Malaysian Tamil cinema

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Malaysian Tamil cinema
Coliseum Cinema, Kuala Lumpur (February 2007).jpg
Coliseum Theatre (Kuala Lumpur)
No. of screens 639 (2011) [1]
 • Per capita2.4 per 100,000 (2011) [1]
Main distributors Lotus Five Star AV
Astro Shaw
Tayangan Unggul Sdn Bhd [2]
Produced feature films (2009) [3]
Fictional26
Animated1
Documentary–
Number of admissions (2011) [4]
Total59,500,000
National films13,130,000 (22.1%)
Gross box office (2011) [4]
Total MYR 602 million
National filmsMYR 125 million (20.7%)

The making of local Tamil-language films is actively growing in Malaysia with many filmmakers wanting to make their mark. [5] [6]

Contents

Malaysia's first Tamil film is known to be Ratha Paei, starring Kalaikkumar Chinnasamy, Susheela Devi, Sivaji Raja, M. Baharudeen, Mukesh, Jaya Gowri and Malaysia Vasudevan. It was shot in Golden Studio, Chennai and directed by Mooban. Music and background score of the film was composed by G. K. Venkatesh. Shooting of the film began in 1968 and it was released on 14 January 1969.

Centered in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor Bahru, the industry remained relatively small with fewer films produced. The industry is growing and faces strong competition from Tamil films from Indian Tamil cinema. [7]

Highest-grossing movies

*Denotes films still running in cinemas
Highest-grossing Tamil language Malaysian films [8] [9]
RankMovieYearStudioNet gross (RM)
1 C4 Cinta 2024Scifilm Sdn Bhd2,500,000 [10]
2 Vedigundu Pasangge 2018Veedu Production1,330,219
3 Maindhan 2014Astro Shaw903,550
4 Poochandi 2022Trium Studio800,000
5Kathe Ille Pathukalam2024Havoc Film Production619,479
6 Appalam 2011Astro Shaw590,707
7Mayangaathey2016Touchtronics Entertainment, Shaibha Vision554,816
8 Venpa 2019Vadai Productions542,686
9 Geethaiyin Raadhai 2016Vikadakavi Production529,162
10 Adai Mazhai Kaalam 2023Scifilm Sdn Bhd517,106
11 Pulanaivu 2019Story Films, Shaibha Vision512,048
12Oru Kadha Sollattaa Sir2024Kash Villanz Productions385,751
13Vetti Pasanga2014Veedu Production339,036
14 Thirudathey Papa Thirudathey 2018Story Films Sdn. Bhd.322,400
15Neeyum Naanum2018BGW Studios307,956
16 Vennira Iravuggal 2014Shine Entertainment260,353
17Kali Muni Tharisanam2019AT Movie236,806
18 Jagat 2015Skyzen Studios224,370.43
19 Vere Vazhi Ille 2015Veedu Production220,208.39

List of Tamil films from Malaysia by year

Below is a list of Tamil language films produced in Malaysia. The total grosses of the films are in Ringgit Malaysia, and the source is FINAS. This list consists mostly of theatrical releases alongside a few telefilms.

The list is incomplete, please add the missing films.

