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Iraivi
Iraivi (இறைவி), 2016 Tamil drama by Karthik Subbaraj, starring S.J. Suryah, Vijay Sethupathi, Bobby Simha; three men's choices ruin the women in their lives; mixed reviews, producers' ban.
Iravukku Aayiram Kangal (இரவுக்கு ஆயிரம் கண்கள்)
Iravukku Aayiram Kangal (இரவுக்கு ஆயிரம் கண்கள்) is a 2018 Tamil action thriller, Mu. Maran's debut, starring Arulnithi, Mahima Nambiar, and Ajmal Ameer, about a one-night murder mystery in Chennai.
Iru Mugan (இரு முகம்)
Iru Mugan (இரு முகம்), also Inkokkadu, is a 2016 Tamil sci-fi action thriller by Anand Shankar starring Vikram in a dual role as RAW agent Akhilan and scientist Love, released 8 September 2016.
Irumbu Thirai (இரும்பு திரை) (2018 film)
Irumbu Thirai (இரும்புத்திரை), aka Abhimanyudu in Telugu, is a 2018 Tamil cyber crime action thriller directed by debutant P. S. Mithran, starring Vishal as Major Kathiravan, Arjun Sarja as hacker White Devil, and Samantha, with music by Yuvan Shankar Raja, released 11 May 2018.
Iruttu (இருட்டு)
Iruttu (இருட்டு, "Darkness") is a 2019 Tamil horror-thriller film directed by V. Z. Durai, starring Sundar C as a hill-station police inspector investigating unexplained deaths; released 6 December 2019, music by Girishh G, streaming on Sun NXT.
Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu (இருட்டு அறையில் முறட்டுக் குத்து)
Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu (இருட்டு அறையில் முறட்டுக் குத்து) is a 2018 Tamil adult horror comedy directed by Santhosh P. Jayakumar, starring Gautham Karthik, about couples trapped by a ghost in Thailand; it earned ₹11.5 crore in a week despite criticism.
Isai (இசை)
Isai is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language musical thriller film written, directed, scored by, and starring S. J. Surya, introducing Savithri with Sathyaraj in a principal role.
Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum (இஸ்பேட் ராஜாவும் இதய ராணியும்)
Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum (இஸ்பேட் ராஜாவும் இதய ராணியும்), IRIR, is a 2019 Tamil romantic drama directed by Ranjit Jeyakodi, starring Harish Kalyan and Shilpa Manjunath, released 15 March 2019, music by Sam C.S.
Ivan Veramathiri (இவன் வேற மாதிரி)
Ivan Veramathiri (இவன் வேற மாதிரி, aka Ivan Vera Mathiri) is a 2013 Tamil vigilante thriller directed by M. Saravanan, starring Vikram Prabhu, Surabhi, Ganesh Venkatraman, and Vamsi Krishna; released 13 December 2013, inspired by the 2008 Chennai law college violence, remade as Chakravyuha and Abhaya.
Jackpot (2019 film)
Jackpot (ஜாக்பாட்) is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language black comedy action film written and directed by Kalyaan, starring Jyothika and Revathy as con women chasing a treasure, and produced by Suriya.
Jeeva (ஜீவா) (2014 film)
Jeeva (ஜீவா) is a 2014 Tamil sports drama directed by Suseenthiran, starring Vishnu Vishal and Sri Divya, about caste discrimination in cricket selection, released 26 September 2014 with music by D. Imman.
Jigarthanda (ஜிகர்தண்டா) (2014 film)
Jigarthanda (ஜிகர்தண்டா) is Karthik Subbaraj's 2014 Tamil crime comedy-drama starring Siddharth, Bobby Simha, and Lakshmi Menon; a filmmaker researches Madurai gangster Assault Sethu. Won two National Film Awards and was remade in Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi.
Jiivi (ஜீவி)
Jiivi (ஜீவி) is a 2019 Tamil mystery thriller directed by V. J. Gopinath, written by Babu Tamizh, starring Vetri as Saravanan, a thief whose heist triggers strange coincidences; released 28 June 2019, followed by Jiivi 2 (2022).
Jil Jung Juk (ஜில் ஜுங் ஜுக்)
Jil Jung Juk (ஜில் ஜங் ஜக்), a 2016 Tamil black comedy directed by Deeraj Vaidy and produced by Siddharth, follows three smugglers moving cocaine in a pink vintage car in a 2020 fuel-crisis Tamil Nadu; it flopped theatrically but later streamed on Prime Video.
Jilla (ஜில்லா)
Jilla (ஜில்லா) is a 2014 Tamil action drama directed by R. T. Neason, starring Vijay, Mohanlal, and Kajal Aggarwal, with music by D. Imman. Released 10 January 2014 for Pongal against Veeram, it earned over ₹44 crore in its first week.
