Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 12, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Manithan

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

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#1
Kaala

Kaala

2018★ 6.5

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

Karikaalan consistently fights to keep the people of Dharavi, a slum in Mumbai, safe from the clutches of mighty politicians and the land mafia don, Hari Dhadha....

#2
The Perfect Weapon

The Perfect Weapon

1991★ 6.2

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

Jeff, a young delinquent, is enrolled by his father in a kenpo school, in the hopes of teaching the boy some self-discipline. Years later, Jeff's mentor, Kim, is being threatened b...

#3
Indemnity

Indemnity

2022★ 6.7

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

An ex-fireman with PTSD goes on the run when accused of a crime he doesn't even remember committing, leading him down a rabbit hole of conspiracy to the highest degree....

#4
Jailer

Jailer

2023★ 6.6

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

Muthuvel Pandian, a retired, stern yet compassionate jailer lives a peaceful life with his family, but trouble knocks his door when his cop son’s tryst with an antique mafia gang g...

#5
Darbar

Darbar

2020★ 6.0

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

Aaditya, the commissioner of Mumbai Police, sets out to catch Ajay, a drug peddler. However, he uncovers a deeper controversy linked to an international drug lord and must mete out...

#6
Por Thozhil

Por Thozhil

2023★ 7.1

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

Loganathan, a senior cop is asked to mentor Prakash, an academically bright but faint-hearted rookie and this unlikely duo team up to investigate a series of murder cases, and real...

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