List of Tamil films of 2000 explained

Prior to the amendment of Tamil Nadu Entertainments Tax Act 1939 on 12 June 2000, Gross was 130 per cent of Nett for all films. Post-amendment, Gross fell to 125 per cent of Nett.[1] [2] Commercial Taxes Department disclosed 6 crore in entertainment tax revenue for the year.[3]

A list of films produced in the Tamil film industry in India in 2000 by release date:

Films

January — March

Opening Title Director Cast Studio Ref
J
A
N
14Kadhal Rojavae [4]
Kannukkul Nilavu Chinthamani Cine Arts[5]
Thirunelveli Super Good Films[6]
Vaanathaippola Oscar Films[7]
F
E
B
4Eazhaiyin Sirippil Sudhalakshmi Pictures[8]
Good Luck Sameera Films[9]
11Annai SG Telearts[10]
18Hey Ram Raaj Kamal Films International[11]
Sudhandhiram KRG Movies International[12]
Thai Poranthachu [13]
25Mugavaree [14]
M
A
R
10Kakkai Siraginilae Anand Movie Land [15]

April — June

Opening Title Director Cast Studio Ref
A
P
R
14Alaipayuthey [16]
Rajakali Amman [17]
Sandhitha Velai [18]
Vallarasu [19]
21James Pandu Vishwas [20]
Veeranadai Muthu Movies [21]
28Athey Manithan Annai Cine Arts [22]
M
A
Y
5Kandukondain Kandukondain [23]
6Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela [24]
19Kushi [25]
26Kannan Varuvaan Karthik, Divya Unni, Mantra, Goundamani, Senthil[26]
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven Kavi Kalidas [27]
J
U
N
2Magalirkkaga Indian Akshaya Movies [28]
9Karisakattu Poove [29]
16Appu Kavithalayaa Productions[30]
Ennamma Kannu [31]
23Nagalingam Bala Vignesh Creations [32]
30Vetri Kodi Kattu [33]

July — September

Opening Title Director Cast Studio Ref
J
U
L
7Pennin Manathai Thottu [34]
14Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai [35]
21Kuberan [36]
Unakkaga Mattum [37]
28Puthira Punithama Tamil Nadu Talkies [38]
A
U
G
4Kann Thirandhu Paaramma L. C. Selva United And Company [39]
Simmasanam Eshwar [40]
Doubles [41]
Independence Day Saraswathi Film Division
11Parthen Rasithen Serene Movie Makers [42]
25Kannaal Pesavaa Rajkhanna Sri Raja Rajeshwari Combines[43]
Maayi [44]
S
E
P
1Bharathi [45]
Chinna Chinna Kannile [46]
Krodham 2 [47]
Sabhash Sri Sudhalakshmi Pictures [48]
Unnai Kann Theduthey Popular Films [49]
8Budget Padmanabhan [50]
Ninaivellam Nee Jayaram V. Esthava Rajkishan Creations
15Rhythm [51]
22Ilaiyavan T. Babu Shenbagam Movies [52]
Karuvelam Pookkal [53]
Puratchikkaaran Liberty Creations P. Ltd [54]
29Uyirile Kalanthathu K. R. Jaya Sri Abayambika Films [55]

October — December

Opening Title Director Cast Studio Ref
O
C
T
26Kannukku Kannaga S.Dayalan [56]
Palayathu Amman [57]
Priyamaanavale Gita Chitra International [58]
Thenali [59]
Vaanavil [60]
N
O
V
3Seenu [61]
10Anbudan Indra Kumar Twenty First Gallery [62]
17Vanna Thamizh Pattu Aishwarya Combines [63]
24Snegithiye Surya Cine Arts [64]
D
E
C
1En Sakhiye Ravi Raja Devaraj, Divya, Prabhu Sekhar LV Productions [65]
8Penngal Raj Marudhu Adhya Global Visions [66]
Pottu Amman K. Rajarathinam Mangala Productions [67]
15Manasu Abdul Rahman Shakti, Oviya, Sanjeev Kumar Sheela Cini Arts [68]
22Aval Paavam M. K. Arundhava Raja Prabhukanth, Ritika [69]
Ennavale Sri Sai Deva Productions [70]
Manu Needhi [71]
Nee Enthan Vaanam R. K. Suresh Sunrise Entertainers [72]
Other releasesThe following films also released in 2000, though the release date remains unknown.[73]

