Por Thozhil (2023), a Tamil-language suspense thriller, is one of the best in its genre. This Vignesh Raja directorial film masterfully weaves an engaging narrative with an emotional depth as it takes place around a veteran cop and rookie investigator who chase after a serial killer. The screenplay was well-panned out and performances by R. With Sarathkumar and Ashok Selvan, and technical brilliance in cinematography and music, it has achieved an IMDb rating of 8.5/10. By avoiding clichés and emphasizing grounded storytelling, Por Thozhil redefines the thriller genre, cementing its place as a benchmark in Tamil cinema and beyond.