7 Tamil Films Based On True Stories

RIVANSHI RAKHRAI

This biographical drama chronicles the life of social activist Mundu Ramji, who fought against the exploitation of the Dalit community in Tamil Nadu.

Achchamundu! Achamundu!

This historical drama portrays the struggles of indentured laborers (savanthikkal)  taken from India to work in the tea plantations of Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka) during the British Raj. The film showcases the exploitation and hardships faced by these laborers.

Paradesi

This investigative thriller is based on the sensational case of the St. Michael's Convent shootout in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu,  where four people were killed in a police encounter

Vazhakku Enn 18/9

 The film draws inspiration from the real-life incident of the 1997 Madurai train burning

Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom

This powerful drama sheds light on the brutality of police encounters and the abuse faced by underprivileged individuals. The film is inspired by the real-life events of five manual laborers who were wrongfully arrested and tortured by the police

Visaaranai

This action thriller is based on the real-life story of IPS officer DGP Shankar IPS, who headed the investigation of the sensational Pollachi sexual harassment case.

Theeran Adhigaram Ondru

This critically acclaimed film tells the story of a lawyer, Chandru, who fights for justice for a couple belonging to the oppressed Irular tribe, falsely accused of theft

Jai Bhim