7 Must-Watch Tamil Gangster Films, Including Dhanush’s Vada Chennai and Vikram Vedha
Gangster movies have always been a popular choice for fans of action-packed experiences. In Tamil cinema, films featuring dons and rowdys are also fan favorites.
Here is a quick look at some of the top Tamil gangster movies that every cinema lover should watch at least once.
Top 7 Tamil gangster movies to watch right now
1. Vada Chennai (2018)
- Cast: Dhanush, Kishore, Samuthirakani, Daniel Balaji, Pawan, Andrea Jeremiah, Aishwarya Rajesh, Ameer
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar/Amazon Prime Video
- IMDb ratings: 8.4/10
Vada Chennai is a beloved gangster action film in Tamil starring Dhanush, directed by Vetrimaaran. The story revolves around Anbu, a talented carrom player who gets caught in the middle of a gang war between rival gangsters.
With themes of revenge and violence, this movie offers a unique experience for fans of gangster films and action in general.
2. Mahaan (2022)
- Cast: Chiyaan Vikram, Dhruv Vikram, Simran, Bobby Simha, Sananth, Vettai Muthukumar, Deepak Paramesh, Aadukalam Naren
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
- IMDb ratings: 7.6/10
Mahaan is a gripping gangster action film starring Chiyaan Vikram and Dhruv Vikram, directed by Karthik Subbaraj. The movie follows Gandhi Mahaan, a teacher who becomes a liquor baron after his family leaves him.
The film explores the consequences of extreme ideologies as Gandhi’s son seeks revenge and chaos ensues.
3. Billa (2007)
- Cast: Ajith Kumar, Nayanthara, Namitha, Prabhu, Rahman, Adithya Menon, Santhanam
- Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar
- IMDb ratings: 7.3/10
Billa, directed by Vishnuvardhan and starring Ajith Kumar, is an iconic gangster film in Tamil. The story follows a dreaded don and his doppelganger who gets involved in a mission with the police.
The film is a remake of the Rajinikanth starrer of the same name, which was itself a remake of Amitabh Bachchan’s Don.