Snake Movies Tamil List Jun 2026

As audience tastes evolved, filmmakers began blending traditional snake lore with high-budget CGI, modern horror elements, and comedy.

| Movie Title | Year | Director | Snake Element / Brief Synopsis | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Naga Panjami | 1956 | K. Nagabushanam | An early classic focusing on the rituals and beliefs surrounding the snake goddess. || | Kanavane Kann Kanda Deivam | 1955 | (Not listed) | Explores the celestial and mythological world of snakes, a theme common in early Tamil cinema. || | Naaga Nandhini | 1961 | G. R. Nathan | A 1960s film whose title combines "Naaga" (snake) and the name "Nandhini," indicating snake-centric themes. || | Vellikizhamai Viratham | 1974 | R. Thiyagarajan | A drama where a husband hates snakes, while his wife worships the snake god, creating conflict. |,| | Neeya? | 1979 | Durai | A milestone film and remake of the Hindi hit Nagin . Kamal Haasan plays a snake researcher, while Sripriya plays an Ichadhari (shape-shifting) snake seeking revenge. |,| | Kanneer Pookkal | 1980 | Rajasekhar | A thriller where a researcher (Kamal Haasan) studies shape-shifting snakes. After a friend kills a serpent's beloved, the snake vows revenge. || | Namma Ooru Nayagan | 1987 | Yaar Kannan | A blend of action and fantasy, this film features elements of the snake-woman cult within a larger village drama. || | Aadi Velli | 1990 | Rama Narayanan | A devotional movie where a snake and an elephant help the heroine, showcasing a benevolent supernatural creature. || | Manaivi Oru Manickam | 1990 | Chozharaajan | A supernatural thriller that uses snakes as an element of suspense and danger, according to reviews. |,| | Magudikkaran (Snake Charmer) | 1994 | Yaar Kannan | A drama with Sarathkumar in a guest role, whose title directly refers to the traditional snake-charming profession. |,| | Anaconda (Tamil Dubbed) | 1997 | Luis Llosa | The Tamil-dubbed version of the Hollywood creature feature, where a film crew is hunted by a giant, deadly snake. |,| | Rajakali Amman | 2000 | Rama Narayanan | A devotional drama featuring a significant pet snake that aids the protagonists, reflecting the animal's sacred role. |,| | Nagavalli | 2002 | Sai Prakash | A devotional film based on a Nagam (snake), starring Silk Smitha and Prakash Raj, delving into serpent mythology. || | Nagadevathe | 2000 | Sai Prakash | A multi-lingual (Kannada, Tamil, Telugu) fantasy starring Soundarya as the snake goddess Nagamma, who protects her devotees. |,| | Nanjupuram | 2011 | Charles | A horror thriller about a snake-infested village. The core premise is the vengeful return of a snake after a man attacks it. || | Aravaan (Snake) | 2012 | Vasanthabalan | An epic historical drama whose title translates to "Snake," symbolizing a group of people, similar to a clan name. || | Hisss | 2010 | Jennifer Lynch | A bilingual (English/Hindi) horror film dubbed in Tamil, about a female cobra who takes human form to avenge her mate's death. || | Pournami Nagam | 2010 | Yaar Kannan | A Tamil remake of the Telugu hit Punnami Naagu , featuring Mumaith Khan in a dual role as a snake-woman. |,| | Shivanagam | 2016 | (Not listed) | A fantasy film where a woman transforms into a powerful snake to avenge her death, utilizing extensive visual effects. || | Paambhu Sattai (Snake Skin) | 2017 | Adam Dasan | An action thriller starring Bobby Simha and Keerthy Suresh, where the title hints at deception and danger. || | Paramapatham (Snakes and Ladders) | 2020 | Thanesh & Viknesh Perrabu | A Malaysian-Tamil thriller using the game of Snakes and Ladders as a central metaphor for fate and chance. || | Naga | 2022 | Charles | A bilingual (Tamil/Telugu) mystery/thriller with a title that directly points to a serpent-related plot. || | Pambattam (Snake Dance) | 2024 | V. C. Vadivudaiyan | A modern horror thriller starring Mallika Sherawat, centering on a serpentine curse or entity, showcasing special effects. || snake movies tamil list

Snake Films * Anaconda. 1997. 1h 29m. PG-13. 5.0 (125K) Rate. ... * Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid. 2004. 1h 37m. PG-13. || | Kanavane Kann Kanda Deivam | 1955

: An adventure-style snake movie featuring Vijayashanti, which remains a notable entry in the mid-80s "snake wave" Nathan | A 1960s film whose title combines

(2001) : Directed by the "king of animal movies" Ramanarayanan, starring Ramya Krishnan as a protective snake goddess.

During this era, director Rama Narayanan dominated the box office by creating low-budget, high-return devotional movies. These films relied heavily on trained animals, early CGI, and strong themes of maternal faith.