List of Tamil films of 2013

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This is a list of Tamil language films produced in the Tamil cinema in India that were released in 2013.

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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. [1] Commercial Taxes Department disclosed 68 crore in entertainment tax revenue for the year. [2]

Box office collection

RankFilmWorldwide gross
1 Vishwaroopam ₹220 crore
2 Singam II ₹136 crore
3 Aarambam ₹124 crore

Released films

January – March

OpeningTitleDirectorCastGenreNotesRef
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4 Kalla Thuppakki LogiyasKutty Anand, Sampath Ram, Viccy, Prabhakaran, Sravanthika Comedy Produced by Thithir Film [3]
Kanavu Kadhalan Thiruna AnnanUdhay, Saritha Yadav, Meera Krishnan Romance Produced by Dream Merchant Films [3]
Kurumbukara Pasanga T. Samydurai Sanjeev, Monica, Manobala, Pandiarajan Drama Produced by Sri Periyayi Pictures [3]
Mayil Paarai P. Siva Kumar Romance Produced by Om Shree Lakshmi Films [3]
Nanbargal Gavanathirkku K. Jayakumar Sanjeev, Manishajith, Varshan Drama Produced by Green Channel Entertainment [3]
Nimidangal Geetha Krishna Shashank, Priyanka, Suman, Atul Kulkarni Crime Produced by Blue Fox Cinema [3]
11 Alex Pandian Suraj Karthi, Anushka Shetty, Santhanam, Nikita Thukral, Milind Soman, Suman Action Produced by Studio Green [4]
13 Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya K. S. Manikandan Santhanam, Sethu, Srinivasan, Vishakha Singh Comedy Produced by Hand Made Films & Sri Thenandal Films [4]
Samar Thiru Vishal, Trisha Krishnan, Sunaina Action Produced by Balaji Real Media [4]
14 Puthagam Vijay Adhiraj Sathya, Jagapati Babu, Rakul Preet Singh, Sanjay Bharathi, Rachana Maurya Drama Produced by Ram Pictures Private Limited [4]
Vijayanagaram TanveerSivan, Hasini, Bhanu Chander, Aryan Drama Produced by SMK [4]
25 Kadhal Kilukiluppu S. KasiKabileshwar, Murugan Mandhiram, A.M.Abdulha Romance Produced by Hitech Movie [5]
Pathayeram Kodi Srinivasan Sundar Dhruv Bhandari, Madalasa Sharma, Vivek, Kanishka Soni Comedy Produced by Maya Creations [6]
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1 Kadal Mani Ratnam Gautham Karthik, Thulasi Nair, Arvind Swamy, Arjun, Lakshmi Manchu Drama Produced by Madras Talkies [7]
David Bejoy Nambiar Vikram, Jiiva, Tabu, Isha Sharvani, Lara Dutta Drama Produced by Reliance MediaWorks [7]
7 Vishwaroopam Kamal Haasan Kamal Haasan, Pooja Kumar, Rahul Bose, Andrea Jeremiah Spy thriller Produced by Rajkamal International
Released worldwide on 25 January 2013
[8]
14 Nesam Nesapaduthe RajasuriyanVendhan, Arasi, Ragava Romance [9]
Sillunu Oru Sandhippu Ravi Lallin Vimal, Dipa Shah, Oviya Romance Produced by Madras Enterprises [9]
