This is a list of Tamil language films produced in the Tamil cinema in India that were released/scheduled to be released in 2019.
The highest-grossing Kollywood films released in 2019, by worldwide box office gross revenue, are as follows.
#+ | Implies that the film is multilingual and the gross collection figure includes the worldwide collection of the other simultaneously filmed version. |
Rank | Title | Production company | Distributor | Worldwide gross | Ref. |
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1 | Bigil | AGS Entertainment | AGS Entertainment | ₹302.20 crore | [1] [2] |
2 | Petta | Sun Pictures | Sun Pictures | ₹223 crore | [3] |
3 | Viswasam | Sathya Jyothi Films | KJR Studios | ₹215 crore | [4] [5] |
4 | Kanchana 3 | Sun Pictures & Raghavendra Productions | Sun Pictures | ₹130 crore | [6] |
5 | Kaappaan | Lyca Productions | Lyca Productions | ₹125 crore | [7] |
6 | Kaithi | Dream Warrior Pictures | Dream Warrior Pictures | ₹109 crore | [8] |
7 | Nerkonda Paarvai | Boney Kapoor & Zee Studios | S Pictures & Kandhasamy Arts | ₹108 crore | [8] |
8 | Asuran | V Creations | V Creations | ₹75 crore (US$9.0 million) | [9] [10] |
8 | Namma Veetu Pillai | Sun Pictures | Sun Pictures | ₹73 crore (US$8.7 million) | [11] |
10 | NGK | Dream Warrior Pictures | Reliance Entertainment | ₹58 crore (US$6.9 million) | [12] |
11 | Comali | Vels Films International | Sakthi Film Factory | ₹56 crore (US$6.7 million) | [13] |
The list of released and scheduled to be released films in quarter wise sections.
Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Studio | Ref | |
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J A N | 4 | Dhevakottai Kadhal | A. R. Kashim | Seenu, Suvitha, Ganja Karuppu | Abbas Movie Line | |
Maanik | Martyn | Ma Ka Pa Anand, Suza Kumar, Yogi Babu | Mohita Cine Talkies | [14] | ||
9 | Sigai | Jagadeesan Subu | Kathir, Raj Bharath, Meera Nair | Divine Studios | [15] | |
10 | Petta | Karthik Subbaraj | Rajinikanth, Vijay Sethupathi, Trisha, Simran, Nawazuddin Siddiqui | Sun Pictures | [16] | |
Viswasam | Siva | Ajith Kumar, Nayanthara, Jagapathi Babu | Sathya Jyothi Films | [17] | ||
25 | Charlie Chaplin 2 | Sakthi Chidambaram | Prabhu Deva, Nikki Galrani, Adah Sharma, Prabhu | Amma Creations | [18] | |
Kuthoosi | Siva Sakthi | Dileepan, Amala Rose Kurian, Yogi Babu | Sri Lakshmi Studios | [19] | ||
Simba | Arvind Sridhar | Bharath, Premgi Amaren, Bhanu Sri Mehra, Swathi Deekshith | Magic Chair Films, Yasodha Films | [20] | ||
F E B | 1 | Pei Ellam Paavam | Deepak Narayan | Arasu Nadarajan, Dona Shankar, Appukutty | Tharakan Cinemas | |
Peranbu | Ram | Mammootty, Anjali, Sadhana | Shree Rajalakshmi Films | [21] | ||
Sagaa | Murugesh | Saran, Kishore, Sree Raam | Selly Cinemas | [22] | ||
Sarvam Thaala Mayam | Rajiv Menon | G. V. Prakash Kumar, Aparna Balamurali, Nedumudi Venu, Vineeth | Mindscreen Cinemas | [23] | ||
Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven | Sundar C | Silambarasan, Megha Akash, Catherine Tresa, Ramya Krishnan | Lyca Productions | [24] | ||
7 | Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 | Rambala | Santhanam, Shritha Sivadas, Deepti, Rajendran | Handmade Films | [25] | |
Podhu Nalan Karudhi | Zion | Santhosh Prathap, Adith Arun, Karunakaran, Subiksha, Anu Sithara | AVR Productions | [26] | ||
8 | Avathara Vettai | Star Kunjumon | V. R. Vinayak, Meera Nair, Radha Ravi | Star Kunjumon Productions | ||