2025

OpeningTitleStudioDirectorCastGenreRef.
23 JanTamil School PasangaVeedu ProductionK. ShunmugamDenes Kumar, Vidia Liana, Kuben Mahadevan, Ben-G, Malarvili, Veerasingam, Yasmin Nadiah, David AnthonComedy / Drama [11]
20 FebSimple ManusanVeedu ProductionHaran Kaveri and ShobaanHindravel Chandrabose, Mogan Chandra Das, Shamini Ramasamy, Braima Sivagnanam, Ravi Shanker, Arumugam Vellasamy, Gogularaajan Rajendran, Theva NayagiComedy / Romance [12]
27 FebKaruppiah PerumalUyire Media, PoketplayBenGAghonderan Sahadevan, BenG, Sasitharan, K Rajoo, Hemaji, Sathisvaran, Tresa LazarooComedy / Thriller [13]
20 MarHero Friend-UDove EyeMartin R. ChantheranThevaguru Suppiah, Kavitha, Shabby, Celina Jay, Ravin Rao, Dhilip KumarComedy / Romance [14]
17 AprSight & Sound In LoveJanu TalkiesSandosh KesavanArun Kumaran, Rupini Krishnan, Shamini Shradha, Dev JBC, Navinkumar KannadasanMusical [15]
15 MaySuttaa Thale EnakkuSai Nanthini Movie WorldThanesh PerrabuViknes Perrabu, Samuel Sam, Jee Kutty, Nirmala Tharmarajan, Katiravan, Mogan, Govin, Shamaaraj, Risheekesan, Pavitran, Balan Santinathan, Gopal, DneshAction / Comedy [16]
19 JunMirugasirishamFivestar AVVijay GaneshVijay Ganesh, Joshua Shashi Kumar, Jegan Shanmugam, Nirmala Tharmarajan, Kumari, Komalaa NaaiduThriller / Horror [17]
10 JulAaradhanaMS FilmsMalathi SivagamiPunitah Shanmugam, Auro chakkaravarthy, Shamini Shradha, Aghonderan Sahadevan, Malathi Sivagami, Srikumaran munusany, Bobby Sri kalirajanThriller [18]
21 AugVegam, Vivegam, VetriShree Leyshah ProductionAdrian RemanAnbuchelvan, Adrian, Saharudin, Puvaindrah, Ivan, ThamaraikananAction / Thriller [19]
18 SepMacaiSkyzen StudiosShanjey Kumar PerumalKarnan Kanapathy, Kuben Mahadevan, Irfan Zaini, Fabian Loo, Subashini, Susan LankesterCrime / Thriller [20]

2024

OpeningTitleStudioDirectorCastGenreRef.
18 JanBlack & WhitePocket PlayLoganLogan, Sasi, Seelan Manoharan, Latha Ramasamy, Shamini ShradhaComedy [21]
1 FebAgrinaiSai Nanthini Movie WorldThanesh PerrabuAghonderan Sahadevan, Umagandhan, Viknes PerrabuThriller / Science Fiction [22]
15 FebCurry MeePoketplay Kash Villanz S. Gana, Ropie, Echo Quah, Nazira Ibrahim, Kavitha Sinniah Comedy [23]
7 MarOru Kadha Sollattaa SirPoketplay Kash Villanz Kash Villanz, Vikadakavi Magen, CK, Ben G, Moon Nilaa, Thivya Naidu, Shivakanth, Lallu, Kim FukazawaComedy Fantasy [24]
21 Nov C4 Cinta Poketplay Karthik Shaamalan Yuvaraj Krishnasamy, Pashini Sivakumar, Ravin Rao, Dishaaleny Jack, Loga Varman Strideran, Tivagaran Kaliappan, Vijay Naidu, Santeinii Chandra BosComedy Romance [25]

2023

OpeningTitleStudioDirectorCastGenreGross (RM)Ref.
26 January Adai Mazhai Kaalam Poketplay Sdn. Bhd. Karthik Shamalan Loga Varman, Thia Lakshana, Evarani, Sasitharan K RajoolRomance Drama [26]
2 FebSawadikap PeiPoketplay Sdn. Bhd.Roman AnthonyGana, Ellicia Wong, Nandu Ramesh, Kuben MahadevanHorror Comedy [27]
9 Feb Thallipogathey DreamhouseGuna JayakumarHamsni Perumal, Thevaguru Suppiah, Vicky RaoRomantic Comedy [28]
16 FebAadhitya ArunachalamPoketplay Sdn. BhdBen GGaffar, Banumathi, Mcva, Aghonderan Sahadevan, Ben GAction [29]
29 JunRajathanthiram: The PianoSpike Productions (M) Sdn. Bhd.Aaron Rao & DinakaranCMoon Nila, Thevaguru Suppiah, K.S Maniam, S. HaridhassSuspense/Drama [30]
6 JulClub HouseTriple S FilmsAminDeisho Sivabaalan, Shamvanan, Leanesh SivabaalanAction Thriller [31]
27 JulKanneeraPoketplay Sdn. BhdKathir Raven SKathir Raven S, Maya Glammy, Nanthakumar NKR, Chandhine KaurRomantic Drama [32]
21 Sept Vinveli Devathai Story Films Shalini Balasundaram Shalini Balasundaram, Auro ChakkravarthyRomantic Comedy [33]
23 Nov Naam Katra Isai T. Danesh KumarSaresh D7, Alvin Martin, Kaameshaa RavindranDrama / Musical
30 Nov Ninaivo Oru Paravai Kabilan PlondranKarnan Kanapathy, Thivya Naidu, Sandhya LordDrama /Romance

