Best Tamil heist thrillers to enjoy on OTT - Mankatha to Irumbu Thirai

Entertainment lovers love thrillers in general and when it is heist thriller, it is like a cherry on the cake. Tamil industry has been producing this genre movies since ages and they get a good feedback. From Ajith Kumar's Mankatha to Vishal's Irumbu Thirai, OTTplay has curated an exciting list consisting of some of the best Tamil thrillers that you can enjoy on OTT. You can also enjoy these movies with your OTTplay Premium subscription. 

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Best Tamil heist thrillers on OTT

Mankatha (Sun NXT)

Mankatha is a 2011 Tamil action thriller starring Ajith Kumar as a suspended cop, Vinayak, who joins a group planning to steal a large sum of betting money, leading to a high-stakes heist and betrayal. The story explores themes of deception, ambition, and the consequences of crossing boundaries, where Vinayak ultimately becomes trapped in a web of his own making.

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Irumbu Thirai (ZEE5)

Irumbu Thirai, meaning Iron Curtain in English, is a 2018 Tamil action thriller about an army officer, Kathiravan, who, after money vanishes from his account, tracks down a gang of cybercriminals, ultimately leading him to the master hacker White Devil. The film explores themes of cybercrime, privacy, and the impact of technology on society.

Naanayam (Sun NXT)

Naanayam is a 2010 Tamil crime thriller where Ravi, an electronics engineer, is blackmailed by a criminal named Fareed, who claims to have evidence of Ravi's involvement in a murder, forcing him to help rob a bank where Ravi designed the security locks. The film tells the story of Ravi's struggle to escape from the situation and his final confrontation with Farid and his gang.

Sathuranga Vettai (JioHotstar)

Sathuranga Vettai, a 2014 Tamil film, follows a conman named Gandhi Babu who faces consequences when his schemes backfire, leading to arrest and pursuit by both the police and a ruthless gang he owes money to. The film is praised for its well-crafted story, engaging performances, and thought-provoking themes.

Soodhu Kavvum (ZEE5)

Soodhu Kavvum is a 2013 Tamil crime thriller about three friends (Pagalavan, Kesavan, and Sekar) who get involved in a kidnapping-for-ransom scam run by Das (Vijay Sethupathi) after losing their jobs, and their paths cross with Arumai Prakasam, the son of a state finance minister.

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