List of Tamil films of 2018

Post-GST launch on 1 July 2017, Gross jumped to 137.44 per cent of Nett for all films.[1][2] According to Ormax Media industry report, the Tamil film segment registered domestic nett box office receipts of ₹1,278 crore.[3]

This is a list of Tamil language films produced in the Tamil cinema in India that are released/scheduled to be released in the year 2018. The list contains only those movies that are made in the Tamil language.[4][5]

Box office collection

The highest-grossing Kollywood films released in 2018, by worldwide box office gross revenue, are as follows.

Highest worldwide gross of 2018
RankTitle Production CompanyDistributor Worldwide GrossRef.
1 2.0 Lyca Productions Lyca Productions, Dharma Productions, AA Films 850 crore (US$120 million) [6]
2 Sarkar Sun Pictures Sun Pictures 260 crore (US$36 million)
3 Kaala Wunderbar Films Lyca Productions 175 crore (US$25 million) [7]
4 Thaanaa Serndha Koottam Studio Green Bharathan Films 102 crore (US$14 million)
5 Chekka Chivantha Vaanam Lyca Productions, Madras Talkies Lyca Productions, Madras Talkies 95 crore (US$13 million)
6 Kadaikutty Singam 2D Entertainment Sakthi Film Factory 72 crore (US$10 million)
7 Irumbu Thirai Vishal Film Factory Lyca Productions,Krikes Cine Creations 68.8 crore (US$9.6 million)
8 Vada Chennai Wunderbar Films Lyca Productions 62 crore (US$8.7 million)
9 '96 Madras Enterprises Seven Screen Studio 55.5 crore (US$7.8 million)
10 Seema Raja 24AM Studios 24AM Studios 57 crore (US$8.0 million)

January—March

Opening Title Director Cast Studio Ref
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5 13 DecemberBuvaneshMukesh, Khushi Gadhvi, Brahmini MuralaMukesh Films
Onaaigal JakkiradhaiJPRKabali Vishwanth, Riythvika, Baby AmruthaS Bioscope Productions
Paarka ThonutheJai SenthilkumarArsha, Sarah, Amar, FathimaVasavi Films
SaaviR. SubramanianPrakash Chandra, Sunu Lakshmi, Uday MaheshThe Sparkland
Vidhi Madhi UltaaS. Vijai BalajiRameez Raja, Janani Iyer, Daniel Balaji, KarunakaranRite Media Works[8]
12 GulaebaghavaliKalyaanPrabhu Deva, Hansika Motwani, RevathiKJR Studios[9]
SketchVijay ChandarVikram, Tamannaah, SooriMoving Frame[10]
Thaanaa Serndha KoottamVignesh ShivanSuriya, Keerthy Suresh, Karthik, Ramya KrishnanStudio Green[11]
19 Samuga ValaithalamEasanBadri, Priya, Padma, Bala Singh, Suruli ManoharVictory Films
Veera ThevanVeeran SelvarasuKaushik, Meenalotchani, Karate GopalanGS Movies
26 BhaagamathieG. AshokAnushka Shetty, Unni Mukundan, JayaramStudio Green, UV Creations[12]
Mannar VagaiyaraBoopathy PandianVemal, Anandhi, Prabhu, Karthik KumarA3V Cinemaz[13]
NimirPriyadarshanUdhayanidhi Stalin, Namitha Pramod, Parvatii NairMoonshot Entertainment[14]
SaranalayamRasu JeganathanAshwin Kumar, Sri Priyanka, SingampuliGo Production
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2 Madura VeeranP. G. MuthiahShanmugapandian, Meenakshi, SamuthirakaniP. G. Media Works, V Studios[15]
Oru Nalla Naal Paathu SolrenP. ArumugakumarVijay Sethupathi, Gautham Karthik, Niharika Konidela, Gayathrie7C's Entertainment,
Amme Narayana Entertainment
[16]
PadaiveeranDhanaVijay Yesudas, Amritha Aiyer, Akhil, BharathirajaEvoke[17]
VisiriVetri MahalingamRam Saravanannn, Raaj Suriya, Ramona StephaniMahalingam Productions
YemaaliV. Z. DuraiSamuthirakani, Sam Jones, Athulya RaviLatha Productions[18]
9 Kalakalappu 2Sundar C.Jiiva, Jai, Shiva, Nikki Galrani, Catherine TresaAvni Cinemax[19]
Nari VettaiAkash SudhakarAkash Sudhakar, Mahalakshmi, King KongChannel Akash Studio
SavarakathiG. R. AdithyaRam, Mysskin, PoornaLonewolf Productions[20]
SollividavaArjunChandan Kumar, Aishwarya ArjunSree Raam Films International[21]
16 Manushanaa NeeGhazaliSaleem, Anu Krishna, Subbu PanchuH3 Cinemas
Melnaattu MarumaganMSSRajkamal, Andreanne NouyrigatUdhaya Creations[22]
NaachiyaarBalaJyothika, G. V. Prakash Kumar, IvanaB Studios[23]
Nagesh ThiraiyarangamIsaqAari, Ashna Zaveri, Kaali VenkatTransindia Media and Entertainment[24]
VeeraRajaramanKreshna, Iswarya Menon, KarunakaranRS Infotainment[25]
22 KoottaliS. K. MathiSathish, Krisha Kurup, Kausalya, KalyanSP Pixels
23 6 AthiyayamSix directorsThaman Kumar, Sanjeev, Vinoth Kishan, KishoreASCII Media Hut
KaathadiKalyaanAvishek Karthik, Sai Dhanshika, Daniel Annie PopeGalaxy Pictures
KeniM. A. NishadJayaprada, Revathi, Parthiban, Anu Hasan, NassarFragrant Nature Film Creations
MerlinKeeraVishnu Priyan, Ashwini Chandrashekar, Lollu Sabha JeevaJSB Film Studios
Tamizhananean KaSathishSathish, Vandana Varadarajan, PreethaVetritamil Vuruvakkam
Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna VekkalaVignesh KarthickAzhar, Sanchita Shetty, Eden KuriakoseYogi and Partners
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2 DharaviPavithranSatheesh, Balu, Sunu Lakshmi, Prabu SathishARS International

