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Tamil films of the 2020s

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Irugapatru

Irugapatru (இறுகப்பற்று, "Hold Firm") is a 2023 Tamil relationship drama directed by Yuvaraj Dhayalan, starring Vikram Prabhu, Shraddha Srinath, Vidharth, Sri, Abarnathi, and Saniya Iyappan; released 6 October 2023 by Potential Studios, streaming on Netflix.

J Baby

J Baby (ஜே பேபி) is a 2024 Tamil drama directed by Suresh Mari, starring Urvashi, Dinesh, and Lollu Sabha Maaran. Based on true events, it follows estranged sons traveling to Kolkata to retrieve their mother, who has dementia and bipolar disorder.

Jagame Thandhiram (ஜகமே தந்திரம்)

Jagame Thandhiram (ஜகமே தந்திரம்), also released as Suruli, is a 2021 Tamil action crime drama directed by Karthik Subbaraj, starring Dhanush as gangster Suruli, released on Netflix 18 June 2021.

Jai Bhim (ஜெய் பீம்) (film)

Jai Bhim (ஜெய் பீம்) is a 2021 Tamil courtroom drama directed by T. J. Gnanavel, starring and produced by Suriya, based on a real custodial-death case.

Jailer (2023 Tamil film)

Jailer is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language action comedy thriller directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, starring Rajinikanth as a retired prison warden taking revenge on an idol-smuggling mafia.

Jailer 2

Jailer 2 (2026 Tamil action comedy), Nelson Dilipkumar sequel to Jailer, Sun Pictures, Rajinikanth as Muthuvel Pandian, Anirudh music, released 15 October 2026, UA 16+, 165 min, 300 crore worldwide in 3 days.

Jama (film)

Jama (ஜமா) is a 2024 Tamil drama about Therukoothu street artists, the debut film written, directed by, and starring Pari Elavazhagan, with music by Ilaiyaraaja, released 2 August 2024 and streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Jana Nayagan

Jana Nayagan (ஜன நாயகன், People's Leader) is a 2026 Tamil political action thriller, Vijay's 69th and final film, directed by H. Vinoth with music by Anirudh Ravichander. Delayed from Pongal 2026 by a CBFC and Madras High Court battle, it released 23 July 2026 after Vijay became Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.

Japan (2023 film)

Japan (ஜப்பான்) is a 2023 Tamil heist action comedy directed by Raju Murugan, starring Karthi in his 25th film as a jewelry-shop thief, with Anu Emmanuel; released 10 November 2023 by Dream Warrior Pictures, grossing ₹26.55 Cr worldwide.

Jinn – The Pet

Jinn – The Pet (ஜின்-தி பெட்) is a 2025 Tamil fantasy horror comedy directed by T.R. Bala, starring Mugen Rao and Bhavya Trikha; released 30 May 2025, streamed on SunNXT from 20 June 2025, and received negative reviews.

Jockey (2026 film)

Jockey (Tamil: ஜாக்கி) is a 2026 Indian Tamil rural action drama by Pragabhal about Madurai's goat fighting tradition, starring Yuvan Krishna, Ridhaan Krishnas, and Ammu Abhirami; released 23 January 2026, streaming on Prime Video.

Joe (ஜோ) (2023 film)

Joe (ஜோ) is a 2023 Tamil romantic drama, the directorial debut of Hariharan Ram S, starring Rio Raj, Malavika Manoj, and Bhavya Trikha; released 24 November 2023, 147 minutes, U/A, music by Siddhu Kumar, produced by Vision Cinema House.

Jolly O Gymkhana (film)

Jolly O Gymkhana (ஜாலி ஓ கிமகான), 2024 Tamil black comedy by Sakthi Chidambaram; Prabhu Deva plays a corpse, with Madonna Sebastian; released 22 Nov 2024, streamed on Aha from 30 Dec 2024.

Ka Pae Ranasingam (கா பே ரணசிங்கம்)

Ka Pae Ranasingam (க/பெ ரணசிங்கம்) is a 2020 Tamil political drama, P. Virumandi's directorial debut, starring Aishwarya Rajesh and Vijay Sethupathi; released October 2, 2020 on Zee Plex pay-per-view at Rs 199.

Kaadan (காதன்)

Kaadan (காதன்), also known as Aranya, is a 2021 Indian trilingual film directed by Prabhu Solomon and starring Rana Daggubati, about a jungle dweller fighting forest encroachment to protect elephants.

Kaadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udamai

Kaadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udamai (காதல் என்பது பொதுவுடைமை) is a 2025 Tamil drama directed by Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan, Tamil cinema's second lesbian feature film, starring Lijomol Jose and Rohini, released 14 February 2025.

