Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, this romantic drama starring Silambarasan and Trisha Krishnan is considered a cult classic. It was celebrated for its realistic portrayal of love, chart-topping music by A.R. Rahman, and commercial success.
If you look at the box office performance of the , three films dominated the conversation and the revenue charts.
Directed by A.L. Vijay, this epic historical drama starred Arya and British actress Amy Jackson (in her Indian debut). Set in 1940s Madras presidency just before independence, the film won hearts for its brilliant production design and poignant love story.
delivered highly infectious tracks for Madrasapattinam and Engeyum Kadhal (which had a soft release/promo run around this era). 2010 tamil movies list
It was praised for its raw emotional depth, stunning cinematography by M. Sukumar, and a haunting score by D. Imman. It proved that content, rather than star power, could drive box office success. Angadi Theru
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: A rural drama that won three National Awards, including Best Feature Film in Tamil. Major Star Performances Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, this romantic drama
Arya, Nayanthara, Santhanam Director: M. Rajesh
Directed by Selvaraghavan, this adventure-drama was ahead of its time, featuring Karthi and Andrea Jeremiah. Although a moderate performer initially, it has since become a cult classic for its unique, raw, and visually rich storytelling.
Enthiran proved that Tamil cinema could penetrate international markets—including North America, Europe, Malaysia, and Japan—on a scale previously unseen, paving the way for the massive pan-Indian releases of today. If you look at the box office performance
| Opening Date | Title | Director | Lead Cast | Studio / Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 02 Apr | Paiyaa | N. Linguswamy | Karthi, Tamannaah | Thameens Films | | 09 Apr | Padagasalai | R. Saravanan | Karunas, Meera Nair | Aalam Creations | | 16 Apr | Sura | S. P. Rajkumar | Vijay, Tamannaah | Sangili Murugan Cine Arts | | 30 Apr | Singam | Hari | Suriya, Anushka Shetty | Studio Green | | 07 May | Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam | S. S. Stanley | Lawrence, Nithin Sathya | Pasanga Productions | | 14 May | Raavanan | Mani Ratnam | Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan | Madras Talkies | | 21 May | Madrasapattinam | A. L. Vijay | Arya, Amy Jackson | AGS Entertainment | | 28 May | Kola Kolaya Mundhirika | K. S. Ravikumar | Karthik, Nithin Sathya | Studio Green |
: A period drama set in the 1940s during India’s independence struggle.
Directed by M. Rajesh, this romantic comedy starring Arya, Nayanthara, and Santhanam became a massive hit. It redefined Tamil comedy, with Santhanam's one-liners becoming a permanent fixture in pop culture.
This neo-noir gangster flick failed initially but is now considered one of the finest films in Tamil history, winning multiple National Awards.