This is a list of Tamil language films produced in the Tamil cinema in India that were released in 2015. [1] Over 200 Tamil films released in 2015, the biggest number of films to come from a single film industry in India. [2] [3]
Post-amendment to the Tamil Nadu Entertainment Tax Act 1939 on 27 September 2011, gross jumped to 130 per cent of net for films with non-Tamil titles and U certificates as well. [4] Commercial Taxes Department disclosed ₹106.29 crore in entertainment tax revenue for the year. [5] According to Ormax Media industry report, the Tamil film segment registered domestic net box office receipts of ₹996 crore with 14 crore admissions. [6]
The list of highest-grossing Tamil films released in 2015, by worldwide box office gross revenue, are as follows:
Rank | Title | Gross | Production company | ref(s) |
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1 | I | ₹227—240 crore | Aascar Films S. Aishwarya (presenter) | [7] |
2 | Vedalam | ₹120 crore | Shri Sai Raam Creations S.Aishwarya (Presenter) | [8] |
3 | Kanchana 2 | ₹108 crore | Raghava Lawrence | [9] |
4 | Thani Oruvan | ₹105 crore | AGS Entertainment | [10] |
5 | Papanasam | ₹102 crore | Wide Angle Creations RajKumar Theatres Pvt. Ltd. | [11] |
Uthama Villain | ₹101 crore | Raaj Kamal Films International Thirupathi Brothers Film Media | [12] | |
7 | Puli | ₹100 crore | Thameens Films SKT Studios | [13] |
8 | Yennai Arindhaal | ₹96 crore | Shri Sai Raam Creations S.Aishwarya (Presenter) | [14] [15] |
9 | Masss | ₹95 crore | Studio Green 2D Entertainment Aadnah Arts | [16] |
10 | Thoongaa Vanam | ₹80 crore | Raaj Kamal Films International | |
11 | Anegan | ₹55 crore | AGS Entertainment | [17] |
12 | Kaaki Sattai | ₹55 crore | Wunderbar Films | [18] |
13 | O Kadhal Kanmani | ₹52 crore | Madras Talkies | [19] |
Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Producer | Ref | |
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J A N | 2 | ||||||
Thiru Vi Ka Poonga | Senthil | Senthil, Swathi Shanmugam | Drama | The Budget Film Company | [20] | ||
Virudhalaam Pattu | R. Jayakanthan | Hemanth Kumar, Saniya Srivastav | Romance | Tamizh Thai Productions | [20] | ||
Vishayam Veliye Theriya Koodadhu | A. Raagaventira | Sentrayan, Ranga | Thriller | Open Eye Theatres | [20] | ||
9 | Kizhakke Udhiththa Kaadhal | K. Muni Shankar | Aariyan, Lisha, Sumalatha | Comedy drama | Faceon Mediya | [21] | |
Vettaiyadu | K. S. Vijayabalan | Vidiyal Raju, Udhayathara, Hari, Prajwal Poovaiah | Drama | Shoundaryan Pictures | [21] | ||
14 | I | Shankar | Vikram, Amy Jackson, Suresh Gopi, Upen Patel | Romantic thriller | Aascar Film | [22] | |
15 | Aambala | Sundar C | Vishal, Hansika Motwani, Prabhu | Action masala | Vishal Film Factory | [22] | |
Darling | Sam Anton | G. V. Prakash Kumar, Nikki Galrani, Karunas, Srushti Dange | Horror comedy | Studio Green Geetha Arts | [22] | ||
23 | Appavi Kateri | Ali Akbar | Rafiq, Meera, Vimal | Horror | Gopikaa Movie Makers | [23] | |
Aroopam | Vincent Jayaraj | Deva, Darshitha | Thriller | Raana Pictures | [23] | ||
Thottal Thodarum | Cable Shankar | Thaman Kumar, Arundhati | Romantic thriller | FCS Creations | [23] | ||
30 | Dharani | Guhan Sambantham | Aari, Elango Kumaravel, Ajay Krishna, Sandra Amy, Varunika | Action drama | Dream Factory | [24] | |
