
HOT TAKE: Imaikkaa Nodigal is one of the best thriller films from Kollywood ever.
This movie just came and went; people barely talk about it.
For me, Imaikkaa Nodigal is easily one of the most entertaining, edge-of-your-seat psychological crime thrillers from Kollywood. It deserves way more appreciation.
The pacing keeps you hooked throughout, the music and background score were amazing (arguably HipHop Tamizha’s best work), screenplay, and all the performances were really good. It’s also one of those thrillers that somehow stays rewatchable even after you already know what’s coming. Immense repeat value.
What I also like is that the movie has a lot more depth than people give it credit for. It’s not just a serial killer thriller, it has wholesome moments, emotional bonds, comedy, intense scenes, and a good emotional core. It never feels one-note.
And it's not your usual hero-centric commercial film. Having a female lead at the center of a story like this made it feel different and it worked so well. Nayanthara absolutely nailed it; her performance in this movie deserves more appreciation too. She made CBI Anjali feel memorable instead of just another thriller protagonist.
And you can go on about Atharvaa, Vijay Sethupathi, Anurag Kashyap, and Raashi Khanna.
People always mention Ratchasan, Por Thozhil, Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu, Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru, etc. when talking about the best tamil serial killer thrillers, but Imaikkaa Nodigal gets overlooked way too much despite being on par with them.