This is a list of Tamil language films released in India during 2001. [1] [2] [3]
The following films also released in 2001, though the release date remains unknown. [1]
Title | Director | Cast | Studio | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|
Maname Mayangathe | Shapeer Kumar | Padmaja, Hema, Meenu | Welcome Films | [72] |
Theerpugal Maatrapadalaam | M. K. Arunthavaraj | Babu Ganesh, Vichithra | Aum Devalayaa Cine Creations |
The following films were notable dubbed films also released in 2001.
Opening | Title | Director(s) | Original film | Cast | Ref. | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Film | Language | |||||
14 January | Paapa | Kodi Ramakrishna | Devi Putrudu | Telugu | Venkatesh, Soundarya, Anjala Zaveri | [73] |
14 January | Unnai Thedi Varuven | K. V. Raju | No. 1 | Kannada | Ramkumar, Vijayalakshmi | [74] |
14 April | Kuzhanthayum Deivamum | Kodi Ramakrishna | Devullu | Telugu | Babloo Prithviraj, Manthra | [75] |
8 June | Chithiram | Teja | Chitram | Telugu | Uday Kiran, Reemma Sen | [75] |
26 October | Samrat Asoka | Santhosh Sivan | Asoka | Hindi | Shahrukh Khan, Ajith Kumar, Kareena Kapoor | [76] |
Category/Organization | Cinema Express Awards 14 October 2001 [77] | Dinakaran Cinema Awards 22 April 2002 [78] | Filmfare Awards South 20 April 2002 [79] | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards 30 September 2004 [80] |
---|---|---|---|---|
Best Film | Aanandham | Aanandham | Aanandham | Virumbugiren (2002) |
Best Director | K. S. Ravikumar Thenali (2000) | Bala Nandha | Cheran Pandavar Bhoomi | Susi Ganesan Virumbugiren (2002) |
Best Actor | Ajith Kumar Citizen | Vikram Kasi | Vikram Kasi | Suriya Nandha |
Best Actress | Meena Rhythm (2000) | Laila Dhill / Nandha | Laila Nandha | Sneha Virumbugiren (2002) |
Best Music Director | Harris Jayaraj Minnale | Harris Jayaraj Minnale | Vidyasagar Dhill , Thavasi , Poovellam Un Vasam |
Ghajini is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by A. R. Murugadoss and produced by Salem Chandrasekharan. The film stars Suriya, Asin, Nayanthara and Pradeep Rawat. Harris Jayaraj composed the soundtrack and background music, while R. D. Rajasekhar and Anthony were the film's cinematographer and editor, respectively. In the film, a once eminent businessman develops anterograde amnesia due to a head injury he sustains while attempting to save his fiancee Kalpana from getting murdered by a gangster. After that, he sets out to avenge her murder with the aid of photographs from an instant camera and permanent tattoos on his body.
Jyothika Saravanan, known mononyomusly as Jyothika, is an Indian actress and film producer who predominantly appears in Tamil films in addition to Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi films. Appeared in over 50 Films, Jyothika has received several accolades including a National Film Award, five Filmfare Awards South, four Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and the Kalaimamani Award. Jyothika is regarded as one of the most prolific actresses in Tamil cinema, and has been ranked among the best actresses of South India by the media.
Pokiri (transl. Rogue) is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh. The film was produced by Jagannadh and Manjula Ghattamaneni by their respective production companies Vaishno Academy and Indira Productions. The film stars Mahesh Babu, Ileana, Prakash Raj, Nassar, Ashish Vidyarthi and Sayaji Shinde. In the film, a local goon whose killer instincts earns him not only his girlfriend's disapproval and a corrupt cop's enmity, but also the attention of a wanted crime boss.
Dhill (transl. Guts/Courage) is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Dharani. The film stars Vikram in the lead role, alongside Laila, Ashish Vidyarthi, Nassar and Vivek in supporting roles. The music was composed by Vidyasagar, while cinematography and editing were handled by S. Gopinath and B. Lenin and V. T. Vijayan.
Anbu Thangai is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film directed by S. P. Muthuraman, starring R. Muthuraman and Jayalalithaa. The film was remake of Chelleli Kapuram. Kamal Haasan choreographed a song for Jayalalithaa and himself in the film.
Pesadha Kannum Pesume is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Murali Krishna. The film stars Kunal, Monal and new actress Mamtha in the lead roles, while Ramji and Karunas play supporting roles. The music was composed by Bharani with editing by P. Sai Suresh and cinematography by Sri Shankar. The film was released on 17 May 2002 and was a slip-up from the director's previous film Paarvai Ondre Podhume (2001).
Palum Pazhamum is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language film directed by A. Bhimsingh. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi. It was released on 9 September 1961. The film was remade in Kannada as Beratha Jeeva, and in Hindi as Saathi, the latter was remade in Turkish as Yarım Kalan Saadet (1970).
Sripathi Panditharadhyula Charan, credited as S. P. Charan, is an Indian playback singer and actor works predominantly works in Tamil cinema and Telugu cinema.
Meera is a 1945 Indian Tamil-language historical musical film directed by Ellis R. Dungan, produced by T. Sadasivam and written by Kalki Krishnamurthy. Based on the life of the 16th century mystic and poet Mirabai, the film stars M. S. Subbulakshmi as the eponymous character, a zealous devotee of Krishna, who considers him to be her husband. Despite marrying Rana, she follows her own way of living, which is unacceptable to her husband and his family.
Sruthi Raj is an Indian film and television actress. She has acted in a few Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil films before moving on to act in Tamil TV serials. She is known for her leading roles in the popular Tamil TV serials Thendral, Office,Azhagu, and Thalattu.
Dhina is an Indian film and television series composer from Tamil Nadu, India.
Kavalai Illaadha Manithan is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Shankar, written and co-produced by Kannadasan. The film stars Chandrababu and Rajasulochana, with M. R. Radha, T. S. Balaiah, T. R. Mahalingam, M. N. Rajam, and L. Vijayalakshmi in supporting roles. It was released on 19 August 1960 and was not a commercial success.
Ramesh Vinayakam is an Indian composer, arranger, singer, songwriter, music producer, story writer and a music researcher.
Kalyanam Panniyum Brahmachari is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language comedy film, directed by P. Neelakantan and produced by B. R. Panthulu. The film stars T. R. Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini and Ragini. It was released on 13 April 1954 and became a box office success.
Anubavam Pudhumai is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language comedy thriller film directed by C. V. Rajendran in his debut and written by Chitralaya Gopu from a story by Raju. The film stars R. Muthuraman and Rajasree. It was released on 2 March 1967. The film was remade in Hindi as Hulchul (1971).
Sengamala Theevu is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by S. Rajendran. The film stars M. R. Radha, C. L. Anandan, Rajasree and Pushpalatha.
Engalukkum Kalam Varum is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language film directed and co-filmed by A. Vincent. The fim stars Nagesh and Padmini. It was released on 7 July 1967.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link){{cite web}}
: |last=
has generic name (help)