2009 Tamil Movies List - Fixed

2009 was a landmark year for Tamil cinema, shifting from standard mass-hero formulas toward realistic, content-driven storytelling. The year was dominated by the massive success of , which was the highest-grossing Tamil film of the year. Top Content-Driven Hits

These films are celebrated for their solid writing and unique narratives: 2009 tamil movies list fixed

By the Numbers: 2009 Tamil Cinema Statistics

After fixing the data, here is the accurate statistical breakdown of Kollywood in 2009: 2009 was a landmark year for Tamil cinema,

• Total Theatrical Releases: 87 films (including low-budget and indie).
• Major Hits (Profitable): 12 films (Ayan, Nadodigal, Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu, Siva Manasula Sakthi, Vettaikaaran).
• Average Box Office Success Rate: ~14% (Typical for the era).
• Music Breakthrough: Composer Harris Jayaraj dominated with Ayan and Aadhavan, while Yuvan Shankar Raja ruled the youth segment with Siva Manasula Sakthi and Thamizh Padam.

Corrections Made to Common Wrong Lists:

• Removed films incorrectly listed as 2009 (e.g., Easan – 2010, Madrasapattinam – 2010).
• Added missing notable films: Naadodigal, Eeram, Unnaipol Oruvan, Yavarum Nalam.
• Fixed director/actor spelling errors.
• Removed duplicate entries (e.g., Vamanan listed twice but same film).

September

• Ee Tamil Ee… (Vinay Rai, Sonia Agarwal)
• Unnaipol Oruvan (Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal) – Remake of A Wednesday
• Ninaithale Inikkum (Prithviraj, Sakthi, Priyamani)
• Yaaradi Nee Mohini (Dhanush, Nayanthara) – Hit remake

1. Naan Kadavul (The Supernatural)

• Genre: Drama / Thriller
• Cast: Arya, Pooja Umashankar
• The Story: Rudran (Arya) is abandoned in Kashi by his father at a young age due to astrology. He grows up among Aghoris (ascetics). Years later, his father returns to bring him home to Tamil Nadu, but Rudran refuses to reintegrate into society. He encounters a gang that tortures beggars and physically challenged people for money. The story follows Rudran’s violent and spiritual journey as he becomes a savior for the helpless, ultimately confronting the gang leader in a brutal showdown.

4. Pokkisham (Treasure)

• Genre: Romance / Period Drama
• Cast: Cheran, Padmapriya
• The Story: Set in the 1970s, the film revolves around Lenin (Cheran), a marine engineer working in Calcutta who falls in love with a Tamil girl, Nadhira (Padmapriya). The story explores their deep emotional connection through letters. Decades later, Lenin's son finds these old letters while searching for a specific book. The story unfolds through flashbacks, revealing a tragic yet beautiful romance that was lost in time, urging the son to find out what happened to the woman his father loved.

July

• Naan Avan Illai 2 (Jeevan, Laksha)
• Malai Malai (Arun Vijay, Prabhu, Vedhika)
• Kanthaswamy (Vikram, Shriya Saran) – Big-budget release