April - June

Opening Title Director Cast Studio Ref
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20 MercuryKarthik SubbarajPrabhu Deva, Remya Nambeesan, Sananth, IndhujaStone Bench Creations[26]
MunthalStunt JayanthAppu Krishna, Muksha, Rajendran, Nizhalgal RaviHarvest Moon Pictures
27 DiyaA. L. VijaySai Pallavi, Naga Shaurya, Veronika AroraLyca Productions[27]
PaadamRajashekarKarthik, Vijith, Mona, Yashika AannandRollon Movies
PakkaS. S. SuryaVikram Prabhu, Nikki Galrani, Bindu MadhaviBenn Consortium Studios[28]
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1 Sila SamayangalilPriyadarshanPrakash Raj, Sriya Reddy, Ashok Selvan, VarunPrabhu Deva Studios,
Think Big Studios
4 Alai PesiMurali BharathiAkhil, Anu Krishna, SingampuliVijayalakshmi Creations
Iruttu Araiyil Murattu KuththuSanthosh P. JayakumarGautham Karthik, Vaibhavi Shandilya, Sha Ra, Yashika Aannand, Chandrika RaviBlue Ghost Pictures[29]
Kaathiruppor PattiyalBalayya D. RajasekharSachin, Nandita Swetha, RajendranLady Dream Cinemas[30]
11 Iravukku Aayiram KangalMu. MaranArulnithi, Ajmal, Mahima Nambiar, Vidya PradeepAxess Film Factory[31]
Aaru Mudhal Aaru (Oru Iravu)M. G. ReddyManjunath, JayadevaSri Lakshmi MGR Movies[32]
Irumbu ThiraiP. S. MithranVishal, Samantha, ArjunVishal Film Factory[33]
16 AmuthaP.S. ArjunSriya Sree, Anees Shaz
17 Bhaskar Oru RascalSiddiqueArvind Swami, Amala Paul, Nikesha Patel, Aftab ShivdasaniHarshini Movies[34]
18 18.05.2009Kuppan GaneshanSubash Chandra Bose, DhanyaSSK Creations
KaaliKiruthiga UdhayanidhiVijay Antony, Anjali, Sunaina, Amritha Aiyer, Shilpa ManjunathVijay Antony Film Corporation[35]
Kadhalargal Valibar SangamKasi VishwanathanSathya, Thamarai, Kovai SenthilVishnu Movie Makers
PaalkaariOm Pulli JeevarathinamMinu Kurian, Shivani GroverRaghul Varma J Movies
SeyalRavi AbbuluRajan Tejeshwar, Tharushi, Ramdoss, RenukaC. R. Creations[36]
25 Abhiyum AnuvumB. R. VijayalakshmiTovino Thomas, Piaa Bajpai, Prabhu, SuhasiniYoodlee Films[37]
Oru Kuppai KathaiKaali RangasamyDinesh Kumar, Manisha Yadav, Sujo Mathew, Yogi BabuFilm Box Productions[38]
Kaala KoothuM. NagarajanPrasanna, Kalaiyarasan, Sai Dhanshika, Srushti DangeMadurai Sri Kallazhagar Entertainment[39]
Pei Irukka IllayaPa. RanjithkumarVijayakumar, Livingston, MadhumithaTeam Work Talkies
Puthiya Bruce LeeMulaiyur A. SonaiBruce, Raziya, Ashwanth ThilakSree Dindigul Venkateshvaraa Pictures
SemmaVallikanthG. V. Prakash Kumar, Arthana Binu, Yogi BabuLinga Bhairavi Creations,
Pasanga Creations
[40]
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1 AntonyKutti KumarNishanth, Vaishali, LalAdithya Entertainment[41]
MohanaRa. AnandRajendran, Power Star Srinivasan, Kalyani Nair, AsmithaMooraa Pictures[42]
PanjumittaiS. P. MohanMa Ka Pa Anand, Nikhila Vimal, PandiarajanDeepam Cinema[43]
Vayakattu MappillaiVimal MuruganVetrivel, Yogendra, Jothisha, DayanaJeeva Movie Makers
X VideosSajo SundarAjay Raj, Akruti Singh, AbhinavColour Shadows Entertainment[44]
7 KaalaPa. RanjithRajinikanth, Huma Qureshi, Samuthirakani, Nana PatekarWunderbar Films[45]
14 Goli Soda 2Vijay MiltonSamuthirakani, Chemban Vinod Jose, Rohini, Gautham MenonRough Note Productions[46]
15 Ennodu Nee IrundhaalM. SathyamoorthySathya, Manasa Nair, Rohini, Ajay RathnamSayto Film Corporation[47]
KannakkolV. A. KumaresanBharani, Karunya Ram, Ganja KaruppuRam Pictures
Kilambitaangayaa KilambitaangayaaRazakK. Bhagyaraj, Mansoor Ali Khan, R. SundarrajanHeaven Entertainment[48]
22 Andhra MessJaiRaj Bharath, Tejaswini, AP Shreethar, Pooja DevariyaShowboat Studios[49]
Enna Thavam SeithenoMurabasalamGhajini, Vishnupriya, Srinivasan, MayilsamyInaindha Kaigal Kalaikoodam
KargilSivaani SenthilJishnu Menon, Prerna SadaniBanner Sivani Studios[50]
Tik Tik TikShakti Soundar RajanJayam Ravi, Aaron Aziz, Nivetha Pethuraj, Ramesh ThilakThenandal Studio Limited[51]
Traffic RamasamyVickyS. A. Chandrasekhar, R. K. Suresh, Prakash RajGreen Signal[52]
29 AsuravadhamMaruthupandianM. Sasikumar, Nandita Swetha, Sheela RajkumarSeven Screen Studios[53]
Ethukadi KaadhalichaRavi RahulSoundararaja, Black PandiArun Creations
Inba Twinkle LillyR. K. VidhyadaranKovai Sarala, Saranya Ponvannan, KalpanaAppu Movies[54]
Semma Botha AagatheyBadri VenkateshAtharvaa, Mishti, Anaika SotiKickass Entertainment[55]

