The following list comprises the most impactful and widely discussed Tamil films released in 2009, categorized by their genre and impact. 1. The Trailblazers and Cult Classics
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(Dir. Bala): A gritty, raw portrayal of an Aghori, featuring a powerful performance by Arya. 2009 tamil movies list
: Starring Kamal Haasan and Mohanlal, this gripping remake of A Wednesday earned between ₹52-54 crore. Vettaikaaran
The year 2009 was an extraordinary period for Tamil film music. Harris Jayaraj delivered one of his career-best albums with Ayan , while Yuvan Shankar Raja captured the youth with Siva Manasula Sakthi and Yogi . A.R. Rahman won his historic Oscars in early 2009 for Slumdog Millionaire , elevating the global stature of Tamil technicians. This year also saw the rapid adoption of digital cinematography and advanced editing techniques, giving Kollywood films a sleeker, international look. Genre Experimentation The following list comprises the most impactful and
Rajesh M. debuted with this romantic comedy starring Jiiva and Anuya. With its witty dialogue, realistic portrayal of modern relationships, and unforgettable humor, it became a trendsetter for the "rom-com" genre in Tamil cinema.
| Opening Date | Title | Director | Main Cast | Music Director | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 3 | | K. V. Anand | Suriya, Tamannaah | Harris Jayaraj| | Apr 10 | Naalai Namathae | Vinayan | Vineeth, Meera Jasmine | Vinayan| | May 1 | Pasanga | Pandiraj | Vimal, Vega Tamotia | James Vasanthan| | May 22 | Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum | Udhayabanu | Ramakrishnan, Tananya | D. Imman| | Jun 12 | Eeram | Arivazhagan | Aadhi, Sindhu Menon | Thaman S| | Jun 19 | Kudiyarasu | K. S. Ravikumar | R. Sarathkumar, Meena | D. Imman | | Jun 26 | Naadodigal | Samuthirakani | Sasikumar, Vijay Vasanth | Sundar C Babu| This link or copies made by others cannot be deleted
A remake of the Hindi film A Wednesday , this Kamal Haasan masterpiece was shot simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil. Kamal played a common man who threatens to blow up a city unless terrorists are released. While it lacked traditional songs and romance, its tight screenplay and tense atmosphere made it a critical and commercial hit. It proved that content-driven cinema could work in Tamil Nadu.