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A list of films produced in the Tamil film industry in India in 2010.

Contents

List of top Tamil films

Chennai box office openings

Rank Movie Net gross (Rs) Studio
1 Aayirathil Oruvan 70,04,264 Dream Valley Films
2 Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa 64,66,062 Escape Artists Motion Pictures and R. S. Infotainment
3 Aasal 62,53,908 Sivaji Productions
4 Goa 46,95,147 Ocher Picture Production
5 Kutty 35,92,834 Gemini Film Circuit
6 Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai 30,52,823 GK Films Corporation
7 Thamizh Padam 26,14,377 Cloud Nine Movies

Events

Month Day Event
January
4 South Indian Film Artistes' Association President R. Sarathkumar and his wife Raadhika Sarathkumar held a press conference on January 4, condemning the acts of pirated films being uploaded on the Internet and sales of pirated DVDs. It was discovered that an unedited full-length version of Jaggubhai, starring Sarathkumar and directed by K. S. Ravikumar had been uploaded online prior to release. Earlier in the week, Sarathkumar and police officers had raided a theatre where pirate copies were being made.[2]
23 The 56th National Film Awards winners were announced. Director Bala won the Best Direction Award for the film Naan Kadavul, whilst V. Moorthy was awarded the National Film Award for Best Make-up Artist for the same film.
February
6 A grand function was held by FEFSI to acknowledge the contribution of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. Karunanidhi, to the Tamil film industry. The event which occurred at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai, became the largest social event in the film fratenity with songs, dances, drama and poetry being performed by actors. Amitabh Bachchan attended as a guest of honour.[3] The event also became noted for actor, Ajith Kumar's outburst against FEFSI organisers, with Ajith's move gaining much sympathy.

Released films

January – June

Opening Title Director Cast Genre Notes Ref
J
A
N		 1 Pugaippadam Rajesh Lingam Amjad, Priya Anand, Harish, Sivam, Yamini, Mrinalini Memoir Produced by Boys Studios [4]
Thunichal Majith Arun Vijay, Swathika, Shiva Munjal, Ramana Thriller Produced by Sri Ambrishini Arts [4]
14
(Pongal)		 Aayirathil Oruvan Selvaraghavan Karthi Sivakumar, Reemma Sen, Andrea Jeremiah, Parthiban Fantasy, Adventure Produced by Dream Valley Films [5]
Kutty M. Jawahar Dhanush, Shriya Saran, Sameer Dattani Romance Produced by Gemini Film Circuit [5]
Naanayam Shakti S. Rajan Prasanna, Sibiraj, Ramya Raj, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Heist Produced by Capital Film Works [5]
Porkkalam Bandi Saroj Kumar Kishore, Sathyan, Smitha, Sampath Raj Action Produced by Bharani Minerals [5]
29 Goa Venkat Prabhu Jai, Premji Amaren, Vaibhav Reddy, Sneha, Melanie Marie, Piaa Bajpai Comedy Produced by Ocher Picture Productions [6]
Jaggubhai K. S. Ravikumar Sarath Kumar, Shriya Saran, Goundamani Action Produced by Zee Motion Pictures [6]
Kathai Abhishek Shaan Kumar, Nivedhitha, Abhinay Drama Produced by Akash Akshai Raj Cine International [6]
Thairiyam P. Kumaran P. Kumaran, Karthika, Deepu Action Produced by R. P. Creations [6]
Thamizh Padam C. S. Amudhan Shiva, Disha Pandey, M. S. Bhaskar Parody Produced by Cloud Nine Movies [6]
F
E
B		 5 Aasal Saran Ajith Kumar, Sameera Reddy, Bhavana Menon Action Produced by Sivaji Productions [7]
12 Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai Thiru Vishal Krishna, Neetu Chandra, Tanushree Dutta, Sarah-Jane Dias Romance, Comedy Produced by G. K. Films Corporation [8]
Rasikkum Seemane R. K. Vidyadaran Srikanth, Navya Nair, Aravind Akash Thriller Produced by Trans India [8]
26 Innisai Kavalan Wilfred Gomes Wilfred Gomes, Aarthipuri, Riyaz Khan Action Produced by Will International [9]
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa Gautham Menon Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan Romance Produced by Escape Artists Motion Pictures [10]
M
A
R		 5 Aval Peyar Thamizharasi Meera Kathiravan Jai, Nandagi Romance, Drama Produced by Moser Baer & Blue Ocean Entertainment [11]
Kumari Pennin Ulathile Kishore Chandrahaasan, Sippy, Meera Vasudevan Romance Produced by Visak Movies [9]
Thambikku Indha Ooru Badri Bharath, Sana Khan, Prabhu Ganesan, Madalsa Sharma Action Produced by VK Media [11]
Veerasekaran Sathish Kumar Veerasamar, Amala Paul, Prathap K. Pothan Drama Produced by FCS Creations [11]
12 Azhagaana Ponnuthaan Thiru Namitha, Raj Karthik Romance Produced by K Cinema [12]
Karunai Ilan Ilan, Gayathri Rajagopal, Master Balaji Drama Produced by Ram Sairam Films [12]
Maathi Yosi Nanda Periyasamy Shammu, Harish, Gopal, Alex, Lokesh Drama Produced by PSSR films [12]
Yathumaagi R. Balakumar Sachin, Sunaina Romance Produced by Chozha Creations [12]

