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| '''Popular Kollywood films''' (in reverse chronological order) | |||
| No claim is made that these are the best ] ], though many of fans' all-time favorites will be found on this list. However, the non-]n explorer of ] cinema industry will learn a fair bit about ] history and conventions by watching these films. The list is biased towards recent films, but this may be an advantage for some users of the list, as the recent films are more likely to be found in video rental stores. Submissions of notable older films are invited. | |||
| When ] data is available, the list gives the top-grossing films of the year, or decade. There are also lists of the critically-acclaimed ], as determined by combining lists from the film review sites (Galatta, Behindwoods and Sify) linked below. | |||
| The capsule reviews are written in the usual brief television-film-schedule style. More complete reviews, lists of stars and ], &c., can be found by clicking on links to films that have their own pages. | |||
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| == 2000 Onwards == | |||
| ===2006=== | |||
| *''']''': Ajith's second hit in this year after ]. Though the film had mixed reviews it is performing well at the ]. Starring ], ] and ]. | |||
| *''']''': Film directed by P.Vasu had ''Ultimate Star'' ] in the lead role. It is about a tough policeman ] hiring a man who is sentenced to death to eradicate terrorists. The bike chase in the climax is a widely acknowledged scene as it was performed by Ajith without stunts, hi-tech gimmicks or props. The film ran for 125 days.{{fn|1}} | |||
| *''']''': This is a film which is about a man who wants to end rowdyism. It was directed by Seeman and stars ], ]. This is a critically acclaimed film. It has played for 105 days so far. | |||
| *''']''': Low-budget film directed by Vishnuvardhan, starring ], ], ] and ]. Kosi and Selva are hard-core gangsters until they meet the loves of their lives. It played for 87 days so far. | |||
| ==== Critically acclaimed films ==== | |||
| *''']''': Initially upon release, the film was removed from screens within one week and deemed a flop. But upon re-release a month later, this film has turned out to be a surprise hit and the biggest blockbuster film this year. This film rank newcomers ] and ]. This is a low budget film that played for 100 days and has grossed Rs.13 crores. This film is directed by newcomer Mishkin and stars many newcomers. A Gana song sung and enacted by ''Gana Ulaganathan'' is turning out to be a big music track. | |||
| *''']''': The stylish big-budget action thriller dealing with extra marital affair and blackmail is turning out to be a blockbuster this year. It was directed by Susi Ganesan and stars ], ], ], Abbas, ] and Ravi K. Chandran. | |||
| *''']''': This is a stylish flick film is about a stuntman and his love. This film stars ], ], ]. This film is directed by Sasi. The film is well packaged with peppy songs by '''Vijay Antony'''.It played for 75 days. | |||
| ===2005=== | |||
| *''']''':The biggest ever blockbuster movie ever in the history of Tamil Cinema. Released on April 14, 2005 in more than 300 centres worldwide in more then 60 countries made history by grossing Rs. 80 crores. Stars ], ], ], ] and ], directed by P.Vasu. The movie tells the tale of a ] who is desperate to take revenge on her killer. | |||
| *''']''': This is a fast paced action film directed by newcomer Perarasu. This is one of the biggest grosser in 2005 and grossed about Rs.35 crores worldwide. Stars ''Illayathalapathy'' ], ], "Kotta" Srinivasan, Pasupathy, Yugendran. This is about a man who saves the city Chennai from its Dons. | |||
| *''']''': The biggest ever Indian film costing a whopping Rs. 26.38 crores grossed a record breaking Rs.50 crores in its opening 50 days. An action thriller starring ], Sadha and ] among others which deals with the disease of ]. The film was a bigger hit in ] than in ]. | |||
| *''']''': A formerly rich Mobile company owner, played by ], is seeking out on a mission for revenge after the death of his ], ]. The film was a bigger hit in ] than in ]. | |||
| *''']''': This film created a box office record by grossing Rs.8 crores in its opening weekend the most by an Indian film. This is another mass masala entertainer for the 2nd time by the duo ] - ] and the film ran for 100 days in many centres. | |||
