Best family Tamil movies on MX Player in India
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
78 movies on MX Player in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 6.2. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.
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1. Soorarai Pottru (2020)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 29m · U · Drama, Action · IMDb 8.6 (1.3L votes)
Family-friendlyVisually stunning
Nedumaaran Rajangam "Maara" sets out to make the common man fly and in the process takes on the world's most capital intensive industry and several enemies who stand in his way.
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2. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 34m · UA · Drama, History · IMDb 8.6 (62.9K votes)
TwistySerious
The story of the great Indian rocket scientist, Shri Nambi Narayanan's life, a true patriot, who was turned into a villain in the blink of an eye after being falsely accused of treason.
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3. Kaithi (2019)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 27m · UA · Action, Thriller · IMDb 8.4 (53.1K votes)
Fast-pacedVisually stunningEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
Dilli, a convicted criminal, is out on parole to meet his daughter. However, a drug bust sets him off on a mission to save the life of police officers.
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4. Peranbu (2019)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 27m · U · Drama, Family · IMDb 8.6 (19.0K votes)
Slow-burnHeartwarmingLow-stakesStraightforward
A single father tries to raise his daughter, who has cerebral palsy, even as she is beginning to wake up to her sexuality.
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5. Sarpatta Parambarai (2021)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 54m · UA · History, Action · IMDb 8.4 (29.2K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
When Sarpatta Parambarai is challenged to a do-or-die match, Kabilan, a young labourer, must choose whether to put on the gloves himself and lead his clan to victory, or be dissuaded by his disapproving mother and dangerous politics.
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6. Thani Oruvan (2015)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 39m · U · Thriller, Action · IMDb 8.4 (24.5K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatVisually stunningDark & gritty
An idealistic cop and an ambitious scientist-businessman indulge in a high-stake battle of wits.
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7. Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 37m · UA · Action, Thriller · IMDb 8.2 (20.0K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatDark & grittyCold & detached
A hardnosed cop goes after a gang of ruthless dacoits who have been terrorising residents along the highway for a decade.
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8. Baasha (1995)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 25m · U · Action, Crime · IMDb 8.3 (13.9K votes)
Edge-of-seatDark & gritty
Auto rickshaw driver Manickam avoids violence at all costs. When some thugs begin to intimidate Manickam's family, it triggers the revival of Manickam's old self.
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9. Soodhu Kavvum (2013)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 18m · U · Comedy, Thriller · IMDb 8.2 (13.7K votes)
FunnyTwistyFast-pacedCold & detached
Dass specialises in small time kidnapping and has his own set of rules. The primary and most important among them is not to get involved with influential people. Three jobless youngsters meet Dass and the four take up an assignment for a hefty sum that throws away this primary rule and end up being chased by a dreaded
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10. Roja (1992)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 17m · U · Drama, Action · IMDb 8.1 (15.0K votes)
Edge-of-seatHeartwarmingVisually stunning
Roja, a simple girl from a village in Tamil Nadu, makes desperate efforts to find her husband, Rishi, after he is kidnapped by militants during a secret undercover mission in Kashmir.
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11. Thiruchitrambalam (2022)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 13m · UA · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.9 (19.4K votes)
Low-stakesHeartwarmingFunnySlow-burn
A guy-next-door tries to find romance in his life while also dealing with his personal problems. How long will it be before he realises what he is looking for is right next to him?
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12. Mahaan (2022)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 43m · UA · Crime, Action · IMDb 7.7 (19.8K votes)
A man's family leaves him when he strays from the path of ideological living in his search for personal freedom. However, as he realizes his ambitions, he also misses the presence of his son in his life. Having fulfilled his dream of becoming a billionaire, does life give him a second chance to be a father?
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13. Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 47m · UA · Action, Adventure · IMDb 7.5 (38.9K votes)
Visually stunningTwistyEdge-of-seat
The Chola kingdom is under threat from forces both internal and external, and with crown prince Aaditha Karikalan, his younger brother Arunmozhi Varman and the emperor, Sundara Cholar separated by situations, it is up to a messenger to ensure the safety of the kingdom. Can he succeed in his mission, especially with Kar
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14. Pokkiri (2007)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 45m · UA · Action, Crime · IMDb 7.6 (15.2K votes)
Visually stunningFast-pacedEdge-of-seat
Amidst gang warfare and police crackdowns, mob hitman Tamizh falls for Shruthi, a nice girl unaware of his true identity. But she may not be the only one Tamizh is hiding secrets from...
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15. Jailer (2023)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 45m · UA · Action, Crime · IMDb 7.2 (47.8K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatFast-paced
Muthuvel Pandian, a retired, stern yet compassionate jailer lives a peaceful life with his family, but trouble knocks his door when his cop son’s tryst with an antique mafia gang goes awry and forces Muthu to step back into a dark world he had voluntarily took a break from.