2022

OpeningTitleStudioDirectorCastGenreGross (RM)Ref.
27 January Poochandi Poketplay Sdn. Bhd.JK WickyRJ Ramana, Ganesan Manohgaran, Tinesh Sarathi Krishnan, Logan, Hamsni PerumalThriller, horror800000 [34]
10 February Aval Thediyathu  [ ms ]AT MoviesBGWBGW, Subashini, Sanjna Suri, Irfan Zaini, Keshap SuriaComedy, horror
24 February Narigal Boss PicturesRMS SaraRMS Sara.R, Jayarajendran John, Alvin Martin, Nithyashree, Lingeswaran.Action, thriller
28 FebruaryKambathe KannemmaD' CinemaK K Khana Sangeeta Krishnasamy, Sasikumar Kandasamy, Tokoh Sathia, Lockup NathanComedy
24 March Viman  [ ms ]SB ProductionKishokKishok, Jasmin Michael, Coco Nantha, Jee Kutty.Superhero
16 JuneArul MozhiJaysanga SirManan SubraSangabalan Subramaniam, Alvin Martin, Vikadakavi Magen, Pashini Sivakumar.Action, Drama.
23 JuneMoondram AthigharamKALKI PRODUCTIONSd PuvanendranJibrail Rajhula, Haridhass S, Kavitha ThiagarajanAction
25 AugustUndercover Rascals 2 V. Nagaraj Bala Ganapathi William, K.K Khanna, G Crak Karnan, Rupini Krishnan, Irfan ZainiAction [35]
31 AugustBiishmanMagic Silvertree ProductionsDanian SaravannanG Crak Karnan, Vickran, Arvind Naidu, Moon Nila, Jasmine Michael, Mathi Alagan, Sheejay, ReenthaGangster, Drama
28 JulySenthozhan SengkathirvaanaPoketplayGovind SinghKash Villanz, Moon NilaThriller
25 OctoberGajenVeedu ProductionS.MathanDenes Kumar, Jasmin Michael, Abhirami Venkatachalam Romantic Comedy [36]
3 SeptemberDum Dum DumeelRhythm Heights
Red Sugarcane		Deeban M. VigneshIrfan Zaini , Kavitha Sinniah , Vicran Elanggoven ,Kuben Mahadevan, Ridzuan, James Devan Arokisamy, Revathy Mariappan, Govind Singh, Pushpa Narayan, Yuvaraj Krishnasamy, ‘Vikadakavi’ MagenRomantic comedy

2021

OpeningTitleStudioDirectorCastGenreGross (RM)Ref.
1 February Paramapatham Sai Nanthini Movie World (SNMW)

Dreamsky Home Production

Thanesh Perrabu

Viknes Perrabu

K.S.Maniam, Singai JGun, BenG, Aghonderan, Umagandhan, Vicky Nadarajah, Kavimaran (THR Raaga), Viknes Perrabu, Thanesh Perrabu, Sasivaroban, Risheekesan, Kausaliya, Pavitran, VimalFantasy [37]
5 NovemberPallavi Bakery Astro Vaanavil Sathish NatarajanIrfan Zaini, Shalini BalasundaramRomance, comedy
9 DecemberMr. PeyiiUnison Production V. Nagaraj Karnan G. Crack, Nithya Shree, Rupini KrishnanHorror, comedy

2020

OpeningTitleStudioDirectorCastGenreGross (RM)Ref.
2 JanuaryAt Rainbows End 2Fiery MovieMark LeeSharmini Ramesh, Susila Devi, Morgan Chandra DassDocumentary [38]
13 FebruarySanthittha Naal MuthalTop Movies Sdn Bhd