Upcoming films

Scheduled 2010 releases

January – June

Opening Title Director Cast Genre Notes Ref
M
A
R		 19 Guru Sishyan Sakthi Chidambaram Sathyaraj, Sundar C., Sruthi Prakash Action Produced by Cinema Paradise [13]
Kacheri Arambam Thiraivannan Jeeva, Poonam Bajwa, J. D. Chakravarthy Action Produced by Super Good Films [14]
Kanagavel Kaaka Kavin Bala Karan, Haripriya Action Produced by Akarshini Theatres [15]
Mundhinam Paarthene Magizh Thirumeni Sanjay, Ekta Ghosla, Lizna Romance Produced by Seventh Channel Communications [16]
Vidiyum Varai Kaathiru Vyas Rambha, Prakash Raj Thriller Produced by Parijay Creations [17]
26 Angaadi Theru Vasanthabalan Mahesh, Anjali Drama Produced by Ayngaran International [18]
Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam Chimbudevan Raghava Lawrence, Padmapriya, Lakshmi Rai, Sandhya Western Produced by AGS Film Entertainment [19]
Kadhalukku Maranamillai C. Balaji Theja, Meera Nandan, Madalsa Sharma Romance Produced by A. R. S. Movies [20]
A
P
R		 2 Paiyaa Linguswamy Karthi Sivakumar, Tamannaah Bhatia, Milind Soman, Sonia Deepti Action, Romance Produced by Thirupathi Brothers [21]
9
14
(Tamil New Year)		 Sura S. P. Rajkumar Vijay, Tamannaah Bhatia Action Produced by Murugan Cine Arts [22]
15
16
23
30 Thillalangadi Raja Jayam Ravi, Tamannaah Bhatia, Shaam Action Produced by Jayam Company [23]
M
A
Y		 7 Singam Hari Surya Sivakumar, Anushka Shetty, Prakash Raj Action Produced by Studio Green [24]
14
21 Madharasapattinam A. L. Vijay Arya, Amy Jackson Action Produced by AGS Entertainment [25]
28
J
U
N		 4
11
18 Raavana Mani Ratnam Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, Prithviraj Drama Produced by Madras Talkies [26]
22
25

July – December

Opening Title Director Cast Genre Notes Ref
J
U
L		 2
9
16
23
30
A
U
G		 6
13
15
(Independence Day)
20
27
S
E
P		 3
10
17
24
O
C
T		 1
8
15
22
29
N
O
V		 5
(Deepavali)
12
19
26
D
E
C		 3
10
17
24
31

Unscheduled 2010 releases

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
16 S. D. Saba Rathinam Shiva, Madhu Shalini Romance Produced by Passion Movie Makers
Aadu Kalam Vetrimaran Dhanush, Tapasee, Kishore Drama Produced by Kathiresan
Aaranya Kaandam Thiagarajan Jackie Shroff, Ravi Krishna, Sampath Raj Action Produced by Capital Film Works
Aayiram Vilakku S. P. Hosimin Sathyaraj, Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj, Sana Khan Action
Anandhapurathu Veedu Naga Nandha, Chaya Singh Horror Produced by S Pictures
Arjunan Kadhali Parthi Bhaskar Jai, Poorna Romantic Produced by Ayngaran International
Avan Ivan Bala Arya, Vishal, Janani Iyer Comedy
Baana Kaathadi Badri Venkat Adharvaa, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Prasanna Action Produced by Sathyajyothi Films
Boss Engira Bhaskaran Rajesh Arya, Nayantara Romance Produced by Vasan Visual Ventures
Chikku Bukku Manikandan Arya, Shriya Saran, Preeta Rao Romance Produced by Metro Films
Endhiran S. Shankar Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai, Danny Denzongpa Science fiction, Action Produced by Sun Pictures
Inidhu Inidhu K. V. Guhan Narayan, Arun Iswaran, Sharan Sharma, Reshmi Menon, Sonia Deepti Romance Produced by Duet Movies
Kadhal 2 Kalyanam Milind Rau Sathya, Divya Spandana Romance
Kalavadiya Pozhudugal Thangar Bachan Prabhu Deva, Bhumika Chawla, Inbanila Drama Produced by Ayngaran International
Ko K. V. Anand Jiiva, Karthika Nair, Ajmal Ameer Action
Leelai Andrew Louis Shiv Pandit, Mansi Parekh, Santhanam Romance Produced by Aascar Films
Maanja Velu Venkatesh Arun Vijay, Karthik, Prabhu, Dhansika Action Produced by Feather Touch Entertainment
Mappillai Suraj Dhanush, Hansika Motwani, Manisha Koirala Comedy Produced by Nemichand Jhabak
Moscowin Kaveri Ravi Varman Rahul Ravindran, Samantha Ruth Prabhu Romance Produced by Aascar Films
Naan Aval Adhu Kona Venkat Madhavan, Sadha, Shamita Shetty Horror
Naan Mahaan Alla Susindran Karthi Sivakumar, Kajal Aggarwal Drama Produced by Studio Green
Rettaisuzhi Thamira K. Balachander, Bharathiraja, Anjali Drama Produced by S Pictures
Rowthiram Gokul Jiiva, Shriya Saran Action
Siddu K. Bhagyaraj Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj, Chandini Romance Produced by KBR Medias
Singam Puli Sai Ramani Jiiva, Divya Spandana Action
Sivappu Mazhai V. Krishnamurthy Suresh Joachim, Meera Jasmine Action Produced by JK Vision Tree
Thiruthani Perarasu Bharath, Sunaina Action Produced by VK Media
Yavarum Kaelir K. S. Ravikumar Kamal Haasan, Trisha Krishnan Comedy Produced by Red Giant Movies

Notable deaths

Month Date Name Age Country Profession Notable films
February 2 Cochin Haneefa 61 India Actor, Director Mahanadi • Mudhalvan • Madarasapattinam

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