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Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum (மீன் குழம்பும் மண் பானையும்)
Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum (மீன் குழம்பும் மண் பானையும்), aka Meenkuzhambum Manpaanayum, is a 2016 Tamil fantasy comedy directed by Amudeshwar, starring Prabhu, Kalidas Jayaram, Ashna Zaveri, and Pooja Kumar, with a Kamal Haasan cameo, released 11 November 2016.
Meesaya Murukku
Meesaya Murukku is a 2017 Tamil musical comedy drama marking Hiphop Tamizha Adhi's acting and directorial debut, a semi-biopic of his independent music journey; its album topped 150 million streams, and a gaana-themed sequel followed in 2026.
Mercury (film)
Mercury is a 2018 Indian Tamil silent horror thriller directed by Karthik Subbaraj, starring Prabhu Deva as a mercury-poisoned man seeking revenge; released April 13, 2018, first film after the 48-day Tamil Nadu strike, inspired by the 2001 Kodaikanal poisoning case.
Mersal (மெர்சல்)
Mersal (மெர்சல்), 2017 Tamil action thriller directed by Atlee, starring Vijay in a triple role as Vetrimaaran, magician Vetri, and doctor Maaran fighting medical corruption; A. R. Rahman music, Diwali release, ₹235 crore gross, GST controversy.
Meyaadha Maan
Meyaadha Maan (மேயாத மான்), 2017 Tamil romantic comedy, Rathna Kumar's directorial debut starring Vaibhav and Priya Bhavani Shankar; adapted from his short film Madhu, produced by Karthik Subbaraj's Stone Bench Creations, released Diwali 2017 with Mersal.
Miruthan (மிருதான்)
Miruthan (மிருதன்) is a 2016 Tamil zombie horror-action film directed by Shakti Soundar Rajan, starring Jayam Ravi and Lakshmi Menon; released 19 February 2016, it is described as Tamil cinema's first zombie film.
Mohini (2018 film)
Mohini (2018 film): Tamil-language horror film, also released in Telugu, written and directed by R. Madhesh, starring Trisha Krishnan in her first dual role with Jackky Bhagnani; shot in London, released 27 July 2018, poorly reviewed.
Moodar Koodam (மூடர் கூடம்)
Moodar Koodam (மூடர் கூடம், Fools' Gathering) is a 2013 Tamil black comedy written, produced, directed by and starring Naveen; four strangers meet in jail and plan a robbery that goes wrong. Released 13 September 2013, IMDb 7.6, sequel in post-production.
Moondru Per Moondru Kadhal
Moondru Per Moondru Kadhal (மூன்று பேர் மூன்று காதல்), also MPMK, is a 2013 Tamil romance film directed by Vasanth, starring Arjun Sarja, Cheran, and Vimal in three love stories set in hill, coastal, and plains landscapes, with music by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva (மோட்டா சிவா கெட்டா சிவா)
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva (மோட்டா சிவா கெட்டா சிவா), also spelled மொட்ட சிவா கெட்ட சிவா, is a 2017 Tamil action film, the official remake of Telugu hit Pataas, starring Raghava Lawrence as a corrupt ACP, directed by Sai Ramani, released 9 March 2017 to negative reviews.
Mouna Guru (மௌன குரு)
Mouna Guru (மௌன குரு), 2011 Tamil action thriller directed by Santha Kumar, starring Arulnithi, Iniya, John Vijay, music by Thaman; corrupt-cops conspiracy film remade as Guru, Shankara, and Akira.
Mr. Local
Mr. Local (மிஸ்டர் லோக்கல்) is a 2019 Tamil romantic comedy directed by M. Rajesh, starring Sivakarthikeyan as Manohar and Nayanthara as Keerthana; their second film together after Velaikkaran, released 17 May 2019 to negative reviews.
Mugamoodi (முகமூடி)
Mugamoodi (முகமூடி, "The Mask") is a 2012 Tamil superhero film directed by Mysskin, starring Jiiva, Pooja Hegde, and Narain; the first Tamil superhero film, dedicated to Bruce Lee, released 31 August 2012 by UTV Motion Pictures.
Muthuramalingam (முத்துராமலிங்கம்)
Muthuramalingam (முத்துராமலிங்கம்) is a 2017 Tamil action drama directed by Rajadurai, starring Gautham Karthik and Priya Anand, with music by Ilaiyaraaja; released 24 February 2017, it flopped at the Chennai box office and is distinct from the 2023 Arya film Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam.
Mynaa (மைனா)
Mynaa (மைனா) is a 2010 Tamil romantic drama directed by Prabhu Solomon, starring Vidharth and Amala Paul as lovers from the Theni hills. Released 5 November 2010 for Diwali, it earned Rs 2.88 crore in Chennai and won a National Film Award for Thambi Ramaiah.