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16. Maaveeran (2023)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 46m · UA · Drama, Action · IMDb 7.4 (11.9K votes)
Dark & gritty
After a head injury, cowardly newspaper cartoonist Sathya hears a voice in his mind, foretells events and puts him in precarious situations and forces him to take on a corrupt politician.
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17. Thupparivaalan (2017)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 39m · UA · Action, Crime · IMDb 7.6 (6.3K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatDark & grittyCold & detached
Detective Kaniyan Poonkundran is hungry for a challenging case to investigate and the mystery of a murdered dog leads to a rival who could be the match for him.
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18. Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 44m · U · Action, Adventure · IMDb 7.2 (20.1K votes)
Visually stunningTwistyEdge-of-seatFast-paced
968 AD. The Pandyan assassins gather once again to destroy the Chola dynasty. Now the mighty Chola princes must fight the Pandyas, the Rashtrakutas and other Chola enemies who have joined forces. Also, at play are the rumours of Ponniyin Selvan’s death at sea, the powerful Pazhuvettarayar’s betrayal, and the tragic des
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19. Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu (2022)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 52m · UA · Drama, Thriller · IMDb 7.3 (8.7K votes)
Dark & grittyEdge-of-seatMature
A youngster from Tamil Nadu goes to Bombay in search of a better life and gets sucked into the underworld. Will he be able to find a way out of the violence and bloodshed?
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20. Captain Miller (2024)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 38m · UA · Action, War · IMDb 7.1 (14.5K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seatDark & grittySerious
In the 1930s, during the British Raj, Analeesan "Eesa", a former soldier of the British Indian Army called Captain Miller, is on a mission to protect the people from the British after witnessing an atrocity.
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21. Chandramukhi (2005)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 44m · U · Comedy, Horror · IMDb 7.2 (8.3K votes)
TwistyFunnyVisually stunning
Creepy happenings in an abandoned mansion are attributed to the ghost of an ancient courtesan, back for revenge.
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22. Raatchasi (2019)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 33m · U · Thriller, Drama · IMDb 7.4 (2.5K votes)
Family-friendly
The headmaster of a government school brings in several changes at her institution despite facing odds from various quarters.
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23. Vettaiyan (2024)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 41m · UA · Action, Crime · IMDb 6.8 (41.5K votes)
Fast-pacedTwistyCold & detachedDark & gritty
A sought-after Supercop gets caught in a series of unexpected events when he encounters a suspect who is accused of being involved in a murder case.
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24. Sethupathi (2016)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 1m · U · Action, Thriller · IMDb 7.1 (3.7K votes)
Dark & grittyCold & detachedEdge-of-seat
Sethupathi, an inspector, investigates the murder of a cop and finds that Vaathiyar, a big shot, is responsible for the killing. He arrests Vaathiyar, but an unfortunate incident that has a connection to the case he is investigating, puts his career in jeopardy.
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25. Comali (2019)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 22m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.0 (5.2K votes)
FunnyLow-stakesDialogue-driven
A youngster in his mid-30s goes through a series of struggles after coming to terms with the fact that he was in coma for 16 years.
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26. Pasanga 2 (2015)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 7m · U · Comedy, Drama · IMDb 7.3 (2.1K votes)
HeartwarmingFamily-friendlyLow-stakesLight-hearted
The frustrated parents of two hyperactive kids realise the key to unlock their kids' potential lies in them accepting the kids' exuberant nature, thanks to an understanding doctor and his teacher wife.
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27. Kavan (2017)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 40m · U · Thriller, Drama · IMDb 7.1 (3.1K votes)
Dark & gritty
A budding journalist passionate about ethical, noble, hard-hitting journalism understands the more flourishing ghetto of sensationalism & news fabrication that the Entertainment TV Channel he belongs to, thrives on. When caught in a dilemma of whether to hold for a while or rise in protest, a situation forces him t
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28. FIR (2022)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 36m · UA · Thriller, Action · IMDb 6.9 (4.9K votes)
Edge-of-seatDark & grittySeriousFast-paced
Irfan, an innocent Muslim chemical engineer with an ordinary life, is caught in inexplicable circumstances, when accused of being a most-wanted terrorist, that alter his life & everyone around him.
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29. U Turn (2018)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 9m · UA · Thriller, Horror · IMDb 6.9 (4.8K votes)
Dark & grittyCold & detachedTwistyFast-paced
When a flyover in the city becomes the hotbed of accidents, a young reporter decides to investigate the issue. Her quest for an answer would lead her into a web of intrigue, murder and mystery.
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30. Bigil (2019)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 57m · UA · Drama, Action · IMDb 6.7 (27.7K votes)
Visually stunningEdge-of-seat
A do-gooder don wants his footballer son to uplift the life of his people by becoming a champion, but fate draws the youngster into a life of violence. Will he be able to fulfill his father’s dream when an opportunity comes his way seven years later?
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