2001 Tamil Movies List Exclusive
A masterclass in balancing comedy with high drama. While the emotional arc of friendship between Vijay and Suriya was compelling, the film is globally legendary for its comedy track featuring Vadivelu as "Contractor Nesamani"—a character that still rules the internet via memes today. Director: Ravi Cast: Vijay, Richa Pallod
(Bentley Mitchum, Jyothika) – Bilingual fantasy film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. Technical and Musical Revolution
was a landmark period for Tamil cinema, defined by the rise of youthful romance, intense psychological thrillers, and massive commercial blockbusters. 2001 tamil movies list exclusive
The 2001 Tamil movies list is defined by a balance between mass masala entertainers and strong, performance-driven films. Whether it was the raw emotion in Nandha , the stylish romance in Minnale , or the action-packed Dheena , 2001 solidified the careers of many current superstars and directors.
: Directed by Siddique, this comedy-drama was a remake of his own Malayalam film. Starring Vijay, Suriya, Ramesh Khanna, and Devayani, the film became a legendary blockbuster, primarily remembered for the timeless comedy tracks featuring Vadivelu as "Nesamani." A masterclass in balancing comedy with high drama
: Though production began heavily in 2001 (releasing in early 2003), the groundwork for Vikram’s collaboration with director Dharani started here, defining the "masala" genre of the era.
Following the success of Sethu , director Bala delivered another gritty masterpiece. Nandha transformed Suriya from a regular hero into a critically acclaimed actor, proving his acting mettle in intense drama. 5. Thavasi (2001) Director: Udhayashankar Cast: Vijayakanth, Soundarya, Jayasudha Technical and Musical Revolution was a landmark period
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(Ajith Kumar, Vasundhara Das) – Vigilante thriller addressing social injustice. Romantic & Social Dramas
| Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Music Director | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Jul 6 | | S. A. Rajkumar | Eashwar, Gajala, Roja | S. A. Rajkumar | | Jul 12 | Kanna Unnai Thedugiren | M. M. | Karthik, Meena, Mansoor Ali Khan | Deva | | Jul 12 | Rishi | S. S. | R. Sarathkumar, Simran, Meena | Deva | | Jul 13 | Dosth | Raja | R. Sarathkumar, Murali, Devayani, Mumtaj | Deva | | Jul 27 | Badri | P. A. Arun Prasad | Vijay, Bhumika Chawla, Raghuvaran | Yuvan Shankar Raja | | Jul 27 | Kalakalappu | S. A. Chandrasekhar | R. Sarathkumar, Devayani, Roja | Deva | | Jul 27 | Shahjahan | Ravi | Vijay, Richa Pallod, Vivek | Mani Sharma | | Aug 3 | Citizen | Saravanan | Ajith Kumar, Meena, Nagma, Vasundhara Das | Deva | | Aug 10 | Aandan Adimai | K. S. Ravi | Mammootty, Kausalya, Pooja Batra | Deva | | Aug 10 | Azhagana Naatkal | J. S. | Karthik, Simran, Kausalya | Deva | | Aug 17 | Parthale Paravasam | K. S. Adhiyaman | R. Madhavan, Simran, Sneha | S. A. Rajkumar | | Aug 24 | Paarvai Ondre Podhumey | K. S. | Murali, Devayani, Roja | Deva | | Aug 31 | Kadhalukku Kannikkai | K. S. | Krishna, Abhirami, Devayani | Deva | | Aug 31 | Viswanathan Ramamoorthy | N. K. | Murali, Roja, Vadivelu | Deva | | Sep 7 | Asokavanam | K. S. Ravi | Ajith Kumar, Pooja Batra, Mumtaj | Karthik Raja | | Sep 14 | Manam Virumbuthe Unnai | M. M. | R. Parthiban, Devayani, Kausalya | Deva | | Sep 21 | Dhill | Dharani | Vikram, Laila, Vivek | Vidyasagar | | Sep 28 | Alli Thandha Vaanam | Sridhar Prasadh | Prabhu Deva, Laila, Murali | S. A. Rajkumar |