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Dumm Dumm Dumm
Dumm Dumm Dumm (டும் டும் டும்), also Dum Dum Dum, is a 2001 Tamil romantic comedy-drama directed by Azhagam Perumal, produced by Mani Ratnam's Madras Talkies, starring Madhavan and Jyothika in an arranged-marriage romcom set in Ambasamudram.
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.
Friends (2001 film)
Friends (ப்ரண்ட்ஸ்) is a 2001 Tamil comedy-drama directed by Siddique, a remake of his 1999 Malayalam film, starring Vijay, Suriya, and Ramesh Khanna, with Ilaiyaraaja's music; a Pongal release that ran 175 days and rereleased in 4K in November 2025.
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.
Ghilli
Ghilli (கில்லி), 2004 Tamil sports action film by Dharani, remake of Telugu Okkadu, starring Vijay, Trisha, Prakash Raj; first Tamil film to cross Rs 50 crore, record 2024 4K re-release.
Goa (2010 film)
Goa (கோவா) is a 2010 Tamil comedy film written and directed by Venkat Prabhu, produced by Soundarya Rajinikanth's Ocher Studios with Warner Bros, starring Jai, Vaibhav, and Premgi Amaren, with music by Yuvan Shankar Raja, released 29 January 2010.
Hey Ram
Hey Ram is Kamal Haasan's 2000 Tamil-Hindi historical drama about archaeologist Saket Ram, whose wife's murder in the 1946 Calcutta riots drives him toward an anti-Gandhi plot; released 18 February 2000, it was India's Oscar entry and won National Film Awards.
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.
Iyarkai (இயற்கை)
Iyarkai (இயற்கை) is a 2003 Tamil romantic drama film directed by S. P. Jananathan, starring Shaam and shot largely at Tuticorin harbor, that won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.
Jayam (ஜெயம்) (2003 film)
Jayam (ஜெயம்) is a 2003 Tamil romantic action film directed by M. Raja. It stars Ravi and Sadha in their Tamil debuts, featuring Gopichand as the antagonist.
Kaadhal (காதல்)
Kaadhal (காதல்; "Love") is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama directed by Balaji Sakthivel, produced by Shankar, and starring Bharath and Sandhya, a trendsetting box office success.
Kaadhal Kondein (காதல் கொண்டேன்)
Kaadhal Kondein (காதல் கொண்டேன்), also Kaadhal Konden, is Selvaraghavan's 2003 Tamil romantic thriller starring Dhanush and Sonia Agarwal, with music by Yuvan Shankar Raja; a box-office hit that became Dhanush's breakthrough.
Kaakha Kaakha
Kaakha Kaakha (காக்க காக்க), 2003 Tamil action thriller by Gautham Vasudev Menon, starring Suriya as encounter specialist Anbuchelvan and Jyothika; Harris Jayaraj music, Rs 3.25 crore opening weekend, remade as Gharshana and Force.
Kadal Pookkal
Kadal Pookkal (கடல் பூக்கள்) is a 2002 Tamil-language film directed by Bharatiraja, set in the fishing village of Muttam and released more than a year behind schedule.
Kadhal
Kadhal (Kaadhal, காதல், Love) is a 2004 Tamil romantic drama directed by Balaji Sakthivel, produced by S. Shankar's S Pictures, starring Bharath and Sandhya. Based on a true inter-caste Madurai romance, it was a sleeper hit and inspired multiple remakes.
Kanda Naal Mudhal (கண்ட நாள் முதல்)
Kanda Naal Mudhal (கண்ட நாள் முதல்) is a 2005 Tamil romantic comedy directed by V. Priya, produced by Prakash Raj, starring Prasanna, Laila, and Karthik Kumar, with music by Yuvan Shankar Raja; distinct from the 2022 Colors Tamil serial of the same name.
Kandukondain Kandukondain
Kandukondain Kandukondain (கண்டுகொண்டேன் கண்டுகொண்டேன்), also I Have Found It, is a 2000 Tamil romantic musical directed by Rajiv Menon, adapting Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, starring Mammootty, Ajith Kumar, Tabu, and Aishwarya Rai with A. R. Rahman's music.
Kannathil Muthamittal
Kannathil Muthamittal (கன்னத்தில் முத்தமிட்டால்) is Mani Ratnam's 2002 Tamil musical war drama adapted from Sujatha's Amuthavum Naanum, starring Madhavan, Simran, and Keerthana, with A.R. Rahman music and six National Film Awards; distinct from the 2022 Zee Tamil serial of the same name.
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.
Kushi (குஷி) (2000 film)
Kushi (குஷி) is a 2000 Tamil romantic comedy directed by S. J. Suryah, starring Vijay and Jyothika, music by Deva, released 19 May 2000; remade in Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada, re-released in 2025.
Lesa Lesa (லேசா லேசா)
Lesa Lesa (லேசா லேசா), also Laysa Laysa, is a 2003 Tamil romantic comedy directed by Priyadarshan, produced by Vikram Singh, starring Shaam, Trisha, and Madhavan, a remake of Summer in Bethlehem, released 16 May 2003.
M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi (எம். குமரன் தா/பெ மகாலஷ்மி)
M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi (எம். குமரன் சன் ஆஃப் மகாலட்சுமி), 2004 Tamil sports drama by Mohan Raja, remake of Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi, starring Jayam Ravi, Asin, Nadhiya, Prakash Raj; kickboxer reconciles with estranged father in Malaysia.
Madhurey
Madhurey (மதுர), also spelled Madurey, is a 2004 Tamil action film starring Vijay and Pasupathy, directed by R. Madhesh in his debut, music by Vidyasagar; released 19 August 2004, mixed reviews, box-office super hit.
Manmadhan (மன்மதன்) (film)
Manmadhan (மன்மதன்) is a 2004 Tamil romantic thriller directed by A.J. Murugan, starring Silambarasan in his first dual role and Jyothika; a serial-killer revenge story that ran 150+ days, with music by Yuvan Shankar Raja, later remade in Kannada as Madana.