It’s been a long time since a good Tamil Horror Movie was released. These are Just Comedy Movies or Adult Comedy Movies that have some Jumb scare Moments here and there.
We have listed Proper Tamil Horror movies with engaging plots and genuinely scary moments in this. We have also listed where to watch these spine-chilling horror movies on OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt, and Disney+ Hotstar.
Top 10 Tamil Horror movies
11. Sivi (2007)
A remake of the Thai horror movie Shutter has a separate fan base for its chilling jump-scare moments and for the script. Even though the movie didn’t do well. KTV made this movie popular among 90s Kids as one of the Best Tamil Horror Movies.
Krishna, a young photographer, and his girlfriend Sona are living happily in their youth until a strange neck pain bothers Krishna’s life. Which leads to various life-changing events
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Director: K. R. Senthil Nathan
Music Composer: Dharan
Cast: Yogi, Jayashri Rao and Anuja Iyer.
IMDB: 6.4/10
10. Whistle (2003)
Another KTV hit is Whistle, a remake of the Hollywood movie Urban Legend. It got the famous song “Azhagiya Asura,” which earned Sherin and Composer D.Imman fame.
Jeeva and his friends are carefree college students enjoying their lives until one after the other dies mysteriously.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this horror movie on SUN NXT
Director: J. D. Jerry
Music Composer: D. Imman
Cast: Vikramdhithya, Sherin Shringar, Gayathri Raguram, Vivek, Manorama, DD
IMDB: 5.5/10
9. Naane Varuven (2022)
The latest movies on the list of Tamil Horror Movies. Selva Raghavan and Dhanush Reunites on this mixed review horror-psycho thriller.
The story revolves around Prabhu, a settled family man living with his wife, Bhuvana, and daughter Sathya. Their peaceful life takes a dark turn when Sathya begins seeing things and talking with an imaginary friend—that’s what Prabhu believes.
When Sathy’s situation gets worse, It leads Prabhu to his long-lost Identical Twin brother Kathir, whom his mother abandoned due to his psychotic tendencies after he killed their father.
Selvaraghavan skillfully blends horror and psychological thriller elements in this Tamil movie, offering a unique addition to the genre.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this Selva-Dhanush reunion on Amazon Prime Video
Director: Selva Raghavan
Music Composer: Yuvan Shankar Raja
Cast: Dhanush, Indhuja Ravichandran, Elli AvrRam, Hiya Davey
IMDB: 6.2/10
8. Pizza II: The Villa (2013)
One of the underrated Tamil Horror movies. Even though it’s named Pizza, it has no connection with Karthik Subburaj’s Pizza.
An unsuccessful Novelist, Jebin, in order to pay off the debt in his father’s name by selling off the only Villa his father had left for him.
Scouting upon the Villa, He Discovers mesmerizing paintings. He then calls his girlfriend Aarthi, who is an art student, to have a look at these paintings. She convinces him not to sell the Villa.
Jebin is also convinced not to sell the Villa, mesmerized by its beauty. Soon after that, Jebin receives a huge book contract. Then, he is absolutely convinced that the Villa is a piece of good luck. But he didn’t know back then that this Villa was going to be the nightmare of his life.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this Tamil Horror movie with a pizza on Disney+ Hotstar and Youtube for free
Director: Deppan Chakkaravathy
Music Composer: Santhosh Narayanan
Cast: Ashok Selvan, Sanchita Shetty, Nassar, Kali Venkat.
IMDB: 6.3/10
7. Pizza (2012)
Michael and Anu grew up in the same orphanage and now live together as a couple. Michael is a Pizza Delivery guy, and Anu is an aspiring novelist who is searching for inspiration to write a good horror novel.
Anu tells Michael so many scary stories that he doesn’t believe. Also, he is terrified of ghosts and paranormal activity.
One day, when Michael goes to deliver a pizza to a bungalow, things happen there that will change his life forever. He gets trapped inside the bungalow and has no way out. Did he escape a paranormal trap?
Where to Watch: Enjoy this Karthik Subburaj’s Debut movie on SUN NXT and Youtube for free
Director: Karthik Subburaj
Music Composer: Santhosh Narayanan
Cast: Vijay Sethupathy, Ramya Nambeesan.
