List of Tamil films of 2021 explained

This is a list of Tamil language films produced in the Tamil cinema in India that were released or schedule to release in 2021.

Box office collection

The highest-grossing Kollywood films released in 2021, by worldwide box office gross revenue, are as follows:[1]

Highest worldwide gross of 2021
RankFilmProduction companyWorldwide grossReferences
1MasterXB Film Creators
2AnnaattheSun Pictures[2] [3]
3DoctorKJR Studios
SK Productions		[4]
4MaanaaduV House Productions
5KarnanKalaipuli S. ThanuV Creations
6SulthanDream Warrior Pictures
7Aranmanai 3[5]

Released films

January – March

OpeningTitleDirectorCastStudioRef
J
A
N		1Aathikka Varkkam Bagavathy Bala Bagavathy Bala, Brintha Ravi, Nagma S Films
Pei Irukka Bayamen Kaarthieswaran Thilaka Arts [6]
8Kulasekara Pattinam Aalwan James, Sreedevi, Aalwan James International Films
Maara Dhilip Kumar Pramod Films [7]
Pachaikili Sri Sai MK Selvam Gypsy Rajkumar, Hema, Babu LK Productions [8]
V Davinci Saravanan True Soul Pictures [9]
13Master XB Film Creators [10]
14Bhoomi Home Movie Makers [11]
Eeswaran Madhav Media [12]
15Pulikkuthi Pandi [13]
22E P KO 306 Sai Thara Palanivel, Cheenu Mohan, Sai, Sai Pictures
29Enga Ooru Pookari Vasatha Saker Vasatha Saker, Prakash Shanmugam Sri Rengaraj Talkies
Kabadadaari Pradeep Krishnamoorthy [14]
Keelakadu Satyamoorthi Jeyaguru Ajay Karthik, Suresh, Suganya Sathiya Sutha Creations
Kook Giramam K. Raman Shiva, Anitha Selvaraj SLB Movies
Sencholai Farook Farook Farook Films
F
E
B		5Aatkal ThevaiSakthi Sivan Sakthi Sivan, Eeasan Natarajan, Mime GopiA4S Cinemas[15]
Chidambaram Railway GateSivabalan Anbu Mayilsamy, Mahendran, Neeraja, Gayatri RemaCrown Pictures[16]
Kalathil SanthippomN. Rajasekhar Jiiva, Arulnithi, Manjima Mohan, Priya Bhavani ShankarSuper Good Films[17]
TripDennis Manjunath Yogi Babu, Sunainaa, Rajendran, KarunakaranSai Film Studios[18]
12C/o Kaadhal Hemambar Jasti Shri Shirdi Sai Movies [19]
Idhu Vibathu Paghuthi Vijay Thirumoolam Rekha Movies [20]
Kasa Kasaa Tamil Sudar Sampath Ram, Saivinoth, Rajesh, Praveen Sudarnila Creations
Kutty StoryFour directors Vijay Sethupathi, Gautham Vasudev Menon, VarunVel Films International[21]
Naanum Single Thaan R. Gopi Three is a Company Production[22]
Parris JeyarajK. Johnson Santhanam, Anaika Soti, Prudhvi Raj, RajendranLark Studios[23]
19Aangal Jakiradhai K. S. Muthu Manoharan Muruganandham, Gemini Raakava, Sangeetha Gemini Cinemas
ChakraM. S. Anandan Vishal Film Factory[24]
Kamali From NadukkaveriRajasekar Duraiswamy Anandhi, Rohit Suresh Saraf, Azhagam PerumalAbbundu Studios[25]
Loka D. S. Divakar JPS Cine Max [26]
Pazhagiya NaatkalRamdev Ramdev Pictures[27]
Sillu Vandugal Suresh K. Vengidi TK Narayanan, Arunachalam, Santhoshraja Saranya 3D Screens
26Calls J. Sabarish V. J. Chitra, Vinodhini, Devadarshini, R. SundarrajanInfinite Pictures [28]
Centha Sagayanathan Sri Chithra Pournami Films [29]
Chennayil Oda Oda Sanjeevi Gurumuruga, Kasi Vishwanathan, Kannan Vishnu Movie Makers
Paathi Unakku Paathi Enakku M. A. Vijayakumar Aryan, Saravanan, Swati, Divyasri White Box Production
Sangathalaivan [30]
Sariya Thavara S. Savarimuthu PSA Thirai Kalanchiyam
Vettai Naai S. Jai Shankar Surabi Pictures [31]
28Aelay Samuthirakani, Manikandan, Madhumathi [32]
M
A
R		5Anbirkiniyal Arun Pandian, Keerthi Pandian, Praveen Raja [33]
Dola Aadhi Chandran Rishi Rithvik, Prerna Khanna Joker's Creation
Mirugaa J. Parthiban Jaguar Studios [34]
Nenjam Marappathillai [35]
Oru Kudaikul K. L. Udhya Kumar ASS Cine Creations [36]
Seithi Thaal Punch Bharath Punch Bharath, Sathan, Yogi, Najeer Taken Entertainment
12Aadhangam Jayakaran AM Arts
Boom Boom Kaalai K. P. Velmurugan Oliemar Cinemas [37]
Ganesapuram Veerangan Sanjay Sham Pictures [38]
Teddy [39]
Theethum Nandrum Rasu Ranjith NH Hari Silverscreens [40]
19Kadampari Arul Arul, Kaashima Rafi, Akila Narayanan Aromaa Studios [41]
Meendum Yathra Murugan Murugan, Amala Sri Saai Lakshmi Pictures
Michaelpatty Raja Francis [42]
Namma Oorukku Ennadhan Achu Nel Senthil Kumar GS Arts [43]
Thaen Ganesh Vinayakan AP Productions [44]
20Irai Thedal K. S. Karthik Krishnajith, Sanuja Somanath, Supriya Ravi Kanda Films
26Engada Iruthinga Ivvalavu Naala Kevin Nila Promotes [45]
Ennathaan Un Kathai John John, Thilija, Telephone Raj Try Creations
Kaadan [46]
Roommate Vasanth Nagarajan Naren, Sowmya, Vishwa Sivasai Movies [47]
Thodakkam Mari Karunanidhi Mari Karunanidhi Nithitha Thiraikalam

