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Aadhavan (ஆதவன்)
Aadhavan (ஆதவன்) is a 2009 Tamil action-comedy film directed by K. S. Ravikumar, starring Suriya as an assassin targeting a judge, with Nayanthara, Vadivelu, and Murali; a Diwali release that became a box-office hit.
Aaru (ஆறு) (film)
Aaru (ஆறு) is a 2005 Tamil action film directed by Hari, starring Suriya, Trisha, Vadivelu, and Ashish Vidyarthi, released 9 December 2005 with an A certificate; music by Devi Sri Prasad.
Abhiyum Naanum (அபியும் நானும்)
Abhiyum Naanum (அபியும் நானும்), also called Abhi and I, is a 2008 Tamil father-daughter comedy-drama directed by Radha Mohan, produced by and starring Prakash Raj with Trisha; remade as Akasamantha and Naanu Nanna Kanasu, distinct from the 2020 Sun TV serial of the same name.
Aegan
Aegan (ஏகன்) is a 2008 Tamil action comedy film, Raju Sundaram's directorial debut, starring Ajith Kumar and Nayanthara; released Diwali 2008 by Ayngaran International, music by Yuvan Shankar Raja, reviews average. Also the name of a Tamil actor starring in Haiku (2026).
Anbe Aaruyire (அன்பே ஆருயிரே) (2005 film)
Anbe Aaruyire (Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire), 2005 Tamil romantic comedy directed by, written by, produced by, and starring S. J. Suryah with debutant Nila; music by A. R. Rahman, released 9 September 2005 with a U/A certificate.
Anjathe (அஞ்சாதே)
Anjathe (அஞ்சாதே), also spelled Anjathey, is Mysskin's 2008 Tamil action thriller starring Narain, Prasanna, Ajmal Ameer, and Vijayalakshmi, about two friends whose lives reverse when one becomes a police sub-inspector; it topped Tamil box-office and music charts in 2008.
Anniyan (அன்னியன்)
Anniyan (அன்னியன்), 2005 Tamil psychological thriller by S. Shankar starring Vikram as three personalities (Ambi, Anniyan, Remo), with Sadha, Prakash Raj, Harris Jayaraj's music; released 17 June 2005, 181 minutes, first Indian film dubbed into French.
Arinthum Ariyamalum (அறிந்தும் அறியாமலும்)
Arinthum Ariyamalum (அறிந்தும் அறியாமலும்) is a 2005 Tamil crime action film by Vishnuvardhan starring Navdeep, Arya, Prakash Raj, and Sameksha; a 175-day hit that launched Arya and won him Filmfare Best Male Debut – South.
Ayan (அயன்) (film)
Ayan (அயன்), also known as Vidhwanshak or Veedokkade in dubs, is a 2009 Tamil action thriller directed by K. V. Anand, starring Suriya, Prabhu, and Tamannaah; a Sun Pictures-distributed blockbuster about a smuggler, released 3 April 2009.
Ayya (2005 Tamil film)
Ayya (ஐயா) is a 2005 Tamil action drama directed by Hari for Kavithalayaa Productions, released 14 January 2005 on Pongal. Sarathkumar plays a dual role as MLA father Ayyadurai and son Chelladurai; it is Nayanthara's Tamil debut, with music by Bharadwaj. Distinct from the 2005 Kannada film of the same name.
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
Azhagiya Tamil Magan (அழகிய தமிழ் மகன்), also spelled Azhagiya Tamizh Magan, is a 2007 Tamil action thriller directed by Bharathan, starring Vijay in his first dual role as an ESP-gifted athlete and his look-alike, with an A.R. Rahman soundtrack, released 8 November 2007 and re-released in 2024.
Bheemaa (பீமா)
Bheemaa (பீமா) is a 2008 Tamil action film directed by N. Linguswamy, starring Vikram, Trisha, Prakash Raj, and Raghuvaran, with music by Harris Jayaraj. Released for Pongal 2008 after a two-year delay caused by producer A.M. Rathnam's financial crisis; Vikram forfeited salary to enable its release.
Billa (பில்லா) (2007 film)
Billa (பில்லா) is a 2007 Tamil action thriller directed by Vishnuvardhan, remaking the 1980 Rajinikanth film (itself from Don 1978). Ajith Kumar plays David Billa and Velu; music by Yuvan Shankar Raja; released 14 December 2007.
Chandramukhi (சந்திரமுகி)
Chandramukhi (சந்திரமுகி) is a 2005 Tamil horror-comedy directed by P. Vasu, starring Rajinikanth, Jyothika, and Nayanthara; a remake of Manichitrathazhu via Apthamitra, it ran 890 days at Shanti Theatre, Chennai.
