15 Best Tamil Movies of 2023 That You Shouldn’t Miss

There are numerous Tamil movies that are released every year, but 2023 is the year when some Tamil movies have outshone all the others (and the year is not yet over!). The best Tamil movies of 2023 feature exceptional stars, directors, strong scripts, unique storylines, and everything that would turn you into a Tollywood fan! You are already aware of the greatness and entertainment value of Tamil movies like Bahubali, Robot, and RRR. Now, there seems to be no stopping for the Tamil movie industry, with even Hollywood wanting to groove to the song ‘Natu Natu’! Let’s check the 15 best Tamil movies of 2023 (so far).

1. Good Night

This 2023 Tamil movie’s story is as unique as its title. It is a family drama about a man who snores a lot making it a big issue for the whole family who simply wants to sleep peacefully at night! The movie is a feel-good one that shows some funny moments while also realistically portraying the struggles of a joining family. ‘Good Night’ is directed by Vinayak Chandrasekaran and features Sree Arthi, Manikandan K., and Jagan Krishnan in important roles among others. If you struggling with sleep, watch this movie and go to sleep!

2. Viduthalai Part 1

Viduthalai is an action crime-thriller movie that shows the whole journey of a police officer tasked with capturing the leader of a separatist group. Did you know that it was set in 1980s India and is inspired by a poem written by Na Muthukumar? Yup, surprised me too! Well, the movie got a lot of positive reviews and is definitely one of the ‘must-watch’ Tamil movies of 2023. It is directed by Vetrimaaran and features Soori, Vijay Sethupathi, and Bhavani Sre in lead roles. Wanna watch a gripping crime thriller Tamil movie? This one is for you!

3. Por Thozhil

It is a crime thriller movie about a cowardly policeman who is given his first assignment of investigating a murder crime! Now, this rookie cop has to overcome his fears and solve a case that might not be as simple as it looks. It is a great crime movie that keeps the thrill on till the end. It is directed by Vignesh Raja and T. Senthil Paramasivam and stars Ashok Selvan, R. Sarathkumar, and Sunil Sukhada in pivotal roles.

4. Ponniyin Selvan 2

This movie garnered heaps of praise from all over India because of its execution of the story of the Chola dynasty. Many were eagerly waiting for the second part of the movie Ponniyin Selvan or PS-1 released in 2022. The second part was also directed by the celebrated director Mani Ratnam and stars big names like Sobhita Dhulipala, Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Trisha Krishnan in prominent roles. The movie showed stunning visuals of the grand palaces, kingdoms, and culture of the Chola Dynasty. It is available to watch on Amazon. Just brush up on your history facts before watching this historically rich movie!

5. Yaathisai

It is a historical fiction adventure movie set in 7th century India, it was released in April 2023. It shows the story of a Pandiyan Prince who lost his kingdom during the downfall of the Chola dynasty, and his people had to live in the jungle to survive the enemies. The movie’s story is written and directed by Dharani Rajendran and includes an ensemble star cast including Guru Somasundaram, Seyon Purushothaman, Subathra, Shakthi Mithran, Seyon Rajalakshmi, Samar, and Vaidhegi Amarnat in important roles. Apart from the PS franchise, Yaathisai is another great movie to learn more about the history of our country.

6. Dada

It is a coming-of-age romantic movie about two college students- Manikandan and Sindhu who fall in love. Unfortunately, both teenagers make a mistake and get pregnant. Ultimately, both fall apart and Manikandan is left to fend for the child. But, the stars align in his favor when he gets a chance to reunite with his love Sindhu. Dada is a sweet and well-written movie directed by Ganesh K. Babu and stars  Kavin, Aparna Das, K. Bhagyaraj, Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran, and VTV Ganesh in important roles.

7. The Great Indian Kitchen

The Great Indian Kitchen is a comedy-drama film about a woman who tries to cope with the traditional way of dealing with the house and family after marriage. However, she struggles more with the household chores after her mother-in-law’s absence from her life. It is directed by R. Kannan and features Aishwarya Rajesh and Rahul Ravindran in the main roles. The film’s execution on the subject of women and her centuries-old connection with the kitchen and the new ways that the world is learning- makes the movie a wonderful watch!

8. Thunivu

Tamil movie, Thunivu is a crime action drama revolving around a large-scale bank robbery. The motive of the robbery however remains a mystery till the very end which kept the audience glued to their seat. Directed by K. Vinoth, the movie is a masterpiece and has won the hearts of many. Ajith Kumar’s world-class action and the realistic messages delivered through an extraordinary plot made Thunivu one of the highest-grossing South Indian movies of 2023 so far.

9. Varisu

This movie was released on the same day as the blockbuster movie Thanivu. And guess what? Both of them did well at the box office! It is a comedy-drama action movie that has got many people dancing along to the songs of this light-hearted movie! It narrates the tale of a prodigal son whose father leaves him a business conglomerate to operate before dying of a terminal illness. Now, it is up to the son to succeed in business as well as unite his broken family. The movie had all that a masala Tollywood movie has! This comedy movie stars Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles.

10. Maaveeran

It is a Tamil Superhero flick about a cartoonist who always tries to play safe in life. But when a comic book character starts taking control of him, he suddenly turns into a superhero who has the courage to challenge a corrupt and powerful politician! Maaveeran is directed by Madonne Ashwin and stars  Sivakarthikeyan, Aditi Shankar, Saritha, Mysskin, Yogi Babu, and Sunil in important roles among others. This is also such a fresh storyline that people enjoyed watching it.

11. Virupaksha

Virupaksha is a horror action drama that created a lot of buzz during the time of its release and the results were much appreciated too! It narrates the story of a village where unexplained supernatural events happen that lead to a number of mysterious deaths. The village people are scared and know only that someone practices the occult which has led to such drastic horror incidents. It is a great horror story full of suspense and mystery. Virupaksha is a great weekend watch. It is directed by Karthik Varma Dandu and stars Sai Dharam Tej, Samyuktha Menon, and Sunil in important roles among others.

12. Vaathi

Vaathi is a social drama movie that shows the eye-opening reality of our country and sends an inspiring message to the audience. It is undoubtedly one of the best movies of 2023 because of its storyline that keeps us engaged till the end, and a stellar star cast including Dhanush, Samyukta Menon, and Samuthirakani among others. It tells the story of a teacher who teaches in a private school and raises his voice against the extreme level of privatization and commercialization of school- in turn making education expensive and feels like a luxury instead of a necessity.

13. Mark Antony

A Tamil-language fantasy action thriller that will blow away your mind with many action sequences. The movie is about Mark, the son of a gangster who finds a cell phone that can help him time-travel. But when his arch nemesis also finds the same cell phone- this is a fight and a lot of trouble is on the way! The movie has all the elements to entertain you till the end.

14. Chithha

It is a thriller drama about a young man who is living a normal and happy life raising his niece as his own daughter. But he loses his mind and his whole life turns upside down when his niece goes missing. A feel-good movie soon turns into a thriller with many unexpected twists and turns. This brilliant thriller has an 8.6 IMDb rating and is worth a watch!

15. Ayothi

A fast-paced action thriller, Ayothi received a good response from both the audiences as well as the critics. This exciting thriller shows the story of an innocent family from North India who goes on a long journey to Rameswaram. Their quiet journey becomes a collection of many mishaps and they feel terrified. Until one kind stranger comes their way and decides to help them.

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