April – June

OpeningTitleDirectorCastStudioRef
A
P
R		2Call Taxi Pa. Pandian KT Combines [48]
Manja Satta Pacha Satta Thambakutty Guru Somasundaram, Lanza del Vasto, Shivashankar Chinnasamy Cine Creations [49]
Sulthan Bakkiyaraj Kannan [50]
4Mandela Madonne Ashwin [51]
9Karnan Dhanush, Lal, Rajisha Vijayan[52]
11Sarbath Prabhakaran 7 Screen Studio [53]
14Mathil S S Group [54]
Paramapadham Vilayattu K. Thirugnanam Trisha, Nandha, Richard, Vijay Varmaa 24HRS Productions [55]
16Chasing K. Veerakumar Asia Sin Media [56]
Munna Sangai Kumaresan Sangai Kumaresan, Kennedy, Niyah Krishna Sri Thillai Eesan Pictures [57]
Vanakkam Da Mappillai [58]
23Nayae Peyae Sakthi Vasan Cutting Votting Studios [59]
Papillon Aaru Raja Blooming Art Studios [60]
M
A
Y		28Malaysia to Amnesia [61]
J
U
N		18Jagame Thandhiram [62]
25Methagu T. Kittu Kutti Mani, Lizzie Antony, Rajasekar Tamil Eela Thirakkalam [63]
MaadathyLeena ManimekalaiSemmalar Annam, Ajmina Kassim, Arul Kumar, Patrick RajKaruvachy Films[64]