| For box office grosses for top 2005 films, see | |||
| ==== Critically acclaimed films ==== | |||
| *''']''': ] depicts the life of a struggling father and how he takes care of his family. The film stars ], ], Rajkiran and ]. | |||
| *''']''': A thriller of 'who killed who' kind starring ] and Gazala. This film also won best actor for Jeeva at an International Festival. | |||
| *''']''': A movie dealing with ] family traditions and ]. This film was even dubbed into ], it stars Sadha and ] | |||
| *''']''' played for 126 days. The action oriented family drama is directed by ] stars ], ], ] about how a son of honest village leader`s son puts an end to a deadly don. | |||
| *''']''' played for 112 days | |||
| *''']''': The Youth Entertainer Movie directed by Jeeva. It is about five college friends. It stars ], ], ], ] and ]. | |||
| ===2004=== | |||
| *''']''': A family entertainer about a man on his quest to become a top ]. Starring '''Nadhiya''', ], ], ]. | |||
| *''']''': A sentimental love story about a rich girl and a poor ]. The cast include `Kaadhal`Sandhya, ]. | |||
| *''']''': The blockbuster ] movie who directed it and also the hero. It also stars ], Kiran and Devayani. ] songs became huge hits and the film had the greatest opening in many years. But the film though commercially successful was banned by The Chennai High Court after a year of it`s release and after it had met with huge commercial success. The film is about a 8 year old boy on drinking a scientist`s medicine becomes a young man but with the same mental capacity. The film is loosely based on the English movie ]. | |||
| *''']''': The remake of popular Hindi film ] directed by ]. It stars ], ], ] and ]. It ran for about 100 days. | |||
| *''']''': This movie played for 175 days. Cheran directs and tells the story of a man who looks back over his ] and career. | |||
| *''']''': A remake of the ] Super hit Okkadu, director ] brought ] and ] together for this fast-paced family audience entertainer. The film ran for more than 200 days and broke old box office records and set a new one. | |||
| *''']''': This film is directed and acted by ] and also stars Abirami, Napolean, Pasupathi. It is a critically acclaimed film which is a violent village drama. It won the Best Asian Film Award. | |||
| For a bird's eye view of the top films in 2004, see | |||
| ====Critically-acclaimed films==== | |||
| *''']''': Simultaneously made as ] by ]. It tells the story of three men from several points of views. Starring a star-studded line up including ], ], ], ], ] and ]. | |||
| *''']''': A tale of a constant ] eventually winning his love. Directed by ] starring Ravikrishna, Vijayan and ]. | |||
| *''']''': A ], ] starrer which ran well for about 275 days in theatres. The story deals with a serial killer who takes revenge on women. This film also has item numbers by Mandhira Bedi and ]. | |||
| ===2003=== | |||
| *''']''': The biggest blockbuster in 2003 ran for 182 days is directed by newcomer Subramania Siva and stars Chaya Singh and ]. The songs composed by Dhina were huge hits and was one of the reasons for the film`s success. | |||
| *''']''': This movie played for 125 days. ] and ] are a married couple who fall in love when Vikram moves branch from ] to ]. Vikram plays a cop for the first time. | |||
| *''']''': A hard-core all out action film with ] and ]. Surya, playing a cop, tracks down the killers of his lover's. | |||
| *''']''': Action film about the victories of love. Starring debutants ] and Sadha. | |||
| *''']''': Another ] movie that ran over 200 days, Vikram, a villager, who comes to chennai for his village affairs meets local rowdies and gets in a situation to destroy them. | |||
| For an analysis of top films of 2003, see . | |||
| ====Critically acclaimed films==== | |||
| *''']''': A story from Bala after the successes of 'Sethu' and 'Nanda' which starred ] and ] in respectively. Both actors came together with ], Laila and Sangeetha for a grizzly tale in which Vikram plays a speechless undertaker. This performance fetched Vikram the National Award. | |||
| *''']''': An emotional comedy starring 'Universal Hero' ], ] and Kiran Rathod. Kamal plays a crippled who Madhavan suspects of being a terrorist and eventually they become blood buddies. | |||
| *''']''': The film which won the Best Regional Film Award and the National Award from the President is about triangle love set against the backdrop of coastal harbour stars ], ''Kutti'' Radhika, ] and Arun Kumar( Guest). | |||
