Tamil action movies are known for their high stakes, incredible dramatic performances by the cast members, larger than life canvases for the events of the presentation to unfold on, and the occasional crisp yet impactful romantic angles. Not to mention that these films are also known for incredible action set pieces that are tirelessly executed and choreographed by the stunt performers. Additionally, every now and then, a filmmaker comes along to push the envelope for action movies in terms of stunt choreography. In this article, we will talk about exactly 5 such Tamil action movies that have managed to do that over the past few years. Read on to know more about them.
Vivegam (2017)
The movie that celebrated the 25-year-long career of Tamil superstar Thala Ajith sees him in his element once again. Vivegam, a film that has been mounted on a budget of over 100 crores, sees Thala Ajith as Ajay Kumar, a retired Indian counter-terrorism agent who has been called back to duty for the purpose of a special mission. As he goes about his case, he finds out that he has been betrayed by his very own work friends, who now work for a secret agency and have accused him of horrific acts of treason.
In addition to a plotline like that, the film also has some intricately-crafted action set pieces. Some of the most notable ones take place on a road while the main character is seen doing a wheelie, in a building complex where he can be seen breaking down windows to enter places, and in a traffic situation, where he can be seen firing shots while being air-borne. This movie, which is directed by Siva, can be streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.
Valimai (2022)
Second on the list of Tamil action movies that have impressive stunt sequences is also an Ajith Kumar-starring actioner. This film, which has been helmed by H. Vinoth, is a saga of a police officer, Arjun (Ajith), who is determined to bring the rising crime rates of a city down, for which a notorious new motorcycle gang is to blame. This film includes a lot of road chase sequences, aerial bike stunts, and hand-to-hand combat sequences in wide open fields, among other kinds of set pieces. This film can be streamed on ZEE5 Global.
Vikram (2022)
Kamal Hasan’s 2022 blockbuster has earned its title for several reasons, one of which is the exhaustive number of action set pieces one can find in the actioner. There are sequences that involve Haasan going ballistic on the antagonists with a gatling gun, prison fight scenes, and the two main characters of the film having an epic showdown at the end. The movie can be streamed on ZEE5 Global.
Vishwaroopam (2013)
It would simply be wrong to not include Kamal Haasan’s 2013 Tamil action blockbuster on this list. The film tells the tale of a seemingly happily married couple, where the wife suspects that her husband, a timid classical dance teacher, is not who he claims to be. The unveiling of the husband’s true identity leads to the eruption of a grand action sequence that stands the test of time even today. The movie can be streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.
Karnan (2021)
This Dhanush-starrer talks about human rights, the importance of standing up for them, and the class divide between two people who come from very different socio-economic backgrounds. Some of the action sequences that can be found in this film are some of the best ones to have ever come out of Tamil cinema. This movie can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
