2009 Tamil Movies List |work| Direct
While not every film on this list was a hit, the year successfully balanced star vehicles with content-driven cinema, laying the groundwork for the experimental and high-budget films that would dominate the 2010s.
: A heartwarming story about children that won "Best Movie" and captured the essence of rural childhood. Naan Kadavul
Produced by S. Shankar and directed by debutant Arivazhagan, was a brilliant supernatural crime thriller. Using water as a central thematic element and visual motif, the film followed a police officer investigating the mysterious deaths of people by drowning. It was lauded for its pathbreaking cinematography, eerie atmosphere, and color-grading choices. Notable Mentions from the 2009 Catalogue 2009 tamil movies list
2009 was a massive year for the industry's top stars, delivering crowd-pleasing entertainers that rocked the box office.
| Opening Date | Title | Director | Principal Cast | Refs | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Jan 9 | A Aa E Ee | D. Sabapathy | Navdeep, Monica, Aravind Akash | | | Jan 12 | Villu | Prabhu Deva | Vijay, Nayantara | | | Jan 14 | Padikathavan | Suraj | Dhanush, Tamannaah | | | Jan 16 | Naan Kadavul | Bala | Arya, Pooja | | | Jan 29 | Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu | Suseenthiran | Vishnu Vishal, Saranya Mohan | | | Feb 6 | Siva Manasula Sakthi | M. Rajesh | Jiiva, Anuya | | | Feb 13 | Ayan | K. V. Anand | Suriya, Tamannaah, Prabhu | | | Feb 27 | Yavarum Nalam | Vikram Kumar | Madhavan, Neetu Chandra | | | Mar 13 | Naanayam | S. Sakthivel | Prasanna, Sibiraj | | | Apr 3 | Kanthaswamy | Susi Ganesan | Vikram, Shriya Saran | | | Apr 24 | Thoranai | S. A. Chandrasekhar | Vishal, Shriya Saran | | | May 22 | Pasanga | Pandiraj | Kishore, Saranya Mohan, Vega | | | Jun 19 | Eeram | Arivazhagan | Aadhi, Sindhu Menon | | | Aug 7 | Yaathumagi | S. A. Jawahar | Jayaram, Khushbu | | | Aug 28 | Vennira Iravuggal | S. A. Chandrasekhar | Sonia Agarwal, Anuya | | | Sep 11 | Vettaikaaran | B. Babusivan | Vijay, Anushka Shetty | | | Oct 16 | Aadhavan | K. S. Ravikumar | Suriya, Nayantara, Vadivelu | | | Nov 6 | Unnaipol Oruvan | Chakri Toleti | Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal | | | Nov 20 | Kanden Kadhalai | R. Kannan | Bharath, Tamannaah | | | Nov 27 | Sarvvam | Vishnuvardhan | Arya, Trisha | | | Dec 4 | Peranmai | S. P. Jhananathan | Jeyam Ravi, Roland Kickinger | | | Dec 18 | Naadodigal | Samuthirakani | M. Sasikumar, Ananya | | | Dec 24 | Pokkisham | Cheran | Cheran, Padmapriya | | | Dec 25 | Malai Malai | A. Venkatesh | Arun Vijay, Prabhu | | While not every film on this list was
A sleeper hit, followed the lives of young delinquents forced into a world of crime. Directed by newcomer R. Panneerselvam, the film was praised for its gritty realism, tight screenplay, and sharp editing, offering a stark look at how society fails its youth. The Trendsetters: Cult Hits and New Genres
To help narrow down your search for the perfect movie from this year, let me know: g., action, comedy, dark realism)? Share public link Shankar and directed by debutant Arivazhagan, was a
: This sports drama launched the career of actor Vishnu Vishal and director Suseenthiran. It is considered one of the best sports films in Tamil cinema, dealing with the struggles of a village Kabaddi team. 🎥 Other Notable 2009 Tamil Releases
: Directed by Samuthirakani, this raw drama about friends who risk their lives to unite a loving couple became a massive hit, celebrated for its high-energy narrative and themes of loyalty. Chronological Overview of Key 2009 Releases Movie Title Primary Genre Padikathavan Dhanush, Tamannaah Action / Comedy Siva Manasula Sakthi Jiiva, Anuya Bhagvath Romantic Comedy Naan Kadavul Arya, Pooja Drama / Art Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu Vishnu Vishal, Saranya Mohan Suseenthiran Sports / Drama Ayan Suriya, Tamannaah K. V. Anand Action / Thriller Nadodigal Sasikumar, Vijay Vasanth Samuthirakani Kanthaswamy Vikram, Shriya Saran Susi Ganesan Superhero / Action Eeram Aadhi, Sindhu Menon Arivazhagan Supernatural Thriller Unnaipol Oruvan Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal Chakri Toleti Aadhavan Suriya, Nayanthara K. S. Ravikumar Masala / Action Peraanmai Jayam Ravi, Roland Kickinger S. P. Jananathan Action / Drama Vettaikaaran Vijay, Anushka Shetty B. Babubaskar Action / Masala Renigunta Johnny, Sanusha R. Panneerselvam Crime / Realism The Legacy of 2009 in Tamil Cinema
The year 2009 was a landmark year for Tamil cinema, characterized by a shift toward that received critical acclaim alongside major commercial blockbusters. The industry released 129 direct Tamil films that year, with approximately 35 managing to secure decent profits. 🏆 Top Grossing & Blockbuster Hits