22 Ameerin Aadhi-Bhagavan Ameer Sultan Jayam Ravi, Neetu Chandra, Sudha Chandran Action Produced by Anbu Pictures [10]
Ariyathavan Puriyathavan J. KJ. K, Unnimaya Drama Produced by JK Productions [10]
Haridas G. N. R. Kumaravelan Kishore, Sneha, Prithviraj Das Drama Produced by DR V RAM Production Private Limited [10]
PaattiRameshRanganayaki, Nagina, Mahalakshmi, Baby Nandhini, Naveen Rajan Drama Produced by Sureshkumar [10]
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1 Aandava Perumal Sathish KumarSivan, Sasi, Idhaya, Jeeva Romance Produced by R. Jana [11]
Chuda Chuda IdhayanIdhayan, Sri Iraa, Leema, Shobina, Durga Romance Produced by Yazhine Creations [11]
Chandhamama Radhakrishnan Karunas, Shweta Basu Prasad, Harish Kalyan Comedy Produced by Classic Cinemas [11]
Lollu Dada Parag Parag K. Viyasan Mansoor Ali Khan, Shilpha Comedy Produced by Vijayamuralee [11]
Vellachi Velu ViswanathPintu, Suchitra Unni, Ganja Karuppu Romance Produced by K. Ananthan [11]
8 Mathil Mel Poonai Barani Jayapal Vijay Vasanth, Vibha Natarajan Thriller Produced by Peenics Creations [12]
Onbadhule Guru P. T. Selvakumar Vinay Rai, Aravind Akash, Premgi Amaren, Lakshmi Rai Comedy Produced by Cosmo and Boss Film Company [12]
Pesamal Pesinaal SivamanoharanSanthosh, Gayathri, Nizhalgal Ravi Romance Produced by Rainbow Productions [12]
Sundaattam Brahma G. Dev Irfan, Arundhathi, Madhu Romance Produced by Film Fame Production [12]
15 Garuda Paarvai VivehanandanVivehanandan, Puja Vijayan, Ramamurthi Yadav, Sheela, Gandhi, Ravi Drama [13]
Karumpuli Parameshwar Mahesh, Rathan Mouli, Varsha Pandey, Prachee Adhikari, Soorya Kiran, Arul AzhaganProduced by Madras Film Academy(MFA) [13]
Paradesi Bala Adharvaa, Vedhicka, Dhansika Drama Produced by B Studios [13]
Vathikuchi H.nowfal riswanDhileban, Anjali, Jayaprakash, Sampath Raj Thriller Produced by Murugadoss Productions & Fox Star Studios [13]
22 Kan Pesum Vaarthaigal R. Balaji Mirchi Senthil, Iniya Romance Produced by Balaji Cine Creations [14]
Kantha Karan, Mithra Kurian [14]
Karuppampatti Tha. Prabhu Raja Cholan Ajmal Ameer, Aparnaa Bajpai, Alice Tantardini Drama Produced by Sundar Pictures [14]
Naanum En Jamunavum Guruaja-JayatamilJayant, Poulami Adult romance Produced by Gururaja International [14]
29 Azhagan Azhagi Nandha PeriyasaamyJack, Aarushi, A. Venkatesh Drama [15]
Chennaiyil Oru Naal Shaheed Kader Sarathkumar, Cheran, Prakash Raj, Prasanna, Radhika, Iniya, Parvathi Menon Drama-thriller Produced by I Pictures & Magic Frames [15]
February 31 Sriram, Niranjana Thriller [14]
Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga Pandiraj Vimal, Sivakarthikeyan, Bindu Madhavi, Regina Cassandra Comedy Produced by Pasanga Productions & Escape Artists Motion Pictures [15]
Keeripulla Feroze Khan Yuvan, Disha Pandey, Ganja Karuppu Drama Produced by Angels Film International [15]