Chennai 600028 (சென்னை 600028)
Chennai 600028 (சென்னை 600028), also called Chennai 28, is Venkat Prabhu's 2007 Tamil directorial debut about gully cricket rivalry between the Sharks and Rockers, a sleeper hit set in Mandaveli pincode 600028.
Chithiram Pesuthadi (சித்திரம் பேசுதடி)
Chithiram Pesuthadi (சித்திரம் பேசுதடி) is a 2006 Tamil drama-romance, Mysskin's directorial debut, starring Narain as henchman Thiru and Bhavana as Charu; it failed initially, was re-released by Oscar Ravichandran, ran 100 days, and won two 2007 Filmfare Awards South.
Dasavathaaram (தசாவதாரம்)
Dasavathaaram (தசாவதாரம்) is a 2008 Tamil sci-fi action film directed by K.S. Ravikumar, starring Kamal Haasan in ten roles, with Asin and Mallika Sherawat; released 13 June 2008 on about 1,000 prints and among 2008's top grossers.
Dhaam Dhoom
Dhaam Dhoom (தாம் தூம்) is a 2008 Tamil action thriller by director-cinematographer Jeeva, who died during the Moscow shoot; completed by Manikandan and Aneez Jeeva, it stars Jayam Ravi, Kangana Ranaut, and Lakshmi Rai with music by Harris Jayaraj.
Eeram (ஈரம்)
Eeram (ஈரம், "wetness") is a 2009 Tamil supernatural thriller, the debut of director Arivazhagan, produced by S. Shankar, starring Aadhi as a policeman investigating his ex-girlfriend's water-linked death.
Ghajini (கஜினி) (2005 film)
Ghajini (கஜினி, 2005) is a Tamil action thriller directed by A.R. Murugadoss, starring Suriya as an amnesiac avenger with Asin and Nayanthara; it inspired by Memento, won Filmfare and Tamil Nadu State awards, and was remade in Hindi with Aamir Khan in 2008.
Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi
Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi (இம்சை அரசன் 23ம் புலிகேசி), also Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei, is a 2006 Tamil historical-comedy film directed by Chimbu Deven, produced by Shankar, starring Vadivelu in his first lead dual role; it satirizes 18th-century royal politics and grossed Rs 15 crore on Rs 5 crore.
Kanthaswamy (கந்தசாமி)
Kanthaswamy (கந்தசாமி), also Kandasamy, is a 2009 Tamil superhero action film directed by Susi Ganesan, starring Vikram as a CBI officer turned masked Robin Hood vigilante, with Shriya Saran; Telugu version Mallanna, released 21 August 2009.
Kattradhu Thamizh (கற்றது தமிழ்)
Kattradhu Thamizh (கற்றது தமிழ்), also known as Tamil M.A., is Ram's 2007 Tamil directorial debut starring Jiiva and Anjali, about a Tamil postgraduate destroyed by globalization; a cult classic with Yuvan Shankar Raja's score.
Kedi (2006 film)
Kedi (கேடி) is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language romantic crime thriller directed by Jyothi Krishna, starring Ravi Krishna, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Ileana D'Cruz, released in September 2006.
Kireedam (2007 film)
Kireedam (கிரீடம், Crown) is a 2007 Tamil action drama directed by A. L. Vijay, starring Ajith Kumar, Trisha, and Raj Kiran; a remake of the 1989 Malayalam classic whose tragic climax was changed after release to satisfy Ajith's fans.
Kodambakkam (film)
Kodambakkam is a 2006 Tamil drama film directed by K. P. Jagan, starring Nandaa and Diya, about a newcomer trying to direct a film in Chennai.
Kuruvi (குருவி)
Kuruvi (குருவி) is a 2008 Tamil action comedy drama directed by Dharani, starring Vijay and Trisha, produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin's Red Giant Movies with Vidyasagar's music; a Malaysia-set story about a son searching for his missing father.
Kuselan (குசேலன்)
Kuselan (குசேலன்), aka Kuselan 2008 Tamil film, is P. Vasu's remake of Malayalam hit Katha Parayumbol, with Rajinikanth as superstar Ashok Kumar and Pasupathy as a poor barber; it flopped despite ₹15 crore budget and spawned Telugu and Hindi remakes.
Mirugam (மிருகம்)
Mirugam (மிருகம்) is a 2007 Tamil drama film directed and written by Samy, starring Aadhi and Padmapriya, about a violent village womanizer whose life changes after marriage.
Mozhi (மொழி)
Mozhi (மொழி, "Language") is a 2007 Tamil romantic comedy directed by Radha Mohan, produced by Prakash Raj, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Jyothika as a musician and a deaf woman; released 23 February 2007, Jyothika's final film.