July – September

OpeningTitleDirectorCastStudioRef
J
U
L		11Vellai Yaanai [65]
16Vaazhl Pradeep Anthony, TJ Bhanu, Diva Dhawan [66]
22Sarpatta Parambarai [67]
30Thittam Irandu Sixer Entertainment [68]
A
U
G		11Sennai Jaikumar Sethuraman Semmalar Annam, Bava Chelladurai, Gokila Enso Pictures [69]
13Netrikann Milind Rau [70]
22Boomika Rathindran R. Prasad [71]
27Kasada Thapara Black Ticket Company[72]
30Ashvamithra Earthling Koushalya Harish Uthaman, Tareetha, Maheswari Arunagiri Accessible Horizon Films[73]
S
E
P		3Alpha Adimai Jinovi Vinod Varma, Arun Nagaraj, Kalki Arunaajadaa Pictures [74]
Devadas Brothers Janakiraman Etcetera Entertainment [75]
9 Laabam [76]
10Dikkiloona Karthik Yogi KJR Studios [77]
Thalaivii [78]
Tughlaq Durbar Delhi Prasad Deenadayal Seven Screen Studio [79]
16Iruvar Ullam MSK Film Production
17Annabelle Sethupathi Deepak Sundarrajan Passion Studios [80]
Friendship John Paul Raj-Sham Surya Arjun, Harbhajan Singh, Losliya Mariyanesan Seantoaa Films [81]
Kodiyil Oruvan Ananda Krishnan Infiniti Film Ventures [82]
24Choo MandhirakaaliEswar Kotravai Karthikeyan Velu, Sanjana Burli, Kishore Dev Annam Medias, A. Sarkunam[83]
Chinnanjiru KiliyeSabarinathanSenthil Nathan, Sandra Nair, Kulappulli LeelaSenbha Creations [84]
Cinderella Vinoo Venketesh SSI Productions [85]
Naduvan Cue Entertainment [86]
Pei Mama Bakiya Cinemass [87]
Pirar Thara Vaaraa A. R. Kamaraj A. R. Kamaraj, Sampath Ram, Rudran ARK Creations
Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum Arisil Moorthy[88]
Veerapuram 220 B. Senthil Kumar Mahesh, Amira Varma, Meghna Subham Cine Creations [89]
30Sivakumarin Sabadham Hiphop Tamizha Aadhi, Madhuri Jain [90]

