picking up on the nuances of village life and the tensions beneath the surface.
3Demonte Colony 2 (2024)3.5/5Star: Arulnithi,Priya Bhavanishankar,Sarjano Khalid,Meenakshi GovindarajanDemonte Colony 2 is arguably one of the most compelling sequels to come out in Tamil cinema.
4Raghu Thatha (2024)3.5/5Star: Keerthy Suresh,M. S. Bhaskar,Ravindra Vijay,Devadarshini,Rajeev Ravindranathan
5Andhagan ()3.5/5Star: Prashanth,Simran,Priya Anand,Karthik Muthuraman,Samuthirakani,Yogi BabuAndhagan delivers a mix of suspense and humor that keeps audiences engaged throughout. A faithful remake of the original.
6Minmini (2024)3.5/5Star: Esther Anil,Gaurav Kalai,Pravin KishoreThe film explores an otherwise unexplored topic like survivor guilt and calls for pursuing our passion and being ourselves. But it does so without seeming preachy or draining.
7Nanban Oruvan Vantha Piragu (2024)3.5/5Star: Ananth Ram,Bhavani Sre,RJ Vijay,Elango Kumaravel,Kulappulli Leela,Mohamed Irfan,Venkat Prabhu,Aishwarya. M,Vinoth GD,Guhan PrakashThe viewing experience of the film feels like reading a personal journal within two hours – intriguing but tiring – because of the film’s pace and detailing.
8Garudan (2024)3.5/5Star: Samuthirakani,Soori,Mottai Rajendran,Unni Mukundan,M. Sasikumar,Shivada Nair,Mime Gopi,Brigida Saga,R. V. Udhaya Kumar,VadivukkarasiGaruden will appeal to those who like an emotional rural action flick.
9Lover ()3.5/5Star: Manikandan.K,Kanna RaviThe writing tries to be truthful, reflecting the mindset of contemporary 20-somethings when it comes to relationships.
10Captain Miller (2024)3.5/5Star: Dhanush,Sundeep Kishan,Kaali Venkat,Priyanka Mohan,Shivaraj KumarWith a socio-political undertone, just like Arun Matheshwara's previous films, caste discrimination is what rakes up the story and ultimately conveys a message that is relevant even today, despite being set in the pre-Independence era.
11Ayalaan (2024)3.5/5Star: Sivakarthikeyan,Rakul Preet Singh,Yogi Babu,Isha Koppikar,Bhanupriya,Karunakaran,Sharad KelkarIt is the twists that Ravikumar gives to concepts that we have seen in several Hollywood films - superpowers, UFOs, extra-terrestrials, powerful robots, femme fatales, large-scale destruction - that makes Ayalaan an entertainer for all ages.
12Merry Christmas (2024)3.5/5Star: Vijay Sethupathi,Katrina Kaif,Sanjay Kapoor,Radhika Apte,Ashwini Kalsekar,Pratima Kazmi,Radikaa Sarathkumar,Aditi Govitrikar,Kavin Jay Babu,Hemant K Gaur,Ranjan RajIn Merry Christmas, Sriram Raghavan takes his own sweet time to tell the tale of a woman in an unhappy marriage and a man with a mysterious past while also making sure that his characters have abundant time to breathe, talk, and even go for a walk around town.
13Raayan ()3.0/5Star: Dhanush,Nithya MenenRaayan has a raw and rage-filled setting, and is populated by characters who are rugged, violent, deceptive and also vulnerable.
14Maharaja ()3.0/5Star: Vijay Sethupathi,Anurag Kashyap,Mamta Mohandas,Bharathiraja,SingampuliVijay Sethupathi is wonderful in his 50th film, and he has a well-written role at his disposal.
15Inga Naan Thaan Kingu ()3.0/5Star: Santhanam,Lollu Sabha Maaran,Manobala,Munishkanth,Thambi Ramaiah,Vivek Prasanna,Bala SaravananInga Naan Thaan Kingu is your typical Santhanam fair - situational comedy revolving around a bunch of dimwits.
16Star ()3.0/5Star: Kavin,LalThis Elan directorial is about nurturing dreams and also about the art of never giving up. It is one of those movies about pursuing your goals.
17Kurangu Pedal ()3.0/5Star: Prasanna Balachander,Jensan DiwakarKurangu Pedal indeed manages to provide a nostalgic journey with its nuanced character portrayals and engaging writing.
18Rathnam (2024)3.0/5Star: Vishal,Priya Bhavani Sankar,Samuthirakani,Yogi Babu,Gautham Vasudev MenonIt‘s your typical Hari formula – action-packed, fast-paced, and unrelenting – but even by his standards, it feels sluggish at times.
19Oru Nodi (2024)3.0/5Star: Taman Kumar,M. S. Bhaskar,Vela Ramamoorthy,GajarajA tighter screenplay and a more suspenseful build-up could have elevated the film to a truly gripping experience.
20The Boys (2024)3.0/5Star: Santhosh P. Jayakumar,Mottai Rajendran,Reddin Kingsley,Shah Ra,Kpy VinothAll in all, The Boys is a wacky film with many well-thought-out comedy moments.