| *''']''': An urbanized tale about five boys and their lives. Starring ], Genelia, ] and others. | |||
| *''']''': One of the biggest blockbusters of 2003 and ran about 175 days. It is about a pschotic young man`s love. Directed by ] it stars ] and ]. | |||
| ===2002=== | |||
| *''']''': The biggest blockbuster of 2002 ran for 100 days. Directed by Lingwusamy and stars ], ], ] and ]. It is about the victory of love set against the backdrop of Chennai city. This is a good Action oriented family entertainer. | |||
| *''']''': Thankar Bhachan provided the story of love from young relationships and troubles starring ]. ] and Devayani. Played for 100 days | |||
| *''']''': A masala movie with ] rescuing people from the don, Teja. Played for 100 days | |||
| *''']''' a film with two ]s and ] about disabality and helping sufferers of it. Played for 100 days | |||
| For a round-up of top movies in 2002, see | |||
| ====Critically acclaimed films==== | |||
| *''']''': ] provides a tale based on the war in ]. A girl (]) is adopted by Mr and Mrs Thiruchelvan (] and ]). The girl is a war orphan from Sri Lanka who eventually wants to go back to see her real mother (]). This movie won several awards. Music by ]. Other cast include ]. | |||
| ===2001=== | |||
| *''']''' played for 100 days. | |||
| *''']''' played for 175 days. | |||
| *''']''' and ''']''' played for 125 days each. | |||
| For a round-up of top movies in 2001, see | |||
| ===2000=== | |||
| *''']''' and ''']''' played for 150 days each | |||
| *''']''' played for 175 days | |||
| *''']''' ran for 100 days | |||
| == 1990s == | |||
| *1990 - '''Michael Madhana Kamarajan''' played for 175 days; '''Keladi Kanmani''' 206 days | |||
| *1991 - '''Nanbargal''' played for 141 days; '''Gopura Vaasaliley''' 150 days; '''Aatha Un Koyililey''', '''Idhayam''', ''']''' and '''En Rasavin Manasiley''' 175 days each; '''Dharmadurai''' 186 days; '''Captain Prabhakaran''' 205 days; '''Sinna Thambi''' 229 days | |||
| *1992 - '''Sundara Kaandam''' played for 150 days; ''Annamalai''', '''Devar Magan''', '''Mannan''', '''Vaanamey Ellai''' and '''Sembaruthi''' 175 days each | |||
| ;''']''': The movie played for 100 days. It was about a woman whose husband is kidnapped by terrorists. The film did well at the box office, was dubbed in 4 other Indian languages, and was critically acclaimed upon release. It's soundtrack was featured in '']'' recently and the film has won numerous awards. It is also remembered as composer ]'s debut. Directed by ], the film stars ] and ]. | |||
| *1993 - '''Aranmanai Kili''', '''Ejamaan''' and '''Kizhakku Seemaiyiley''' played for 175 days each | |||
| *1994 - '''Rasigan''' and '''Veera''' played for 150 days each; '''Amaidhi Padai''', '''Magalir Mattum''' and '''Naataamai''' 175 days each | |||
| *1995 - ''']''' and '''Badsha''' played for 175 days each; '''Aasai''' 210 days | |||
| ;''']''': The movie was about Hindu - Muslim riots and struggles. A Hindu man falls in love with a Muslim woman and end up running away together to the city when their parents reject their marriage. They start their family but then are caught in a violent riot between Hindus and Muslims, where they try to keep their family together and alive. This moving and politically motivated movie was also dubbed into Hindi. It gives a neutral view of the Hindu - Muslim struggles of that time. It also captures the heart as it explores human relationships and love, life and family. Soundtrack was composed by ] and was very well received upon release. Directed by ], it is considered the second part of his line of political films (], ], ] and ]). The film's cast includes ] and ]. | |||
| *1996 - '''Amman Koyil Vaasaliley''', '''Kadhal Desam''', '''Kaalam Maari Pochu''', '''Sundara Purushan''', '''Parambarai''', '''Vaanmadhi''', ''']''' and '''Avvai Sanmugi''' played for 175 days each; '''Ullathai Alli Thaa''' and '''Poovey Unakkaga''' 200 days each; '''Kadhal Kottai''' 230 days | |||
| *1997 - '''Love Today''' and '''Sooriya Vamsam''' played for 150 days each; '''Ettu Patti Raasa''' 175 days; ''']''', '''Arunachalam''', '''Kadhalukku Mariyadhai''' and '''Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga''' 200 days | |||
| *1998 - '''Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen''' played for 200 days | |||
| *1999 - ''']''' played for 125 days; '''Padayappa''' 200 days | |||