October – December

OpeningTitleDirectorCastStudioRef
O
C
T		1LiftVineeth VaraprasadEkaa Entertainment [91]
Rudra Thandavam Mohan G. Richard, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Dharsha Gupta GM Film Corporation [92]
3Endraavathu Oru NaalVetri DuraisamyThe Theatre People [93]
8Agaligai C. Prabhakaran Felina, Praveen, Mani, Simon SPK Productions
Appathava Aattaya PottutangaN. Stephen RangarajGB Studio Films [94]
Dham Dhum Kalyanam A. Madasaamy Mohan Raj, Vijayalakshmi Sri Santha Durgai Amman Movies
Mughizh Karthik Swaminathan Vijay Sethupathi, Regina Cassandra, Sreeja [95]
9Doctor [96]
13Vinodhaya SithamSamuthirakaniZEE5[97]
14Aranmanai 3Sundar C[98]
UdanpirappeEra. Saravanan[99]
22Agadu Suresh Kumar John Vijay, Anjali Nair, Siddharth Shoundaryan Pictures [100]
Filter Gold Vijayabaskar Vijayabaskar, Dora Sree Survival Pictures [101]
Insha Allah Bhaskaran Mogli Mohan, Menaka Nesam Entertainment [102]
Kaayam A. Tamilselvan Mara Movies
Kattam Solludhu S. G. Ezhilan S. G. Ezhilan, Deepa Shankar, Thidiyan Ganesan Productions [103]
Naruvi Raja Muralidharan Muruga Films
Oh Manapenne! Kaarthikk Sundar Madhav Media [104]
294 Sorry Sakthivel Safety Dream Production [105]
Chinna Pannai Periya Pannai Bagavathy Bala Bonda Mani, R. Sundarrajan, Bagavathy Bala S Films
IPC 376 Ramkumar Subbaraman Power King Studio [106]
Mullil Panithuli N. M. Jegan Nishanth, Vinitha Trendz Movies
Yennanga Sir Unga Sattam Prabhu Jeyaram Passion Studios [107]
N
O
V		2Jai BhimT. J. Gnanavel2D Entertainment[108]
4AnnaattheSivaSun Pictures[109]
EnemyMini Studios[110]
MGR Magan Screen Scene Media Entertainment [111]
Operation Jujupi Arunkanth Info Pluto Media Works [112]
19Adayala Meetpu Arasu Arasu, Bayilvan Ranganathan R Pictures International
Cinema Kanavugal Prabu Ramanujam Ramanujam Bagyam Movies
Jango Mano Karthikeyan [113]
Kadaseela Biriyani Nishanth Kalidindi Vasanth Selvam, Vijay Ram, Hakkim Shah, Dinesh Mani Panoramaas Production [114]
Pon Manickavel A. C. Mugil Chellappan [115]
Sabhaapathy Srinivasa Rao RK Entertainment [116]
Singapaarvai JK Sai Samrat Movies
25Maanaadu V House Productions [117]
26Ainthu Unarvugal Aram Productions [118]
Raajavamsam K. V. Kathirvelu Chendur Film International [119]
Rs 2000 Rudhran Bharathi Krishnakumar, Ayyanathan, Karate Venkatesh Phoenix Thirai Padaipagam [120]
Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum [121]
Vanam Srikantan Anand Golden Star Productions [122]
D
E
C		3Aal Illatha Oorla Annanthan MLA Bagavathy Bala S Films
Bachelor Sathish Selvakumar G. V. Prakash Kumar, Divyabharathi Axess Film Factory [123]
Chithirai Sevvaanam [124]
Kayamai Kadakka Kiran Masanth, Vatsan, Nagarajan Kannan Independent Mind Films [125]
9Jail [126]
103:33 Nambikkai Chandru Sandy, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Shruthi Selvam Bamboo Trees Productions [127]
Anti Indian Elamaran Moon Pictures [128]
Ikk Babu Tamizh Yogesh, Guru Somasundaram, Anicka Vikhraman Dharmraj Films [129]
Murungakkai Chips Srijar Libra Productions [130]
Oomai Sennaai Arjunan Ekalaivan Life Goes On Pictures [131]
Uthra Naveen Krishna Rekha Movies
17Irudhi Pakkam Mano Kannathasan Amrutha Srinivasan, Rajesh Balachandran An Insomniac's Dream Creation [132]
Minmini Rajvikram Selvam Ponnaiyan
R23 Criminal's Diary Goutham Raghavendra Jega, Yashika Aannand, Pavithra Lakshmi Rascalz Pictures
Varisi Karthik DossRed Flicks Film Factory [133]
23 Rocky Arun Matheswaran RA Studios [134]
24 Anandham Vilayadum Veedu Gautham Karthik, Cheran, Shivathmika Rajasekhar Sri Vaari Film [135]
Blood Money [136]
Thalli Pogathey [137]
Thuneri Sunil Dixon John Vijay, Nivin Karthik, Miyasree Soumya Shadow Light Entertainment [138]
Writer Franklin Jacob [139]
30 Plan Panni Pannanum Positive Print Studios [140]
31 Chillaattaa Shiva Rahul Vijeeth, Amayra Baradhwaj Shivagnanam Films
EPCO 302 Salangai Durai Kasthuri, Naga Sakthi, Rabin Prabhu South Indian Productions
Kaatupura Rishikanth, Nethra, Mathanica Bala Vignesh Creations
Karaiyerum Kanavugal K. P. S. Saamy Rajesh Balakrishnan, Neenu, Sandra Babu Sri Guru Creations
Labour Sathyapathi Muthu, Saranya Ravichandran, Murugan Royal Fortuna Creations [141]
Madurai Manikuravar K. Raja Rishi Banner Kalayappa Pictures [142]
Meendum Hero Cinemas
Mounika S. V. Samppathkumar Sree Vaari Movie Makers
Obama Ungalukkaaga Nani Bala JBJ Films
Onaan Sennan Elephant Fly Entertainment
Sarkarai Thookalai Oru Punnagai Mahesh Padmanabhan Nabeeha Movie Productions [143]
Tamil Rockers Barani Jayapal Jaswanth Super Cinemas [144]
Thanne Vandi Manika Vidya Shri Saravana Film Arts [145]
Theerpugal Virkapadum Dheran HoneyBee Creations [146]
Velan Kavin Mugen Rao, Soori, Meenakshi Govindharajan Skyman Films International [147]

