: This social action thriller, directed by A.R. Murugadoss and starring Vijayakanth, was the top-grossing film of the year, earning approximately ₹33 crore.

: Ajith Kumar's action film, where he played a dual role, was a major hit, grossing approximately ₹26.70 crore. 2002 tamil movies list

: Kannathil Muthamittal won six National Awards, including Best Feature Film in Tamil and Best Child Artist for Keerthana. : This social action thriller, directed by A

: Starring Madhavan and Meera Jasmine, this action-romance was a commercial success, running in theaters for over 150 days. Complete List of Tamil Movies Released in 2002 : Kannathil Muthamittal won six National Awards, including

: Rajinikanth's return after a three-year break earned about ₹30 crore. However, high production costs led to its classification as a financial disappointment for distributors.

: Madhavan ( Run /Anbe Sivam), Meena ( Ivan ), and Vivek ( Run ) were among the top winners for their performances.

Several major commercial releases dominated the box office in 2002.