Best mind-bending Tamil movies on MX Player in India
By the KyaDekhu team · Updated · Availability for India from JustWatch, ratings from IMDb
31 movies on MX Player in India match this list, with an average IMDb rating of 5.9. Ranked by vote-weighted IMDb rating and popularity; showing the top 30.
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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. Maara (2021)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 30m · Drama · IMDb 7.5 (4.5K votes)
TwistySlow-burn
When Paaru sees a fairy tale she heard from from a stranger as a child painted across the walls of a costal town, she goes in search of the man who painted it - Maara.
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8. 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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9. 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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10. 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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11. 7Aum Arivu (2011)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 48m · U · Action, Science Fiction · IMDb 6.7 (15.0K votes)
Edge-of-seatVisually stunningTwistyCold & detached
A genetic engineering student tries to bring back the skills of a legend of the past and use his skills to save India from a deadly virus attack by China.
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12. Ponmagal Vandhal (2020)
Movie · Tamil · 2h · U · Thriller, Drama · IMDb 6.7 (3.3K votes)
TwistyDialogue-drivenDark & grittyEdge-of-seat
A resident in Ooty named ‘Petition’ Pethuraj reopens a case from 2004 that involved a serial killer ‘Psycho Jyoti’ who was convicted for the kidnapping and murder. Venba, his daughter and a passionate lawyer, seeks to unveil the truth.
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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. Pathu Thala (2023)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 30m · UA · Action, Thriller · IMDb 6.6 (10.4K votes)
Fast-pacedEdge-of-seatDark & grittyCold & detached
An undercover cop goes into the big bad world, a place taken over by a don, where his safety may be compromised.
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15. Mark Antony (2023)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 31m · UA · Science Fiction, Action · IMDb 6.6 (6.6K votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seatFast-paced
Set in 1995, Mark, a skilled mechanic and the son of a former gangster, stumbles upon a phone that has the ability to connect with the past, tries to save his estranged mother from a grim fate. While facing his own family's legacy, Mark must navigate through dangerous consequences of altering the past, as it causes unf
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16. Naane Varuvean (2022)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 2m · UA · Action, Thriller · IMDb 6.1 (6.0K votes)
TwistyDark & grittyEdge-of-seatCold & detached
A father finds out that his teenager daughter is possessed, and the only way he can save her is by doing the ghost's bidding, which will mean an encounter with his long-separated twin - who happens to be a psycho killer.
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17. Udanpirappe (2021)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 17m · U · Family, Drama · IMDb 5.1 (1.0K votes)
HeartwarmingTwisty
A woman hopes for the reunion of two families caught in the ideological battle between her righteous but hot-headed brother and her law-abiding husband.
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18. Kaashmora (2016)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 44m · UA · Fantasy, Horror · IMDb 5.7 (2.4K votes)
Cold & detachedEdge-of-seatTwistyFast-paced
Kaashmora, a present era black magic specialist; Rajnayak, an ancient era warlord and Ratnamahadevi is his queen. How these three are connected? What are the issues that arise?
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19. Mohini (2018)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 22m · U · Comedy, Horror · IMDb 3.2 (451 votes)
Edge-of-seatTwistyDark & gritty
A spirit takes revenge on a few people by entering into the body of its lookalike.
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20. Masss Engira Masilamani (2015)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 31m · U · Comedy, Thriller · IMDb 5.9 (5.7K votes)
FunnyFast-pacedTwisty
A conman gains the power to see and communicate with ghosts and decides to use it to make money. His happy-go-lucky lifestyle goes for a toss when a ghost who is his look-alike approaches him with an offer.
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21. Pizza 3: The Mummy (2023)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 21m · UA · Horror, Thriller · IMDb 4.8 (1.1K votes)
TwistyDark & grittyMatureCold & detached
A restaurant owner experiences mysterious activities in his kitchen, only to discover a connection with the ghost haunting his place.
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22. Sangathamizhan (2019)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 30m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 3.7 (600 votes)
TwistyEdge-of-seat
A village is protesting against the setting up a copper plant, but when their leader dies, the corporate company behind the plant sends in a look-alike to facilitate their plan.
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23. Raja (2002)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 37m · U · Drama · IMDb 3.7 (650 votes)
TwistyHeartwarming
Ajith is paranoid about getting married. Jyothika arrives at his place and begins to compel him to get married to her. The reason: Ajith was pouring his love out to someone else thinking that she was Jyothika! Under the cover of darkness Jyothika confesses her love for Ajith. Thinking that it was Priyanka Trivedi who w
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24. Bagheera (2023)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 27m · A · Drama, Thriller · IMDb 3.4 (630 votes)
TwistyDark & grittyMatureCold & detached
A psychopath, who claims to be a saviour for men, murders women who are involved in more than one relationship. Who is he, and what made him such a monster?
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25. Darbar (2020)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 39m · UA · Action, Drama · IMDb 5.9 (8.6K votes)
TwistyVisually stunningFast-pacedDark & gritty
Aaditya, the commissioner of Mumbai Police, sets out to catch Ajay, a drug peddler. However, he uncovers a deeper controversy linked to an international drug lord and must mete out justice.
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26. Raangi (2022)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 1m · UA · Action, Thriller · IMDb 4.8 (1.5K votes)
Fast-pacedTwistyEdge-of-seatDark & gritty
Thaiyal Nayagi, a journalist from Chennai, happens to connect with a terrorist in Tunisia through a fake account in the name of her 16-year-old cousin, Sushmitha. Little she knew that this would put herself and her cousin in danger.
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27. Rathnam (2024)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 39m · U/A 13+ · Action, Romance · IMDb 5.4 (3.8K votes)
TwistyFast-pacedDark & grittyMature
Rathnam, a henchmen working for MLA Panneer Selvam in Vellore, protects Malliga, a medical student who bears a resemblance to Rathnam's late mother, from the relentless pursuit of land grabbers Rayudu brothers and becomes her guardian angel.
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28. Aranmanai 4 (2024)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 28m · U/A 13+ · Horror, Comedy · IMDb 5.0 (2.6K votes)
TwistyDark & grittyEdge-of-seatCold & detached
After his sister's suspicious death, a man decides to discover the hidden truth, setting off a chasm for chaos and terror.
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29. Penguin (2020)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 12m · UA · Thriller, Mystery · IMDb 4.5 (2.7K votes)
Edge-of-seatTwistyFast-pacedDark & gritty
Rhythm, a pregnant woman, is traumatised by nightmares about the unsolved kidnapping of her first child, Ajay. Soon, she embarks on a harrowing mission to solve the mystery of Ajay's disappearance.
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30. Alex Pandian (2013)
Movie · Tamil · 2h 42m · Action, Comedy · IMDb 3.1 (1.4K votes)
TwistyFunnyEdge-of-seatFast-paced
Alex Pandian (Tamil: அலெக்ஸ் பாண்டியன்) is a Tamil action-masala film directed by Suraj that features Karthi and Anushka Shetty in the lead roles, while Santhanam plays a pivotal supporting role. Devi Sri Prasad composed the music. The film will also be dubbed and simultaneously released in Telugu as Bad Boy.
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