Awards

Category/organization Filmfare Awards South
9 October 2022[148] 		SIIMA Awards
11 September 2022[149] 		Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards
30 March 2023[150]
Best Film Jai Bhim Sarpatta Parambarai Jai Bhim
Best Director Sudha Kongara
Soorarai Pottru (2020) 		Lokesh Kanagaraj
Master 		T. J. Gnanavel
Jai Bhim
Best Actor Suriya
Soorarai Pottru (2020) 		Sivakarthikeyan / Silambarasan
Doctor / Maanaadu 		Suriya
Soorarai Pottru (2020) / Jai Bhim
Best Actress Lijomol Jose
Jai Bhim 		Kangana Ranaut
Thalaivii 		Lijomol Jose
Jai Bhim
Best Music Director G. V. Prakash Kumar
Soorarai Pottru (2020) 		Santhosh Narayanan
Karnan 		Anirudh Ravichander
Doctor / Master

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-12-29. Year Ender 2021: Master to Annaatthe, Highest-grossing Tamil Movies of 2021. 2022-02-04. News18. en.
  2. Web site: Year Ender 2021: Master to Annaatthe, Highest-grossing Tamil Movies of 2021 . 2024-11-12 . News18 . en.
  3. Web site: Year Ender 2021: Master to Annaatthe, Highest-grossing Tamil Movies of 2021 . 2024-11-12 . News18 . en.
  4. News: Sivakarthikeyan's 'Doctor' crosses Rs.70crore at the Tamil Nadu box office . 2024-11-26. The Times of India. en.
  5. News: 'Aranmanai 3' marches towards a hit score at the box office despite mixed reviews . 2021-11-13. The Times of India. 20 October 2021 . en.
  6. News: Pei Irukka Bayamen Movie Review: An easily forgettable snooze fest. The Times of India .
  7. News: Maara Movie Review: Lovingly crafted but somewhat underwhelming remake. The Times of India .
  8. Web site: காதலனா? கணவரா? - பச்சைக்கிளி விமர்சனம். 9 January 2021. maalaimalar.com.
  9. Web site: மரணத்தைக் கண்டு பயப்படும் நண்பர்கள் - வி விமர்சனம். 8 January 2021. maalaimalar.com.
  10. News: Master Movie Review: Vijay & Vijay Sethupathi make Master worthwhile. The Times of India .
  11. News: Bhoomi Movie Review: Bhoomi is hardly compelling. The Times of India .
  12. News: Eeswaran Movie Review: Does justice in parts as a festival entertainer. The Times of India .
  13. Web site: 'Pulikuthi Pandi' movie review: Proverbial climactic twist saves this generic film. The New Indian Express.
  14. News: Kabadadaari Movie Review: With a gripping screenplay, ample twists and turns, Kabadadaari is a faithful remake. The Times of India .
  15. Web site: பெண்களை கடத்தி பாலியல் வன்கொடுமை செய்யும் முக்கிய புள்ளிகள் - ஆட்கள் தேவை விமர்சனம். 8 February 2021. maalaimalar.com.
  16. Web site: நண்பனா... எதிரியா... சிதம்பரம் ரயில்வே கேட் விமர்சனம். 11 February 2021. maalaimalar.com.
  17. News: Kalathil Santhippom Movie Review: Humour and lively performances of a few artistes make Kalathil Sandhippom a passable entertainer. The Times of India .
  18. News: Trip Movie Review: A trip that needs to be taken with caution. The Times of India .
  19. News: C/O Kaadhal Movie Review: An overly faithful, largely effective remake. The Times of India .
  20. Web site: விபத்தில் மரணம் அடைந்தவர்களின் கதை - இது விபத்து பகுதி விமர்சனம். 16 February 2021. maalaimalar.com.
  21. News: Kutty Story Movie Review: A wildly uneven anthology. The Times of India .
  22. News: Naanum Single Thaan Movie Review: Neither an adult comedy nor a romance. The Times of India .
  23. News: Parris Jeyaraj Movie Review: The effective humour scenes and performances of Santhanam and Prudhvi Raj in the latter part saves the film. The Times of India .
  24. News: Chakra Movie Review: Weak writing lets down Chakra. The Times of India .
  25. News: Kamali From Nadukkaveri Movie Review: The film manages to engage the viewers despite its shortcomings. The Times of India .
  26. Web site: கொடைக்கானலுக்கு போகும் புதுமண தம்பதிகளுக்கு ஏற்படுகிற கனத்த சோகம் படம் லோகா - விமர்சனம். 1 March 2021. Dailythnathi.com.
  27. Web site: பள்ளிப்பருவ காதலர்கள் ஒன்று சேர்ந்தார்களா? - பழகிய நாட்கள் விமர்சனம். 23 February 2021. maalaimalar.com.
  28. News: Calls Movie Review: The movie turns out to be a hotchpotch of weak characters and unproductive sub-plots. The Times of India .