Awards

Category/Organization Cinema Express Awards
January 2000
Dinakaran Cinema Awards
13 February 2000[75]
Film Fans Association Awards
6 July 2001[76]
Filmfare Awards South
4 April 2001[77]
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards[78]
Best Film Kandukondain Kandukondain Vaanathaippola Bharathi / Vaanathaippola Kandukondain Kandukondain Vaanathaippola
Best Director Vikraman
Vaanathaippola
Vikraman
Vaanathaippola
Vikraman
Vaanathaippola
Rajiv Menon
Kandukondain Kandukondain
Vikraman
Vaanathaippola
Best Actor Ajith Kumar
Mugavaree
Vijayakanth
Vaanathaippola
Vijayakanth
Vaanathaippola
Kamal Haasan
Hey Ram
Murali
Kadal Pookkal (2001)
Best Actress Meena
Rhythm & Jyothika
Kushi[79]
Jyothika
Kushi
Devayani / Khushbu
Bharathi / Veeranadai
Jyothika
Kushi
Devayani
Bharathi
Best Music Director Deva
Kushi
S. A. Rajkumar
Vaanathaippola
Deva
Kushi
A. R. Rahman
Alaipayuthey
Deva
Kushi / Sandhitha Velai / Uyirile Kalanthathu

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Government cuts entertainment tax to 25% (from 30%).
  2. News: Govt. helping film industry: CM. Our Staff. Reporter. The Hindu. 13 January 2001. www.thehindu.com.
  3. Web site: STATISTICAL COMPENDIUM . ctd.tn.gov.in. 2020-06-19.
  4. News: Film Review:Kadhal Rojavae. The Hindu. 21 January 2000. www.thehindu.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20130213141106/http://hindu.com/2000/01/21/stories/09210225.htm. dead. 13 February 2013.
  5. News: Film Review:Kannukkul Nilavu. The Hindu. 21 January 2000. www.thehindu.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20041129091030/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2000/01/21/stories/09210224.htm. 29 November 2004.
  6. http://www.bbthots.com/reviews/2000/tveli.html
  7. News: Film Review:Vaanathai Pola. The Hindu. 21 January 2000. www.thehindu.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20101126210850/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2000/01/21/stories/09210223.htm. 26 November 2010.
  8. News: Film Review: Eazhaiyin Sirippil. The Hindu. 11 February 2000. www.thehindu.com. https://archive.today/20130125050104/http://www.hindu.com/2000/02/11/stories/09110226.htm . 25 January 2013.
  9. News: Film Review: Goodluck. The Hindu. 11 February 2000. www.thehindu.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20041130233031/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2000/02/11/stories/09110225.htm. 30 November 2004.
  10. News: Film Review: Annai. The Hindu. 18 February 2000. www.thehindu.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20230803175228/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/film-review-annai/article28002130.ece. 3 August 2023.
  11. News: Film Review: Hey! Ram. The Hindu. 25 February 2000. www.thehindu.com.
  12. News: Film Review: Sudhandhiram. The Hindu. 25 February 2000. www.thehindu.com.
  13. News: Film Review: Thai Porandhachu. The Hindu. 25 February 2000. www.thehindu.com.
  14. News: Film Review: Mugavaree. The Hindu. 3 March 2000. www.thehindu.com.
  15. News: Film Review: Kaakai Chiraginilae. The Hindu. 10 March 2000. www.thehindu.com.
  16. News: Film Review: Alaipayuthey. The Hindu. 21 April 2000. www.thehindu.com.
  17. Web site: Rajakali Amman . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20041102230623/http://www.chennaionline.com/moviereviews/tammov38.asp . 2 November 2004 . dead.
  18. Web site: Sandhitha Velai . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20030729115957/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov39.asp . 29 July 2003 . dead.
  19. Web site: Vallarasu . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010531090645/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov37.asp . 31 May 2001 . dead.
  20. Web site: James Pandu. 19 October 2000. https://web.archive.org/web/20001019060410/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov41.asp. 19 October 2000.
  21. Web site: Veera Nadai . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20030915140314/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov40.asp . 15 September 2003 . dead.
  22. Web site: Athey Manithan . chennaionline.com . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20001023000635/http://chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov42.asp . 23 October 2000 . dead.
  23. News: From the known to the unknown. The Hindu. 28 May 2000. www.thehindu.com.
  24. Web site: Kandha Kadamba Kathirvela . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20040617161710/http://www.chennaionline.com/moviereviews/tammov44.asp . 17 June 2004 . dead.
  25. News: Film Review: Kushi. The Hindu. 26 May 2000. www.thehindu.com.
  26. Web site: Kannan Varuvan . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20040803235217/http://www.chennaionline.com/moviereviews/tammov47.asp . 3 August 2004 . dead.
  27. Web site: Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20040808030633/http://www.chennaionline.com/moviereviews/tammov46.asp . 8 August 2004 . dead.
  28. Web site: Magalirkkaga . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20040618000606/http://www.chennaionline.com/moviereviews/tammov48.asp . 18 June 2004 . dead.
  29. http://www.bbthots.com/reviews/2000/kkpoove.html
  30. Web site: Appu . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010304080050/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov50.asp . 4 March 2001 . dead.
  31. Web site: Ennamma Kannu . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010129013700/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov49.asp . 29 January 2001 . dead.
  32. Web site: Nagalingam . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20030831044754/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov57.asp . 31 August 2003 . dead.
  33. Web site: Vettrikkodikattu . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010303094408/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov51.asp . 3 March 2001 . dead.
  34. Web site: rediff.com, Movies: The Pennin Manadhai Thottu review. m.rediff.com.
  35. Web site: Koodi Vazhnthal Kodinanmai . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20001017122625/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov54.asp . 17 October 2000 . dead.
