2009 Tamil Movies List ◆ (RECOMMENDED)
- Aadhavan: An action thriller film starring Suriya and Nayanthara.
- Ariya: A drama film starring Jeeja and Madhu.
- Azhagar Samudram: A drama film starring Bala and Pooja.
- Bamanam: A comedy-drama film starring Sumanth and Anu.
- Dannava: An action film starring Vijay and Suriya in a cameo.
- Enai Niki Vendi: A drama film starring Jayanth and Meena.
- Gomathurai: An action film starring Vijay Antony and Pooja.
- Imayam: A drama film starring Bharath and Anjali.
- Kanthaswamy: An action film starring Vishal and Bhanu.
- Kaveri: A drama film starring Srikanth and Meena.
- Kodi 369: An action film starring Bharath and Anjali.
- Mame: A drama film starring Arjun and Priya.
- Naalaiya Rasi: A drama film starring Vijay Antony and Pooja.
- Pistha: An action film starring Ravi Teja and Bhanu.
- Pokkisham: A drama film starring Srikanth and Meena.
- Raja Rani: A romantic comedy film starring Arya and Nayanthara.
- Sankara: An action film starring Arjun and Meena.
- Thirupathi: An action film starring Vijay and Priya.
- Uli Ipomm: A drama film starring Vijay Antony and Pooja.
- Vettaikaadu: An action film starring Vishal and Bhanu.
The year 2009 was a turning point for Tamil cinema, characterized by a shift toward small-budget, experimental films that gained critical and commercial success. Top Hits and Award Winners
October
- Aadhavan (Oct 16) – Suriya, Nayanthara
- Kanden Kadhalai (Oct 29) – Bharath, Tamannaah – Tamil remake of Jab We Met.
Achchamundu! Achchamundu!
A family’s vacation upends when a predator targets their daughter; tension, cultural clash, and the parents’ courage define the confrontation. 2009 tamil movies list
: A successful remake of the Hindi hit Jab We Met, starring Bharath and Tamannaah. Tamannaah’s energetic performance as Anjali earned her widespread acclaim. Unnaipol Oruvan Aadhavan : An action thriller film starring Suriya
Dominating the commercial space, Suriya emerged as the year's leading star, featuring in both the highest-grossing film and another major hit. The year 2009 was a turning point for
The Complete 2009 Tamil Movies List: A Look Back at a Defining Year in Kollywood
The year 2009 was a fascinating turning point for the Tamil film industry (Kollywood). Sandwiched between the old-school masala era and the rise of the "new wave" independent cinema in the early 2010s, 2009 offered a diverse platter. It was a year where veteran superstars delivered massive hits, young guns experimented with unique concepts, and comedy reached new heights.
The Music of 2009
No 2009 Tamil movies list is complete without mentioning the soundtracks. Harris Jayaraj ruled the year with Aadhavan and Theeratha Vilayattu Pillai (released late 2009). Vijay Antony became a household name with Vettaikaaran. Meanwhile, Yuvan Shankar Raja delivered a cult classic album for Sarvam (the song "Kadhal Valarthen").
Unnaipol Oruvan: Starring legends Kamal Haasan and Mohanlal, this thriller raked in between ₹52–54 crore.