Isai | S. J. Surya | S. J. Surya, Sathyaraj, Sulagna Panigrahi | Psychological thriller | SS Productions | [24] | ||
Killadi | A. Venkatesh | Bharath, Nila | Action masala | Sri Saravana Creations | [24] | ||
Pulan Visaranai 2 | R. K. Selvamani | Prashanth, Karthika Mathew, Ashwini, R. K. | Crime thriller | I. V. Cine Productions | [24] | ||
Touring Talkies | S. A. Chandrasekhar | S. A. Chandrasekhar, Papri Ghosh, Abi Saravanan, Gayatri Rema | Romantic thriller | Staar Makers | [24] | ||
F E B | 5 | Yennai Arindhaal | Gautham Vasudev Menon | Ajith Kumar, Arun Vijay, Trisha Krishnan, Anushka Shetty | Action drama | Sri Sai Ram Creations | [25] |
6 | Pongi Ezhu Manohara | Ramesh Rangasamy | Irfan, Arundathi Nair, Archana Vishwanath | Romantic comedy | Banyan Movies | [26] | |
13 | Anegan | K. V. Anand | Dhanush, Amyra Dastur, Karthik | Romantic thriller | AGS Entertainment | [27] | |
Mandodhari | Sampath | Ranjith, Amar, Dhareena | Horror | Milestone Films | [27] | ||
Manitha Kadhal Alla | Agni | Agni, Tarushi, Nassar | Romance | BlackSea Movies | [27] | ||
20 | K3 | M. S. Annadurai | Vimal Raja, Aadhira | Thriller | Magic Media | [28] | |
Sandamarutham | A. Venkatesh | Sarath Kumar, Meera Nandan, Oviya | Action | Magic Frames | [28] | ||
Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum | Ram Prakash Rayappa | Attakathi Dinesh, Nakul, Bindu Madhavi, Aishwarya Dutta | Social thriller | VLS Rock Cinema | [28] | ||
27 | Ettuthikkum Madhayaanai | K. S. Thangasamy | Sathya, Sreemukhi | Action | Raattinam Pictures | [29] | |
Kaaki Sattai | R. S. Durai Senthilkumar, | Sivakarthikeyan, Sri Divya, Prabhu, Vijay Raaz | Comedy masala | Wunderbar Films | [29] | ||
Manal Naharam | Oru Thalai Raagam Shankar | Prajin, Gautham Krishna, Thanishka, Varuna Shetty | Romantic drama | DJM Associates | [29] | ||
Vajram | Ramesh Selvan | Sree Raam, Kishore, Pandi, Bhavani Reddy | Comedy drama | Sri Sairam Film Factory | [29] | ||
M A R | 6 | Bench Talkies | Six directors | Vijay Sethupathi, Sananth Reddy | Anthology | Stone Bench Creations | [30] |
En Vazhi Thani Vazhi | Shaji Kailas | R. K., Poonam Kaur, Meenakshi Dixit | Action | Makkal Paasarai | [30] | ||
Enakkul Oruvan | Prasad Ramar | Siddharth, Deepa Sannidhi, Srushti Dange | Psychological thriller | Thirukumaran Entertainment ABI TCS Studios | [30] | ||
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai (Direct-to-video) | Cheran | Sharwanand, Nithya Menen, Prakash Raj | Drama | Dream Theatres | [31] [32] | ||
Maha Maha | Mathivanan Sakthivel | Mathivanan Sakthivel, Melisha | Romantic thriller | Sakthi Screens | [30] | ||
Rombha Nallavan Da Nee | A. Venkatesh | Mirchi Senthil, Sruthi Bala, Sarvajeeth | Comedy | Rendezvous Movie Makers | [30] | ||
Serndhu Polama | Anil Kumar | Vinay, Madhuurima, Preethi Christina Paul | Romance | Dream Factory | [30] | ||
Thoppi | Youreka | Murali Ram, Rakshaya Raj | Romantic drama | Nimo Productions | [30] | ||
13 | Aivarattam | Mithun Manikkam | Dushyanth Jayaprakash, Niranjan Jayaprakash, Nithya Shetty, Jayaprakash | Sports drama | The Vibrant Movies | [33] | |
Ivanuku Thannila Gandam | S. N. Sakthivel | Deepak Dinkar, Neha Ratnakaran, Rajendran | Comedy | VVR Cine Mask | [33] | ||