IMDB: 7.9/10
6. Demonty Colony (2015)
Srini and his friends bravely visit Demonty Colony, which many locals and youngsters claim is a haunted location in Chennai. Contrary to their expectations, they emerge unharmed from the bungalow without encountering anything supernatural.
However, revelations from an astrologer they consult a few days later will soon change their lives.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this Ajay Gnanamuthu’s Debut Tamil Horror Movie on SUN NT
Director: R. Ajay Gnanamuthu
Music Composer: Keba Jerremiah
Cast: Arunithi, Ramesh Thilak, Sannath, M S Bhaskar.
IMDB: 7/10
5. Arunthathi (2009)
Arunthathi, which made Anushka Shetty a superstar overnight. Even though it’s a Tamil dubbed version of a Telugu movie, It became a massive hit. It’s almost seen as an original Tamil Horror Movie.
Arunthahi’s life is dragged between life and death by the incidents that happened in the past involving her great-grandmother Jekkamma Aka Arunthathi, princess of Gadwal.
Where to Watch: Enjoy Anushka Shetty’s massive horror movie on Youtube
Director: Kodi Ramakrishna
Music Composer: Koti
Cast: Anushka Shetty, Sonu Sood.
IMDB: 7.3/10
4. Pisasu (2014)
Siddarth, an upcoming violinist, tries to save a girl who met with an accident, but unfortunately, she dies holding his hands.
He gets depressed about this incident and takes her sandals with him. But, after that, a few inexplicable things happen at his home. Later, he finds that the girl who met with the accident is the Pisasu staying at his home.
Where to Watch: Enjoy Mysskins’s massive horror movie on Disney+ Hotstar for free
Director: Mysskin
Music Composer: Arrol Corelli
Cast: Naga, Radha Ravi, Pragya
IMDB: 7.5/10
3. Chandramukhi (2005)
The OG Tamil Horror Movies of the Tamil Cinema Industry propelled superstar Rajini Kanth to new heights. Its iconic punch lines and timeless comedies continue to set trends.
Senthis buys a Mansion in Vettaiyapuram even after many have told him not to buy remembering the Mansion’s history. Senthil first sends Saravanan, a famous psychiatrist and his close friend, to the Mansion and looks into Things.
After Senthil and His Wife, Durga, come to the Mansion, Durga acts differently, which spoils the peace of the people around her. Senthil calls Saravanan back again to help sort out the situation. The things Saravan finds out are gonna change all their lives.
Where to Watch: Enjoy Superstar’s iconic Tamil Horror movie on SUN NXT for free
Director: P. Vasu
Music Composer: Vidya Sagar
Cast: Rajini Kanth, Nayanthara, Jyothika, Senthil, Vadivelu
IMDB: 7.8/10
2. Maya (2015)
Maya is the movie that made Nayanthara a Lady Superstar and inspired her to make many successful female-led Tamil movies in the future.
Apsara, a struggling actor, is choked with a lot of deft she has taken from a rowdy. Without any choice, she decides to take up a challenge to watch the movie Irul, in which the makers give 5 laks to anyone who watches the film alone.
Even though many unfortunate things have happened to those who have watched the movie before, Apsara dares to watch it. But she doesn’t know that this movie will reveal her hidden past.
Where to Watch: Enjoy Lady Superstar’s iconic Tamil Horror movie on SUN NXT and YOUTUBE for free
Director: Ashwin Saravanan
Music Composer: Ron Ethan Yohann
Cast: Nayanthara, Aari Arjunan.
IMDB: 7.5/10
1. Yaavarum Nalam (2009)
Manohar with his joint family moves into a flat 13-B his family’s long-time dream. But strange things happen that the family ignores.
After somedays a new serial is telecast on TV but strangely everything happening on the serial is happening in their lives too.
Unfortunately one day Manohar saw himself on TV killing all the members of his family. This is till date the best Tamil Horror Movie ever made in Tamil Cinema
Director: Vikram Kumar
Music Composer: Shankar- Eshaan – Loy
Cast: Madhavan, Neethu Chandra
IMDB: 7.3/10
Conclusion
In wrapping up our journey through the top 11 Tamil horror movies, it’s clear that these films are the ultimate thrill ride. From ghostly encounters to heart-pounding suspense, each movie brings something unique to the table.
Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan or just looking for a scare, these films deliver big time. So, if you’re ready to dive into the world of Tamil horror, grab your popcorn and get ready for a spine-tingling adventure you won’t soon forget!
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