15 Movies Like Mankatha
Loved Mankatha? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.
Karuppu
In a world where justice falters, guardian deity Vettai Karuppu takes the guise of a lawyer to battle a corrupt legal system preying on the powerless.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Mankatha.
Kara
A thief tries to go straight, but when predatory banks trap his father in debt, he returns to crime — with a determined cop closing in on his trail.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Mankatha.
Protector
Nikki's life is shattered when her daughter is kidnapped. Thrust into the criminal underworld while hunted by cops and military, she must fight to rescue her child.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Mankatha.
Casino Royale
Le Chiffre, a banker to the world's terrorists, is scheduled to participate in a high-stakes poker game in Montenegro, where he intends to use his winnings to establish his financial grip on the terrorist market. M sends Bond—on his maiden mission as a 00 Agent—to attend this game and prevent Le Chiffre from winning. With the help of Vesper Lynd and Felix Leiter, Bond enters the most important poker game in his already dangerous career.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Mankatha.
Red Notice
An Interpol-issued Red Notice is a global alert to hunt and capture the world's most wanted. But when a daring heist brings together the FBI's top profiler and two rival criminals, there's no telling what will happen.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Mankatha.
The Sting
A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Mankatha.
Transporter 3
Frank Martin puts the driving gloves on to deliver Valentina, the kidnapped daughter of a Ukrainian government official, from Marseilles to Odessa on the Black Sea. En route, he has to contend with thugs who want to intercept Valentina's safe delivery and not let his personal feelings get in the way of his dangerous objective.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Mankatha.
Leo
Parthiban, a cafe owner, lives with his family in Himachal Pradesh. Things take an absurd turn for him when he gets in the way of a drug cartel.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Mankatha.
Retro
A man with a violent past seeks a fresh start, but the life he left behind resurfaces, forcing him to face old conflicts and redefine his future.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Mankatha.
Stephen
A psychiatrist evaluating a self-confessed serial killer unravels a twisted web of trauma, deceit, and psychological manipulation—only to question if the killer is truly guilty or just another victim in a larger, darker game.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Mankatha.
Dude
Childhood friends Agan and Kural are inseparable. When Kural encounters romantic troubles, Agan must balance his hidden feelings for her with his desire to ensure her happiness.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Mankatha.
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
Guru has the ability to predict future events. With his unique ability, he identifies several future events, including the attempted murder of his lover by a look-alike.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Mankatha.
Blue Streak
Miles Logan is a jewel thief who just hit the big time by stealing a huge diamond. However, after two years in jail, he comes to find out that he hid the diamond in a police building that was being built at the time of the robbery. In an attempt to regain his diamond, he poses as an LAPD detective.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Mankatha.
Vettaiyan
A sought-after Supercop gets caught in a series of unexpected events when he encounters a suspect who is accused of being involved in a murder case.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Mankatha.
Ocean's Eleven
Danny Ocean and his gang attempt to rob the five biggest casinos in Las Vegas in one night.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Mankatha.