Vijay as Cop in Jananayagan: Thalapathy Vijay’s long-awaited farewell film Jananayagan isn’t another cop thriller. It’s a screen swansong by one of Tamil cinema’s top stars. Vijay is a tough but honest police officer in the film, and it’s an action-packed as well as emotional ride. To bid farewell to Vijay in the police attire, here are five unforgettable cop thrillers — and where to watch them now.
Starring Suriya and directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, the movie is a tale of Anbuselvan, a brave policeman waging war against gang crime, and a poignant love story. It’s raw, involving, and action-packed.
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Kamal Haasan is excellent as DCP Raghavan, tracking a string of murders across continents. Smooth direction and sensational plot, coupled with psychological depth and edge-of-the-seat sleuthing, makes it a killer watch.
Where to Watch: ZEE5
Ajay Devgn’s Bajirao Singham was a pop-culture hit. A no-holds-barred and upright cop against an entrenched corruption, Singham’s thunderous presence is packed with explosive action and acid-tongued dialogues.
Where to Watch: Disney+ Hotstar
A hard-hitting, gritty depiction of police cruelty and corruption. The film is not about romanticizing the uniform — it’s a stomach-churning exploration of injustice, spearheaded by National Award-winning acting.
Where to Watch: Netflix
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Vikram as the wisecracking and bold cop Aarusaamy, redefined the mass appeal of the cop character in Tamil cinema. With witty one-liners and action, it remains a classic.
Where to Watch: Sun NXT
Readied for Vijay’s Final Action Blast
Following Jananayagan’s promise of a strong mix of politics, justice, and drama, these films are the ideal warm-up. Catch them this weekend and prepare for Vijay’s full-fledged power-packed salute in uniform.
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