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Tamil films of the 2010s

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NGK (film)

NGK (Nandha Gopalan Kumaran, என்ஜிகே) is a 2019 Tamil-Telugu political thriller directed by Selvaraghavan, starring Suriya as an organic farmer drawn into politics, with Sai Pallavi and Rakul Preet Singh; released 31 May 2019 to mixed reviews.

Nibunan (நிபுணன்)

Nibunan (நிபுணன்) is a 2017 Tamil action crime thriller directed by Arun Vaidyanathan, Arjun Sarja's 150th film, in which a DSP with Parkinson's disease hunts a serial killer; shot in Kannada as Vismaya.

Nimir (நிமிர்)

Nimir (நிமிர்) is a 2018 Tamil comedy drama directed by Priyadarshan, a remake of Maheshinte Prathikaaram, starring Udhayanidhi Stalin as photographer Selvam, released 26 January 2018.

Nimirndhu Nil (நிமிர்ந்து நில்)

Nimirndhu Nil (நிமிர்ந்து நில்) is a 2014 Tamil action drama by Samuthirakani starring Jayam Ravi in a dual role with Amala Paul; a bilingual with Telugu Janda Pai Kapiraju, released 8 March 2014 after a financial delay, distinct from the 2018 film Nimir.

NOTA (film)

NOTA (నోటా/நோட்டா) is a 2018 Tamil-Telugu bilingual political drama directed by Anand Shankar, starring Vijay Deverakonda as an interim chief minister; Studio Green production released 5 October 2018, a box-office disaster.

O Kadhal Kanmani (ஓ காதல் கன்மணி)

O Kadhal Kanmani (OK Kanmani), 2015 Tamil romantic film by Mani Ratnam starring Dulquer Salmaan and Nithya Menen as a live-in couple in Mumbai who reject marriage; music by A. R. Rahman, Telugu version OK Bangaram, Hindi remake OK Jaanu.

Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum (ஓநாயும் ஆட்டுக்குட்டியும்)

Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum (ஓநாயும் ஆட்டுக்குட்டியும்), aka The Wolf and the Lamb, is Mysskin's 2013 Tamil neo-noir thriller with no songs or heroine, starring Mysskin and Sri, scored by Ilaiyaraaja, acclaimed and cult-status.

Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (ஒரு கல் ஒரு கன்னடி)

Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (ஒரு கல் ஒரு கண்ணாடி, OKOK) is a 2012 Tamil romantic comedy directed by M. Rajesh, marking Udhayanidhi Stalin's acting debut with Hansika Motwani and Santhanam; released 13 April 2012, it ran 100 days and grossed ₹420 million.

Oru Naal Koothu

Oru Naal Koothu (ஒரு நாள் கூத்து) is a 2016 Tamil comedy drama, Nelson Venkatesan's debut, starring Dinesh, Miya George, Nivetha Pethuraj, and Riythvika as characters facing marriage pressure; music by Justin Prabhakaran, released 10 June 2016.

Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren (ஒரு நல்ல நாள் பாத்து சொல்றேன்)

Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren (ஒரு நல்ல நாள் பாத்து சொல்றேன்) is a 2018 Tamil comedy drama directed by Arumuga Kumar, starring Vijay Sethupathi as tribal leader Yeman who kidnaps a Chennai college student, released 2 February 2018.

Osthe (ஒஸ்தே)

Osthe (ஒஸ்தி), also spelled Osthi, is a 2011 Tamil masala action-comedy directed by Dharani, the official Tamil remake of Dabangg, starring Silambarasan as inspector Osthe Velan with Sonu Sood reprising his villain role; released 8 December 2011 with music by S. Thaman.

Oththa Seruppu Size 7

Oththa Seruppu Size 7 (ஒத்த செருப்பு), also called Single Slipper Size 7, is a 2019 Tamil thriller written, directed, produced by and starring R. Parthiban as lone on-screen character Masilamani, a murder suspect interrogated in one room; it won two 67th National Film Awards.

Pa Paandi (பா பாண்டி)

Pa Paandi (ப. பாண்டி), originally Power Paandi, is a 2017 Tamil comedy drama marking Dhanush's directorial debut, starring Rajkiran as a retired stunt master who rides off to find his first love Poonthendral, with Revathi, Prasanna, and music by Sean Roldan.

Paambhu Sattai (பாம்பு சட்டை)

Paambhu Sattai (பாம்பு சட்டை), aka Pambu Sattai, is a 2017 Tamil action thriller directed by debutant Adam Dasan, starring Bobby Simha and Keerthy Suresh, about a poor man entangled in a counterfeit money racket.

Paayum Puli (பாயும் புலி) (2015 film)

Paayum Puli (பாயும் புலி), also known as Jayasurya in Telugu, is a 2015 Tamil action thriller by Suseenthiran starring Vishal as undercover cop ACP Jayaseelan, with Kajal Aggarwal, Soori, and Samuthirakani; music by D. Imman, released 4 September 2015.

