Tamil cinema: 2010 onwards
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The biggest Tamil box office successes of the year
2010
1 Enthiran Sun Pictures
2 Raavanan Madras Talkies
3 Singam Studio Green
4 Naan Mahaan Alla Studio Green
5 Sura Murugan Cine Arts
6 Paiyaa Thirupathi Brothers
7 Aayirathil Oruvan Dream Valley Films
8 Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa Escape Artists Motion Pictures and R. S. Infotainment
9 Raththa Charithiram Cloud Nine Movies
10 Aasal Sivaji Productions
2011
The hits of 2011
Mankatha
7am Arivu
Velayutham
Siruthai
Ko
Deiva Thirumagal
Kanchana (Muni - II)
Mayakkam Enna
Aadukalam
Kaavalan
Kullanari Koottam
Vaanam
Avan Ivan
Engeyum Eppothum
Yutham Sei
Payanam
Nadunisi Naigal
Singam Puli
Mappillai
Ponnar Shankar
Engeyum Kadhal
Azhagarsamiyin Kudhirai
Kanden
Eththan
Maaveeran
Aaranya Kaandam
Udhayan
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Venghai
Veppam
Potta Potti
Rowthiram
Yuvan Yuvathi
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Vedi
Vellore Mavattam
Porali
Flops of 2011
Sivappu Samy
Tamil Dhesam
Sollitharava
Ilaignan
Vaada Poda Nanbargal
Pathinaru
Thoonga Nagaram
Thambikkottai
Nandi
Varmam
Kadhalar Kudiyiruppu
Aadu Puli
Margazhi 16
Seedan
Aaran
Bhavani
Aivar
Anwar
Minsaram
Lathika
Padai Soozha
Sattapadi Kutram
Singayil Gurushethram
Appavi
Nanjupuram
Vigadakavi
Poova Thalaya
Pasakara Nanbargal
Ivan Chathriyan
Narthagi
Suttum Vizhi Sudare
Sabash Sariyana Potti
Vambu
Aanmai Thavarael
Oru Sandippil
Pillaiyar Theru Kadaisi Veedu
Arumbu Meesai Kurumbu Paarvai
Theneer Viduthi
Bodinayakanur Ganesan
Karungali
Markandeyan
Ramanathapuram
Doo
Konjam Veyil Konjam Mazhai
Sankaran Kovil
Sagakkal
Uyarthiru 420
Vengayam
Muthal Idam
Mittai
Puli Vesham
Ayutha Poratam
Bathra
Madhikettan Saalai
Kaasethan Kadavulada
Vanthaan Ventraan
Aayiram Vilakku
Vaagai Sooda Vaa
Sathurangam (Srikanth)
Varudangal 20
Varnam
Ra Ra
Keezha Theru Kicha
Uyirin Yedai 21 Gram
Anbulla Kamal
Ra. One
Thambi Vettothi Sundaram
Naa Sivanagiren
Konjam Sirippu Konjam Kobam
Marudhavelu
Vithagan
Oththigai
Paalai
Uchithanai Mukarnthal
2012
1) Thuppakki
Starring: Vijay, Kajal,Sathyan
Directed by: AR Murugadoss
Produced by:Thanu S
Thuppakki emerged the numero uno film of 2012, which grossed more than 100* crores in the Box Office and became the third in the all time highest grossers of Kollywood. This film opened a market for Vijay in Andhra Pradesh and also the film’s overseas collection was tremendous.
2) Nanban
Starring: Vijay, Jiiva, Srikanth, Illeana, Sathyaraj, Sathyan
Directed by: Shankar
Produced by:GFC
Shankar’s Nanban, a remake of 3 Idiots, was the first release in 2012 and the year started with a positive note. The film grossed around 90* crores and was declared as a Box Office hit. The film gave a complete makeover to the actor in Vijay.
3) Maattrraan
Starring: Suriya, Kajal
Directed by: KV Anand
Produced by: AGS
Though the film was an above average venture at the Box Office, when it comes to gross, the film is in third position. Thanks to the huge buzz on conjoined twins and also the successful KV Anand- Suriya combination. The film is said to have grossed around 65* crores in the Box Office.
4) Billa 2
Starring: Ajith, Parvathy Omanakuttan, Vidyut Jamwal
Directed by: Chakri Toleti
Produced by: INE Entertainment.
Thanks to phenomenal star power of Ajith, Billa 2 saw a massive opening. Though the film was not appreciated by all, Ajith fans stood behind the film and it grossed around 55* crores in the Box Office.
5) Oru Kal Oru Kannadi
Starring: Udhayanithi Stalin, Hansika, Santhanam
Directed by: Rajesh
Produced by: Udhayanithi Stalin
This film came up as a surprise and grossed around 40 -45* crores in the Box Office. Thanks to the crowd pulling power of Santhanam and director Rajesh. The promotional strategy of Udhayanithi Stalin too worked in favour of the film to a great extent.
6) Saguni
Starring : Karthi, Pranitha, Prakash Raj, Radhika
Directed by: Shankar Dayal
Produced by: Studio Green
The film was an average venture at the Box Office and said to have grossed around 35- 40* crores in Box Office. Studio Green’s marketing initiatives andalso Karthi's growing star power helped the film.