Imagination Makers Sdn Bhd

Sheela PravinaNawinia Murali, Mervin, KishaliniRomance, comedy [39]
7 MarchUnakkagathaneImmortal ProductionS.P SrikanthSiva Shankar, Yasmin Nadiah, Rajendran, Rayer, Theva, Ashok Kumar, Keshap SuriaRomance, drama [40]
5 MarchPaakaati PoMore Four ProductionKathir Raven SKathir Raven S, Santhini Antony, Sai Sangeetha, Pavin Raymond, AadithComedy, romance [41]
12 MarchAthaiyum ThaandiATMovies Sdn BhdVikinish Lokarag AsokanVemanna Appannah, Yuvaraj Krishnasamy, Vanessa Cruez, Sathis Rao ChinniahRomance, drama [42]
14 April
(TV)		Kanmani Anbodu KathalanAstroKavi NanthanKuben Mahadevan, Pashini Sivakumar [43]
15 October (Astro First)TamaniS.MathanDavid Anthony. Deva. Divya.Crime
11 November (Astro First)AthigaariJhangri Production HouseKabilan PlondranBala Ganapathi William, Nanthini Ganasen, Karnan, Vicran, Puruji, Saha, Puvanan DaViewAction, thriller

2019

OpeningTitleStudioDirectorCastGenreGross (RM)Ref.
28 FebruarySatteDove Eyes EntertainmentRay Dinesh DavidLingeshvaran Maniam, Kuben Mahadevan, Senthil Kumaran Muniandy, Sangkari ElancheranCrime, thriller27,637 [44]
7 March Kuttram Seiyel Astro VaanavilVenkatesh, Bharathirajaa Bose Venkat, Vijith, Dr S Selvamuthu, Dheena Action, crime14,615 [45]
27 June Azhaggiye Thee ATMovies Sdn BhdLoganSaresh D7, Latha, Guna, Kokila, YuvarajDrama50,851 [46]
18 JulyKali Muni TharisanamATMovies Sdn BhdDTS IndranBen G, Nithya Sree, P. Jegan, David, Shan, Ratnaa Gowri, Kannan RaajamanikamMystery, thriller340,806 [47]
19 September Venpa Vadai ProductionsK. Kavi NanthanYuvaraj Krishnasamy, Agalyah Maniam, Thevaguru Suppiah, Nanthini Sugumaran, Kuben Mahadevan, Santeinii ChandrabosRomance, comedy542,686.60 [48]
26 SeptemberEnnavalD' Cinema Sdn BhdSaran ZSangeeta Krishnasamy, C.Kumaresan, Vasanth Sarna, Yashini, SureshRomance, horror89,589 [49]
14 November Pulanaivu Story Films

Shaibha Vision

 Shalini Balasundaram, Sathish NatarajanShaila V, Shalini Balasundaram, Kabil Ganesan, Saran ManokaranCrime, thriller600,048 [50]
28 November Metro Maalai Victory Film Production, Drona FilmsHaran Kaveri, ShobaanSathish, Punitha Shanmugam, Karishma, Kumanavannan, KayRomance35,000 [51]

2018

OpeningTitleStudioDirectorCastGenreGross (RM)Ref.
15 Mar33km From KLEl Praga Pasca PenerbitanKS UmaagaanthanBen G, Kavi Maran, Logeswaran, Ananthan MuniandyThriller208,779 [52]
17 MaySughamaai SubbulakshmiMA Productions HouseKarthik ShamalanSaresh D7, Punitah Shanmugam, Bagya Arivuckarasu, Kuben Mahadevan, G Crack KarnanRomance, comedy138,970 [53]
19 AprVillavan: The VigilanteGVKM ELEPHANT PICTURES SDN BHVassanVinod Mohana Sundaram, Sangeeta Krishnasamy Action [54]
28 JunGhoraAlgebra FilmsDevendran ArunasalamG Crack Karnan, Mugen Rao, Yasmin Nadiah, Sara Baskin, Velarasan, Sathish KumarHorror, comedy129,816 [55]
5 JulyAtcham ThavirJPS Consultancy & TrainingS.S. Vikneshwaran, Karthik ShamalanGana, Uthaya, Geetha, AananthaThriller120,396 [56]
26 July Vedigundu Pasangge Veedu Production Dr. Vimala Perumal Denes Kumar, Sangeeta Krishnasamy Action, comedy0 [57]
16 August Thirudathey Papa Thirudathey Story Films Sdn.Bhd.Shalini BalasundaramSaresh D7, Shalini Balasundaram, Kabil Ganesan, Yuvaraj Krishnasamy, Ztish, Yasmin JK Action, romance, comedy322,400 [58]
20 SeptemberNeeyum NaanumBGW Studios Bala Ganapathi William Bala Ganapathi William, Jasmin Micheal, Kavitha Thiagarajan, SuhanRomance, comedy307,956 [59]