  36. Web site: Kuberan . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20040108224130/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov55.asp . 8 January 2004 . dead.
  37. Web site: Unakkaga Mattum . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20040131122840/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov53.asp . 31 January 2004 . dead.
  38. Web site: Thambathyam Puthira Punithama . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010316015711/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov58.asp . 16 March 2001 . dead.
  39. Web site: Dinakaran . www.dinakaran.com . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20050309024757/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/reviews/01-09-00/kannthi.htm . 9 March 2005 . dead.
  40. Web site: Simhasanam . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010315022230/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov59.asp . 15 March 2001 . dead.
  41. Web site: Doubles . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010311155244/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov61.asp . 11 March 2001 . dead.
  42. Web site: Parthein Rasithein . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010312174622/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov60.asp . 12 March 2001 . dead.
  43. Web site: Kannal Pesava . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010309190223/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov62.asp . 9 March 2001 . dead.
  44. Web site: Mayi . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010307023730/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov63.asp . 7 March 2001 . dead.
  45. Web site: Bharati . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010212034616/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov67.asp . 12 February 2001 . dead.
  46. Web site: Chinna Chinna Kannile . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010215132127/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov65.asp . 15 February 2001 . dead.
  47. Web site: Krodham-2 . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010212150237/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov66.asp . 12 February 2001 . dead.
  48. http://bbthots.com/reviews/2000/sabaash.html
  49. Web site: Unnai Kann Theduthe . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20001208031900/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov64.asp . 8 December 2000 . dead.
  50. Web site: Budget Padmanabhan . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010421121134/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov68.asp . 21 April 2001 . dead.
  51. Web site: Rhythm . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20001120142000/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov69.asp . 20 November 2000 . dead.
  52. Web site: Ilayavan . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20001019070735/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov70.asp . 19 October 2000 . dead.
  53. Web site: Karuvelam Pookal . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20001019062057/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov71.asp . 19 October 2000 . dead.
  54. Web site: Film: Puratchikkaran . chennaionline.com . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010707032501/http://chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov81.asp . 7 July 2001 . dead.
  55. Web site: Uyirile Kalanthathu . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20001019035706/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/moviereview.asp . 19 October 2000 . dead.
  56. News: Film Review: Kannukku Kannaga. The Hindu. 26 October 2000. www.thehindu.com.
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  58. News: Film Review: Piriyamanavalae. The Hindu. 3 November 2000. www.thehindu.com.
  59. News: Film Review: Thenali. The Hindu. 3 November 2000. www.thehindu.com.
  60. News: Film Review: Vaanavil. The Hindu. 3 November 2000. www.thehindu.com.
  61. News: Film Review: Seenu. The Hindu. 10 November 2000. www.thehindu.com.
  62. News: Film Review: Anbudan. The Hindu. 17 November 2000. www.thehindu.com.
  63. News: Film Review: Vannathamizh Pattu. The Hindu. 24 November 2000. www.thehindu.com.
  64. News: Film Review: Snegithiyae. The Hindu. 24 November 2000. www.thehindu.com.
  65. News: Film Review: En Sakhiyae. The Hindu. 8 December 2000. www.thehindu.com.
  66. Web site: Film Review: Penngal - OTHERS - the Hindu . www.thehindu.com . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201222124255/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/film-review-penngal/article28060518.ece . 22 December 2020 . dead.
  67. Web site: Film Review: Pottu Amman - OTHERS - the Hindu . www.thehindu.com . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201222124044/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/film-review-pottu-amman/article28060513.ece . 22 December 2020 . dead.
  68. Web site: Film: Manasu . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010512224210/http://www.chennaionline.com/moviereviews/tammov86.asp . 12 May 2001 . dead.
  69. Web site: Film: Aval Paavam . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010301043428/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov89.asp . 1 March 2001 . dead.
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  71. News: Film Review: Manuneedhi. The Hindu. 29 December 2000. www.thehindu.com.
  72. Web site: Film: Nee Enthan Vaanam . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010228173326/http://www.chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov90.asp . 28 February 2001 . dead.
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  74. Web site: Kannule Kaasu Kaattappa . Chennai Online . 11 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20030709043142/http://www.chennaionline.com/location/kaasu.asp . 9 July 2003 . dead.
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  77. News: Trophy time for tinseldom. The Hindu. 24 March 2001. www.thehindu.com.
  78. Web site: 03-10-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20041023143234/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/awards/2004/octo/03-10-04.htm. dead. 23 October 2004. 23 October 2004. 27 September 2020.
  79. Web site: Jyothika receives best sensational actress honour at Hero Honda 21st Cinema Express Awards.