Best action Tamil movies on Netflix in India
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
40 movies on Netflix in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 6.1. Newest addition: Mandaadi, added to Netflix on 8 Oct. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.
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1. Maharaja (2024)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 21m · UA · Action, Thriller · IMDb 8.3 (86.6K votes)
TwistyFast-pacedEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
A barber seeks vengeance after his home is burglarized, cryptically telling police his "Lakshmi" has been taken, leaving them uncertain if it's a person or object, jeer at his request until they learn what they're really looking for.
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2. Amaran (2024)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 49m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 8.1 (24.7K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatHeartwarmingSerious
A heroic true story of Major Mukund Varadarajan, an Indian Army officer who displayed extraordinary bravery during a counterterrorism mission in Kashmir’s Shopian district. The film captures his courage in protecting his nation and the devotion of his wife Indhu Rebecaa Varghese.
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3. Indian (1996)
Movie · Tamil · 3h 5m · U · Drama, Action · IMDb 8.1 (16.3K votes)
Edge-of-seatDark & grittyTwistyVisually stunning
Senapathy, an ex-freedom fighter, is angry. He is angry against the rampant corruption at every level of the bureaucracy. He will clean it up at any cost.
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4. Mandaadi (2026)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 33m · U/A 16+ · Action, Drama · IMDb 8.1 (11.5K votes)
Visually stunningFast-pacedEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
A fishing captain applies his maritime knowledge in a traditional boat race along Tamil Nadu's coast during a festival, leading a six-person team against other crews.
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5. Jigarthanda DoubleX (2023)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 52m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 8.0 (12.2K votes)
Visually stunningTwistyDark & grittyEdge-of-seat
A notorious gangster is incited to transform into a film hero and opts for a filmmaker and their project descends into a scenario they had never anticipated.
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8. Bison Kaalamaadan (2025)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 49m · U/A 16+ · Drama, Action · IMDb 7.6 (8.1K votes)
Visually stunningDark & grittyStraightforwardSerious
A young man fights to overcome violence plaguing his village and succeed as a professional kabaddi player.
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10. Maareesan (2025)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 32m · U/A 13+ · Thriller, Drama · IMDb 7.4 (10.2K votes)
A petty thief embarks on a road trip with an elderly man suffering from memory loss under deceptive pretenses. As they journey across Tamil Nadu, the promise of an easy con unravels into a quietly shifting connection, with both men hiding secrets of their own.
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13. Thambi (2019)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 30m · UA · Thriller, Action · IMDb 6.7 (3.1K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seat
Brother and sister who get separated and reunite years later when the brother has grown to be a criminal.
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14. Kalaga Thalaivan (2022)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 22m · UA · Thriller, Action · IMDb 6.6 (1.6K votes)
Cold & detachedFast-pacedEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
A corporate behemoth hires a ruthless hit man to find out the identity of a whistleblower in the organization. Who wins in the end - the hunter or the hunted?
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15. Sorgavaasal (2024)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 15m · A · Action, Crime · IMDb 6.6 (1.6K votes)
TwistyMatureDark & grittyEdge-of-seat
A common man imprisoned in a corrupt system questions whether jails truly rehabilitate or push individuals deeper into crime's abyss.
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16. Thangalaan (2024)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 36m · UA · Adventure, Action · IMDb 6.5 (7.3K votes)
Visually stunningDark & grittyEdge-of-seatSerious
During the British rule, Thangalaan, a fierce tribal leader, and his tribe assist Lord Clement, a British General, to trace gold in their village. While searching for the gold, the villagers earn the wrath of Aarathi, an apparent sorceress, who Thangalaan sets out to stop with all his might.
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17. Etharkkum Thunindhavan (2022)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 31m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 6.4 (14.3K votes)
Dark & grittyEdge-of-seatMature
A lawyer turns judge jury and executioner and goes after a gang, led by a minister's son, that threatens women with videos of them.
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19. Gevi (2025)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 6m · Action, Drama · IMDb 5.9 (379 votes)
Edge-of-seatDark & grittyStraightforwardSerious
Gevi is a Tamil Survival Thriller Film That Follows Mandharai and Malaiyan's Struggle for Justice in a Rural Village Near Kodaikanal. The Film Explores Themes of Love, Survival, and Bureaucratic Apathy, Highlighting the Community's Fight Against Corruption and Adversity. A Powerful Story of Hope and Resilience
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20. Kannai Nambathe (2023)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 13m · UA · Crime, Thriller · IMDb 5.8 (907 votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatDark & grittyCold & detached
Arun finds himself caught up in a crime that he has no connection to whatsoever. Following his roommate's advice, he attempts to cover up the situation with cleverness. Will he be able to extricate himself from this predicament, or will he unwittingly reveal a much larger conspiracy than he ever anticipated?
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21. Dude (2025)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 20m · U/A 16+ · Action, Comedy · IMDb 6.3 (10.9K votes)
TwistyFast-pacedDark & grittyMature
Childhood friends Agan and Kural are inseparable. When Kural encounters romantic troubles, Agan must balance his hidden feelings for her with his desire to ensure her happiness.
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23. Thiruvin Kural (2023)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 2m · UA · Drama, Thriller · IMDb 5.0 (390 votes)
Edge-of-seatDark & grittySerious
An unforeseen accident at a construction site puts the lives of a speech and hearing impaired youngster and his father in trouble. Can he get out of this conflict, despite his disabilities?
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24. Revolver Rita (2025)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 20m · U/A 16+ · Comedy, Action · IMDb 5.7 (1.5K votes)
Fast-pacedMatureFunnyDark & gritty
A woman must use her intelligence and grit to protect her family after they are unexpectedly caught in the crossfire of gang violence.
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27. Pattathu Arasan (2022)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 17m · U · Family, Action · IMDb 3.9 (291 votes)
Family-friendly
Chinnadurai along with his grandfather, a Kabbadi player, try to bring justice for his brother's death. Can they trace out the real culprits or end up confronting them inside the Kabbadi court?
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28. Vidaamuyarchi (2025)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 31m · U/A 16+ · Action, Drama · IMDb 6.2 (24.0K votes)
Fast-pacedEdge-of-seatTwistyVisually stunning
While struggling with his broken marriage, Arjun is pulled into a desperate search for his wife, Kayal, when she goes missing during a road trip.
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29. Thunivu (2023)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 26m · U/A 13+ · Action, Crime · IMDb 6.1 (30.9K votes)
Fast-pacedVisually stunningTwistyEdge-of-seat
A gang goes to rob a bank only to find that there's already a criminal mastermind holding it for ransom, but his identities and motives behind the heist remains mysterious. As they plan to collect the bounty and disappear without a trace, their crimes and their past slowly catches up with them.
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30. Takkar (2023)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 18m · UA · Action, Romance · IMDb 5.4 (2.3K votes)
Gunz, a youngster has the urge to mint money stumble upon a filthy rich girl Lucky, who believes Money is the cause of all distress in life. How does their life transform together despite all the problems that arise in the form of money, abuse, and power?
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