July – September

Opening Title Director Cast Studio Ref
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6 Kasu Mela KasuK. S. PazhaniShahrukh, Gayathri, Kovai Sarala, Ganja KaruppuRagav Movie Entertainment[56]
Mr. ChandramouliThiruKarthik, Gautham Karthik, Regina Cassandra, Varalaxmi SarathkumarCreative Entertainers[57]
Roja MaaligaiGouthamAmaran, Soumia, Aadukalam Naren, Devadarshini1 Look Movies
12 Tamizh Padam 2C. S. AmudhanShiva, Iswarya Menon, SathishY NOT Studios[58]
13 Kadaikutty SingamPandirajKarthi, Sathyaraj, Sayyeshaa, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Arthana Binu2D Entertainment[59]
Mangai Maanvizhi AmbugalVinoPrithvi Vijay, MahiRoad Train Pictures[60]
20 BodhaSuresh G.Vicky, Mippu, Shanmugasundaram50 50 Films Entertainment[61]
Maya BhavanamOm Shri KannajiOm Shri Kannaji, Mamatha Rahuth Mammu, Aathma PatrickHam-Sham Studios
OndikattaBharaniVikram Jagadish, Neha, Kovai SenthilFriends Cine Media[62]
Vinveli Payana KurippugalR. JayaprakashAthvik Jalandhar, Pooja Ramakrishnan, JogikumarLemurian Thirakkalam[63]
27 JungaGokulVijay Sethupathi, Sayyeshaa, Madonna SebastianVijay Sethupathi Productions[64]
MohiniMadheshTrisha, Jackky Bhagnani, Suresh, Poornima BhagyarajMarvel Worth Productions[65]
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3 AraliA. R. SubbarajMadhu Soothan, Manjula RathodAm Rm Films
Enga Kattula MazhaiSri BalajiMithun, Shruthi Ramakrishnan, Appukutty, AruldossVaali Film Visions[66]
GhajinikanthSanthosh P. JayakumarArya, Sayyeshaa, KarunakaranStudio Green[67]
Kadal KuthiraigalPugazhendhi ThangarajRohini, Thalaivasal Vijay, Bose Venkat, SreedhanyaGlobal Media Invest[68]
Kadikara ManithargalVaigarai BalanKishore, Karunakaran, Latha RaoChrist P International[69]
Kattu Paya Sir Intha KaaliYourekaJaivanth, Iraa Agarwal, Aadukalam NarenWhite Horse Cinemas[70]
Maniyaar KudumbamThambi RamaiahUmapathy Ramaiah, Mrudula Murali, Samuthirakani, Thambi RamaiahVu Cinemas[71]
Nadodi KanavuVeera SelvaMahendran, Subraja, SivasankarRRR Productions[72]
Poya Velaya PatthukkittuViruthai VelSandeep, Anu Krishna, Sai GopieeHarisritha Production
10 AzhagumaganAzhagan SelvaArjun Udhay, Malavika Wales, Singampuli, IlavarasuAvatar Movies
Kadhal Enakku Romba PidikkumC. SakthivelSuryavarman, RioWin Pictures
Moondru RasikarkalShebiRoshan Basheer, Thalaivasal Vijay, Yazir SaleemAl-Tari Movies
Pyaar Prema KaadhalElanHarish Kalyan, Raiza WilsonK Films[73]
Vishwaroopam 2Kamal HaasanKamal Haasan, Rahul Bose, Pooja Kumar, Andrea JeremiahAascar Films, Raaj Kamal Films International[74]
17 Kolamavu KokilaNelson DilipkumarNayanthara, Yogi Babu, Saranya PonvannanLyca Productions[75]
Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam EnnaRaheshDhruvva, Aishwarya Dutta, Radharavi, J. D. ChakravarthyEtcetera Entertainment[76]
Odu Raja OduNishanth, JathinGuru Somasundaram, Nassar, Lakshmi Priyaa ChandramouliVijay Moolan Talkies[77]
24 EchcharikkaiSarjunSathyaraj, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Kishore, Vivek RajgopalTimeline Cinemas[78]
KalariKiran ChandKreshna, Vidya Pradeep, JayaprakashNakshatra Movie Magic[79]
LakshmiA. L. VijayPrabhu Deva, Ditya Bhande, Aishwarya RajeshPramod Films[80]
Merku Thodarchi MalaiLenin BharathiAntony, Gayathri Krishnaa, Abu ValayankulamVijay Sethupathi Productions[81]
30 Imaikkaa NodigalAjay GnanamuthuNayanthara, Atharvaa, Raashi Khanna, Anurag KashyapCameo Films India[82]
31 60 Vayadu MaaniramRadha MohanVikram Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Samuthirakani, IndhujaV Creations[83]
AaruthraPa. VijayPa. Vijay, Meghali, K. Bhagyaraj, S. A. ChandrasekharBanner Vil Makers[84]
Annanukku JaiRajkumarDinesh, Mahima Nambiar, RJ BalajiGrassroot Film Company[85]
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7 Avalukkenna Azhagiya MugamA. KesavanVijay Karthik, Poovarasan, Sabaree, Yogi BabuKathiravan Studios[86]
Padithavudan Kilithu VidavumHari UttiraaCool Suresh, Panparag Ravi, Nellai SivaI Creations
Rajavin Paarvai Raniyin PakkamAzhagu RajAdhava, Avanthika Mohan, Gana UlaganathanVikash Film International
TorchlightAbdul MajithSadha, Riythvika, Varun UdhaiConfident Film Cafe
ThodraaMadhu RajPrithvi Rajan, Veena Nandakumar, M. S. KumarJ. S. Aburvaa Production[87]
Vanjagar UlagamManoj BeedhaGuru Somasundaram, Anisha Ambrose, Chandini TamilarasanLabyrinth Films[88]
13 Seema RajaPonramSivakarthikeyan, Samantha, Napoleon, Simran24AM Studios[89]
U TurnPawan KumarSamantha, Aadhi, Narain, Rahul RavindranPawan Kumar Studios[90]
21 EghanthamArsal ArumugamVivanth, Neeraja, Thennavan, Anupama KumarAnnai Tamil Cinemas
MedaiS. N. HariramPugazh, SelvamPriyam Movie Creations
Raja RanguskiDharani DharanShirish, Chandini Tamilarasan, Anupama KumarVasan Productions[91]
Saamy SquareHariVikram, Keerthy Suresh, Aishwarya Rajesh, Bobby SimhaThameens Films[92]
27 Chekka Chivantha VaanamMani RatnamArvind Swami, Silambarasan, Arun Vijay, Vijay Sethupathi, Jyothika, Aditi Rao Hydari, Aishwarya RajeshLyca Productions, Madras Talkies[93]
28 AadavarSriranjanKiran, Saravanan, Gana UlaganathanThambi Deiva Media
Pariyerum PerumalMari SelvarajKathir, Anandhi, Yogi BabuNeelam Productions[94]