2017

OpeningTitleStudioDirectorCastGenreGross (RM)Ref.
8 JunRIP?Fenomena Seni ProduksiS.T. BalaSuloshna Balan, S. S. ShivajeeDrama8,156
7 JulyPuthiya PayanamMore 4 ProductionRavenRaven, Lavysha, Yoga, Koghilan SurenSport, drama24,643
3 AugustMaama MachanBoss PicturesRMS Sara Nithya Shree, RMS Sara, BenGComedy44,651
28 AugustVettai Karuppar AyyaBlack Hunter ProductionAmigoz SuguGK, GpKay, Sam, Nanba Vijay, GayathriDevotional, horror20,523
28 September The Farm: En Veettu Thottathil BGW Studios,
S cape Imagination		Karthik ShamalanJaya Ganason, Mohanaraj, Mahesan Poobalan, Yugendran Maniam, HaridhassHorror179,673
5 OctoberVasantha Villas 10:45PMD' CinemaRoyJeeva, Vadivukarasi, Ben'G, Sangetha, SaminathanAction, comedy7,264 [60]
3 NovemberAzhalMagic SilverTree ProductionsS.SaravannanArvind Naidu, Gcrak Karna, DatoShaSha, Yasini Davi, Sanpagan SannasiCrime, thriller
9 NovemberJhangriJhangri Production HouseKabilan PlondranVicran Elanggoven, Agalyah Maniam, Baby Koba, Suga, Nanthini Ganasen, John, Daview PuvananRomance, comedy140,268
23 NovemberThottam: The GardenBlueye ProductionsArangkannal RajKS Maniam, Singai Jegan, Aghilvarman, Thana, Ruban, Vivian ChongFamily drama4,089 [61]
30 NovemberAasaanNova RimbunSD PuvanendranHari Dhass, Shashi Tharan, Seelan Manoheran, Saresh D'seven, Sasitharan K Rajoo, Pushpa Narayan, Nazira Ibrahim, Rajkumar Kopalan, Logesshiine KsThriller71,783

2016

OpeningTitleStudioDirectorCastGenreGross (RM)Ref.
3 March Ais Kosong MS Digital StudioManan SubraAlvin Martin, Sasikumar Kandasamy, Anu Ramamoorthy, Sangabalan, Shamini Ramasamy, Kristina Vinokree, Nanthakumar, Pradeep Singh, Sivakumar, Vishnukumar ElangovanAdventure, comedy13,103.21
9 JuneMayangaatheyShaibha VisionC. KumaresanC.Kumaresan, Shaila Nair, Thivya Naidu, K.K.Khanna, Nilaxshita Kumar, Sushmeetha Murogan, Shruthi Jayshankar, Havoc Mathan, Havoc Naven, Suresh THR, Ahila THR, Comedy King Sam, Suriya Ramaiah, Kannan Rajamanikam, Saran Narayanan, Queen, Theven TaipingHorror, comedy536,102.00 [8]
22 September Geethaiyin Raadhai Vikadakavi Production Shalini Balasundaram K. Karnan G Crak, Shalini Balasundaram, Vicran Elanggoven, Suvarna Panjavaranam, Kannan Raajamanickam, Maniam, K.Gunasegaran, Shan, Kameleswary, Balan Raj, DivaniaRomance529,162 [62]

2015

OpeningTitleStudioDirectorCastGenreGross (RM)Ref.
1 JanuaryPinnokamD'CinemaA. Hamen KumarHamen Kumar, Anu Ramamoorthy, Aghonderan Sahadevan II, Surenderaj Yuvaraj, Murali Raj, Shree, JessieAction, romance7,874.00 [63]
1 JanuaryKIDFSP Praboo Ariva Jarrel Yeo, Shashi Anbah, Arun Chandran, Sarankumar, Kesavan KrishnamurthiCrime6,763.50 [64]
16 AprilAgileswariRM Vission Films, Red Fires FilmRoy KrishnanUthaya THR Raaga, Vikneswary Miss Vasantham SingaporeHoror51,826.91 [65]
23 AprilAvana NeeD'CinemaLogaruban LoganathanLogaruban Loganathan, Vithya Perumal, Ashwin Kaur, Rai Jacintha, Krishnamurthy Rameshwara, Sures Kumar@VSK Thinaharan, Nilasyah Rebecca. Guna, Sara Roshan, TashmaishreeComedy7,479.65 [66]
2 July Vere Vazhi Ille Veedu Production M.S. Prem Nath Denes Kumar, Jasmine MichaelHorror, comedy220,208.39
8 OctoberMaravanLotus Five StarSD PuvanendranKumaresh, Haridass, Denes Kumar, Kavitha Thiagarajan, Logan, Seelan, Pushpa Narayan, Sangeeta Krishnasamy Drama, thriller91,225.71 [67]
22 October Muthukumar Wanted MERP Film FactoryM.PathmanabanSarran SK, Nazira Ibrahim, Haridass, Robo Shankar Romance, action2,376.05
29 OctoberIravan: Man Behind the ShadowDVA FILM PRODUCTIONS SDN BHDKash VillanzKash Villanz, Maney Villanz, DarkkeyAction
17 December Jagat Skyzen StudiosShanjhey Kumar PerumalJibrail Rajhula, Harvind Raj, Kuben Mahadevan, Aahmuu Thirunyanam, Saravanan VishwaCrime, drama224,370.43Budget RM 300,000 [68]

