15 Movies Like Nayakan

Loved Nayakan? 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.

Kara
#1

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 Nayakan.

Once Upon a Time in America
#2

Once Upon a Time in America

A former Prohibition-era Jewish gangster returns to the Lower East Side of Manhattan over thirty years later, where he once again must confront the ghosts and regrets of his old life.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Nayakan.

Scarface
#3

Scarface

After getting a green card in exchange for assassinating a Cuban government official, Tony Montana stakes a claim on the drug trade in Miami. Viciously murdering anyone who stands in his way, Tony eventually becomes the biggest drug lord in the state, controlling nearly all the cocaine that comes through Miami. But increased pressure from the police, wars with Colombian drug cartels and his own drug-fueled paranoia serve to fuel the flames of his eventual downfall.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Nayakan.

Dada
#4

Dada

Manikandan and Sindhu, final year college students, become parents accidentally. Situations separate them, forcing Manikandan to raise his child, Adhithya, as a single parent. What follows is a beautiful tale of a father and son and their journey against all odds.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Nayakan.

Deiva Thirumagal
#5

Deiva Thirumagal

An intellectually disabled man fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter, and in the process teaches his opponent lawyer the value of love and family.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Nayakan.

Youth
#6

Youth

Youth follows Praveen, a 15-year-old boy who enters adolescence determined to find true love before school ends. As he goes through multiple relationships and heartbreaks, he slowly begins to understand what love truly means. Along the way, the experiences shape his growth, maturity, and outlook on life.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Nayakan.

Dragon
#7

Dragon

Raghavan transforms from a school topper into a “bad boy” to score girls in college, but ends up a heartbroken dropout. He then cons his way into a successful finance career, but the lies keep building and maintaining the facade proves tricky.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Nayakan.

War
#8

War

FBI agent Jack Crawford is out for revenge when his partner is killed and all clues point to the mysterious assassin Rogue. But when Rogue turns up years later to take care of some unfinished business, he triggers a violent clash of rival gangs. Will the truth come out before it's too late? And when the dust settles, who will remain standing?

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Nayakan.

Leo
#9

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 Nayakan.

Retro
#10

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 Nayakan.

Jai Bhim
#11

Jai Bhim

A pregnant woman from a primitive tribal community, searches desperately for her husband, who is missing from police custody. So as to find her husband and seek justice for them, as their voice, a High Court advocate rises in support. Will their battle for justice succeed?

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Nayakan.

Made in Korea
#12

Made in Korea

A woman from a small town in Tamil Nadu moves to South Korea — a place she always dreamed of — but struggles to find her footing in a foreign land.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Nayakan.

Dude
#13

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 Nayakan.

Azhagiya Tamil Magan
#14

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 Nayakan.

Menace II Society
#15

Menace II Society

A young street hustler attempts to escape the rigors and temptations of the ghetto in a quest for a better life.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Nayakan.