October – December

Opening Title Director Cast Studio Ref
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5 '96Prem KumarVijay Sethupathi, Trisha, Aadhitya Bhaskhar, Gouri G. KishanMadras Enterprises[95]
NotaAnand ShankarVijay Devarakonda, Mehreen Pirzada, Sathyaraj, NassarStudio Green[96]
RaatchasanRamkumarVishnu, Amala Paul, Kaali VenkatAxess Film Factory[97]
YaaganVinoth ThangavelSajan, Anjena Kirti, JayarajMappanar Production
12 Aan DevathaiThaamiraSamuthirakani, Ramya Pandian, Radha RaviSigaram Cinemas[98]
Adanga PasangaR. SelvanathanArivazhagan, Jalandhar Rajendhiran, Narthagi SwathiNew Vision Creations
AmavasaiRakesh SawantJai Akash, Nupur Mehta, Mumaith KhanRakesh Sawant Production
Kalavani SirukkiRavi RahulSaamy, Diwakar Sankar Ganesh, Anju ReddyRana Creations
KoothanVenky ALRajkumar, Srijita Ghosh, Nagendra Prasad, K. BhagyarajNilgiris Dream Entertainment[99]
ManusangadaAmshan KumarRajeev Anand, Manimegalai, Sheela RajkumarAK Films[100]
Moonavathu KannA. V. GiriBose Venkat, Varun, Murali MohanArunalaya Cinema
17 Vada ChennaiVetrimaaranDhanush, Aishwarya Rajesh, Andrea Jeremiah, SamuthirakaniWunderbar Films[101]
18 EzhuminV. P. VijiVivek, Devayani, Azhagam PerumalVaiyam Mediyas[102]
Sandakozhi 2N. LinguswamyVishal, Keerthy Suresh, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, RajkiranVishal Film Factory[103]
26 GeniusSuseenthiranRoshan, Priyaa Lal, Singampuli, Aadukalam NarenSakthi Film Factory[104]
JarugandiA. N. PitchumaniJai, Reba Monica John, Amit Tiwari, Daniel Annie PopeShvedh Group[105]
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2 Raaga ThaalangalR. Thirupathi RajajiVijayan, Silk SmithaSri Dandayudhapani Movies
Santhoshathil KalavaramKranthi PrasadRavi Mariya, Rudra Aura, Niranth, KalyanSree Guru Cinemas[106]
Vanmurai PaguthiNagaManikandan, Manogara, Raja, Rafia JafferAaruthra Cine Productions
6 Billa PandiRaj SethupathyR. K. Suresh, Indhuja Ravichandran, Chandini TamilarasanJ. K. Film Productions[107]
Kalavani MappillaiGandhi ManivasagamDinesh, Adhiti Menon, DevayaniRajapushpa Pictures[108]
SarkarAR MurugadossVijay, Keerthy Suresh, Varalaxmi SarathkumarSun Pictures[109]
16 Kaatrin MozhiRadha MohanJyothika, Lakshmi Manchu, VidharthBOFTA Entertainment[110]
Thimiru PudichavanGaneshaaVijay Antony, Nivetha Pethuraj, Sai DheenaVijay Antony Film Corporation[111]
Utharavu MaharajaAsif KuraishiUdhaya, Priyanka Thimmesh, PrabhuJaeshan Studios[112]
23 KarimuganChella ThangaiahSenthil Ganesh, Gayatri RemaA Vimal Production[113]
Karthikeyanum Kaanamal Pona KadhaliyumM. A. BalaDeepak, Haritha, Black PandiTwinkle Labs Production
PattinapakkamJayadevKalaiyarasan, Anaswara Kumar, Chaya SinghSP Cinemas[114]
SagavaasamS. Thomas NewtonRajarajan, Jayashree, Power Star SrinivasanSathiyan Movies
SeiRaj BabuNakkhul, Aanchal Munjal, Chandrika RaviTrippy Turtle Productions[115]
Semmari AaduSathish SubramanyamSathish Subramanyam, Haritha, GopithaPaisa Creations
VandiRajeesh BalaVidharth, Chandini Tamilarasan, John VijayRooby Films[116]
29 2.0ShankarRajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Amy JacksonLyca Productions[117]
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7 Dhoni Kabadi KuzhuP. IyappanAbhilash, Leema Babu, Pugazh, ThenaliManitham Thiraikkalam[118]
Evanukku Engeyo Matcham IrukkuA. R. MukeshVimal, Ashna Zaveri, PoornaSai Productions[119]
SeemathuraiSanthosh ThiyagarajanGeethan Britto, Varsha Bollamma, Adesh BalaBuvan Media Works[120]
Vinai AriyarK. T. MuruganJack Robinson, Kamali, Udayaraj, Scissor ManoharNaagai Films
14 Bayangaramana AaluArasar RajaArasar Raja, Risha, Ganja KaruppuPharristha Pictures
JohnnyP. VetriselvanPrashanth, Sanchita Shetty, Ashutosh RanaStaar Movies[121]
PrabhaA. NanthanSwasika, Vijayaram, RajinipaniTamizh Thirai Niruvanam
ThiruKarthik SivanKarthik Sivan, Kushi Nair, Mohamed DawoodRock Entertainments
ThulamRajanagajothiNivad, Jayshree, Ponnambalam, ManobalaMagical Creations Movies
Thuppakki MunaiDinesh SelvarajVikram Prabhu, Hansika Motwani, Vela RamamoorthyV Creations[122]
20 SeethakaathiBalaji TharaneetharanVijay Sethupathi, Archana, MahendranPassion Studios[123]
21 Adanga MaruKarthik ThangavelJayam Ravi, Raashi KhannaHome Movie Makers[124]
KanaaArunraja KamarajAishwarya Rajesh, Sathyaraj, DarshanSivakarthikeyan Productions[125]
Maari 2Balaji MohanDhanush, Sai Pallavi, Kreshna, Tovino ThomasWunderbar Films[126]
Silukkuvarupatti SingamChellaVishnu, Regina Cassandra, OviyaVishnu Vishal Studioz[127]