Katham Katham | Babu Thooyavan | Nandha, Natty Subramaniam, Sanam Shetty, Sharika | Action | Appu Movies | [33] | ||
Mahabalipuram | Don Sandy | Vinayak, Vithika Sheru, Karunakaran, Ramesh Thilak, Angana Roy | Comedy drama | Studio 9 Productions Clapboard Movies | [33] | ||
Rajathandhiram | AG Amid | Veera, Regina Cassandra | Heist | Sunland Cinemas White Bucket Productions | [33] | ||
Sonna Pocchu | Sairam | Alagu, Gopika, Lakshmi | Horror | Aim High Creations | [33] | ||
Thavarana Pathai | Sri Arun | Surya Teja, Naveena Jackson, Surabhi Swathi, Giridhar | Romantic thriller | Devakala Films | [33] | ||
Vaanavil Vaazhkai | James Vasanthan | Jose Selvaraj, Janani Rajan, Jithi, Cassandra, Jonathan, Sai Shankar, Shilvi Sharon, Maya, Gaana Shiva | Musical | Oceanaa AJR Cine Arts | [33] | ||
20 | Aaya Vada Sutta Kadhai | N. Phanindra | Avitej, Supurna, Manoharan K., Sai Prashanth | Comedy | Pixl Films | [34] | |
Agathinai | U. P. Marudhu | Mahima Nambiar, Aadukalam Naren, Varma | Drama | Sri Harini Pictures | [34] | ||
Iravum Pagalum Varum | Balasriram | Mahesh, Ananya | Romantic thriller | Sky Dot Films | [34] | ||
Kadavul Paathi Mirugam Paathi | Raaj-Suresh | Raj Zacharias, Sethu, Swetha Vijay, Pooja Umashankar | Drama | Celebs & Red Carpet Studios | [34] | ||
Kallappadam | J. Vadivel | Jishnu Raghavan, Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli, Vadivel, Sreerama Santhosh, Gaugin | Thriller | Iraivan Films | [34] | ||
Kaala Kattam | K. Bhaskar | Pawan, Satyashri | Romance | Jai Indra Movies | [34] | ||
Mooch | Vinu Bharathi | Nithin George, Misha Ghoshal, Jayaraj, Abhi, Diya, Suhasini, Vellore Girija | Horror | Great B Productions | [34] | ||
Patra | Jayantan | Mithun Dev, Vaidehi | Action drama | GK Cinemas | [34] | ||
Thilagar | B. Perumal Pillai | Dhruvva, Mrudhula Bhaskar, Kishore | Action drama | Anger Print | [34] | ||
Vethu Vaettu | S. Manibarathi | Harish, Malavika Menon, Ganja Karuppu | Romance | Vivin Movie | [34] | ||
27 | Charles Shafiq Karthiga | Sathiya Moorthy Saravanan | Sharran Kumar, Mishal, Jai Quehaeni, Narayan Lucky, Vimal Antony | Thriller | SS Film Factory | [35] | |
Manadhil Oru Maatram | Janaa Venkat | Madhan, Spoorthi Suresh | Romance | Kotrak Films | [35] | ||
Nadhigal Nanaivadhillai | Nanjil P. C. Anbazhahan | Pranav, Monica, Risha | Romance | Saraswathi Entertainment | [35] | ||
Sarithram Pesu | Sri Mahesh | Dr. Saravanan, Kannika, Kiruba, Yogeshwaran Bose | Drama | Ayyanar Films | [35] | ||
Valiyavan | M. Saravanan | Jai, Andrea Jeremiah | Action | SK Studios | [35] | ||
A P R | 2 | Komban | Muthiah | Karthi, Lakshmi Menon, Rajkiran | Action drama | Studio Green | [36] |
Nannbenda | Jagdish | Udhayanidhi Stalin, Nayantara, Santhanam | Romantic comedy | Red Giant Movies | [36] | ||
Sagaptham | Surendran | Shanmugapandian, Neha Hinge, Shubra Aiyappa | Action | Captain Cine Creations | [36] | ||
10 | Chennai Ungalai Anbudan Varaverkirathu | Marudhu Pandian | Bobby Simha, Lingaa, Prapanjayan, Saranya, Panimalar, Nisha Krishnan | Drama | ATM Productions | [37] | |
Thunai Mudhalvar | R. Vivekanand | K. Bhagyaraj, Jayaram, Shwetha Menon, Sandhya | Satire | Anugrahada Art Films | [37] | ||
17 | Kanchana 2 | Raghava Lawrence | Raghava Lawrence, Taapsee Pannu, Nithya Menen | Horror comedy | Raghavendra Productions | [38] | |
