A low-budget, gritty action-thriller that was a surprise hit at the box office.
Madhavan starred in this psychological horror film centered around a television serial that predicts a family's future. It was highly praised for its innovative concept and gripping execution.
Vijay's Vettaikaaran , directed by Babu Sivan, delivered exactly what his fans wanted—mass dialogue, high-energy action, and a powerful star turn. The film grossed ₹48 crore globally, solidifying Vijay's position as a top-tier commercial hero. 2009 tamil movies list fixed
The year 2009 stands as a monumental turning point in the history of Tamil cinema (Kollywood). It was a transitional period where high-budget star vehicles shared the marquee with raw, realistic, and content-driven independent films. This fixed list of 2009 Tamil movies provides a comprehensive look at the blockbusters, the critically acclaimed masterpieces, and the cult classics that defined the era. The Trendsetters and Masterpieces
Soft narratives, musical journeys, and urban relationships also found a significant audience in 2009. Siva Manasula Sakthi (SMS) M. Rajesh Cast: Jiiva, Anuya Bhagvath A low-budget, gritty action-thriller that was a surprise
: A beloved children's film that won three National Film Awards, including Best Feature Film in Tamil.
Cinematic Rewind: The Complete 2009 Tamil Movies List Fixed and Fact-Checked Vijay's Vettaikaaran , directed by Babu Sivan, delivered
: As Tamil cinema's global influence grows (with 2009 marking an increased global presence), having accurate records becomes increasingly valuable. This list serves as a foundation for future analysis of box office trends, directorial debuts, and the emergence of new talent.
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| Film | Director | Primary Cast | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1977 | G. N. Dinesh Kumar | Sarath Kumar, Farzana, Namitha | | A Aa E Ee | D. Sabapathy | Navdeep, Monica, Aravind Akash | | Aadatha Aattamellam | A. B. Azhagar | Ravi Ganesh, Bharathi | | Aadhavan | K. S. Ravikumar | Suriya, Nayantara | | Aarumaname | Sudheesh Sankar | Deepak, Karthika, Nicole | | Aarumugam | Suresh Krishna | Bharath, Priyamani, Ramya Krishnan | | Achchamundu! Achchamundu! | Arun Vaidyanathan | Prasanna, John Shea, Sneha | | Adada Enna Azhagu | T. M. Jayamurugan | Jai Akash, Nicole | | Adhe Neram Adhe Idam | M. Prabhu | Jai, Vijayalakshmi | | Ainthaam Padai | Badri | Sundar C, Simran, Aditi Choudhary | | Ananda Thandavam | Gandhi Krishna | Siddharth, Tamannaah, Rukmini Vijayakumar | | Anthony Yaar? | C. T. Pandi | Shaam, Mallika Kapoor | | Ayan | K. V. Anand | Suriya, Tamannaah | | Azhagar Malai | S. P. Rajkumar | R. K., Bhanu | | Balam | Murali Krishna | Arvind Vinod, Deepa Chari | | Brahmadeva | V. S. Dharmalinga | Dr. Ram, Sanjay, Tejashree | | Edhuvum Nadakkum | Rozario, Maheswaran | Karthik Kumar, Aparna Nair | | Eeram | Arivazhagan | Aadhi, Nandha, Sindhu Menon | | Eesa | Bala Ganesha | Vignesh, Lakshana | | Enga Raasi Nalla Raasi | Ravi Raja | Murali, Vishwa, Reethima Vishwa | | Engal Aasan | Kalaimani | Vijayakanth, Sheryl Pinto | | Gaja | Ganapathy | V. N. R., Akshaya | | Gnabagangal | Jeevan | Pa. Vijay, Sri Devika | | Guru En Aalu | Selva | R. Madhavan, Abbas, Mamta Mohandas | | Ilampuyal | K. S. Thurai | Vashanth Sellathurai, Poornitha | | Indira Vizha | K. Rajeswar | Srikanth, Sruthi Prakash, Namitha | | Innoruvan | S. T. Gunasekaran | Adithya, Manoha | | Iru Nadhigal | Chanakyan | Jayanth, Sujibala | | Jaganmohini | N. K. Viswanathan | Raja, Namitha, Nila | | Kadhal Kadhai | Velu Prabhakaran | Shirley Das, Preity Rangayani, Stefi | | Kanchivaram | Priyadarshan | Prakash Raj, Shriya Reddy, Shammu | | Kanden Kadhalai | R. Kannan | Bharath, Tamannaah | | Kandhakottai | S. Sakthivel | Nakul, Poorna | | Kannukulle | Lena Moovendhar | Mithun, Aparna, Anumol | | Kanthaswamy | Susi Ganesan | Vikram, Shriya Saran | | Karthik Anitha | Srihari | Rathan Trivikrama, Manju | | Kudiyarasu | Sabir Hussain | Vignesh, Sabarna Anand, Neepa | | Kulir 100° | Anita Udeep | Sanjeev, Riya Bamniyal | | Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum | Rajamohan | Ramakrishna, Dhaksana | | Laadam | Prabu Solomon | Charmy Kaur, Aravindhan | | Maasilamani | R. N. R. Manohar | Nakul, Sunaina | | Madhavi | Murugas | Sajith