2018 Tamil Movies Jun 2026

A psychological crime thriller that became a sleeper hit. Directed by Ram Kumar, Ratsasan follows a police officer (Vishnu Vishal) hunting a child serial killer. With a terrifying antagonist and a screenplay that never lets you breathe, it gained immense popularity not just in Tamil Nadu but across India and even in China. It redefined the serial killer genre in Tamil cinema.

Director Vetrimaaran delivered a gangster epic in Vada Chennai . Starring Dhanush as a national-level carrom player sucked into the North Chennai gang wars, the film is notable for its non-linear narrative spanning decades. With a haunting score by Santhosh Narayanan, it is considered a masterpiece of world cinema, though its slow-burn pacing divided casual audiences. 2018 tamil movies

Another film that caught Raj's attention was "Marycaan", a drama film starring Jayasudha, which tackled a sensitive topic with empathy and nuance. He was moved by the film's portrayal of a strong-willed woman's journey. A psychological crime thriller that became a sleeper hit