Kaalidas 2

Kaalidas 2 (காளிதாஸ் 2) is a 2026 Tamil crime thriller directed by Sri Senthil, a standalone sequel to Kaalidas (2019), starring Bharath as Inspector Kaalidas investigating a child's disappearance, with Ajay Karthi and Bhavani Sre; released April 2026, streaming from May 12, 2026.

Kaantha (காந்தா)

Kaantha (காந்தா) is a 2025 Tamil period drama thriller directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, starring Dulquer Salmaan, Samuthirakani, Bhagyashri Borse, and Rana Daggubati, set in 1950s Madras; released 14 November 2025, streaming on Netflix, not a Bhagavathar biopic.

Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal (காத்துவாக்குல ரெண்டு காதல்)

Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal (காத்துவாக்குல ரெண்டு காதல்) is a 2022 Tamil romantic comedy directed by Vignesh Shivan, starring Vijay Sethupathi as Rambo, who loves two women, Nayanthara's Kanmani and Samantha's Khatija. Released 28 April 2022 with Anirudh's music, it streamed on Disney+ Hotstar from 27 May 2022.

Kaatteri

Kaatteri (காட்டேரி), also spelled Katteri, is a 2022 Tamil comedy horror film directed by Deekay, starring Vaibhav, Sonam Bajwa, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, and Aathmika; released 5 August 2022, a box-office bomb now on Netflix.

Kaayal (film)

Kaayal (காயல்) is a 2025 Tamil romantic drama written and directed by debutant Dhamayanthi, produced by Jesu Sundaramaran (J Studios), starring Lingesh, Gayathrie Shankar, and Anumol; released 12 September 2025, it follows a family carrying a daughter's ashes from Pondicherry to Dhanushkodi after a caste-related tragedy.

Kadaisi Ulaga Por (கடைசி உலகப் போர்)

Released in 2024, Kadaisi Ulaga Por (கடைசி உலகப் போர்), titled "The Last World War," is an Indian science fiction action thriller produced and helmed by Hiphop Tamizha Adhi.

Kadaisi Vivasayi (கடைசி விவசாயி)

Kadaisi Vivasayi (கடைசி விவசாயி, The Last Farmer) is a 2022 Tamil comedy-drama directed by M. Manikandan, starring real farmer Nallandi with Vijay Sethupathi and Yogi Babu; it won the 69th National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.

Kadhal Reset Repeat

Kadhal Reset Repeat (காதல் ரீசெட் ரிப்பீட்) is a 2026 Tamil romantic psychological drama directed by A.L. Vijay, starring Madumkesh, Jiya Shankar, and Arjun Ashokan; released 6 March 2026 with a U certificate and streamed on Prime Video from 8 April 2026.

Kadhalikka Neramillai (காதலிக்க நேரமில்லை) (2025 film)

Kadhalikka Neramillai (காதலிக்க நேரமில்லை) is a 2025 Tamil romantic comedy directed by Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi, produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin (Red Giant Movies), starring Ravi Mohan and Nithya Menen with A. R. Rahman's music; released 14 January 2025, later on Netflix.

Kalaga Thalaivan

Kalaga Thalaivan (கலகத் தலைவன்), also spelled Kalagathalaivan, is a 2022 Tamil action thriller directed by Magizh Thirumeni, starring Udhayanidhi Stalin and Nidhhi Agerwal, released 18 November 2022 by Red Giant Movies and streaming on Netflix.

Kaliyugam (கலியுகம்) (2025 film)

Kaliyugam (கலியுகம்), aka Kaliyugam 2064, is a 2025 Tamil-Telugu bilingual post-apocalyptic thriller, Pramodh Sundar's directorial debut, starring Shraddha Srinath and Kishore, set in 2064, released 9 May 2025.

Kalvan (கல்வன்) (film)

Kalvan (கல்வன்), also known as The Thief, is a 2024 Tamil adventure drama directed by P.V. Shankar, starring G.V. Prakash Kumar, Bharathiraja, and Ivana; a thief seeks a forest job needing a Rs 2 lakh bribe, released 4 April 2024, a box-office failure.

Kanguva

Kanguva (கங்குவா) is a 2024 Tamil epic fantasy action film directed by Siva, starring Suriya in dual roles with Bobby Deol and Disha Patani, released 14 November 2024 in ten languages.

Kannai Nambathey (கண்ணை நம்பதே)

Kannai Nambathey (கண்ணை நம்பதே), a 2023 Tamil crime thriller by Mu. Maran starring Udhayanidhi Stalin and Aathmika, released 17 March 2023; a man helping a stranger finds a body in her car, distinct from Maran's debut Iravukku Aayiram Kangal.