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Tamil films of 2022 and 2023

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Run Baby Run (2023 film)

Run Baby Run (ரன் பேபி ரன்) is a 2023 Tamil action thriller directed by Jiyen Krishnakumar, starring RJ Balaji as bank employee Sathya and Aishwarya Rajesh as Thara; released 3 February 2023, distinct from the 2023 Spanish film of the same name.

Saba Nayagan

Saba Nayagan (சபா நாயகன்) is a 2023 Tamil coming-of-age romantic comedy, C.S. Karthikeyan's directorial debut starring Ashok Selvan, released 22 December 2023 and streaming on Disney+ Hotstar from 14 February 2024.

Sardar (சர்தார்) (2022 film)

Sardar (சர்தார்) is a 2022 Tamil spy action thriller directed by PS Mithran, starring Karthi in a dual role as a disgraced spy and his police-inspector son, released 21 October 2022 by Prince Pictures, with a 2026 sequel Sardar 2.

The Legend (2022 film)

The Legend (தி லெஜண்ட்), 2022 Tamil action drama directed by JD–Jerry, starring entrepreneur Legend Saravanan in his debut with Urvashi Rautela; scientist fights pharma mafia over a diabetes cure; released 28 July 2022 in five languages.

Thee Ivan

Thee Ivan (தீ இவன்) is a 2023 Tamil family drama directed, written, scored, and produced by Jayamurugan T.M., starring Karthik Muthuraman and Sukanya, released 8 December 2023, 177 minutes, UA certified.

Thiruchitrambalam (திருச்சிற்றம்பலம்)

Thiruchitrambalam (திருச்சிற்றம்பலம்) is a 2022 Tamil musical comedy-drama directed by Mithran R. Jawahar, starring Dhanush as delivery worker Pazham alongside Nithya Menen; a Sun Pictures hit that earned Nithya Menen a National Film Award for Best Actress.

Thunivu (துணிவு)

Thunivu (துணிவு), also called Tegimpu, is a 2023 Tamil action heist film by H. Vinoth, produced by Boney Kapoor, starring Ajith Kumar as Dark Devil and Manju Warrier; released 11 January 2023 for Pongal against Varisu, later on Netflix.

Tik Tok (டிக் டாக்) (2023 film)

Tik Tok (டிக் டாக்) is a 2023 Tamil comedy-horror film directed by Mathanakumar, starring Priyanka Arul Mohan, Rajaji, and Sushma Raj; three friends are haunted by a ghost seeking his killer. Released 29 December 2023, digital 17 February 2025.

Vaathi

Vaathi (வாத்தி) is a 2023 Indian education drama directed by Venky Atluri, starring Dhanush as a mathematics teacher in 1990s India and released in Telugu as Sir.

Valimai (வலிமை)

Valimai (வலிமை) is a 2022 Tamil action thriller directed by H. Vinoth, starring Ajith Kumar as cop Arjun hunting a biker gang. Released 24 February 2022; grossed ₹164.50 crore worldwide on a ₹150 crore budget; streamed on ZEE5.

Varisu (வாரிசு)

Varisu (வாரிசு), aka Vaarasudu, is a 2023 Tamil action family drama directed by Vamshi Paidipally, starring Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna; released 11 January 2023 for Pongal against Thunivu, rated U in India.

Veeramae Vaagai Soodum (வீரமே வாகை சூடும்)

Veeramae Vaagai Soodum (வீரமே வாகை சூடும்), also titled Saamanyudu in Telugu, is a 2022 Tamil action thriller directed by debutant Thu Pa Saravanan, starring and produced by Vishal, released 4 February 2022 and a box-office flop.

Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu

Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu (வெந்து தணிந்தது காடு), aka The Scorched Forest Part 1: The Kindling, is a 2022 Tamil gangster film by Gautham Vasudev Menon starring Silambarasan TR, written by Jeyamohan, with AR Rahman music, released 15 September 2022.

Viduthalai Part 1 (விடுதலை பகுதி 1)

Viduthalai Part 1 (விடுதலை பகுதி 1), also Viduthalai: Part I, is Vetrimaaran's 2023 Tamil period crime thriller adapted from Jeyamohan's story "Thunaivan", starring Soori as constable Kumaresan and Vijay Sethupathi as rebel leader Perumal, with music by Ilaiyaraaja.

Viruman (விருமன்)

Viruman (விருமன்) is a 2022 Tamil action drama directed by M. Muthaiah, starring Karthi, Prakash Raj, and debutante Aditi Shankar, produced by Suriya's 2D Entertainment, released 12 August 2022 with music by Yuvan Shankar Raja.

Yaanai (யானை)

Yaanai (யானை), a 2022 Tamil action drama directed and written by Hari, stars Arun Vijay and Priya Bhavani Shankar; released 1 July 2022 by Drumsticks Productions, music G.V. Prakash Kumar, streaming on Zee5.