Movies like Ananthan Kaadu

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   Grandmaster

   Strong story similarity

   2012 · 130 min · Action · Thriller

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   Chandrashekhar lives alone in a dark and violent city. Even with crime occurring all around him, he withdraws from all responsibility and lives quietly. Soon, change is forced upon him in order to catch a serial killer. Like a grandmaster who anticipates his opponents moves well in advance, he proceeds forward. But only once, just once, he makes a fatal mistake.

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   Mirzapur: The Movie

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   2026 · 197 min · Action · Crime · Drama · Thriller

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   The battle for Mirzapur’s throne intensifies as old enemies resurface and a new threat emerges in the form of Babban Babua, a ruthless businessman from Jaisalmer with ambitions of his own. As the Tripathis face enemies from both the past and present, loyalties are tested while Guddu and Bablu Pandit fight to establish themselves in the power struggle for Mirzapur.

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   • substantial genre overlap
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   Tamil Rockers

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   2021 · 98 min · Comedy · Thriller

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   4 Major characters running for the Money facing more challenges by forgetting the fact that it's not the decision of money to reach human.

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   Universal Distraction

   Strong story similarity

   2023 · 127 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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   In an adventure, Vector Tanner wants to change his life, so he performs a risky ritual, and everything starts to go wrong.

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   • shared theme: 1980s
   • a closely matched era

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   Kuppathu Raja

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   2019 · 127 min · Action · Comedy · Drama

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   A story about the relationship between the slum dwellers in Chennai and how certain anti-social elements create unrest in their lives.

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   Karmakhya

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   2026 · 126 min · Horror · Mystery · Thriller

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   A mysterious visit to a grieving family pulls a young woman into a terrifying world of secrets, black magic, and haunting illusions. As disturbing events begin to blur the line between reality and nightmare, Kaamakhya finds herself trapped in a chilling chain of events rooted in a dark past that refuses to stay buried.

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   The India Story

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   2026 · 130 min · Drama · Thriller

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   A community confronts the devastating impact of pesticide contamination as industrial negligence threatens public health. The fight for accountability exposes systemic failures in regulatory oversight and corporate responsibility.

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   G.D.N

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   2026 · 146 min · Drama

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   G.D. Naidu overcomes challenges and defies a repressive colonial regime to become one of India's greatest innovators.

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   The Prince of Jhansi

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   2024 · 92 min · Comedy · Drama

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   A stay-at-home husband struggles with societal judgment as his ambitious wife becomes the primary breadwinner. In a small-town setting, their unconventional roles spark humor, conflict, and self-discovery. As they navigate expectations and personal growth, the story unfolds with warmth, challenging stereotypes and celebrating love and equality.

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    Boy in the Corner

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    2022 · 96 min · Crime · Drama

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    The backward system of society pushes another dream-filled boy to the curb. With his aspiration suppressed, he is at risk of falling into the attractive arms of gang life.

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