Awards

Category/OrganizationSIIMA Awards
15 August 2019[128]
Filmfare Awards
21 December 2019[129]
Best FilmPariyerum PerumalPariyerum Perumal
Best DirectorPandiraj
Kadaikutty Singam
Ram Kumar
Ratsasan
Best ActorDhanush
Vada Chennai
Dhanush / Vijay Sethupathi
Vada Chennai / '96
Best ActressTrisha
'96
Trisha
'96
Best Music DirectorAnirudh Ravichander
Kolamavu Kokila
Govind Vasantha
'96

Dubbed films

Opening Title Director(s) Original film Cast Ref.
Film Language
25 JanuaryPadmaavatSanjay Leela BhansaliPadmaavatHindiShahid Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh
Bharath Enum NaanKoratala SivaBharat Ane NenuTeluguMahesh Babu, Kiara Advani
En Peru Surya, En Veedu IndiaVakkantham VamsiNaa Peru Surya, Naa Illu IndiaTeluguAllu Arjun
8 NovemberThugs of HindostanVijay Krishna AcharyaThugs of HindostanHindiAamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan
December 14OdiyanV. A. Shrikumar MenonOdiyanMalayalamMohanlal, Prakash Raj, Manju Warrier, Innocent, Siddique, Manoj Joshi, Sachin Khedekar
December 21K. G. F.Prashanth NeelK.G.F: Chapter 1KannadaYash