Paiyaa (பையா)

Paiyaa (பையா) is a 2010 Tamil road romance-action film directed by N. Lingusamy, starring Karthi and Tamannaah with Yuvan Shankar Raja's music; released 2 April 2010, it grossed 35 crores and was re-released in 2024.

Pandiya Naadu (பாண்டிய நாடு)

Pandiya Naadu (பாண்டிய நாடு), also Pandianadu, is a 2013 Tamil action film directed by Suseenthiran and produced by Vishal, his first production. Released 2 November 2013, it stars Vishal, Lakshmi Menon, and Bharathiraja, grossed ₹50 crore, and was remade in Kannada as Rudra Tandava.

Pannaiyarum Padminiyum (பண்ணையாரும் பத்மினியும்)

Pannaiyarum Padminiyum (பண்ணையாரும் பத்மினியும்) is a 2014 Tamil comedy-drama, S. U. Arun Kumar's debut feature expanded from his short film, about a landlord's love for a vintage Premier Padmini car, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Jayaprakash.

Paradesi (பரதேசி) (2013 film)

Paradesi (பரதேசி), English title Vagabond, is Bala's 2013 Tamil period drama starring Atharvaa, Vedhika, and Dhansika, adapted from Eriyum Panikadu (Paul Harris Daniel's Red Tea) about 1930s tea-plantation bonded labor; it won the National Award for Best Costume Design.

Pariyerum Perumal (பரியேறும் பெருமாள்)

Pariyerum Perumal (பரியேறும் பெருமாள்), also called Pariyan, is a 2018 Tamil anti-caste drama, Mari Selvaraj's directorial debut produced by Pa Ranjith's Neelam Productions, starring Kathir and Anandhi, released 28 September 2018, winner of 13 awards including Filmfare Best Film.

Pasanga 2

Pasanga 2 (பசங்க 2), originally titled Haiku, is a 2015 Tamil comedy-drama directed by Pandiraj, produced by Suriya's 2D Entertainment, about two hyperactive children with ADHD; released 24 December 2015, 127 minutes, distinct from the Malaysian TV series Pasanga Season 2.

Pencil (film)

Pencil (பென்சில்) is a 2016 Tamil teen thriller directed by Mani Nagaraj, starring G. V. Prakash Kumar, Sri Divya, and Shariq Hassan; a remake of the Korean 4th Period Mystery, released 13 May 2016 after delays.

Peranbu (பேரன்பு)

Peranbu (பேரன்பு, Compassion; also Resurrection) is a 2018 Tamil drama directed by Ram, starring Mammootty as a father raising a daughter with cerebral palsy, with Anjali, Sadhana, and Anjali Ameer; premiered at IFFR 2018, released theatrically 1 February 2019.

Petromax (2019 film)

Petromax (பெட்ரோமாக்ஸ்), 2019 Tamil horror-comedy directed by Rohin Venkatesan, a remake of Telugu film Anando Brahma, starring Tamannaah as ghost Meera; released 11 October 2019, music by Ghibran.

Petta (film)

Petta (பேட்ட), 2019 Tamil action drama by Karthik Subbaraj, Sun Pictures; Rajinikanth as hostel warden Kaali versus Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vijay Sethupathi; released 10 January 2019, grossed ₹232.92 crore worldwide.

Pichaikkaran (பிச்சைக்காரன்)

Pichaikkaran (பிச்சைக்காரன்), aka Bichagadu in Telugu, is a 2016 Tamil action thriller directed by Sasi, starring Vijay Antony as a tycoon living 48 days as a beggar to save his comatose mother; a Rs 5 crore Tamil Nadu hit and 100-day Telugu blockbuster.

Pisaasu (பிசாசு)

Pisaasu (பிசாசு), also spelled Pisasu, is a 2014 Tamil horror film written and directed by Mysskin, produced by Bala's B Studios, starring Naga and Prayaga Martin, released 19 December 2014, with a delayed sequel Pisaasu 2.

Pizza (2012 film)

Pizza (பீட்சா) is a 2012 Tamil horror-thriller, Karthik Subbaraj's directorial debut, starring Vijay Sethupathi as a pizza delivery man trapped in a haunted house; the first Tamil film with 7.1 surround sound and a sleeper hit.

Podaa Podi (போடா போடி)

Podaa Podi (போடா போடி), 2012 Tamil musical romantic comedy, Vignesh Shivan's directorial debut starring Silambarasan and debutant Varalaxmi Sarathkumar; released 13 November 2012 for Diwali opposite Thuppakki, set in London, music by Dharan Kumar, mixed reviews.

Poojai (பூஜை)

Poojai (பூஜை, Prayer) is a 2014 Tamil action-masala film directed by Hari, produced by and starring Vishal with Shruti Haasan, released 22 October 2014 for Deepavali, music by Yuvan Shankar Raja, Telugu dub Pooja.