Epic BGMs in Tamil Cinema: Top Villain Themes That Sent Shivers Down Our Spines

Ratsasan is a thriller film written and directed by Ram Kumar. Vishnu Vishal and Amala Paul played the lead roles. The film’s background score, composed by Ghibran, stunned everyone delivering a dramatic and atmospheric experience that kept the viewers on the edge of their seats.

Thani Oruvan is a thriller film written and directed by Mohan Raja. The movie starred Jayam Ravi, Aravind Swami, and Nayanthara in lead roles. The background score by Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi resonates strongly adding depth and power to the narrative, making Thani Oruvan a complete cinematic experience.

Vikram Vedha is a stylish action thriller written and directed by Pushkar–Gayathri. Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi played the lead roles, while Shraddha Srinath, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Kathir, and John Vijay appeared in supporting roles. Sam C. S. composed the background score adding power to Vijay Sethupathi’s character, which truly captured the imagination of the fans.

Mankatha is a high-energy action thriller directed by Venkat Prabhu. The film starred Ajith Kumar, Trisha, Arjun, Lakshmi Rai, Anjali, and Andrea Jeremiah in key roles. The background score by Yuvan Shankar Raja stands out as a major highlight adding momentum and style to the film’s dramatic moments.

Vikram is a high-energy action thriller film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, and Fahadh Faasil played the lead roles, with Shivani Narayanan, Kalidas Jayaram, Narain, Antony Varghese, and Arjun Das in supporting roles. Anirudh Ravichander composed the background score for the film. The “Rolex” BGM, which plays during the last 10 minutes, stands out outperforming all other background scores in the movie.