April – June

OpeningTitleDirectorCastGenreNotesRef
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5 4 Bhagavathi BalaBalladic, Chakravarthi [16]
Settai R. Kannan Arya, Anjali, Hansika Motwani, Santhanam, Premgi Amaren Comedy Produced by UTV Motion Pictures [16]
Vetkathai Kettal Enna Tharuvai Thabu Sankar Ashok, Kiruthika Romance Produced by Silver Jubilee Movies [16]
12 Maruvisaranai VijayagopalV.S. Vijayagopal, Vishnu Priya Action Produced by Senthil Andavar Cinemas [17]
Maiyam Konden K. ArjunarajaDilip Kumar Salvadi, Shobana Nayudu, Ganja Karuppu Romance [18]
Ninaivugal Azhivathillai Bhagatsingh KannanArun, Gayathri Drama Produced by Agni Kalaikoodam [17]
Maman Machan M. JeyrajVijay Thirumoolam Comedy [14]
Unaku 20 Enaku 40 KPS AkshaySingam Puli, Vaiyapuri, Vadivukkarasi, Karishma Comedy Produced by Sri Bannariamman Productions [14]
19 Gouravam Radha Mohan Allu Sirish, Yami Gautam, Prakash Raj Drama Produced by Duet Movies [19]
Iru Killadigal Mark LandsmanByass, Swathi, Vennira Aadai Moorthy [19]
Thirumathi Thamizh RajakumaranRajakumaran, Keerthi Chawla, Devayani Drama Produced by Ra Dhe Creations [19]
Udhayam NH4 Manikandan Siddharth, Ashrita Shetty, Kishore Romantic thriller Produced by Meeka Entertainment & Grass Root Film Company [19]
26 Naan Rajavaga Pogiren Prithvi Rajkumar Nakul, Chandini, Avani Modi Action Produced by Udhayam VLS Cine Media [20]
Oruvar Meethu Iruvar Sainthu Balasekaran Laguparan, Swathi, Sanyathara Romance Produced by Edriya Tech Films [20]
Yaaruda Mahesh R. Madhan Kumar Sundeep Kishan, Dimple Chopade Adult comedy Produced by Colour Frames Red Studios [20]
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1 Ethir Neechal Durai Senthil Kumar Sivakarthikeyan, Priya Anand Comedy drama Produced by Wunderbar Films [21]
Moondru Per Moondru Kadal Vasanth Arjun, Cheran, Vimal, Muktha Bhanu, Surveen Chawla, Lasika Romance Produced by Mahendra Talkies [21]
Soodhu Kavvum Nalan Kumarasamy Vijay Sethupathi, Sanchita Shetty, Bobby Simha, Ashok Selvan, Ramesh Thilak, Karunakaran Comedy-thriller Produced by Thirukumaran Entertainment [21]
10 Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA Manivannan Sathyaraj, Manivannan, Seeman, Mrudula Murali, Komal Sharma, Varsha Ashwathi Political satire Produced by V House Production [22]
17 Neram Alphonse Putharen Nivin Pauly, Nazriya Nazim, Bobby Simha, Nassar, Thambi Ramaiah Comedy-thriller Produced by Winner Bulls Films [23]
24 Masani Padmaraj & LGR Akhil, Iniya, Sija Rose, Ramki Action thriller Produced by Sree Kiran Productions [24]
Galapetti [24]
SokkaliA CharanChaithanya, Swasika, Sona Heiden, Ganja Karuppu Drama [24]
30 Kutti Puli Muthaiah M. Sasikumar, Lakshmi Menon, Saranya Ponvannan Drama Produced by Village Theaters [25]
31 Isakki M. Ganeshan Sharran Kumar, Aashritha Drama [25]
Kandathum Kadhal AntharangamJ. V. RuckmangdhanRamu, Kamalika Drama [25]
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7 Yamuna E. V. GaneshbabuSathya, Sri Ramya Drama-thriller Produced by Sri HariBalaji Movies [26]
Solla MattenN. P. IsmailSakthi Chidambaram, Jesmy Romance-thriller [26]
14 Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru Sundar C. Siddharth, Hansika Motwani, Santhanam, Ganesh Venkatraman Romantic comedy Produced by UTV Motion Pictures and Avni Cinemax [27]
Thillu Mullu Badri Shiva, Isha Talwar, Prakash Raj Comedy Produced by Vendhar Movies [27]
21 Thee Kulikkum Pachai Maram Vineesh-Prabheesh Prajin, Sarayu, Sasha, M. S. Bhaskar Drama [28]
28 Annakodi Bharathiraja Lakshman Narayan, Karthika Nair, Manoj Bharathiraja Drama Produced by Manoj Creations [29]
Thulli Vilayadu Vincent Selva Yuvaraj, Prakash Raj, Deepthi Nambiar Comedy-thriller Produced by RB Studios [29]