  29. Web site: செந்தாமரையின் வாழ்க்கை போராட்டம் - செந்தா விமர்சனம். 4 March 2021. maalaimalar.com.
  30. News: Sangathalaivan Movie Review: Despite having a few interestingly-written characters, Sangathalaivan is another half-baked attempt which relies more on conveying ideologies. The Times of India .
  31. News: Vettai Naai Movie Review: This done-to-death plot, which has some not-so-bad scenes, falters in execution as they appear staged.. The Times of India .
  32. News: Aelay Movie Review: Aelay is overlong, but leaves you with a smile. The Times of India .
  33. News: Anbirkiniyal Movie Review: This remake of Helen is an engaging watch. The Times of India .
  34. News: Mirugaa Movie Review: The attempt to hold the attention of viewers with a tiger in the film's pre-climax and climax portions is laudable, but the below par VFX couldn't do justice to it. The Times of India .
  35. News: Nenjam Marappathillai Movie Review: Nenjam Marappathillai is a minor return to form for Selvaraghavan. The Times of India .
  36. Web site: ஶ்ரீமன் நாராயண வைகுண்டரின் வாழ்க்கை வரலாறு - ஒரு குடைக்குள் விமர்சனம். 6 March 2021. maalaimalar.com.
  37. Web site: தேனிலவுக்குச் செல்லும் புதுமணத் தம்பதியின் ஈகோ - பூம் பூம் காளை விமர்சனம். 13 March 2021. maalaimalar.com.
  38. Web site: திருடும் நண்பர்களின் வாழ்க்கை - கணேசாபுரம் விமர்சனம். 12 March 2021. maalaimalar.com.
  39. News: Teddy Review: The amusing acts of the teddy bear and its chemistry with Arya entertains the viewers, but the film ends up as a partly engaging fare, thanks to a slew of incoherent sequences.. The Times of India .
  40. News: Theethum Nandrum Movie Review: Though the film stands out for the way emotions have been handled between varied characters, it takes its own sweet time to establish the plot. The Times of India .
  41. Web site: காதலி, தங்கையுடன் பங்களாவிற்குள் சிக்கும் நாயகன் - காதம்பரி விமர்சனம். 19 March 2021. maalaimalar.com.
  42. Web site: தொல்லை கொடுக்கும் பேய்... தப்பிக்க முயலும் நாயகன் - மைக்கேல்பட்டி ராஜா விமர்சனம். 21 March 2021. maalaimalar.com.
  43. Web site: கிராமத்தில் நடக்கும் அமானுஷ்யம் - நம்ம ஊருக்கு என்னதான் ஆச்சு விமர்சனம். 20 March 2021. maalaimalar.com.
  44. News: Thaen Movie Review: The hard-hitting dialogues about the government identifying its citizens are engaging enough in the film which has an overdose of melodrama. The Times of India .
  45. Web site: நாயகனின் சினிமா கனவு நிறைவேறியதா? - எங்கடா இருந்தீங்க இவ்வளவு நாளா விமர்சனம். 29 March 2021. maalaimalar.com.
  46. News: Kaadan Movie Review: Earnest storytelling keeps Kaadan engaging. The Times of India .
  47. Web site: பூட்டிய வீட்டிற்குள் மாட்டிக் கொள்ளும் இரண்டு பேர் - ரூம் மேட் விமர்சனம். 30 March 2021. maalaimalar.com.
  48. Web site: கார் திருட்டில் ஈடுபடும் மர்ம கும்பல் பிடிபட்டதா? - கால் டாக்ஸி விமர்சனம். 2 April 2021. maalaimalar.com.
  49. Web site: ஜாக்பாட் என்ன ஆனது? - மஞ்ச சட்ட பச்ச சட்ட விமர்சனம். 5 April 2021. maalaimalar.com.
  50. News: Sulthan Movie Review: Sulthan is a solidly written, immensely satisfying masala movie. The Times of India .
  51. News: Mandela Movie Review: The movie, which inarguably has the best performance of Yogi Babu till date, is also aided by beautiful visuals, sensible cuts, captivating music and engaging narration. The Times of India .
  52. News: Karnan Movie Review: Karnan is a powerful tale of defiance against oppression. The Times of India .
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  63. Web site: Methagu Review: இலங்கை போர் குறித்த புரிதலை உண்டாக்கும் 'மேதகு'!. News18 Tamil. 29 June 2021.
  64. Web site: 'Maadathy: An Unfairy Tale' film review – A blazing, poignant tale of terror. The New Indian Express.
  65. Web site: Vellai Yaanai Movie Review: Inconsistency mars this well-intentioned Samuthirakani tearjerker. Cinema Express.
  66. Web site: Vaazhl Movie Review: Fable-ish, even if not fabulous. Cinema Express.
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  68. Web site: Thittam Irandu Movie Review: Great social messaging in a not-so-great whodunit. Cinema Express.