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai (ஜேகே எனும் நண்பனின் வாழ்க்கை), a 2015 Tamil romantic drama by Cheran starring Sharwanand and Nithya Menen, first film on his C2H direct-to-DVD platform, later on Prime Video in 2026.
Joker (2016 film)
Joker is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language political satire directed by Raju Murugan, starring Guru Somasundaram as a villager who declares himself President of India and protests social injustice.
Junga (ஜுங்கா) (film)
Junga (ஜுங்கா) is a 2018 Tamil action comedy directed by Gokul, starring Vijay Sethupathi as a miserly don recovering his family's Cinema Paradise theatre, produced on a ₹20 crore budget, released 27 July 2018 to mixed reviews.
Kaaka Muttai (காக்கா முட்டை)
Kaaka Muttai (காக்கா முட்டை, The Crow's Egg) is a 2015 Tamil drama directed by M. Manikandan, produced by Dhanush and Vetrimaaran, about two Chennai slum brothers saving Rs 300 for pizza; it won two 62nd National Film Awards.
Kaaki Sattai (காக்கி சட்டை) (2015 film)
Kaaki Sattai (காக்கி சட்டை), also Kakki Sattai, is a 2015 Tamil action comedy directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar, produced by Dhanush, starring Sivakarthikeyan as constable Mathimaran fighting an organ trafficking ring; released 27 February 2015 with music by Anirudh Ravichander.
Kaala (2018 film)
Kaala (காலா), or Kaala Karikaalan, is Pa Ranjith's 2018 Tamil action drama starring Rajinikanth as a Dharavi community leader fighting land developer Haridev 'Hari Dada' (Nana Patekar); produced by Dhanush's Wunderbar Films, released June 7, 2018, later named by Sight and Sound among the 25 films of the 21st century.
Kaali (2018 film)
Kaali (காளி) is a 2018 Tamil action drama film directed by Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi, starring Vijay Antony, Anjali, Sunaina, Amritha Aiyer, and Shilpa Manjunath. Released 18 May 2018, it follows an adopted US-based doctor searching India for his biological parents, with Antony in multiple flashback roles. Distinct from the 2018 Rajinikanth film Kaala and the ZEE5 series Kaali.
Kaappaan (காப்பான்)
Kaappaan (காப்பான்), 2019 Tamil action thriller by K.V. Anand starring Suriya as an SPG officer guarding PM Mohanlal, with Arya, Sayyeshaa, Boman Irani; Lyca Productions, music Harris Jayaraj, released 20 September 2019.
Kaashmora (காஷ்மோரா)
Kaashmora (காஷ்மோரா) is a 2016 Tamil-language fantasy horror comedy film directed by Gokul, starring Karthi as a conman and the warlord Raj Nayak, with Nayanthara and Sri Divya; released Diwali 2016, about 90 minutes of VFX, budget Rs 50-60 crore.
Kaatrin Mozhi
Kaatrin Mozhi (காற்றின் மொழி) is a 2018 Tamil comedy-drama directed by Radha Mohan, a remake of Tumhari Sulu, starring Jyothika as housewife-turned-radio-jockey Viji, released 16 November 2018.
Kaatru Veliyidai (காற்று வேலியிடை)
Kaatru Veliyidai (காற்று வெளியிடை), a 2017 Tamil romantic drama, is Mani Ratnam's 25th film, starring Karthi and Aditi Rao Hydari as an Air Force pilot and doctor during the 1999 Kargil war, with music by A. R. Rahman.
Kaavalan (காவலன்)
Kaavalan (காவலன்) is a 2011 Tamil romantic comedy directed by Siddique, starring Vijay and Asin, remade from his Malayalam Bodyguard (2010); a Pongal hit that revived Vijay's career after five flops.
Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014 film)
Kaaviya Thalaivan (காவியத் தலைவன்), Tamil for "epic hero", is a 2014 Tamil historical musical film directed by Vasanthabalan with music by A. R. Rahman, set in early 20th century Tamil Nadu.
Kabali (கபாலி)
Kabali (கபாலி), also rendered Kabaali, is a 2016 Tamil action drama directed by Pa. Ranjith, starring Rajinikanth as a Malaysian gangster freed after 25 years in prison; produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu with music by Santhosh Narayanan, it earned record openings despite mixed reviews and carries a noted Dalit subtext.
Kadaikutty Singam (கடைக்குட்டி சிங்கம்)
Kadaikutty Singam (கடைக்குட்டி சிங்கம்), also known as Kadai Kutty Singam, is a 2018 Tamil action comedy-drama directed by Pandiraj, produced by Suriya (2D Entertainment), starring Karthi as farmer Gunasingam; released 13 July 2018, Telugu version Chinna Babu, distinct from the 2019 TV series of the same name.