Raj, Mohana, Ramji | | Madurai Sambavam | Youreka | Harikumar, Anuya, Karthika Adaikalam | | Malai Malai | A. Venkatesh | Arun Vijay, Vedhika, Prabhu | | Malayan | Vaseegara Raja | Karan, Shammu, Udhayathara | | Manjal Veiyil | Vaseegara Raja | Prasanna, Sandhya | | Mariyadhai | Vikraman | Vijayakanth, Meena, Meera Jasmine | | Mathiya Chennai | Vivekanandh | Jaivanth, Ramya, Abarna | | Mayandi Kudumbathar | Rasu Madhuravan | Tarun Gopi, Poongodi, Manivannan | | Meipporul | Natty Kumar, Krish Bala | Krish Bala, Anusha | | Modhi Vilayadu | Saran | Vinay Rai, Kajal Aggarwal | | Moonar | K. Thambidurai | Ranjith, Rithi, Prem | | Muthirai | Srinath | Daniel Balaji, Nithin Sathya, Lakshmi Rai | | Naadodigal | Samuthirakani | M. Sasikumar, Vijay Vasanth, Ananya | | Naai Kutty | Sathaji | Selvin, Nicole | | Naalai Namadhe | Vinayan | Sharwanand, Sanusha, Pradeep | | Naal Natchathiram | C. N. P. Sakthi | S. Sanjey, Krishna Sri | | Naan Avanillai 2 | Selva | Jeevan, Sangeetha, Lakshmi Rai | | Naan Kadavul | Bala | Arya, Pooja Umashankar | | Nesi | Saravana Krishna | Vikas, Sonia Kumari | | Newtonin Moondram Vidhi | Thai Muthuselvam | S. J. Surya, Sayali Bhagat, Rajiv Krishna | | Ninaithale Inikkum | G. N. R. Kumaravelan | Prithviraj, Priyamani, Sakthi Vasu | | Odipolama | Kanmani | Parimal, Sandhya | | Oliyum Oliyum | Sakthi Chellam | Anand Babu, Pragathi, Prabha | | Padikathavan | Suraj | Dhanush, Tamannaah | | Pasanga | Pandiraj | Vimal, Vega Tamotia | | Pattalam | Rohan Krishna | Nadhiya, Balaji Balakrishnan, Irfan | | Peraanmai | S. P. Jananathan | Jayam Ravi, Roland Kickinger, Dhansika | | Perumal | Vincent Selva | Sundar C, Meenakshi, Namitha | | Pettarasu | Saravana | Saravana, Saranya | | Pinju Manasu | D. Jairam | Saravanan, Tharsha | | Pokkisham | Cheran | Cheran, Padmapriya | | Pudhiya Payanam | M. D. Muthu | M. D. Muthu, Mithuna, Jennifer | | Ragavan | Parandhaman | Vijith, Radhika Malhotra | | Rajadhi Raja | Sakthi Chidambaram | Raghava Lawrence, Kamna Jethmalani, Snigdha Akolkar | | Renigunta | R. Panneerselvam | Johnny, Sanusha, Nishanth | | Saa Boo Thiri | Arshad Khan | Akshay, Prajin, Arshad Khan | | Sarvam | Vishnuvardhan | Arya, Trisha, J. D. Chakravarthy | | Satrumun Kidaitha Thagaval | Bhuvanai Kannan | Kanal Kannan, Bharathi, Khushbu | | Sindhanai Sei | R. Yuvan | R. Yuvan, Madhu Sharma | | Sirithal Rasipen | V. Chandrasekaran | Sathya, Sunu Lakshmi | | Siva Manasula Sakthi | M. Rajesh | Jiiva, Anuya, Santhanam | | Solla Solla Inikkum | Murali Abbas | Navdeep, Madhumitha, Mallika Kapoor | | Suriyan Satta Kalloori | R. Pavan | Kajni, Mithra Kurian | | Swetha 5/10 Wellington Road | Sanjay | Keerthi Chawla, Krish, Shiv | | TN 07 AL 4777 | A. Lakshmikanthan | Pasupathy, Ajmal Ameer, Simran | | Thalai Ezhuthu | Ethiraj | Richard Raj, Pooja Gandhi | | Thee | G. Kicha | Sundar C, Ragini, Namitha | | Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru | J. S. Nandhini | Ajmal Ameer, Rupa Manjari | | Thoranai | Sabha Ayyappan | Vishal, Shriya Saran | | Thozhi | Elango Lakshman | Prabha, Dwaraka, Shyam Ganesh | | Unnaipol Oruvan | Chakri Toleti | Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal, Lakshmi | | Unnai Kann Theduthe | Ratheesh Ramayya | Udhaya, Manya | | Vaamanan | I. Ahmed | Jai, Priya Anand, Lakshmi Rai | | Vaalmiki | G. Anandha Narayanan | Akhil, Meera Nandan, Devika | | Vaigai | L. R. Sundarapandi | Bala Joseph, Vishaka | | Vannathupoochi | C. Azhagappan | Sri Lakshmi, Siddharth, Madhavi Sharma | | Vedappan | Aanaivari A. Sridhar | Hemanth Kumar, Apsara, Nikitha | | Vedigundu Murugesan | A. G. Moorthy | Pasupathy, Jyothirmayi, Vadivelu | | Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu | Suseenthiran | Vishnu Vishal, Saranya Mohan, Kishore | | Vettattam | D. S. Kannan | Ajay, Remya Nambeesan | | Vettaikaaran | B. Babusivan | Vijay, Anushka Shetty | | Villu | Prabhu Deva | Vijay, Nayantara | | Yavarum Nalam | Vikram Kumar | R. Madhavan, Neetu Chandra | | Yogi | Subramaniya Shiva | Ameer, Madhumitha |
This sports drama redefined the genre in Tamil cinema. Focusing on a rural Kabaddi team, the film avoided standard sports movie cliches, opting for a grounded, bittersweet narrative that launched the careers of actor Vishnu Vishal and director Suseenthiran. Director: Arivazhagan Cast: Aadhi, Nandha, Sindhu Menon, Saranya Mohan