7) Thaandavam
Starring: Vikram, Anushka, Amy Jackson, Lakshmi Rai, Santhanam.
Directed by: AL Vijay
Produced by: UTV
The film is said to have grossed around 35- 40* crores in the Box Office because of the good opening. However, the film's collection was subsequently stopped in its second and third week, probably due to the word of mouth negative remarks.
8) Naan Ee
Starring: Naani, Sudeep, Samantha.
Directed by: Rajamouli
Produced by: PVP
It is very rare for a bilingual film to gross big in Tamil cinema but Naan Ee did it. The uniqueness in treatment and the concept won the gold. The film is said to have grossed around 25- 30 * crores in the Box Office.
9) Sundarapandiyan
Starring: Sasikumar, Lakshmi Menon
Directed by: SR Prabhakaran
Produced by: Company Productions
The film was a super hit at the Box Office and is said to have grossed around 25- 30* crores in the Box Office. Thanks to the simple yet interesting story line and the backdrop.
10) Vettai and Kumki
Vettai
Starring: Madhavan, Arya, Sameera Reddy, Amala Paul
Directed by: Lingusamy
Produced by: Thirupathi Brothers
Kumki
Starring: Vikram Prabhu, Lakshmi Menon
Directed by: Prabhu Solomon
Produced by: Thirupathi Brothers
Vettai is said to have grossed around 20 -25 crores in the Box Office. Kumki will also join the league by the end of December. While Vettai is an above average venture at the Box Office, Kumki is a super hit.
Note Gross:
Gross is actually the total amount collected by a film in its theatrical run. But the entire gross amount collected will not go to the producer of the film. To be precise, gross is nothing but the value of overall money collected by the theatrical release of a film. One has to deduct distributor share and theatrical share from gross to find the profit.
- The gross figures mentioned are approximated
2013
Here is a list of films that The Times of India estimates were hits of the year 2013
Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya
The film not only marked Santhanam's venture into film production with his Handmade Films, but also kick started the year on a positive note turning out as a hit. The comedy crapper was a much awaited film that created quite a buzz and didn't disappoint the audience.
Vishwaroopam
With all the pre release controversies, Kamal Haasan's magnum opus film reached to the fans with the all the mileage it could gather and turned out be a hit film which was much appreciated for the effort and brilliance in the making. Despite the fragmented release, Vishwaroopam garnered positive reviews. A sequel to the film, Vishwaroopam II is set for release in early next year.
Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga
Pandiaraj's comedy entertainer Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga starring Vimal and Sivakarthikeyan was a complete fun and family entertainer, that turned out be a box-office success completing more than 100 days in theatres in Tamil Nadu. The tale of a wastrel turning responsible has been done to death in Tamil cinema but what set this film apart was the refreshingly effortless manner in which the director spun his tale.
Ethir Neechal
After delivering a hit with KBKR, Sivakarthikeyan was back with another hit with this film which also seems to have given him the confidence to take up roles that do not rely completely on humour. A young man embarrassed with his name decides to carve a name for him through his achievement form the crux of the story.
Singam II
If 'Singam' was mass masala, then 'Singam-2' is doubly so. What worked big time for the movie was the way the director unabashedly went about framing kick-ass mass scenes. The success of the film ensured that 'Singam-2' becomes one of the most successful sequels.
Thalaivaa
The mere star power of Vijay rings the bells at the box office for the film. Vijay is in top form when he's normal and menacing. Sathyaraj as the don is effective. But the one who makes this arduous journey enjoyable is Santhanam, whose poker-faced humour provides relief in a largely grim story.
Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam
Giving his hat-trick hit of the year, Sivakarthikeyan is among the bankable heroes of Kollywood. What added to the success of the film apart from Sivakarthikeyan, Sathyaraj and Soori is the lighthearted manner in which the director told his story.
Raja Rani
The film became a hit for not only for its breezy love scenes, but also for the message that there is life after love failure. Arya and Nayanthara get married despite being unable to come out of their previous romances. How do they learn to accept each other, and eventually fall in love forms the story.
Arrambam
Ajith is known for his box office openings and doesn't disappoint with his latest flick as well. The film is a very familiar tale of corruption, betrayal and revenge, served up with a dash of style. The director had spun an action thriller that, for the most parts, keeps moving at a fast clip.
Pandiya Naadu
A smartly-written action drama, provided the much needed hit film for Vishal who was long overdue. The film is about a family whose harmony is shattered by anti-social elements, and the consequential quest for revenge by the hero. The director manages to find a balance between the family moments and the action.
See also
Indian cinema: historical outline Covers the era before the first Indian feature filmIndian cinema: 1913-20 Indian cinema: 1920-29 Indian cinema: 1930-39 Indian cinema: 1940-49 Indian cinema: 1950-59 Indian cinema: 1960-69 Indian cinema: 1970-79 Indian cinema: 1980-89 Indian cinema: 1990-99 Indian cinema: 2000-09 Indian cinema: 2010-19