Naachiyaar
Naachiyaar (நாச்சியார்) is a 2018 Tamil investigative thriller directed by Bala, starring Jyothika as IPS officer Naachiyaar with G.V. Prakash Kumar and Ivana, music by Ilaiyaraaja, released 16 February 2018.
Naan (நான்) (2012 film)
Naan (நான், "I") is a 2012 Tamil crime thriller directed by Jeeva Shankar, starring composer Vijay Antony in his acting debut as Karthik, an ex-convict who assumes a dead student's identity; released 15 August 2012, remade as Amanush 2 and Asthitva.
Naan Mahaan Alla (நான் மகான் அல்லா) (2010 film)
Naan Mahaan Alla (நான் மகான் அல்லா), a 2010 Tamil action drama directed by Suseenthiran, stars Karthi as a young man in Chennai who hunts his father's killers.
Naan Sigappu Manithan (நான் சிகப்பு மனிதன்) (2014 film)
Naan Sigappu Manithan (நான் சிகப்பு மனிதன்) is a 2014 Tamil revenge thriller directed by Thiru, starring Vishal as a narcoleptic man avenging his partner's assault; not a remake of Rajinikanth's 1985 film of the same title.
Naanum Rowdy Dhaan
Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (நானும் ரௌடிதான்) is a 2015 Tamil romantic action comedy directed by Vignesh Shivan, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara, produced by Dhanush's Wunderbar Films, with Anirudh music; released 21 October 2015 and a commercial success.
Nadunisi Naaygal (நடுநிசி நாய்கள்)
Nadunisi Naaygal (நடுநிசி நாய்கள்; Midnight Dogs) is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language psychological thriller directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, starring Veera Bahu and Sameera Reddy, made without songs or background score.
Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom
Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom (NKPK, நடுவுல கொஞ்சம் பக்கத்த காணோம்) is a 2012 Tamil black comedy, Balaji Tharaneetharan's directorial debut starring Vijay Sethupathi, based on cinematographer C. Prem Kumar's real pre-wedding amnesia, remade in six languages.
Namma Veettu Pillai (நம்ம வீட்டு பிள்ளை)
Namma Veettu Pillai (நம்ம வீட்டு பிள்ளை), a 2019 Tamil family drama by Pandiraj starring Sivakarthikeyan and Aishwarya Rajesh, music D. Imman, Sun Pictures; ₹58 crore 2019 Tamil gross.
Nanban (நண்பன்) (2012 film)
Nanban (நண்பன்) is a 2012 Tamil coming-of-age comedy-drama directed by S. Shankar, a remake of 3 Idiots adapted from Five Point Someone, starring Vijay, Jiiva, Srikanth, and Ileana D'Cruz, released 12 January 2012.
Natpe Thunai (நாட்பே துணை)
Natpe Thunai (நட்பே துணை) is a 2019 Tamil hockey sports comedy-drama, Parthiban Desingu's directorial debut, starring Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi as Prabakaran, produced by Sundar C's Avni Movies, released 4 April 2019, later remade as A1 Express.
Nayaki
Nayaki (Nayagi), 2016 Tamil-Telugu bilingual horror comedy directed by Goverdhan Reddy (Govi), starring Trisha as the ghost Gayathri, visible only through a mobile camera; released July 2016 (Telugu) and September 2016 (Tamil) to negative reviews.
Neerparavai (நீர்ப்பறவை)
Neerparavai (நீர்ப்பறவை), 2012 Tamil drama directed by Seenu Ramasamy, produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin, starring Vishnu Vishal, Sunaina, and Nandita Das; released 30 November 2012, about Palk Strait fishermen killings.
Neethaane En Ponvasantham (நீதானே என் பொன்வசந்தம்)
Neethaane En Ponvasantham (நீதானே என் பொன்வசந்தம்) is a 2012 Tamil romance film by Gautham Vasudev Menon, starring Jiiva and Samantha, with Ilaiyaraaja's music; shot simultaneously in Telugu as Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu.
Nenjil Thunivirundhal (நெஞ்சில் துணிவிருந்தால்)
Nenjil Thunivirundhal (நெஞ்சில் துணிவிருந்தால்), aka C/O Surya, is a 2017 Tamil action drama directed by Suseenthiran, starring Sundeep Kishan, Vikranth, Mehreen Pirzada, and Harish Uthaman, released 10 November 2017 to average reviews.
Nerkonda Paarvai (நெர்கொண்ட பார்வை)
Nerkonda Paarvai (நேர்கொண்ட பார்வை), also spelled Nerkonda Parvai, is a 2019 Tamil courtroom drama directed by H. Vinoth, a remake of Hindi film Pink, starring Ajith Kumar as lawyer Bharath Subramaniam; released 8 August 2019, produced by Boney Kapoor, grossing ₹126.70 crore.