2001 Tamil Movies List Exclusive [patched] Jun 2026
Friends , starring Vijay and Suriya, was the only film to achieve a Silver Jubilee , running for 175 days in theaters.
: An action thriller that propelled Vikram to stardom, earning him the title "Chiyaan." Directed by Dharani, it was a commercial success and was later remade in several languages.
A romantic thriller starring R. Madhavan and Devayani. While it started as a sweet love story, the film took a dark turn exploring obsession and kidnapping. 2001 tamil movies list exclusive
, this action film was a critical and commercial milestone, solidifying his status as a leading actor. : A high-budget action drama featuring Vijayakanth : A family comedy-drama starring . It became one of the biggest hits of the year. : The directorial debut of A.R. Murugadoss , starring
| Opening | Title | Director | Cast | Music Director | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Jan 12 | | Siddique | Vijay, Suriya, Devayani, Vijayalakshmi | Ilaiyaraaja | | Jan 12 | Kannan Varuvaan | R. Sundarrajan | Karthik, Devayani, M. N. Nambiar | Deva | | Jan 12 | Kottai Mariamman | K. Shankar | Roja, R. Sarathkumar, Jaishankar | S. A. Rajkumar | | Jan 12 | Mitta Mirasu | K. S. Ravikumar | R. Sarathkumar, Roja, Kausalya | Deva | | Jan 12 | Vaanchinathan | K. M. Chaitanya | Vijayakanth, Meena, Roja | Deva | | Jan 14 | Dheena | A. R. Murugadoss | Ajith Kumar, Suresh Gopi, Laila | Yuvan Shankar Raja | | Jan 14 | Super Kudumbam | K. S. Ravikumar | R. Sarathkumar, Devayani, Goundamani | Deva | | Jan 14 | Thaalikaatha Kaaliyamman | K. S. Giri | Karan, Mumtaj, Vadivelu | Deva | | Jan 14 | Vedham | M. R. | Ajith Kumar, Priyanka Trivedi, Sangeetha | Deva | | Jan 26 | Asokavanam | K. S. Ravi | Ajith Kumar, Pooja Batra, Mumtaj | Karthik Raja | | Feb 2 | Kannaal Pesavaa | N. Ramasamy | Murali, Kausalya, Devayani | Deva | | Feb 2 | Kutty | Janaki Vishwanathan | Dhanush, Sneha, Vadivelu | Deva | | Feb 9 | Engalukkum Kaalam Varum | N. K. Viswanathan | Prabhu, Karthik, Rambha, Meena | Deva | | Feb 14 | Middle Class Madhavan | T. P. Gajendran | Prabhu Deva, Kausalya, Vadivelu | Deva | | Feb 16 | Maayan | Nassar | Nassar, Roja, Vindhya | Ilaiyaraaja | | Feb 23 | Samuthiram | S. A. Chandrasekhar | R. Sarathkumar, Devayani, Manthra | Deva | | Mar 2 | Kannukku Kannaga | R. Ravi Kumar | Murali, Priya Raman, Kausalya | Deva | | Mar 9 | Narasimha | Thirumalai | Vijayakanth, Isha Koppikar, Roja | Deva | | Mar 9 | Vinnukkum Mannukkum | Rajakumaran | R. Sarathkumar, Vikram, Khushbu, Devayani | Deva | | Mar 16 | Love Marriage | K. S. Adhiyaman | Murali, Tabu, Devayani | S. A. Rajkumar | | Mar 23 | Kadal Pookkal | Seeman | Murali, Abhirami, Roja | S. A. Rajkumar | | Mar 30 | Aanandham | N. Lingusamy | Mammootty, Murali, Abbas, Devayani | S. A. Rajkumar | | Mar 30 | Chocolate | K. S. Adhiyaman | Prashanth, Jaya Re, Mumtaj | Deva | Friends , starring Vijay and Suriya, was the
: Gautham Vasudev Menon made a sensational directorial debut with this romantic drama. Starring Madhavan, Reemma Sen, and Abbas, the film became an instant youth sensation. Harris Jayaraj’s soundtrack for the movie remains one of the greatest musical debuts in Indian cinema.
From the iconic box office clashes of industry titans to cult classics that redefined genres, 2001 offered a diverse palette of movies. This exclusive retrospective delivers an exhaustive analysis of the landmark releases, massive blockbusters, experimental triumphs, and hidden gems that shaped Tamil cinema in 2001. The Clash of Titans: Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan Madhavan and Devayani
: Ajith Kumar delivered a powerhouse performance in this social thriller directed by Saravana Subbiah. Playing a man with multiple disguises fighting against administrative corruption, Ajith proved his immense versatility and box-office pull.
Whether it was the raw emotion of Dheena , the youthful energy of Minnale , or the family fun of Friends , 2001 offered something for everyone. For collectors and fans seeking the 2001 Tamil movies list exclusive to that era, these films remain timeless treasures that defined the Tamil film industry's evolution into the modern age.
, which solidified Ajith's "Thala" persona and directed by then-debutant A.R. Murugadoss.