2001 Tamil Movies List Exclusive [2021] -
The following films dominated the box office, with several reaching the prestigious 100-day run mark in theaters.
: A high-octane action film starring Vijayakanth that earned ₹16.45 crore.
: An action-heavy remake starring Vijay as a kickboxer, bringing in ₹16.60 crore. 2001 tamil movies list exclusive
: A romantic drama starring Vijay, known for its hit songs and a ₹16.20 crore collection.
2001 saw the first films of directors who would later become giants in the industry. : Debuted with Dheena . Gautham Vasudev Menon : Debuted with Minnale . N. Linguswamy : Debuted with Aanandham . The following films dominated the box office, with
: An experimental psychological thriller starring Kamal Haasan in dual roles, earning roughly ₹22 crore.
: A remake where Vikram played a blind man, widely considered one of his most versatile performances. : A romantic drama starring Vijay, known for
: Starring Ajith Kumar in multiple identities, this mission-based thriller grossed ₹19 crore.
: The debut of Gautham Vasudev Menon, starring Madhavan. It grossed ₹12.75 crore and became a cult classic for its soundtrack by Harris Jayaraj. Iconic Diwali & Pongal Releases
The year 2001 was a transformative era for Tamil cinema, witnessing the emergence of legendary monikers like "Thala" for Ajith Kumar and the rise of blockbuster debuts such as A.R. Murugadoss's Dheena . From intense psychological thrillers like Aalavandhan to the commercial success of Friends , this exclusive list highlights the top-grossing films and critical milestones of the year.