The year 2007 stands as a testament to the versatility of Tamil cinema. It offered a perfect blend of the old and the new. On one hand, Rajinikanth’s Sivaji shattered box office records and proved the global reach of Tamil cinema. On the other hand, films like Paruthiveeran , Veyyil , and Kanchivaram garnered international critical acclaim and National Awards, showcasing the industry's artistic depth.
2007 is perhaps best remembered for the success of films that focused on male bonding and urban youth culture. Movies like Chennai 600028 and Veyyil moved away from the traditional "hero-villain" dynamic to explore friendship, heartbreak, and everyday life. Simultaneously, the thriller genre was redefined by Kanchivaram and the innovative Mozhi . 2007 tamil movies list
Unlike previous years where offbeat films struggled to find screens, 2007 saw "small" films becoming major hits. Mozhi (which dealt with disability), Kanchivaram (a period tragedy), and Paruthiveeran (a gritty rural drama) proved that content was king. The year 2007 stands as a testament to
| Movie Title | Starring | Director | Genre/Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Rajinikanth, Shriya Saran | Shankar | Action / Social Drama | | Pokkiri | Vijay, Asin | Prabhu Deva | Action / Masala | | Vel | Suriya, Asin, Vadivelu | Hari | Action / Family | | Bheema | Vikram, Trisha, Prakash Raj | Lingusamy | Action / Gangster (Release delayed/Dec) | | Kireedam | Ajith Kumar, Trisha | A.L. Vijay | Action / Family Drama | | Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Vijay, Shriya Saran | Bharathan | Action / Thriller | | Kaalai | Simbu, Vedhika, Nila | Tarun Gopi | Action | | Deepavali | Jayam Ravi, Bhavana | Ezhil | Romance / Action | | Thaamirabharani | Vishal, Bhanu | Hari | Action | | Polladhavan | Dhanush, Divya Spandana | Vetrimaaran | Action / Thriller | On the other hand, films like Paruthiveeran ,