Year Ender 2024: 10 Best Tamil Films: Amaran, Maharaja, Meiyazhan and more

Kollywood started the year with a bang and gave us some of the most memorable hits until Kanguva happened. From crime dramas to intense thrillers, filmmakers left no stone unturned to keep us entertained throughout the year. As we move forward to 2025, let us take a look at some of the best Tamil films in 2024 that left a mark on the audience.

10 Best Tamil films of 2024

Aranmanai 4

Release date: May 3, 2024
Ratings: 5.1/10 on IMDb
Directed by Sundar, Aranmanai 4 featured Tamannaah Bhatia and Raashii Khanna as the main leads. The horror drama film received mixed to positive reviews from the viewers. However, it turned out to be one of the highest-grossing movies of 2024 after collecting over Rs 100 crore at the box office. If you like horror comedy movies, then do watch Aranmanai 4 on Disney+ Hotstar or JioCinema.

Maharaja

Release date: June 14, 2024
Ratings: 8.5/10 on IMDb
Maharaja, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap, is one of the best Tamil movies of 2024. Directed by Nithilan Saminathan, the movie revolves around the life of a single father who works at a local salon. One day, some miscreants barge into his home and turn his life upside down. He further registers a case at the police station and seeks justice in his way. While the first half of the film left everyone confused, the climax scene left viewers in shock. If you haven't watched this movie, then watch it online on Netflix.

Raayan

Release date: July 26, 2024
Ratings: 6.5/10 on IMDb
Raayan marked a milestone in Dhanush's career, as it was his 50th film as an actor and second as a director. The movie narrates the story of a brother who works day and night for the sake of his family. However, after being betrayed by his brothers, he and his sister decide to take revenge on them. If you haven't watched this action drama in theatres, then watch it on Amazon Prime Video.

Andhagan

Release date: August 9, 2024
Ratings: 6.8/10 on IMDb
If you are a fan of crime thriller movies, then do watch Thiagarajan's Andhagan. This film is the Tamil remake of Ayushmann Khurrana's starrer Andhadhun. It follows the story of a visually impaired man who works as a piano player. Little do they know that he just pretends to be blind. However, his life turns upside down when a woman makes him blind after she learns his truth. This film is currently available on Amazon Prime Video.

Vaazhai

Release date: August 23, 2024
Ratings: 7.8/10 on IMDb
Directed by Mari Selvaraj, Vaazhai is a children's drama film based on real-life events. The movie revolves around the life of a young boy who is a labourer on a banana plantation. Despite being a bright student, he is forced to work in the field and compromise with his studies to make ends meet. This film will surely leave you in tears during the climax scene.

The Greatest of All Time

Release date: September 5, 2024
Ratings: 5.8/10 on IMDb
The Greatest of All Time (The GOAT), starring Thalapathy Vijay, was one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of 2024. Directed by Venkat Prabhu, the movie follows the life of a secret agent who retires after his son tragically dies in an accident. Years later, he discovers his son is alive and abducted by some goons. He further goes on a mission to save his family from an unknown threat lurking nearby. This film is also available to watch on Netflix.

Lubber Pandhu

Release date: September 20, 2024
Ratings: 8.2/10 on IMDb
Lubber Pandhu is a sports drama film directed by Tamizharasan Pachamuthu. The star cast of the movie includes Harish Kalyan, Swasika, and several others in prominent roles. The movie follows the lives of Gethu and Anbu, who are known as gully cricket rivals. However, the story takes a U-turn when Anbu falls in love with Gethu's daughter. This film is also streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

Meiyazhagan

Release date: September 27, 2024
Ratings: 8.4/10 on IMDb
If you like lighthearted dramas, then do watch Meiyazhagan. The film, starring Karthi and Arvind Swamy, starts slow but picks up pace in the first half itself. The movie narrates the story of a middle-aged man who returns to his town after years. Initially hesitant, he begins to recall all his fond memories of the place. He also meets with a chirpy man who keeps him entertained with his casual attitude. If you haven't watched it yet, then watch it on Netflix.

Vettaiyan

Release date: October 10, 2024
Ratings: 7.3/10 on IMDb
Vettaiyan, starring Rajinikanth, hit the big screens during the occasion of Dussehra. Directed by TJ Gnanavel, the movie also featured Amitabh Bachchan and Fahadh Faasil in prominent roles. The film earned mixed reviews from viewers but still managed to collect over Rs 250 crore at the box office. If you haven't watched this action drama in theatres, then you can watch it anytime on Amazon Prime Video.

Amaran

Release date: October 31, 2024
Ratings: 8.5/10 on IMDb
Amaran, starring Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi, is based on the real-life story of Major Mukund Varadarajan. The movie follows his journey in the Indian Army and the sacrifices he made for his nation. Not only that, but the Rajkumar Periasamy directorial also reflects on his love story with his wife Indhu Rebecca Varghese.

This film was praised by the audiences and became one of the biggest hits of Tamil cinema. For those who haven't watched Amaran, you can see it on Netflix, currently being streamed.