Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Maayai

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

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#1
Meiyazhagan

Meiyazhagan

2024★ 8.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Maayai for fans of Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Twenty-two years after losing his home, Arulmozhi Varman returns to his native Thanjavur to attend his cousin's wedding. Amidst the celebrations, Arul is reintroduced to an upbeat ...

#2
The Night Walker

The Night Walker

1964★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Maayai for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A woman is haunted by recurring nightmares, which seem to be instigated by her late husband who supposedly was killed in a fire....

#3
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2012★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Maayai for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Ram and Janani are high school sweethearts who eventually get married. However, Janani is mystified when Ram commits suicide all of a sudden and she tries to find out the truth beh...

#4
A Nice Indian Boy

A Nice Indian Boy

2025★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Maayai for fans of Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When Naveen brings his fiancé Jay home to meet his traditional Indian family, they must contend with accepting his white-orphan-artist boyfriend and helping them plan the Indian we...

#5
Ghilli

Ghilli

2004★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Maayai for fans of Action. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Muthu Pandi, a village strongman, decides to marry Dhanalakshmi, and begins his quest by eliminating everyone who opposes their union - starting with both her brothers. In desperat...

#6
Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

1948★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Maayai for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When 9-year-old orphan Oliver Twist dares to ask his cruel taskmaster, Mr. Bumble, for a second serving of gruel, he's hired out as an apprentice. Escaping that dismal fate, young ...

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