O Kadhal Kanmani | Mani Ratnam | Dulquer Salmaan, Nithya Menen, Prakash Raj, Leela Samson | Romance | Madras Talkies | [38] | ||
24 | Iridiyam | Sai Mukhunthan | Mohan Kumar, Aarushi, Vijay Adith, Jangiri Madhumitha, Srinivasan | Action comedy | Quadra Movies | [39] | |
Kangaroo | Samy | Arjuna, Varsha Ashwathi, Sri Priyanka | Adventure | V House Productions | [39] | ||
Neethane En Kovil | N. Pathu | Pathu, Nagaraj | Romance | Nagu Creations | [39] | ||
Yoogan | G. Kamal | Yashmith, Siddhu GRN, Sakshi Agarwal, Pradeep Balaji, Shyam Kirthivasan | Horror | Twins Production | [39] | ||
M A Y | 1 | Vai Raja Vai | Aishwarya R. Dhanush | Gautham Karthik, Priya Anand, Vivek, Daniel Balaji, Taapsee Pannu | Thriller | AGS Entertainment | [40] |
2 | Uttama Villain | Ramesh Aravind | Kamal Haasan, K. Balachander, Urvashi, Andrea Jeremiah, Pooja Kumar | Comedy drama | Thirrupathi Brothers Raaj Kamal Films International | [41] | |
8 | India Pakistan | N. Anand | Vijay Antony, Sushma Raj | Comedy | Vijay Antony Film Corporation | [42] | |
Kadhal Ilavasam | S. R. Balakrishnan | B. Ganesh, Jshmitha | Romance | Santhya Creations | [42] | ||
MGR Sivaji Rajini Kamal | Robert | Robert, Suresh, Manoj, Ramji, Aishwarya, Nirosha, Vanitha | Comedy | Vanitha Film Production | [42] | ||
15 | 36 Vayadhinile | Rosshan Andrrews | Jyothika, Rahman, Abhirami | Drama | 2D Entertainment | [43] | |
Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai | S. P. Jananathan | Arya, Vijay Sethupathi, Shaam, Karthika Nair | Political thriller | UTV Motion Pictures | [43] | ||
22 | Demonte Colony | Ajay Gnanamuthu | Arulnithi, Ramesh Thilak, Sananth Reddy | Horror | Mohana Movies | [44] | |
Kamara Kattu | Ramki Ramakrishnan | Sree Raam, Yuvan, Manishajith, Raksha Raj | Drama | Sree Daksha Innovations, Reves Creations | [44] | ||
Nanbargal Narpani Mandram | Radha Bharathi | Jainath, Akshaya | Drama | Sri Annamalaiyar Movies | [44] | ||
Siruvani | Ragunath | Sanjay, Aishwari | Romance | Marudhamalai Films | [44] | ||
Thiranthidu Seese | M. Nimesh Varshan | Dhansika, Veeravan Stalin, Narayan Lucky, Anjena Kirti | Thriller | Sudhas Production | [44] | ||
Vindhai | Laura | Mahendran, Manishajith, M. S. Bhaskar, Manobala | Comedy | Annai Pudhumai Madha Films | [44] | ||
29 | Iruvar Ondranal | Anbu G. | P. R. Prabhu, Krithika Malini | Romance | Ramana Arts | [45] | |
Masss | Venkat Prabhu | Suriya, Nayantara, Pranitha, Parthiban, Samuthirakani | Supernatural thriller | Aadnah Arts | [45] | ||
Soan Papdi | Sivani | Sri, Sahil, Niranjana, Priya | Comic thriller | Golden Movie Maker | [45] | ||
J U N | 5 | Buddhanin Sirippu | Victor Davidson | Samuthirakani, Mahesh, Vivek, Mithra Kurian | Drama | Sakaria Productions | [46] |
Dhegam Sudukuthu | K. P. Ganesh | Vijay Kumar, Kalyani | Adult | KCV Films | [46] | ||
Kaaka Muttai | M. Manikandan | Vignesh, Ramesh, Aishwarya Rajesh | Comedy drama | Wunderbar Films Grass Root Film Company | [46] | ||
Kathamma | M. D. Sukumaran | Biju, Aathira, Ashok Raj, Shivaji Mallika | Drama | Bougainvillea Films | [46] | ||
Puriyadha Anandam Puthithaga Arambam | Syed Ibrahim | Krish, Srushti Dange | Romance | Rowther Films | [46] | ||
12 | Inimey Ippadithan | Muruganand | Santhanam, Ashna Zaveri, Akhila Kishore | Comedy | Handmade Films | [47] | |
