2009 Tamil Movies List ((hot)) (2025)
: A critically acclaimed thriller starring Kamal Haasan and Mohanlal, grossing over ₹52 crore.
The year 2009 was a transformative period for Tamil cinema, defined by a shift toward "experimental yet rooted" storytelling
: A supernatural thriller praised for its cinematography and unique plot. Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu : A sports drama that introduced actor Vishnu Vishal. Other Notable Releases 2009 tamil movies list
: Bala’s haunting masterpiece featuring Arya as an Aghori. It was a dark, intense exploration of spirituality and the fringes of society, winning several awards for its raw portrayal.
: A rural children's film that was highly celebrated for its realistic portrayal and experimental approach. Naan Kadavul : Directed by , this intense drama follows the life of an Aghori. : A critically acclaimed thriller starring Kamal Haasan
2009 was a great year for critics. Here are the films that won National and State awards.
| Release Date | Movie Title | Cast | Director | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Aug 7 | Nalla Kalam | Jeevan, Meghna Nair | P. N. Satish | Social drama | | Aug 14 | Kandein Kadhalai | Bharath, Tamannaah | R. Kannan | Romantic comedy (remake of Jab We Met ) | | | Kanthaswamy | Vikram, Shriya | Suseeenthiran | Superhero action; high budget | | Aug 28 | Naan Avan Illai 2 | Jeevan, Lakshmi Rai | Selva | Sequel to the 2007 hit | Naan Kadavul : Directed by , this intense
The year 2009 was a significant one for Tamil cinema, characterized by a mix of high-budget commercial blockbusters and path-breaking experimental films like Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu Top Grossing Movies of 2009 The following films dominated the box office, with emerging as the solo blockbuster of the year. : Action-thriller starring Tamannaah Bhatia about a young man's life in the smuggling business. : An action film featuring as a professional hitman. Unnaipol Oruvan : A thriller starring Kamal Haasan