Notable deaths

See also

References

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  14. "Nimir Review {2.5/5}: There is hardly anything to feel good about Nimir, which comes across as a rather flavourless, uninvolving tale". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
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  16. "Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren Review {2/5}: ONNPS is a comedy movie that isn't funny – mostly". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  17. "Padaiveeran Review {2.5/5}: The movie is a not-so-bad attempt, for the honest way of handling a socially-relevant theme in today's times". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  18. "Yemaali Movie Review {2/5}: Critic Review of Yemaali by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  19. "Kalakalappu 2 Review {3/5}: The movie is a fun ride, but not as sharp as the first film". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  20. "Savarakathi Review {3.5/5}: The film could have been a thriller, but Mysskin turns into a black comedy, and thus, makes it distinctive". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  21. "Sollividavaa Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  22. "Melnaattu Marumagan Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  23. "Naachiyaar Movie Review {3/5}: Naachiyaar is as close to a feel-good film we can get from director Bala". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  24. "Nagesh Thiraiyarangam Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  25. "Veera Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  26. "Mercury Movie Review {3/5}: A silent horror film where the sound effects are the biggest stars!". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  27. "Diya Movie Review {3/5}: Diya isn't compelling enough". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  28. "Pakkaa Movie Review {2/5}: Critic Review of Pakkaa by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  29. "Iruttu Arayil Murattu Kuthu Review {3/5}: Horror angle falls flat and do not create much impact". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  30. "Kathiruppor Pattiyal Review {2.5/5}: Decent attempt with few logical loopholes". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  31. "Iravukku Aayiram Kangal Review {3.5/5}: Racy screenplay and edge of the seat narrative style". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  32. "The topicality of Aaru mudhal aaru (oru iravu) theme – crime – instantly makes it compelling". Cinema.maalaimalar.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  33. "Irumbu Thirai Review {3/5}: The topicality of Irumbuthirai's theme – cyber crime – instantly makes it compelling". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  34. "Bhaskar Oru Rascal Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Bhaskar Oru Rascal by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  35. "Kaali Movie Review {2.5/5}: Kali does get interesting in its second half, but the narration should have been tighter". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  36. "Seyal Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Seyal by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  37. "Abhiyum Anuvum Review {2.5/5}: Neither the writing nor the filmmaking display the delicacy of touch such a subject requires". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  38. "Oru Kuppai Kathai Review {3/5}: The film could have been even more engaging". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  39. "Kaalakkoothu Movie Review {2/5}: Its every beat is predictable". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  40. "Sema Tamil Movie Review {2.5/5}: Semma offers nothing new in terms of story, narration or performances, and is predictable to the core". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  41. "Antony Movie Review {1.5/5}: Critic Review of Antony by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  42. "Mohana Movie Review {0.5/5}: Critic Review of Mohana by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  43. "Panjumittai Movie Review {1.5/5}: Critic Review of Panjumittai by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  44. "X Videos Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of X Videos by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  45. "Kaala Movie Review {3.5/5}: Ranjith gives a spin to the classic white-is-pure-and-black-is-evil logic". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  46. "Goli Soda 2 Movie Review {3/5}: The first half makes for a riveting watch but some time into the second half, we begin to get a different film". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  47. "Ennodu Nee Irundhal Movie Review {0.5/5}: Critic Review of Ennodu Nee Irundhal by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  48. "Kilambitaangayaa Kilambitaangayaa Movie Review {0.5/5}: Critic Review of Kilambitaangayaa Kilambitaangayaa by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  49. "Andhra Mess Movie Review {2/5}: Despite looking colourful, this Andhra Mess ends up serving us fare that lacks spice". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  50. "Kargil Movie Review {2/5}: Interesting concept, but Sivaani should really have spent some more time in fine-tuning the script". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  51. "Tik Tik Tik Movie Review {3/5}: Good attempt and watchable for those who love watching something new in Tamil cinema". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  52. "Traffic Ramasamy Movie Review {1.5/5}: For a film based on a firebrand activist, Traffic Ramasamy is hardly compelling". