Before diving into the list, it is important to understand the context. 2009 was a year where the "Multiplex Audience" began to assert its influence. While larger-than-life action films still drew crowds, movies with quirky scripts and smaller budgets found surprising success. It was also a year where music directors like A.R. Rahman and Yuvan Shankar Raja dominated the soundscape, with soundtracks often outperforming the films themselves.
Vijay’s Vettaikaaran scored massive box office numbers despite mixed reviews, featuring chartbuster music by Vijay Antony. Meanwhile, Karthi’s Paiyaa wrapped up production in late 2009, setting up a massive release shortly after. Month-by-Month Fixed Release Calendar
: A successful action-drama starring Dhanush that became a "Hit" at the box office. 2009 tamil movies list fixed
Directed by and starring Cheran along with Padmapriya. Though not a massive commercial success, it was critically acclaimed for its sentimental depth and nostalgic feel. 8. Newtonin Moondram Vidhi Genre: Action Drama
(December 4) – Johnny, Sanusha. A dark, gritty look into juvenile crime that received critical acclaim. Before diving into the list, it is important
: The highest-grossing Tamil film of 2009, earning approximately ₹80–82 crore worldwide.
(July) – Jai’s action thriller marking the debut of music director Santhosh Narayanan (as programmer) and Yuvan's hit tracks. It was also a year where music directors like A
A raw, high-energy take on friendship and the sacrifices made for love. The film's breakneck pacing, realistic dialogue, and the iconic "Sambo Siva Sambo" track made it a massive commercial success, spawning remakes across multiple Indian languages. Director: K.V. Anand Cast: Suriya, Tamannaah, Prabhu