Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Maanavan

If you loved Maanavan, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Asuran

Asuran

2019★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Maanavan for fans of Action & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A family from the underprivileged class is on the run after the teenaged son kills a rich man from the upper caste. Can the pacifist father be able to save his hot-blooded son?...

#2
Viswasam

Viswasam

2019★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Maanavan for fans of Action & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A village ruffian, who settles disputes in his native, takes on a big shot when he tries to sort out the rough patch in his marriage after several years....

#3
Run

Run

1991★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Maanavan for fans of Action & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

When a law student accidentally kills the son of a mob boss in a fight, he finds himself relentlessly pursued by the mob and the police....

#4
Only the Strong

Only the Strong

1993★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Maanavan for fans of Action & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Former Green Beret Louis Stevens returns to his hometown of Miami after completing military service in Brazil, only to learn that his old high school has become a haven for gangs a...

#5
Padayappa

Padayappa

1999★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Maanavan for fans of Action & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Padayappa, a mechanical engineer whose father gives up his property to his foster brother, and then dies of shock soon after. Neelambari initially loves Padayappa, but plans to hum...

#6
In Full Bloom

In Full Bloom

2019★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Maanavan for fans of Action & Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Set shortly after the end of World War II, a philosophical boxing drama of two fighters from opposite worlds (USA and Japan) who are pulled together for a questionable fight arrang...

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