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  53. "Asuravadham Movie Review {3/5}: If the film finally feels a little underwhelming, it is only because the initial portions are terrific". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  54. "Inba Twinkle Lilly Movie Review {1.5/5}: To describe the movie in similarly pun-ny style, this ITLY is undercooked and unpalatable". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  55. "Semma Botha Aagathey Review {2.5/5}: The movie is most fun in the scenes that involve the dead body". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  56. "Kasu Mela Kasu Movie Review {1/5}: Critic Review of Kasu Mela Kasu by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  57. "Mr. Chandramouli Movie Review {2.5/5}: Mr. Chandramouli is largely underwhelming, mainly because of how formulaic it is". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  58. "Tamizh Padam 2 Movie Review {3.5/5}: Highly engaging performance by Shiva". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  59. "Kadaikutty Singam Movie Review {3/5}: Karthi steals the show as a proud farmer". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  60. "Mangai Maanvizhi Ambugal Movie Review {2.0/5}: Critic Review of Mangai Maanvizhi Ambugal by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  61. "Bodha Movie Review {2.0/5}: Critic Review of Bodha by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  62. "Ondikatta Movie Review {1.5/5}: Critic Review of Ondikatta by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  63. "Vinveli Payana Kurippukal Movie Review {2.0/5}: Critic Review of Vinveli Payana Kurippukal by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  64. "Junga Movie Review {3.5/5}: Junga is fully worth your time and money". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  65. "Mohini Movie Review {2.0/5}: Critic Review of Mohini by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  66. "Enga Kattula Mazhai Movie Review {1.0/5}: Critic Review of Enga Kattula Mazhai by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  67. "Ghajinikanth Movie Review {2.5/5}: Ghajinikanth is entertaining only in places". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  68. "Kadal Kuthiraigal Movie Review {0.5/5}: Critic Review of Kadal Kuthiraigal by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  69. "Kadikara Manithargal Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Kadikara Manithargal by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  70. "Kattu Paya Sir Intha Kaali Movie Review {1.5/5}: Critic Review of Kattu Paya Sir Intha Kaali by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  71. "Maniyaar Kudumbam Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Maniyaar Kudumbam by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  72. "Nadodi Kanavu Movie Review {2.0/5}: Critic Review of Nadodi Kanavu by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  73. "Pyaar Prema Kaadhal Movie Review {3.0/5}: Critic Review of Pyaar Prema Kaadhal by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  74. "Vishwaroopam 2 Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Vishwaroopam 2 by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  75. "Kolamaavu Kokila Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Kolamaavu Kokila by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  76. "Marainthirunthu Parkum Marmam Enna Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Marainthirunthu Parkum Marmam Enna by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  77. "Odu Raja Odu Movie Review {3.0/5}: Critic Review of Odu Raja Odu by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  78. "Echcharikkai Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of 'Echcharikkai' by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  79. "Kalari Movie Review {2/5}: Critic Review of Kalari by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  80. "Lakshmi Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Lakshmi by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  81. "Merku Thodarchi Malai Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of 'Merku Thodarchi Malai' by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  82. "Imaikkaa Nodigal Review {3.5/5}: Unpredictable twists and engaging thrill factor". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  83. "60 Vayadu Maaniram Movie Review {3.0/5}: Critic Review of 60 Vayadu Maaniram by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  84. "Aaruthra Movie Review {2/5}: Ample emotions, over-the-top action, partly-convincing heroism and a message". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  85. "Annanukku Jey Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Annanukku Jey by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  86. "Avalukkenna Azhagiya Mugam Movie Review {1.5/5}: Critic Review of Avalukkenna Azhagiya Mugam by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  87. "Thodraa Movie Review {2.0/5}: Critic Review of Thodraa by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  88. "Vanjagar Ulagam Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Vanjagar Ulagam by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  89. "Seema Raja Movie Review {2.5/5}: Seemaraja shows some ambition – in terms of scale and visuals". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  90. "U Turn Review {3/5}: An interesting remake with enough twists and turns". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  91. "Raja Ranguski Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Raja Ranguski by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  92. "Saamy Square Movie Review {2/5}: Saamy 2 is a watered down version of the first film". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  93. "Chekka Chivantha Vaanam Movie Review {3.5/5}: Mani Ratnam gives us a delicious twist on The Godfather with CCV". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  94. "Pariyerum Perumal Movie Review {4/5}: A hard-hitting anti-caste drama". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  95. "96 Movie Review {3.5/5}: 96 taps into nostalgia to leave us with a high that only happy associations with our past can evoke". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  96. "Nota Review {3/5}: The political scenes are the film's strengths; in fact, its only strengths – Nota Tamil Movie Review". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  97. "Ratchasan Movie Review {3.5/5}: Ratsasan is a competent thriller, for the most part". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  98. "Aan Devathai Review {2.5/5}: This family drama has a tried-and-tested screenplay, with only a few engaging scenes". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  99. "Koothan Movie Review {1.5/5}: The film is a tiresome watch". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  100. "Manusangada Movie Review {3/5}: The film declares solidarity to the sidelined sections of the society". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  101. "Vada Chennai Review {3.5/5}: The sprawling nature of the narrative makes it truly an epic". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  102. "Ezhumin Movie Review {2.5/5}: Ezhumin has only little to offer". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  103. "Sandakozhi 2 Review {3/5}: The film lacks punch of the first film but remains tolerable even in its less compelling portions". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  104. "Genius Movie Review {2/5}: A message film filled with convoluted, preposterous scenes". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  105. "Jarugandi Review {2.5/5}: The movie has some engaging moments, but that isn't enough to hold your attention completely". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  106. "Santhoshathil Kalavaram Movie Review {1.5/5}: Critic Review of Santhoshathil Kalavaram by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  107. "Billa Pandi Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Billa Pandi by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  108. "Kalavani Mappillai Movie Review {2/5}: Critic Review of Kalavani Mappillai by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  109. "Sarkar Review {3/5}: Vijay is in top form in a smart film that has a good message". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  110. "Kaatrin Mozhi Review {3.5/5}: Vidya Balan starrer is an engaging entertainer". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  111. "Thimiru Pudichavan Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Thimiru Pudichavan by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  112. "Utharavu Maharaja Review {2/5}: The movie lacks the filmmaking panache that such a premise needs". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  113. "Karimugan Movie Review {1.5/5}: Critic Review of Karimugan by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  114. "Pattinapakkam Movie Review {1.5/5}: Critic Review of Pattinapakkam by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  115. "Sei Review {2/5}: The twists in the movie and Chandrika Ravi's glamourous presence do not create much impact". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  116. "Vandi Movie Review {2.0/5}: Critic Review of Vandi by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  117. "2.0 Movie Review {3/5}: The climactic battle between 2.0 and Pakshiraja ensures that we get the bangs for our bucks". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  118. "Dhoni Kabadi Kuzhu Review {1.5/5}: The film is an amateurish exercise that struggles to keep us hooked". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  119. "Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  120. "Seemathurai Review {2/5}: This rural romance, seems to be trying to be another Kalavaani, but a clichéd treatment works against it". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  121. "Johnny Movie Review {2.0/5}: Critic Review of Johnny by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  122. "Thuppakki Munai Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Thuppakki Munai by Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  123. "Seethakaathi Review {3.5/5}: Seethakathi is artsy and also entertaining, with a fine performance from Vijay Sethupathi". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  124. "Adanga Maru Review {3/5}: Adanga Maru has a routine plot, but the treatment makes it fast-paced and interesting". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  125. "Kanaa Review {3.5/5}: A crowdpleasing sports movie that also doubles up as a message movie on farmers". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  126. "Maari 2 Review {2.5/5}: Maari 2 turns the naughty don into a nice one, leading to an underwhelming film". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
  127. "Silukkuvarupatti Singam Review {3/5}: A largely family-friendly comedy that manages to be a lighthearted diversion". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 March 2019.
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