The year 2009 was a mixed bag of experimental cinema ( Eeram , Pasanga ), star-driven vehicles ( Vettaikaaran , Aadhavan ), and one of the finest performances by Kamal Haasan in Unnaipol Oruvan . Whether you are a fan of horror, comedy, or action, this offers a nostalgic trip back to an era where Kollywood was just beginning to internationalize its production quality.

: Directed by K.V. Anand and starring Suriya, it was the solo blockbuster of the year.

These films dominated the box office and delivered heavy commercial entertainment. : Suriya, Tamannaah Director : K.V. Anand

: Bala’s haunting masterpiece featuring Arya as an Aghori. It was a dark, intense exploration of spirituality and the fringes of society, winning several awards for its raw portrayal.

2009 was a great year for critics. Here are the films that won National and State awards.

The following films led the box office in terms of worldwide gross: : ₹82 crore Aadhavan : ₹59 crore Unnaipol Oruvan : ₹52–54 crore Vettaikaaran : ₹48 crore Kanthaswamy : Estimated ₹57.50 crore Naadodigal : ₹35 crore Critically Acclaimed & Award Winners

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: A supernatural thriller praised for its cinematography and unique plot. Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu : A sports drama that introduced actor Vishnu Vishal. Other Notable Releases

Produced by S. Shankar and directed by debutant Arivazhagan, this supernatural crime thriller used water as a central visual element. It was praised for its technical brilliance, eerie atmosphere, and haunting music.

dominated the charts with Ayan and Aadhavan . Songs like "Pala Pala" and "Vizhi Moodi Yosithal" were played on every radio station.

: A national award-winning masterpiece directed by Priyadarshan, focusing on the silk weavers of Kanchipuram. Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu

| Release Date | Movie Title | Cast | Director | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Mar 6 | Aarumaname | Mithun, Aditi Sharma | P. K. S. K. Pandi | Rural drama | | Mar 13 | Kadhal Kadhai | Shantanu, Meera Vasudevan | Balakrishnan | Romantic anthology | | Mar 20 | Solla Solla Inikkum | Nakul, Hariprriya | S. P. Rajkumar | Romantic comedy | | Mar 27 | Ananda Thandavam | Siddharth, Tamannaah | A. M. R. Ramesh | Psychological romance | | | Ayan | Suriya, Tamannaah | K. V. Anand | Superhit; Best Film of the year |