July – September

OpeningTitleDirectorCastGenreNotesRef
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5 Singam II Hari Suriya, Anushka Shetty, Hansika Motwani, Rahman, Danny Sapani Action-masala Produced by Prince Pictures [30]
12Anba AzhagaS. SivaramanAkashprabhu, Preethi Sankar, Lavanya Romance [31]
Kaadhale Ennai KaadhaliIam ShanSanthosh, Anara Atanes Romance [31]
Sathiram Perundhu NilayamRavipriyanRoshan, Twinkle Drama [31]
19 Maryan Bharat Bala Dhanush, Parvathy Thiruvothu Drama [32]
26 Pattathu Yaanai Boopathy Pandian Vishal, Aishwarya Arjun, Santhanam Action masala [33]
Sonna Puriyathu Krishnan Jayaraj Shiva, Vasundhara Kashyap Comedy [33]
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2Nenju Irukkum Varai Ninaivu IrukkumS. O. NabidaasIshaq Hussaini, Shilpa, Visu, Vaiyapuri Drama [34]
Pullukatu MuthammaC. R. MuthupandiMeenu KurianAdult romance [34]
10 Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu Sasi Bharath, Mrithika, Erica Fernandes, Santhanam Action thriller [35]
15 Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer Suseenthiran Santhosh, Manisha Yadav Romance [36]
20 Thalaivaa A. L. Vijay Vijay, Sathyaraj, Amala Paul, Santhanam, Abhimanyu Singh, Rajiv Pillai Action thrillerProduced by Mishri Enterprises
Released worldwide on 9 August 2013
[37] [38]
23 Desingu Raja Ezhil Vimal, Bindu Madhavi Romance Produced by Olympia Movies [39]
30 Ponmaalai Pozhudhu AC Durai Aadhav Kannadasan, Gayathrie Romance Produced by AG Creations [40]
Summa Nachunu Irukku A. Venkatesh Thaman Kumar, Vibha Natarajan, Archana Vishwanath, Thambi Ramaiah, Sreenivasan Comedy Produced by Esthell Entertainers [40]
Suvadugal Jay BalaJay Bala, Monica, K. R. Vijaya [40]
Thanga Meenkal Ram Ram, Sadhana, Shelly Kishore Drama Produced by Photon Kathaas [40]
Thiru Pugazh Arjunaraja Dilip Kumar Salvadi, Divya Singh, Prabhuraj Drama Produced by Real Screen [41] [42]
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6 Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam Ponnraam Sivakarthikeyan, Sri Divya, Sathyaraj, Soori ComedyProduced by Escape Artist Motion Pictures [43]
7 Arya Surya Rama Narayanan Srinivasan, Vishnupriyan, Nakshathra ComedyProduced by Sri Thenandal films [43]
13 Mathapoo Dhinanthorum NagarajJeyan, Gayathrie Romance [44]
Moodar Koodam NaveenSentrayan, Naveen, Rajaj, Oviya Black comedy [44]
Unnodu Oru Naal Durai KarthikeyanArjun Vijayaraghavan, Neelam Upadhyay, Gibran OsmanRomantic thrillerProduced by Jarci Production [44]
20 6 V. Z. Durai Shaam, Poonam Kaur Thriller [45]
Adutha Kattam Murali KrishnanGanthiban, Malar Meni Perumal, Aghonderan Sahadevan, Shashitaran Rajoo, D. RajamSuspense thrillerProduced by Navanithen Ganeson, NGP Film Sdn Bhd [45] [46]
Mouna Mazhai AnandSasi, Nakshatra, DilipRomanceProduced by Prince Media [45]
Ya Ya I Rajasekaran Shiva, Santhanam, Dhansika, Sandhya ComedyProduced by Sri Lakshmi Productions [45]
27 Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum Mysskin Mysskin, Sri ThrillerProduced by Lone Wolf Productions [47]
Raja Rani Atlee Kumar Arya, Nayantara, Jai, Nazriya Nazim Romantic dramaProduced by Murugadoss Productions and Fox Star Studios [47]

