Old Tamil Horror Movies List |work| May 2026

The following list is divided by thematic categories for easy reference.

Pre-cursor to modern horror, targeting youth audiences. old tamil horror movies list

These films established the grammar of Tamil horror. The following list is divided by thematic categories

October 26, 2023 Prepared By: Cultural Cinema Desk iconic villainous possession sequences. |

| Year | Movie Title | Key Cast | Notable Feature | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1964 | Karnan | Sivaji Ganesan | While mythological, the forest/ocean scenes set horror tropes. | | 1965 | Yarukkaga Azhudhan | Muthuraman | Early psychological thriller with ghost undertones. | | 1977 | Annakili | Sivakumar | Rural horror; introduced the concept of a benevolent village spirit. | | 1982 | Moondru Mugam | Rajinikanth | Action-horror; iconic villainous possession sequences. |