2014

OpeningTitleStudioDirectorCastGenreGross (RM)Ref.
2 JanuaryVetti PasangaVeedu Production Vimala Perumal Denes Kumar, Sangeeta Krishnasamy, Magendran Rahman, David Anthony, Alvin Martin, Shastan KurupComedy, drama339,036.00 [69] [70] [71]
6 March Vennira Iravuggal Shine EntertainmentPerakas Rajaram Sangeeta Krishnasamy, Magendran Rahman, Psychomantra @ Krishna Kumar Lechmana, David Anthony, Aruna Raj DevarajooRomance, comedy260,353.00 [71] [72] [73] [74]
19 JuneGoalK. Guna Irfan, Uthaya, THR Visha, Chinni Jayanth, Nazira IbrahimSport, drama16,174.25 [71] [75] [76]
22 JuneVivaagarathuViar VenturesRevathyRevathy, Haridass, Aghonderan Sahadevan, Bala Ganapathi William Drama74,890.00 [71] [77]
8 August Maindhan Astro Shaw, CK Films, SS WawasanC. KumaresanC. Kumaresan, Shaila Nair, 'Punnagai Poo' Gheetha, Rabbit Mac Action732,505.80 [6] [78] [79]
13 NovemberVictoryD'CinemaP RameeshG.Theeban, Yamini Gopalasamy, Gana Pragasam, Shashi Tharan, Gantiban BenSport, drama40,974.00 [80] [81] [82]

2013

OpeningTitleStudioDirectorCastGenreGross (RM)Ref.
14 March Ops Kossa Dappa 3  [ ms ]ATV PicturesK.V AnanLoganathan, Sasi Kumar, Jasmine Micheal, Buveni Ann Mayan, Nilasha, Amber Chia, Priyanka Kothari Science fiction70,000 [83]
9 MayKaliyughaLotus Five Star AVS.T.BalaS.T.Bala, Geethanjali, Sharmini RameshDrama23,000 [84]
23 MayOlliNova Rimbun ProductionP. Rameesh Pushpa Narayan, Shashi TharanScience fiction50,000 [85]
18 JulyOlipathivuSnap ProductionsElson TommasVassan, Sivabaalan, Govind Singh, Sasi Kumar, Xavier Lock-up, Devika Raghavakrishnan, Maney Villanz & Samuel SamAction, thriller11,000 [86] [87]
5 SeptemberDhusrajanamRenbash EntertainmentM. SuuryaM. Subash Abdullah, Kalpana SundrajuSport, drama14,000 [88]
19 SeptemberMarai MugamBoss PicturesSara.RMogan, KrishnapriyaComedy6,000 [89]
28 SeptemberMella Thiranthathu KathavuS Cape Imagination
Mindspaark Films		 Karthik Shamalan Vinash Mitra, Joy Rasan, Kuben Mahadevan, Jaya Ganason, Yotesri, Pd Sara, LVK PrabhuRomantic Drama [90]

2012

OpeningTitleStudioDirectorCastGenreGross (RM)Ref.
18 OctoberVajramGenius ParadeM.Subash AbdullahM.Suurya, Yasmin Khanif [91] [92]
16 DecemberAdutha KattamNGP FilmMuralikrishnan MunianDevendran Arunasalam, Gantiban Ben, Malar Meni PerumalHorror