Nethraa | A. Venkatesh | Vinay, Thaman Kumar, Subiksha | Swetha Cine Arts, Vengatesh Pictures | [27] | ||
Urangapuli | M. S. Raj | Navin | CJ Pictures, Naatchiyaal Films | |||
Vaandu | Vashan Shaji | Chinu, Guna, Shigaa, Allwin | MM Power Cine Creations | [28] | ||
9 | Kalavu | Murali Karthik | Kalaiyarasan, Karunakaran, Abhirami Iyer | Spicy Cool Impressions, Big Print Pictures | [29] | |
14 | Dev | Rajath Ravishankar | Karthi, Rakul Preet Singh, Ramya Krishnan | Prince Pictures | [30] | |
15 | Chithiram Pesuthadi 2 | Rajan Madhav | Vidharth, Ajmal, Ashok, Gayathrie, Radhika Apte | Dream Bridge Productions | [31] | |
Goko Mako | Arunkanth | Ram Kumar, Dhanush, Sarah, Chaams, Delhi Ganesh | InfoPluto Media Works | |||
Kadhal Mattum Vena | Sam Khan | Sam Khan, Elizabeth, Divyanganaa Jain | Luckky Studios | [32] | ||
21 | To Let | Chezhiyan | Santhosh Sreeram, Suseela, Dharun | Zha Cinema | [33] | |
22 | Arandavanuku Irundadhellam Pei | M. S. Selva | P. Saravanan, Anu Krishna | KKP Vela Films | ||
Kanne Kalaimaane | Seenu Ramasamy | Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamannaah, Vadivukkarasi | Red Giant Movies | [34] | ||
LKG | K. R. Prabhu | RJ Balaji, Priya Anand, Nanjil Sampath | Vels Film International | [35] | ||
Pettikadai | Esakki Karvannan | Samuthirakani, Chandini Tamilarasan, Varsha Bollamma | Lakshmi Creations | [36] | ||
M A R | 1 | 90 ML | Anita Udeep | Oviya, Anson Paul, Masoom Shankar, Monisha Ram, Bommu Lakshmi, Shree Gopika | Nviz Entertainment | [37] |
Adadae | Kamal Saromuni | Aru Pazhani, Alexander Babu, Vikram Shadev, Saravanan | Creative Horse Entertainment | |||
Dha Dha 87 | Vijay Sri | Charuhasan, Janagaraj, Saroja, Anand Kumar | Kalai Cinemas | [38] | ||
Pirivadhillai | Seethapathy Ram | Vivin, Nandhini | Sri Udhayam Studios | |||
Thadam | Magizh Thirumeni | Arun Vijay, Tanya Hope, Smruthi Venkat, Vidya Pradeep | Redhan – The Cinema People | [39] | ||
Thirumanam | Cheran | Umapathy Ramaiah, Kavya Suresh, Cheran, Sukanya | Preniss International | [40] | ||
Vilambaram | K. A. Suriyanithi | Abhinay Vaddi, Haira, Aishwarya Rajesh, Thambi Ramaiah | Prince Film Factory | |||
8 | Boomerang | R. Kannan | Atharvaa, Megha Akash, Indhuja Ravichandran, Upen Patel | Trident Arts, M.K.R.P. Productions | [41] | |
Kabilavasthu | Nesam Murali | Nesam Murali, Viji | Buddha Films | [42] | ||
Pottu | Vadivudaiyan | Bharath, Iniya, Namitha, Srushti Dange | Shalom Studios | [43] | ||
Sathru | Naveen Nanjundan | Kathir, Srushti Dange, Neelima Rani, Suja Varunee | RT Entertainment | [44] | ||
Spot | VRR | Kaushik, Agni Pawar, Nassar | RFI | [45] | ||
15 | Aghavan | A. P. G. Elumalai | Kishore Ravichandran, Chirashree Anchan, Nithya Shetty | RBK Movies | [46] | |
Gilli Bambaram Goli | D. Manoharan | Deepti Shetty, Naresh, Prasath Karthik | Shri Sai Film Circuit | [47] | ||
Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum | Ranjit Jeyakodi | Harish Kalyan, Shilpa Manjunath, Ma Ka Pa Anand, Bala Saravanan | Madhav Media | [48] | ||
July Kaatril | K. C. Sundaram | Ananth Nag, Anju Kurian, Samyuktha Menon, Paloma Monnappa, Sathish | Kaviya Entertainments | [49] | ||
Nedunalvaadai | Selvakannan | Poo Ramu, Mime Gopi, Elvis Alexander, Anjali Nair | B Star Production | [50] | ||
22 | Agni Devi | John Paul Raj | Bobby Simha, Ramya Nambeesan, Madhoo | Seatoa Studios, Jai Film Productions | [51] | |
Embiran | Krishna Pandi | Rejith Menon, Radhika Preeti, Moulee | Panchavarnam Films | [52] | ||
