Bollywood · Movies like it
What to watch after Naalai Manithan, chosen for the mood, characters, and story qualities that made it memorable.
Starting from Naalai Manithan (1989) · Film
These picks update as the catalogue and streaming options change. Viewing options are shown for India.
Film · 2000 · 129 min · Malayalam
WhyIndriyam matches Naalai Manithan in the ways that matter most through shared themes (horror, dread) and overlapping genre ground (horror).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Film · 1983 · 125 min · Malayalam
WhyAsthram matches Naalai Manithan in the ways that matter most through shared themes (drama, emotional) and overlapping genre ground (drama).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Film · 2020 · 123 min · Tamil
WhyTaana matches Naalai Manithan in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama, horror) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward comedy; theme leans toward comedy, humor.
Film · 1995 · 132 min · Tamil
WhyChinna Vathiyar matches Naalai Manithan in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama, science_fiction) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward comedy; theme leans toward comedy, humor.
Film · 1993 · 163 min · Hindi
WhyHum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke matches Naalai Manithan in the ways that matter most through shared themes (drama, emotional) and overlapping genre ground (drama).
ButExpect it to differ where theme leans toward comedy, humor; genre leans toward comedy, romance.
Film · 1985 · 140 min · Tamil
WhyPoove Poochooda Vaa matches Naalai Manithan in the ways that matter most through shared themes (drama, emotional) and overlapping genre ground (drama).
ButExpect it to differ where theme leans toward comedy, humor; genre leans toward comedy.
Film · 1999 · 110 min · Tamil
WhyMugam matches Naalai Manithan in the ways that matter most through shared themes (drama, emotional) and overlapping genre ground (drama).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
Full details →Film · 1992 · 120 min · Malayalam
WhyDaivathinte Vikrithikal matches Naalai Manithan in the ways that matter most through shared themes (drama, emotional) and overlapping genre ground (drama).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
Full details →Film · 1979 · 137 min · Tamil
WhyNeeya? matches Naalai Manithan in the ways that matter most through shared themes (horror, dread) and overlapping genre ground (horror).
ButExpect it to differ where theme leans toward thriller, suspense; genre leans toward thriller.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
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