| == 1980s == | |||
| *1980 - ''Avan Aval Adhu'' played for 154 days; ''Billa'' 175 days; ''Nenjathai Killadhey'' 364 days; ''Oru Thalai Raagam'' 365 days | |||
| *1981 - ''Kudumbam Oru Kadhambam'' played for 127 days; ''Andha 7 Naatkal'', ''Meendum Kokila'', ''Mouna Geedhangal'' and ''Rayil Payanangalil'' 175 days each; ''Alaigal Oyvadhillai'' 180 days; ''Kilinjalgal'' 210 days | |||
| *1982 - ''Thooral Ninnu Pochu'' played for 114 days; ''Vaalibamey Vaa'' 131 days; ''Darling! Darling! Darling!'' and ''Pokkiri Raja'' 148 days each; ''Moondru Mugam 150 days; ''Theerpugal Thiruthappadalam'' 175 days; ''Sagalakala Vallavan'' 176 days; ''Vaazhvey Maayam'' 200 days; ''Kozhi Koovudhu'' 202 days; ''Gopurangal Saayvadhillai'' 205 days; ''Moondram Pirai'' 329 days; ''Payanangal Mudivadhillai'' 526 days | |||
| *1983 - ''Oru Pullanguzhal Aduppoodhugiradhu'' played for 112 days; ''Paayum Puli'' 133 days; ''Needhibadhi'' 141 days; ''Uyirullavarai Usha'' and ''Sandhippu'' 175 days each; ''Mundhaanai Mudichu'' 201 days; ''Malaiyoor Mambattiyaan'' 204 days; ''Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey'' 263 days; ''Manvaasanai'' 286 days | |||
| *1984 - ''Nallavanukku Nallavan'' played for 152 days; ''Vidhi'' 175 days | |||
| *1985 - ''Kaaki Sattai'' played for 126 days; ''Pournami Alaigal'' 130 days; ''Udhaya Geedham'' 153 days; ''Padikkadhavan'' and ''Poovey Poochoodavaa'' 175 days each; ''Mudhal Mariyadhai'' 177 days; ''Aan Paavam'' 210 days; ''Thendraley Ennai Thodu'' 240 days; ''Sindhu Bairavi'' 284 days | |||
| *1986 - ''Punnagai Mannan'' played for 106 days; ''Saadhanai'' 125 days; ''Amman Koyil Kizhakkaley'', ''Maidhili Ennai Kadhali'', ''Mouna Raagam'' and ''Samsaram Adhu Minsaram'' 175 days each | |||
| *1987 - ''Vanna Kanavugal'' played for 104 days; ''Thirumadhi Oru Vegumadhi'' 125 days; ''Sankar Guru'' 127 days; ''Velaikaaran'' 131 days; ''Nayagan'', ''Manidhan'' and ''Ninaivey Oru Sangeedham'' 175 days each | |||
| *1988 - ''Idhu Namma Aalu'' and ''Guru Sishyan'' played for 175 days each; ''Agni Natchathiram'' 200 days; ''Sendhoora Poovey'' 205 days; ''En Thangai Kalyani'' 210 days | |||
| *1989 - ''Paandi Naatu Thangam'' played for 162 days; ''Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal'', ''Rajadhi Raja'' and ''Raja Sinna Roja'' 175 days each; ''Pudhiya Paadhai'' 197 days; ''Aboorva Sagodharargal'' 200 days; ''Karagattakaaran'' 366 days | |||
| == 1970s == | |||
| *1970 - '''Maattukkaara Velan''' played for 175 days | |||
| *1971 - '''Rickshawkaaran''' played for 140 days and '''Aadhi Baraasakthi''' 175 days | |||
| *1972 - '''Pattikada Pattanama''' played for 189 days; '''Idhaya Veenai''', '''Needhi''' and '''Dheivam''' 217 days each and '''Vasantha Maaligai''' 287 days | |||
| *1973 - '''Arangetram''', '''Ulagam Sutrum Vaaliban''', '''Sooriyagandhi''', '''Baaratha Vilas''', '''Petha Manam Pithu''' and '''Raja Raja Chozhan''' played for 217 days each | |||
| *1974 - '''Aval Oru Thodarkadhai''' played for 140 days, '''Urimai Kural''' 175 days and '''Thanga Padhakkam''' 182 days | |||
| *1976 - '''Bathrakaali''' played for 175 days and ''Annakkili'' 196 days | |||
| *1977 - ''Theebam'' played for 135 days, ''16 Vayadhinile'' 175 days and ''Aattukara Alamelu'' 212 days | |||
| *1978 - ''Ilamai Oonjaladugiradhu'', ''Sigappu Rojakkal'', ''Thyagam'' and ''Priya'' played for 175 days each and ''Kizhakkey Pogum Rayil'' 364 days | |||
| *1979 - ''Pasi'' played for 112 days; ''Annai Or Aalayam'' 126 days; ''Kalyanaraman'' 140 days; ''Niram Maaradha Pookkal'' 154 days; ''Udhiri Pookkal'' 175 days; ''Thirisoolam'' and ''Azhiyadha Kolangal'' 200 days each; and ''Kanniparuvathiley'' 224 days | |||
| == 1960s == | |||
| *1960 - '''Irumbu Thirai''' played for 175 days | |||
| *1961 - '''Paasamalar''' and '''Paavamannippu''' played for 175 days each | |||
| *1964 - '''Kadhalikka Neramillai''' played for 175 days | |||
| *1965 - '''Enga Veettu Pillai''' played for 175 days and '''Thiruvilaiyaadal''' 182 days | |||
| *1966 - '''Anbe Vaa''' played for 147 days | |||
| *1967 - '''Naan''' played for 175 days | |||
| *1969 - '''Adimai Pen''' played for 175 days | |||
| == 1950s == | |||
| *1959 - '''Baagappirivinai''' played for 217 days | |||
| == 1940s == | |||
| *1944 - '''Haridas''' played for 768 days | |||
| == 1930s == | |||
| *1931 - '''Kalidas''' was the first full-length motion picture | |||
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