Romeo Juliet | Lakshman | Jayam Ravi, Hansika Motwani | Romantic comedy | Madras Enterprises | [47] | ||
19 | Achaaram | Mohan Krishna | Ganesh Venkatraman, Munna, Poonam Kaur | Crime thriller | Dhaaru Nisha Movies | [48] | |
Eli | Yuvaraj Dhayalan | Vadivelu, Sadha, Pradeep Rawat | Spy comedy | City Cine Creations | [48] | ||
Iru Kadhal Oru Kadhai | P. Panneerselvam | Jana, Anu Krishna | Romance | TJ Movies | [48] | ||
Iyakkunar | Rajath | Rajath, Ashmitha, Risha, Shruti Swastika | Comedy | Jayalakshmi Golden Jubilee Films | [48] | ||
26 | Indru Netru Naalai | Ravi Kumar R. | Vishnu, Miya, Karunakaran | Science-fiction comedy | Thirukumaran Entertainment | [49] | |
Kaaval | Nagendran R. | Vimal, Samuthirakani, 'Punnagai Poo' Gheetha | Action | SG Films | [49] | ||
Lodukku Pandi | Rajneesh | Karunas, Neha Saxena | Comedy | G Pictures | [49] | ||
Moone Moonu Varthai | Madhumitha | Arjun Chidambaram, Aditi Chengappa, Venkatesh Harinathan | Romantic comedy | Capital Film Works | [49] | ||
Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka | Sathya | Aadhi, Nikki Galrani, Mithun Chakraborty, Richa Pallod | Action drama | Adharsha Chitralaya | [49] |
Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Producer | Ref | |
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J U L | 3 | Baby | D. Suresh | Manoj K. Bharathi, Shira Gaarg, Baby Sathanya, Srivarshini | Horror | RK Entertainers | [50] |
Oru Thozhan Oru Thozhi | P. Mohan | Meenesh Krishna, Mano Deepan, Asthra, Abinitha | Romance | Ghantharvaa Celluloids Creators | [50] | ||
Palakkattu Madhavan | M. Chandramohan | Vivek, Sonia Agarwal, Sheela | Comedy drama | ABC Dreams | [50] | ||
Papanasam | Jeethu Joseph | Kamal Haasan, Gautami, Niveda Thomas, Asha Sarath | Drama-thriller | Wide Angle Creations Raj Kumar Theatres | [50] | ||
Paranjothi | Gopu Balaji | Sarathy Natesan, Ansiba Hassan, Vijayakumar | Drama | IPL Cinemas | [50] | ||
10 | Baahubali: The Beginning | S. S. Rajamouli | Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah | Epic / history | Arka Media Works | [51] [52] | |
Kamaraj | A. Balakrishnan | Richard Madhuram, Samuthirakani, Sambathraj Sumant, Mahendran | Biography | Ramana Communications | [52] | ||
Ore Oru Raja Mokkaraja | Sathosh Gopal | Sanjeev Kumar, Ranjith, Rajendran | Action | Devakala Films | [52] | ||
Maharani Kottai | Vinod Kumar | Richard Rishi, Aani Princy, Ashwin Raja, Ganja Karuppu | Horror | Thanamalar Creations | [52] | ||
Miss Pannidatheenga Appuram Varuthapaduveenga | K. Saravanan | Suresh Kumar, Pandiarajan, Livingston, Crane Manohar | Comedy | Jamna Films International | [52] | ||
17 | Maari | Balaji Mohan | Dhanush, Kajal Aggarwal, Vijay Yesudas | Action masala | Magic Frames, Wunderbar Films | [53] | |
24 | Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum | N. J. Srikrishna | Arulnithi, Remya Nambeesan, Singampuli | Comedy | JSK Film Corporation | [54] | |
Aavi Kumar | Kandeepan | Udhaya, Kanika Tiwari | Supernatural thriller | Volmart Films | [54] | ||
Guru Sukran | Anand | Guru, Kamalnath, Satna Titus, Tripura, Aadukalam Naren | Action | Guru Kamalam Associates | [54] | ||
31 | Idhu Enna Maayam | A. L. Vijay | Vikram Prabhu, Navdeep, Keerthy Suresh, Kavya Shetty | Romantic comedy | Magic Frames, Think Big Studios | [55] | |