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  70. News: Netrikann Review: Nayanthara's Netrikann is tense but overlong. The Times of India .
  71. News: Boomika Review: An elegantly shot horror thriller with in-your-face messaging. The Times of India .
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  76. News: Laabam Movie Review: Laabam has good intentions but messy storytelling. The Times of India .
  77. News: Dikkiloona Movie Review: Comic portions save Santhanam's Dikkiloona. The Times of India .
  78. News: Thalaivii Movie Review: Clever writing makes Thalaivii an engaging watch. The Times of India .
  79. News: Tughlaq Durbar Review: Tughlaq Durbar is largely entertaining. The Times of India .
  80. News: Annabelle Sethupathi Review: A comedy with an interesting premise, but flat execution. The Times of India .
  81. News: Friendship Movie Review: A generic campus movie and a middling courtroom drama. The Times of India .
  82. News: Kodiyil Oruvan Movie Review: An uneven masala movie saved by strong amma sentiment. The Times of India .
  83. News: Choo Mandhira Kaali Mini Review: Quirky plot rescues Choo Mandhirakaali despite its amateurish filmmaking. The Times of India .
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  85. News: Cinderella Movie Review: Predictable plotting lets down well mounted Cinderella. The Times of India .
  86. News: Naduvan Review: Naduvan is uninvolving for the most part. The Times of India .
  87. News: Pei Mama Movie Review: Clichés galore in Pei Mama. The Times of India .
  88. News: Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum Review: Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum is satire without sting. The Times of India .
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  90. Web site: Hiphop Tamizha's next directorial titled Sivakumarin Sabadham; First look is here. Cinema Express.
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  94. Web site: Appathava Aattaya Pottutanga Movie Review: A no-frills tale about the twilight years. Cinema Express.
  95. News: Mughizh Movie Review: A genteel drama on dealing with grief. The Times of India .
  96. News: Doctor Movie Review: Doctor is a deliciously dark comedy. The Times of India .
  97. News: Samuthirakani's Vinodhaya Sitham is a ZEE5 original film. 1 October 2021. 6 October 2021 . newstodaynet.
  98. News: Aranmanai 3 Movie Review: Aranmanai 3 is a passable but forgettable entertainer. The Times of India.
  99. News: Udanpirappe Review: Udanpirappe. The Times of India.
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  106. Web site: மர்ம கொலைகளும்... திடுக்கிடும் பின்னணியும் - ஐபிசி 376 விமர்சனம். November 2021.
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  108. News: Jai Bhim Review: Jai Bhim. The Times of India.
  109. News: Annaatthe Movie Review: Even Rajinikanth cannot save badly written Annaaatthe. The Times of India.
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  113. Web site: Jango Movie Review: Jango is saved by its concept . timesofindia.indiatimes.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20211118211804/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/jango/movie-review/87783656.cms . 2021-11-18.
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  117. Web site: Maanaadu Movie Review: Maanaadu is a supremely entertaining high-concept movie . . 4 December 2021 . 25 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211125183047/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/maanaadu/movie-review/87907040.cms . dead .
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  121. Web site: Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum Review: A superbly made, immensely affecting anthology . timesofindia.indiatimes.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20211129111620/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/tamil/sivaranjiniyum-innum-sila-pengalum/ottmoviereview/87830357.cms . 2021-11-29.
