Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Maanavan

If you loved Maanavan, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Iruvar

Iruvar

1997★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Maanavan for fans of History. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A fictionalized account of the lives of 1980s Tamil Nadu political icons M. G. Ramachandran and M. Karunanidhi, continuing the tryst between Tamil cinema and Dravidian politics....

#2
Do Revenge

Do Revenge

2022★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Maanavan for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A dethroned queen bee at a posh private high school strikes a secret deal with an unassuming new student to enact revenge on one another’s enemies....

#3
Kodi

Kodi

2016★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Maanavan for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A young politician finds himself in a position where he has to contest against his girlfriend, who is ambitious. Circumstances force his look-alike twin to also get involved in thi...

#4
Mac & Devin Go to High School

Mac & Devin Go to High School

2012★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Maanavan for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A comedy that follows two high school students -- one overachiever struggling to write his valedictorian speech, the other a senior now going on his 15th year of school....

#5
Farming

Farming

2018★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Maanavan for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Based on the writer/director's childhood, FARMING tells the story of a young Nigerian boy, 'farmed out' by his parents to a white British family in the hope of a better future. Ins...

#6
After

After

2019★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Maanavan for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Tessa Young is a dedicated student, dutiful daughter and loyal girlfriend to her high school sweetheart. Entering her first semester of college, Tessa's guarded world opens up when...

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