October – December

OpeningTitleDirectorCastGenreNotesRef
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2 Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara Gokul Vijay Sethupathi, Ashwin Kakumanu, Swati Reddy, Nandita Swetha ComedyProduced by Leo Vision and JSK Film Corporation [48]
4 Nila Meedhu Kadhal IlayakumarVijayaraj, Joshwa, Sri Priyanga, SudhaRomanceProduced by Rajaram Movies [48]
11 Kayavan VenkyMithunRomance [49]
Naiyaandi A. Sarkunam Dhanush, Nazriya Nazim Comedy [49]
Vanakkam Chennai Kiruthika Udhaynidhi Shiva, Priya Anand Comedy [49]
18Anjal ThuraiA. R. RafiMohan. C, Narayanan, Kushi, SenthilHorror / thrillerProduced by Latha Cine Creations [50]
Chithirayil Nilachoru R. Sundarrajan Sara Arjun, Ashok Sundarrajan, Vasundhara Kashyap, Prakash NathDrama [50]
Ninaivugal UnnoduT. Mahesh BabuT. Mahesh BabuRomance [50]
Nirnayam S. S. SrisaravananVikram Anand, Regina Cassandra, Baby Vedhika [50]
Nugam JeffyJeybala, Iniya, Suresh, Reeshkadir, PreethiDrama [50]
Ragalaipuram Mano Karunas, Angana Roy, Sanjana Singh Comedy [50]
25Ingu Kadhal KatrutharapadumM. SreedharanSreenath, Darshana, ArchanaRomance [51]
Muthu NagaramOttapidaram K. ThirupathiVishvaa, Asrik BhanuRomance [51]
Sutta Kadhai SubuBalaji, Venkat, Nassar, Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli Black comedy [51]
VasanthasenaRamanRavi Prakash, Priyanka TiwariRomance [51]
31 Arrambam Vishnuvardhan Ajith Kumar, Arya, Nayantara, Taapsee Pannu Action thrillerProduced by Sri Satya Sai Movies [52]
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2 All in All Azhagu Raja M. Rajesh Karthi, Kajal Aggarwal, Santhanam Comedy [52]
Pandiya Naadu Suseenthiran Vishal, Lakshmi Menon, Vikranth Action drama [52]
14 Apple Penne R. K. Kalaimani Vatsan, Aishwarya Menon, Roja,Drama [53]
Pizza II: Villa Deepan Chakravarthy Ashok Selvan, Sanchita Shetty, Nassar, Vegan RajeshFantasy thriller [53]
Ravana Desam Ajay NuthakkiAjay Nuthakki, Jennifer, Naveen, Konda, RamkiranWar drama [53]
22 Irandaam Ulagam Selvaraghavan Arya, Anushka Shetty Fantasy [54]
Maayai LakshmiramSanjay, Sanam Shetty, Rajendran Thriller [54]
Meiyyazhagi R. T. Jayavel Balaji Balakrishnan, Jai Quehaeni, Arjun, Arunmozhi Varman, Jenny JasmineDrama [54]
29 Appavukku Kalyanam Armugha SwamyPadiyan, RasikapriyaAdult comedy [55]
Ennachu Sri ManiMohammed Ismail, Vivinth, Jagan BalajiThriller [55]
Jannal Oram Karu Pazhaniappan Parthiban, Vimal, Vidharth, Poorna, Manisha Yadav Comedy drama [55]
Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham K. Chandru Jai, Niveda Thomas Fantasy comedy [55]
Vidiyum Munn Balaji K. Kumar Pooja Umashankar, Malavika Manikuttan, Vinod Kishan Thriller [55]
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6 Ego S. SakthivelVelu, Anaswara Kumar, BalaComedy [56]
Kalyana Samayal Saadham RS Prasanna Prasanna, Lekha Washington Romantic comedy [56]
Thagaraaru Ganesh Vinayak Arulnidhi, Poorna Action [56]
Vellai Desathin Idhayam JugheinMithun Serai, Supra, Soori Drama [56]
13 Ivan Veramathiri M. Saravanan Vikram Prabhu, Surabhi, Ganesh Venkatraman, Vamsi Krishna Thriller [57]
Kolagalam P.G. SurendranAmal, Saranya Mohan, VishnupriyaDrama [57]
Sandhithathum Sindhithathum Balu Anand Sathya, Yudasha, KumarajanRomance [57]
Thedi Pidi Adi [57]
20 Biriyani Venkat Prabhu Karthi, Hansika Motwani, Premgi Amaren, Ramki Comedy-thrillerProduced by Studio Green [58]
Endrendrum Punnagai I. Ahmed Jiiva, Trisha Krishnan, Vinay Rai, Andrea Jeremiah, Santhanam Romance [58]
Thalaimuraigal Balu Mahendra Sashikumar, Vinodhini, Ramya Shankar, Balu Mahendra Drama [58]
25 Madha Yaanai Koottam Vikram Sugumaran Kathir, Oviya [59]
27 Bhuvanakadu Vignesh, Divya Nagesh [59]
Vizha Bharathi Balakumaran Mahendran, Malavika Menon Produced by Sri Thenandal Films, Azure Entertainment, JV Media Dreams [59]

Overseas Tamil language films

Below is the list of Tamil language movies produced outside India.

TitleGenrecountryRef
Pickles!Comedy Singapore [60]
OlipathivuSci-fi Malaysia [61]

Dubbed films

OpeningTitleDirector(s)Original filmCastRef.
FilmLanguage
1 MarchNaangam Pirai 3D Vinayan Dracula 2012 MalayalamSudheer Sukumaran, Prabhu, Thilakan, Monal Gajjar, Shraddha Das
DecemberAchcham ThavirOmkar Genius TeluguHavish, Sarath Kumar, Sanusha [62]

Awards

Category/organization Filmfare Awards South
12 July 2014 [63]
SIIMA Awards
17 July 2014 [64]
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
14 July 2017 [65]
Vijay Awards
5 July 2014 [66]
Best Film Thanga Meenkal Soodhu Kavvum Ramanujan Thanga Meenkal
Best Director Bala
Paradesi
Bala
Paradesi
Ram
Thanga Meenkal
Bala
Paradesi
Best Actor Atharvaa
Paradesi
Sivakarthikeyan
Ethir Neechal
Arya
Raja Rani
Kamal Haasan
Vishwaroopam
Best Actress Nayanthara
Raja Rani
Trisha
Endrendrum Punnagai
Nayanthara
Raja Rani
Nayanthara
Raja Rani
Best Music Director A. R. Rahman
Kadal
Anirudh Ravichander
Ethir Neechal
Ramesh Vinayagam
Ramanujan
A. R. Rahman
Kadal