Maanasi | Navaz Suleiman | Naresh Madeswar, Harissa Begum, Thavasi | MJ Films, Movie Masons | |||
Neerthirai | P. S. Dharan | Nassar, Thalaivasal Vijay, Rohini, Ashwin Kakumanu | N Media | [53] | ||
Pattipulam | Suresh | Veerasamar, Amitha, Yogi Babu | Chandraa Media Vision | [54] | ||
Saaral | DRL | Azhar, Sri Priyanka, Kadhal Sukumar | Rainbow Movie Makers | |||
Settaikkaranga | M. Muthu Manickam | Naren, Divya | Diva Dika Films | |||
28 | Airaa | Sarjun K. M. | Nayanthara, Kalaiyarasan, Yogi Babu, Kulappuli Leela | KJR Studios | [55] | |
29 | Super Deluxe | Thiagarajan Kumararaja | Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil, Samantha, Ramya Krishnan, Mysskin | Kino Fist, East West DreamWorks Entertainment, Alchemy Vision Workz | [56] | |
Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Studio | Ref | |
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A P R | 4 | Natpe Thunai | Parthiban Desingu | Hiphop Tamizha, Anagha, Karu Pazhaniappan | Avni Cinemax | [57] |
5 | Ganesha Meendum Santhipom | Rateesh Erate | Prithvi Rajan, Devika, Oviya, Singampuli | Hari Geetha Pictures, Skyway Pictures | [58] | |
Kuppathu Raja | Baba Bhaskar | G. V. Prakash Kumar, Parthiepan, Palak Lalwani | S Focuss | [59] | ||
Kudimagan | Sathieshwaran | Jaikumar, Akash, Nanditha Jennifer | Jeevamalar Sathieshwaran Movies | [60] | ||
Uriyadi 2 | Vijay Kumar | Vijay Kumar, Vismaya, Sudhakar | 2D Entertainment | [61] | ||
12 | Gangs of Madras | C. V. Kumar | Priyanka Ruth, Daniel Balaji, Ashok | Thirukumaran Entertainment | [62] | |
Rocky: The Revenge | K. C. Bokadia | Srikanth, Eshanya Maheshwari, Sayaji Shinde | BMB Music and Magnetics | [63] | ||
Watchman | A. L. Vijay | G. V. Prakash Kumar, Samyuktha Hegde, Raj Arjun | Double Meaning Productions | [64] | ||
Zhagaram | Krish | Nandha, Eden Kuriakose, Vishnu Bharath | Katheer Films | [65] | ||
19 | Kanchana 3 | Raghava Lawrence | Raghava Lawrence, Vedhika, Oviya, Nikki Tamboli | Sun Pictures | [66] | |
Mehandi Circus | Saravana Rajendran | Madhampatty Rangaraj, Shweta Tripathi | Studio Green | [67] | ||
Vellai Pookal | Vivek Elangovan | Vivek, Charle, Dev, Pooja Devariya | Indus Arts | [68] | ||
26 | Alagarum Rendu Allakaium | K. Thambidurai | K. Thambidurai, Deepa | Aravind Arts | ||
Mudivilla Punnagai | Arokiasamy Clement | Cool Suresh, Rakshita, Nellai Siva | Goodson Creations | |||
M A Y | 1 | Devarattam | M. Muthaiah | Gautham Karthik, Manjima Mohan, Soori | Studio Green | [69] |
3 | K-13 | Barath Neelakantan | Arulnithi, Shraddha Srinath, Gayathrie, Yogi Babu | SP Cinemas | [70] | |
Thanimai | S. Sivaraman | Sonia Agarwal, Sandy, Ganja Karuppu | Foot Steps Production | [71] | ||
Thanthai Sol Mikka Manthiram Illai | Sivabalakrishnan | Sivabalakrishnan, Priyanka Dharnae, Subramaniam | Agni Arunachalam Company | |||
10 | Enge Sendrai En Uyire | R. V. Pandi | Tharun, Rabiya, Ananya | Jemakara Films | ||
Kadhal Munnetra Kazhagam | Manicka Sathya | Prithvi Rajan, Chandini Tamilarasan, Singampuli | Bluehills Production | [72] | ||
Kee | Kalees | Jiiva, Nikki Galrani, Anaika Soti | Global Infotainment | [73] | ||
Unmaiyen Velicham | P. K. Sivakumar | Kirthi Krishna, Nizhalgal Ravi, Vijay Aathik | Sree Sree Printers | |||
Vedhamanavan | M. Pughazhendi | Mano Jeyanth, Urvashi Joshi, Delhi Ganesh | Chellam & Co Creations | |||
11 | 100 | Sam Anton | Atharvaa, Hansika Motwani, Yogi Babu | Auraa Cinemas | [74] | |
Ayogya | Venkat Mohan | Vishal, Raashi Khanna, Parthiban | Vishal Film Factory | [75] | ||