Orange Mittai | Biju Viswanath | Vijay Sethupathi, Ramesh Thilak, Aashritha | Comedy drama | Vijay Sethupathi Productions | [55] | ||
Sakalakala Vallavan | Suraj | Jayam Ravi, Trisha, Anjali, Soori | Masala | Lakshmi Movie Makers | [55] | ||
A U G | 7 | Azhage Illatha Azhagana Kathai | Swaminathan | Vijaya Prakash | Drama | SSS Creations | [56] |
Chandi Veeran | A. Sarkunam | Atharvaa, Anandhi, Lal | Action | B. Studios | [56] | ||
Kalai Vendhan | R. K. Parasuram | Ajay, Sanam Shetty, Kalabhavan Mani | Action drama | S. K. Films International | [56] | ||
Kurangu Kaila Poomalai | G. Krishna | Praveen Kumar Rajendran, Jagadeesh, Gautham, Chandini, Gayathri, Nisha | Comedy | Sai Ameer Productions | [56] | ||
Vandha Mala | Igore | Tamil, Sri Priyanka, Prasad | Comedy | S. Jayaradha Krishnan | [56] | ||
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Akila Muthalam Vaguppu | Suresh Saran | Thilaga Raj, Nazeer, Swathija | Romance | Thaaya Creations | [57] | ||
Nirayudham | M. B. Rajadurai | Santhosh, Sharika | Thriller | SSN Creations | [57] | ||
Vaalu | Vijay Chandar | Silambarasan, Hansika Motwani, Santhanam | Romantic comedy | NIC Arts | [57] | ||
Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga | M. Rajesh | Arya, Tamannaah, Santhanam, Muktha Bhanu | Romantic comedy | The Show People | [57] | ||
21 | Aluchatiyam | Premkumar | Raghu, Ramya | Drama | Nisa Pictures | [58] | |
Vanna Jigina | Nandha Periyasamy | Vijay Vasanth, Sanyathara, Singampuli | Romantic comedy | Thirrupathi Brothers | [58] | ||
28 | Adhibar | Surya Prakash | Jeevan, Vidya Pradeep, Nandha, Richard Rishi | Action | Benn Consortium Studios | [59] | |
Thakka Thakka | Sanjeev | Vikranth, Aravinnd Singh, Rahul Venkat, Abhinaya, Leema Babu, Parvati Nirban | Action drama | Studio Versatile | [60] | ||
Thani Oruvan | M. Raja | Jayam Ravi, Aravind Swamy, Nayantara | Action thriller | AGS Entertainment | [61] [62] | ||
S E P | 4 | Bhanu | G. V. Seenu | G. V. Seenu, Aishwarya Sant, Udhayaaraj | Drama | Kamal G Pictures | [63] |
Paayum Puli | Suseenthiran | Vishal, Kajal Aggarwal, Samuthirakani | Action drama | Vendhar Movies | [63] | ||
Pokkiri Mannan | Ragomadhesh | Sridhar, Spoorthi Suresh | Action | Srinidhi Films | [63] | ||
Savaale Samaali | Sathyasiva | Ashok Selvan, Bindu Madhavi | Comedy | K Productions | [63] | ||
11 | 9 Thirudargal | Vijay Paramasivam | Saran, Akansha Mohan, Y. G. Mahendra | Comedy | Golden House Creations | [64] | |
Maanga | R. S. Raja | Premgi Amaren, Advaitha, Leema Babu | Science fiction comedy | Dream Zone Movies | [64] | ||
Naanaage Naanillai | A. P. Rethinam | Vijayabalan, Kamali | Drama | Thiru Neelakanda Vinayagar Pictures | [64] | ||
Strawberry | Pa. Vijay | Pa. Vijay, Avani Modi, Yuvina Parthavi | Horror | Vil Makers | [64] | ||
Yatchan | Vishnuvardhan | Arya, Kreshna, Deepa Sannidhi, Swathi Reddy | Action comedy | Vishnuvardhan Pictures, UTV Motion Pictures | [64] | ||
17 | 49-O | P. Arokiyadoss | Goundamani, Guru Somasundaram, Vaidehi | Satire | Zero Rules Entertainment | [65] | |
Maya | Ashwin Saravanan | Nayantara, Aari, Amzath Khan, Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli | Horror | Potential Studios | [65] | ||