2011

OpeningTitleStudioDirectorCastGenreGross (RM)Ref.
10 AprilKL to IpohSilver Movies ProductionK. Ganeetban @ Ben GLogithavan, Kalpana, Govind, Logan, Sasikumar, Sam, V. Manivannan, Thanisa, Sunshine, Jeff, Alan, Shankar, Divya
13 OctoberVilaiyaatu PasangeVeedu Production Vimala Perumal Denes Kumar, Jasmine MichaelComedy [93]
15 November Appalam Tayangan Unggul Afdlin Shauki Raja Ilya, Gana Pragasam, Jaclyn Victor, Shashi Taran, Sharifah Amani, Chelsia Ng Comedy, drama
29 DecemberZha The MovieThirumalairajanRaaghav, Sangeeta Krishnasamy, Babloo PrithvirajAction [94]

2000 – 2010

OpeningTitleStudioDirectorCastGenreGross (RM)Ref.
2
0
1
0		28 OctoberUndercover Rascals V. Nagaraj C. Kumaresan, Jasmine Michael, K.K. KhannaAction, comedy
4 NovemberGanavin No10 Singgakottai K.LGana PragasamGana PragasamComedy
4 NovemberI Know What You Did Last DeepavaliK.AnnanHaridhass, Sangeeta Krishnasamy, Mathan, Raja Ilya, Logita, Mehen, Sasi, LoganHorror
2
0
0
9		Aanava AattamKK.KhannaCK, Vassan, Jaclyn Victor, Lovin, Maney Villanz, NishanAction, drama
VikrantP RameeshSri Kumar, Shanthini Nair, Mansheer SinghDrama, thriller
2
0
0
8		Uruvem V. Nagaraj Horror
2
0
0
7		July Chalanggai (Dancing Bells)One Hundred Eye
MyFoto Studio		Deepak Kumaran MenonDhaarshini Sankran, Ramesh Kumar, Kalpana Sundraju, Bala Sundram @ Roy, ShangkaraDrama
Senthil Vel KakkaP RameeshShanmugam, P JeganDevotional
Aathma (film)  [ ms ]V NagarajShashitharan, Jasmin Micheal, JaysreeHorror
Vittaghan: The Hacker  [ ms ]White Merpati EntertainmentS.Baldev SinghKumaresh, Logitha, Ganteeben, Sugunan, Uthaya
DecemberYantra
2
0
0
6		AndalSantosh KesavanTHR Ram, Nandini HarikrishnanDrama
Chemman Chaalai Deepak Kumaran MenonSarata Sivalingam, Gandhinathan, Thr SankaraDrama
Ops Kossa Dappa 2K. Annan Joseph [95]
2
0
0
5		EthirkalaamC KumerasenSri Kumar, Sheile RamanDrama [96]
Ops Kossa Dappa
Utteratchai KaliP RameeshP Rameesh, Jegan, Shasha SreeDevotional [94]
Uyir M.S. Prem Nath Mahesan, GeethanjaliHorror
2
0
0
1		AlaikatheyP RameeshP Rameesh, C Kumerasen, Thr MaranHorror

1990s

OpeningTitleStudioDirectorCastGenreGross (RM)Ref.
1
9
9
1		31 August Naan Oru Malaysian Berjaya Film ProductionsSugan PanshaSugan Pansha, Devisri, K. GunasegaranDrama150,000.00 [97]

1960s

OpeningTitleStudioDirectorCastGenreGross (RM)Ref.
1
9
6
9		14 January Ratha PaeiMoobanKalaikkumar Chinnasamy, Susheela Devi, Suresh, Jaya Gowri, Malaysia Vasudevan [98]

Other releases

The following films were also released, though the release date remains unknown. [7]

TitleStudioDirectorCastGenreGross (RM)Ref.
AgoramHorror
AthungeHorror
I Know What You Did Last DeepavaliHorror
Kaattin Kattu RaniHorror
K-I-D-N-A-P (The-Crime-Begins)Action
ManjariAction
Naana NeeyaComedy
Panja MuniHorror
SaaviHorror
ThandavaaSreedharan, VassanAction
UruvamHorror
VaishnaviHorror

Notable cast members

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Broadway Theatre in Johor Bahru, Johor

Actors

Actresses

Directors

References

  1. 1 2 "Table 8: Cinema Infrastructure – Capacity". UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Archived from the original on 25 December 2018. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
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