17 | Jaikkapovadhu Yaaru | Sam C. S. | Sam C. S., Pandiarajan, Powerstar Srinivasan | Tittu Productions | ||
Monster | Nelson Venkatesan | S. J. Surya, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Karunakaran | Potential Studios | [76] | ||
Mr. Local | M. Rajesh | Sivakarthikeyan, Nayanthara, Radhika | Studio Green | [77] | ||
Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma | ShivaKumar Arvind | Kavin, Remya Nambeesan, Arunraja Kamaraj | Libra Productions | [78] | ||
24 | Lisaa | Raju Vishwanath | Anjali, Sam Jones, Makarand Deshpande, Yogi Babu | PG Media Works | [79] | |
Neeya 2 | L. K. Suresh | Jai, Catherine Tresa, Raai Laxmi | Jumbo Films | [80] | ||
Oviyavai Vitta Yaru | Rajadurai | Sanjeevi, Oviya, Ganja Karuppu, Vaiyapuri | Velammal Cine Creations | [81] | ||
Owdatham | Ramani | S. Nethaji Prabhu, Samaira | Red Chilly Black Pepper Cinemas | |||
Perazhagi ISO | C. Vijayan | Shilpa Manjunath, Vivek Raj, Sachu | Creamines Movie Makers | [82] | ||
Rusithu Paar En Anbe | Matthew Yuvani | Matthew, Kumar, Jayan | Holyfire Films | |||
Vannakili Bharathi | Igore | Vijay Karan, Manisha Jith, Ganja Karuppu | Film Puja | |||
31 | Devi 2 | A. L. Vijay | Prabhu Deva, Tamannaah, Nandita Swetha | GV Films | [83] | |
NGK | Selvaraghavan | Suriya, Sai Pallavi, Rakul Preet Singh | Dream Warrior Pictures | [84] | ||
Thiruttu Kalyanam | Shakthivelan | Rangayazhi, Tejaswi, Devadarshini, Thambi Ramaiah | Sri Senthoor Pictures | |||
J U N | 5 | Seven | Nizar Shafi | Havish, Rahman, Regina Cassandra, Nandita Swetha | Kiran Studios | [85] |
6 | Kolaigaran | Andrew Louis | Vijay Antony, Arjun Sarja, Ashima Narwal | Diya Movies | [86] | |
14 | Game Over | Ashwin Saravanan | Taapsee Pannu, Vinodhini, Anish Kuruvilla | YNOT Studios | [87] | |
Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja | Karthik Venugopalan | Rio Raj, RJ Vigneshkanth, Shirin Kanchwala | Sivakarthikeyan Productions | [88] | ||
Suttu Pidikka Utharavu | Ramprakash Rayappa | Vikranth, Mysskin, Suseenthiran, Athulya Ravi | Kalpataru Pictures | [89] | ||
21 | Mosadi | K. Jagatheesan | Viju Ayyapasamie, Pallavi Dora, Muthusamy | JCS Movies | [90] | |
Thumbaa | Harish Ram | Darshan, Keerthi Pandian, Dheena | Regal Reels | [91] | ||
27 | Sindhubaadh | S. U. Arun Kumar | Vijay Sethupathi, Anjali, Linga | Vansan Movies, K Productions | [92] | |
28 | Dharmaprabhu | S. Muthukumaran | Yogi Babu, Karunakaran, Ramesh Thilak | Sri Vaari Films | [93] | |
House Owner | Lakshmy Ramakrishnan | Kishore, Sriranjani, Pasanga Kishore, Lovelyn Chandrasekhar | Monkey Creative Labs | [94] | ||
Jiivi | V. J. Gopinath | Vetri, Monica Chinnakotla, Ashwini, Karunakaran | Vetrivel Saravana Cinemas | [95] | ||
Natchathira Jannalil | Jayamurugesan | Abishek Kumaran, Anupriya, Bose Venkat | Om Siva Sakthi Muruga Films |
Category/organization | SIIMA Awards 19 September 2021 [166] | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards 12 January 2020 [167] | Zee Cine Awards Tamil 4 January 2020 [168] |
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Best Film | Kaithi | Peranbu | |
Best Director | Vetrimaaran Asuran | Vetrimaaran Asuran | Vetrimaaran Asuran |
Best Actor | Dhanush Asuran | Dhanush Asuran | Dhanush Asuran |
Best Actress | Nayanthara Viswasam | Taapsee Pannu Game Over | Aishwarya Rajesh Kanaa (2018) |
Best Music Director | D. Imman Viswasam | Yuvan Shankar Raja Peranbu , Super Deluxe | Anirudh Ravichander Petta |
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