Trisha Illana Nayanthara | Adhik Ravichandran | G. V. Prakash Kumar, Anandhi, Manisha Yadav | Adult comedy | Cameo Films | [65] | ||
24 | Jippaa Jimikki | Ra. Raajasekar | Krishik Divakar, Kushbu Prasad | Romantic comedy | 3 Friends Production | [66] | |
Kadhal Agathee | Shami Thirumalai | Harikumar, Aisha Azim, Mamtha | Romance | Ramaiah Cine Creations | [66] | ||
Kirumi | Anucharan | Kathir, Reshmi Menon, Charle, David Solomon Raja | Thriller | JPR Films | [66] | ||
Kuttram Kadithal | Bramma. | Master Ajay, Radhika Prasidhha, Sai Rajkumar | Drama | JSK Film Corporation, Chris Pictures | [66] | ||
Thiruttu VCD | Sukumar | Prabha, Sakshi Agarwal, Devadarshini | Comedy | VPA Medias | [66] | ||
Unakkenna Venum Sollu | Srinath Ramalingam | Deepak Paramesh, Jaqlene Prakash, Gunalan Morgan | Horror | Juna Pictures | [66] | ||
O C T | 1 | Puli | Chimbu Deven | Vijay, Sudeep, Sridevi, Shruti Haasan, Hansika Motwani | Fantasy horror | SKT Studios | [67] |
2 | Dummy Tappasu | Ravi OS | Praveen Prem, Ramya Pandian | Comedy | Yacht Ads | [68] | |
9 | Andhadhi | Ramesh Venkatraman | Arjun Vijayaragavan, Anjena Kirti, Karthik Nagarajan, Sahithya Jagannathan, Bhargav Chakravarthy | Crime thriller | Dewdrop Pictures | [69] | |
Kaththukkutti | R. Saravanan | Narain, Soori, Srushti Dange | Romantic comedy | OWN Productions | [69] | ||
Masala Padam | Laxman Kumar | Shiva, Bobby Simha, Gaurav, Laxmi Devy | Masala | Allin Pictures | [69] | ||
Sathuran | Rajeev Prasad | Rajaji, Varsha Bollamma, Raju Easwaran | Action thriller | Kuberan Cinemas | [69] | ||
16 | Athiradi | Mansoor Ali Khan | Mansoor Ali Khan, Moumita Choudhury | Comedy | Raj Kannadi Films | [70] | |
Maiem | Aditya Baskar | Naveen Sanjai, Jai Quehaeni, Kumaran Thangarajan, Suhasinni Kumaran, Hashim Zain, Pooja Devariya | Thriller | Sketchbook Productions | [70] | ||
Marappaachi | K. S. Muthumanoharan | G. Muruganandam, Suganya | Horror | Gems Pictures | [70] | ||
Sillunu Oru Payanam | R. Vishwa | Sohaib, Navya | Romance | GN Medias | [70] | ||
Sivappu | Sathyasiva | Naveen Chandra, Rupa Manjari, Rajkiran, Thambi Ramaiah | Drama | Muktha Films | [70] | ||
Thiraipada Nagaram | S. P. Gnanamozhi | Muthu, Priya | Romance | Udhyam Screens, Pasathai Movies | [70] | ||
21 | 10 Endrathukulla | Vijay Milton | Vikram, Samantha Ruth Prabhu | Road thriller | Fox Star Studios, AR Muragadoss Productions | [71] | |
Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Vignesh Shivan | Vijay Sethupathi, Nayantara, Parthiban | Romantic comedy | Wunderbar Films | [72] | ||
22 | Kubera Rasi | R. Radhakrishnan | Roshan Basheer, Abhirami Suresh, Biju Isaac | Thriller | I & B Movies | [73] | |
30 | Apoorva Mahaan | Manimuthu | Thalaivasal Vijay, Suman, Powerstar Srinivasan | Devotional | TNS Devar Films | [74] | |
Adhyan | Ram Manoj Kumar | Abimanyu Nallamuthu, Sakshi Agarwal | Action | Rathang Pictures | [74] | ||
Chikkiku Chikkikkichu | N. Rajesh Kumar | Anoop Ravindran, Mrudula Murali | Romance | NCR Movie Creations | [74] | ||
Illaignar Paasarai | Jayaraman Rithan | Vijay Muralee, Anu Krishna | Drama | Freedom Aarts | [74] | ||
Kathirvel Kaaka | V. N. Premkumar | Manoj Bharathiraja, Preethika Sri, Karunas | Action | Sri Kaliyamman Films | [74] | ||
Om Shanthi Om | D. Surya Prabhakar | Srikanth, Neelam Upadhyaya, Aadukalam Naren, Vinodhini | Horror drama | 8 Point Entertainment | [74] | ||
