| Era | Style | Example Films | |------|-------|----------------| | 1980s–90s | Masala thrillers with song breaks, often featuring a cop or vigilante hero | Sathyaa (1988), Kuruthipunal (1995) | | 2000s | Psychological and neo-noir influences; reduced song interruptions | Anniyan (2005), Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006) | | 2010s | Realistic procedurals, low-budget high-concept hits | Maanagaram , Ratsasan , Vikram Vedha | | 2020s | Universe-building, crossover thrillers, OTT-first releases | Kaithi (part of LCU), Jai Bhim , Por Thozhil (2023) |
: A remake of the Malayalam film Drishyam , this suspense thriller stars Kamal Haasan as a common man using his knowledge of movies to protect his family after an accidental crime. thriller tamil movie