2007 Tamil Movie List -
2007 is often remembered as a peak year for Tamil cinema, characterized by massive commercial blockbusters and the birth of several cult classics. The year was dominated by Rajinikanth's
Beyond the box office, 2007 produced several films that are still highly regarded for their artistic merit and innovative direction. 2007 tamil movie list
- Chennai 600028 (Directed by Venkat Prabhu): A coming-of-age sports comedy about a local cricket team. It launched Venkat Prabhu and the concept of "Paiyaa" slang, becoming a cult classic among youth.
- Vel (Directed by Hari): A Suriya-starrer that was a remake of Souryam. While action-oriented, the film’s comedy track with Vadivelu (as the sarcastic bus conductor "Muru" and the servant "Saravanan") provided massive laughs.
- Thoovanam (Directed by S. P. B. Charan): A light-hearted urban romantic comedy that, while not a major hit, is remembered for its fresh cast and breezy music by Naresh Iyer.
, which became the first South Indian film to gross over ₹100 crore worldwide. Highest Grossing Tamil Movies (2007) Lead Actor Worldwide Gross (Approx.) Sivaji: The Boss Rajinikanth ₹148 crore Industry Hit Ajith Kumar ₹76 crore Blockbuster ₹55 crore Blockbuster ₹52 crore Paruthiveeran ₹32 crore Blockbuster Unnale Unnale ₹20 crore Critically Acclaimed & Cult Classics 2007 is often remembered as a peak year
: A stylish thriller where the protagonist deceives multiple women, which became a surprise commercial success. In summary, 2007 was a year Chennai 600028 (Directed by Venkat Prabhu): A coming-of-age
: A breezy romantic hit directed by Jeeva, which was a favorite among urban audiences.
: A gritty action thriller starring Dhanush, marking the debut of director Vetrimaaran. Kattradhu Thamizh
- Paruthiveeran (Directed by Ameer Sultan): A period action-drama starring Karthi (his debut) and Priyamani. Priyamani won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her raw portrayal of Muththazhagu. The film’s rustic realism and tragic ending made it a landmark in Tamil rural cinema.
- Pachaikili Muthucharam (Directed by M. Saravanan): A crime thriller starring Suriya and Jyothika. A remake of the Australian film Derailed, it was a moderate success noted for its serious tone and urban setting.
- Unnale Unnale (Directed by Jeeva): A youthful romantic drama starring Vinay and Sadha, shot beautifully by cinematographer Jeeva (who passed away during production). The song "June Ponal July Kaatre" became an anthem for college-goers.
- Deepavali (Directed by Ezhil): A horror-comedy starring Jayam Ravi and Bhavana. It was a commercial success thanks to its humor and festive release timing.
- Kireedam (Directed by A. L. Vijay): A remake of the 1989 Malayalam classic starring Ajith Kumar. Despite Ajith’s strong performance, the film was an average grosser but later gained cult status for its emotional weight.