2009 Tamil Movies List [patched] Jun 2026

Here is a look back at the Tamil movies of 2009 that left an indelible mark.

: A supernatural thriller produced by S. Shankar that became a significant hit for its unique visual style and "water-themed" horror.

: A thriller starring Kamal Haasan and Mohanlal, which was a remake of the Hindi film A Wednesday! . Vettaikaaran 2009 tamil movies list

The box office was dominated by action-entertainers, with Suriya's Ayan emerging as the undisputed solo blockbuster of the year. Movie Title Lead Actors Worldwide Gross Suriya, Tamannaah ₹80–82 Crore Aadhavan Suriya, Nayanthara ₹59 Crore Unnaipol Oruvan Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal ₹52–54 Crore Vettaikaaran Vijay, Anushka Shetty ₹48 Crore Naadodigal Sasikumar, Abhinaya ₹35 Crore Critically Acclaimed and Award-Winning Films

: A suspenseful horror film starring Madhavan that used a television soap opera as a vehicle for its supernatural plot. Here is a look back at the Tamil

Not everything was about dance numbers. 2009 had depth.

2009 was a landmark year for Tamil cinema, defined by a shift toward high-concept thrillers, realistic village dramas, and massive commercial successes. The year saw roughly , ranging from big-budget star vehicles like Ayan to critically acclaimed gems like Pasanga . Top Grossing Tamil Movies of 2009 : A thriller starring Kamal Haasan and Mohanlal,

Tamil cinema had a history of "ghosts" being synonymous with comedy (think Kanchana or Muni ). But Eeram , produced by Shankar and directed by Arivazhagan, changed the game. It was a genuine, atmospheric horror-thriller. The film’s unique selling point was that the ghost used water as its medium. It proved that Tamil audiences were ready for sleek, scary horror without forced comedic tracks.