  122. Web site: Vanam Movie Review: Vanam is a run-of-the-mill horror thriller . timesofindia.indiatimes.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20211125205956/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/vanam/movie-review/87914082.cms . 2021-11-25.
  123. Web site: Bachelor Movie Review: Bachelor is a fascinating, indulgent anti-romance involving a flawed character . timesofindia.indiatimes.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20211203054832/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/bachelor/movie-review/88065801.cms . 2021-12-03.
  124. Web site: Chithirai Sevvanam Review: A well intentioned but draggy melodrama . timesofindia.indiatimes.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20211203061927/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/tamil/chithirai-sevvanam/ottmoviereview/87904373.cms . 2021-12-03.
  125. Web site: Kayamai Kadakka Review: Kayamai Kadakka is an indie with ambition . timesofindia.indiatimes.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20211206013309/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/tamil/kayamai-kadakka/ottmoviereview/88078246.cms . 2021-12-06.
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  127. Web site: 3:33 Movie Review: Horror movie 3:33 is intriguing only up to a point . timesofindia.indiatimes.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20211211063028/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/333/movie-review/88211945.cms . 2021-12-11.
  128. Web site: Anti Indian Movie Review: Blue Shirt Maran's socio-political drama Anti Indian is a competent debut . timesofindia.indiatimes.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20211211002635/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/anti-indian/movie-review/88211805.cms . 2021-12-11.
  129. Web site: Ikk Movie Review: Ikk has an intriguing premise but flat execution . timesofindia.indiatimes.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20211210061912/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/ikk/movie-review/88201358.cms . 2021-12-10.
  130. Web site: Murungakkai Chips Movie Review: Murungakkai Chips, a flaccid adult comedy . timesofindia.indiatimes.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20211210103558/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/murungakkai-chips/movie-review/88206610.cms . 2021-12-10.
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  134. Web site: Rocky Movie Review: Rocky is gloriously violent and deeply sentimental . timesofindia.indiatimes.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20211223132137/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/rocky/movie-review/88455427.cms . 2021-12-23.
  135. Web site: Anandham Vilayadum Veedu Movie Review: A family drama with contrived writing and TV serial-level making . timesofindia.indiatimes.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20211225050905/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/anandham-vilayadum-veedu/movie-review/88479380.cms . 2021-12-25.
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  140. Web site: Plan Panni Pannanum Movie Review: Interesting only at the premise level . timesofindia.indiatimes.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20220101202734/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/plan-panni-pannanum/movie-review/88600755.cms . 2022-01-01.
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  142. Web site: மதுரை மணிக்குறவன் விமர்சனம். 6 January 2022.
  143. Web site: சக்கரை தூக்கலாய் ஒரு புன்னகை விமர்சனம். 31 December 2021.
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  145. Web site: அதிகாரியுடன் மோதும் நாயகன் - தண்ணி வண்டி விமர்சனம். January 2022.
  146. Web site: மகளுக்கு ஏற்பட்ட கொடுமையை தட்டிக் கேட்கும் தந்தை - தீர்ப்புகள் விற்கப்படும் விமர்சனம். January 2022.
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  148. News: 2022-10-10 . 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022: Suriya starrer 'Soorarai Pottru' dominates by bagging awards under 8 categories . The Times of India . 2023-07-31 . 0971-8257.
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