Based on archived Filmibeat-style rankings from that period, Vishal’s best movies then were:
| Rank | Movie | Year | Why it was included | |------|-------|------|----------------------| | 1 | | 2013 | Breakthrough action drama; critically acclaimed | | 2 | Thupparivaalan | 2017 | Released just before the list; detective thriller hit | | 3 | Avenging Shadow (Naan Sigappu Manithan) | 2014 | Sleep disorder concept; strong performance | | 4 | Sandakozhi | 2005 | Early career cult mass action film | | 5 | Paayum Puli | 2015 | Commercial success; action-packed | | 6 | Maan Karate | 2014 | Youthful entertainer; different from usual action roles | | 7 | Kathakali | 2016 | Rural action drama; Vishal as a tough village head | | 8 | Samar | 2013 | Underwater action sequences; unique theme | | 9 | Vedi | 2011 | Mass masala entertainer | | 10 | Thamirabarani | 2007 | Family-action mix; popular in rural areas | filmibeat vishal top 10 best movies august 29 2017
Vishal's top 10 movies share certain common themes and elements that make them stand out: Based on archived Filmibeat-style rankings from that period,
"Filmibeat Vishal top 10 movies" 2017