Notable deaths

MonthDateNameAgeCountryProfessionNotable filmsReferences
January 17 Sophiya Haque 41 Flag of England.svg Actress Alaipayuthey Udhaya [67]
March 5 Rajasulochana 77 Flag of India.svg ActressThai Pirandhal Vazhi Pirakkum Nallavan Vazhvan Pennarasi Kavalai Illaadha Manithan [68]
7Venky Sambamoorthy Flag of India.svg Graphics expert Apoorva Sagodharargal Anjali Kadhalan Indian Jeans Manmadhan [69]
26 Sukumari 74 Flag of India.svg Actress Alaipayuthey Pattikada Pattanama Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal Veerapandiya Kattabomman [70]
April 14 P. B. Sreenivas 82 Flag of India.svg Singer Pasamalar Pava Mannippu Veera Thirumagan Kaadhalikka Neramillai [71]
17 T. K. Ramamoorthy 91 Flag of India.svg Music director Pasamalar Kaadhalikka Neramillai Karnan Padagotti Aayirathil Oruvan [72]
22 Lalgudi Jayaraman 82 Flag of India.svg Music director Sringaram [73]
May 25 T. M. Soundararajan 91 Flag of India.svg Singer Andavan Kattalai Padagotti [74]
June 15 Manivannan 58 Flag of India.svg Director, actor Gopurangal Saivathillai Amaithipadai Ullathai Allitha Mudhalvan Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA [75]
July 7 Santo Krishnan
(Krishnan Nair)
92 Flag of India.svg Actor Mahaveera BheemanThalaivar [76]
8Agasthiya Bharathi48 Flag of India.svg Director Ninaivil Nindraval [77]
9 Rasu Madhuravan 44 Flag of India.svg Director Poomagal Oorvalam Pandi Mayandi Kudumbathar Goripalayam Muthukku Muthaaga Pandi Oli Perukki Nilayam [78]
12 M. Bhaskar 78 Flag of India.svg Director Bairavi Theerpugal DandikkapadalaamPournami Alaigal Chakravarthy [79]
13Akkineni Ravi Shankar Prasad58 Flag of India.svg Producer Vasool Raja MBBS Nanban Madha Gaja Raja [80]
15 M. K. Athmanathan 88 Flag of India.svg Lyricist, music director Pudhaiyal Nallavan Vazhvan Nadodi Mannan Vikramaadhithan MalligaVijayapuri Veeran Tenali Raman Thirudadhe Malliya MangalamNaalu Veli NilamRattha Paasam [81]
18 Vaali 81 Flag of India.svg Lyricist, actor, writer Karpagam Anbe Vaa Enga Veettu Pillai Punnagai Mannan Agni Natchathiram Boys Ethir Neechal Paarthale Paravasam Sivaji Mankatha Maryan • [82]
23 Manjula Vijayakumar 59 Flag of India.svg Actress Shanti Nilayam Rickshawkaran Ulagam Sutrum Valiban Netru Indru Naalai Anbe Aaruyire Cheran Pandiyan [83]
August 19 Periyar Dasan 63 Flag of India.svg Actor Karuththamma Kadhalar Dhinam Thamizh Padam Veeram [ citation needed ]
October 9 Srihari 49 Flag of India.svg Actor Vettaikkaaran Markandeyan
November 8 Chitti Babu 49 Flag of India.svg Actor Five Star Dhool Sivakasi Dindigul Sarathy
17 Thideer Kannaiah 76 Flag of India.svg Actor Aval Oru Thodar Kathai Apoorva Raagangal Kannaathaal Pokkiri [84]
30 Raguram 64 Flag of India.svg Choreographer Dasavathaaram [85]
December 11 Master Sridhar 60 Flag of India.svg Actor Kandan Karunai Karnan Kurathi Magan [86]
20Karumari Kandhasamy73 Flag of India.svg Producer Karagattakaran Villu Pattukaran Ellam Avan Seyal [87]
25 Kullamani 61 Flag of India.svg Actor Nawab Naarkali Billa Karagattakaran Thoranai [88]

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Preceded by Tamil films
2013
Succeeded by
Tamil films of 2014