Pallikoodam Pogamale | Jayasheelan | Tejas, Aishwarya Raja, Ganesh Venkatraman, Srihari | Drama | Best Rolls | [74] | ||
Viraivil Isai | V. S. Praba | Mahendran, Dhilip Roger, Sruthi Ramakrishnan, Arppana Prabhu | Drama | Thirumaruthi Pictures | [74] | ||
N O V | 6 | Iniya Ulavaga | J. Srinivasan | Prabhu Saravanan, Kalki | Romance | Badhrakaliamman Films | [75] |
Kring Kring | Rahul | Rohan, Kavya | Crime thriller | RPM Cinemas | [75] | ||
Uyirvarai Iniththaai | K.S.Thurai | Vashanth Sellathurai, Narvini Dery | Romantic drama | Aprodigi Productions | [75] | ||
10 | Injimarappa | Saga | Sri Balaji, Sony Charishta | Romantic drama | Blue Hills Production | [76] | |
Thoongaa Vanam | Rajesh M. Selva | Kamal Haasan, Prakash Raj, Trisha, Kishore, Sampath Raj | Crime thriller | Raaj Kamal Films International, Gokulam Films | [77] | ||
Vedalam | Siva | Ajith Kumar, Shruti Haasan, Lakshmi Menon | Action masala | Shri Sai Raam Creations | [78] | ||
20 | Oru Naal Iravil | Anthony | Sathyaraj, Yugi Sethu, Varun, Anumol, Kalyani Natarajan | Thriller drama | Think Big Studios | [79] | |
Aaranyam | Kuberji | Ram, Neeraja | Drama | Aaha Oho Productions | [79] | ||
27 | 144 | G. Manikandan | Shiva, Ashok Selvan, Oviya, Sruthi Ramakrishnan | Comedy | Thirukumaran Entertainment Abi & Abi Studios | [80] | |
Inji Iduppazhagi | Prakash Kovelamudi | Anushka Shetty, Arya, Sonal Chauhan | Romantic comedy | PVP Cinema | [80] | ||
Uppu Karuvaadu | Radha Mohan | Nandita, Karunakaran, Narayan | Comedy drama | First Copy Pictures Night Show Pictures | [80] | ||
D E C | 4 | Urumeen | Sakthivel Perumalsamy | Bobby Simha, Kalaiyarasan, Reshmi Menon | Action thriller | Axess Film Factory | [81] |
11 | Eetti | Ravi Arasu | Adharvaa, Sri Divya, Jayaprakash | Action | Global Infotainment Pvt. Ltd | [82] | |
Thiruttu Rail | Thirupathi | Rakshan, Charan Selvam, Cathy | Action drama | SSS Movies | [82] | ||
18 | Thanga Magan | Velraj | Dhanush, Samantha, Amy Jackson | Family drama | Wunderbar Films Gopuram Films | [83] | |
24 | Bhooloham | N. Kalyanakrishnan | Jayam Ravi, Trisha, Nathan Jones | Sports drama | Aascar Films | ||
Pasanga 2 | Pandiraj | Suriya, Amala Paul, Bindu Madhavi, Karthik Kumar | Comedy drama | 2D Entertainment | [84] | ||
Vellaiya Irukiravan Poi Solla Maatan | A. L. Abanindran | Praveen Kumar, Shalini Vadnikatti, Sanam Shetty, Karthik Kumar | Comedy drama | Ignite Films |
Category/organization | Filmfare Awards South 9 June 2018 [85] | IIFA Awards 20 January 2018 [86] | SIIMA Awards 14 June 2018 [87] |
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Best Film | Kaaka Muttai | Baahubali: The Beginning | Thani Oruvan |
Best Director | Mohan Raja Thani Oruvan | Mohan Raja Thani Oruvan | Vignesh Shivan Naanum Rowdy Dhaan |
Best Actor | Vikram I | Jayam Ravi Thani Oruvan | Vikram I |
Best Actress | Nayanthara Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Nayanthara Maya | Nayanthara Naanum Rowdy Dhaan |
Best Music Director | A. R. Rahman I | Anirudh Ravichander Kaththi (2014) | Anirudh Ravichander Naanum Rowdy Dhaan |
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The worldwide collection of the movie has crossed over Rs 75 crore, say reports.
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