2010 Tamil Movies List -
This film is a textbook example of a perfect comedy entertainer. Arya plays a jobless, cunning graduate who falls for a wealthy professor (Nayanthara). However, comedy king Santhanam stole the show as the perpetually stressed friend "Nesan." The film’s climax, featuring a hilarious court scene, is legendary. It was a major box office hit. Cast: Shiva, Disha Pandey Director: C. S. Amudhan
Six films into his career, Dhanush delivered a masterclass in acting with Aadukalam . Set against the backdrop of rooster fighting in Madurai, the film explores pride, betrayal, and loyalty. Vetrimaaran’s raw direction and Dhanush’s portrayal of the volatile K. P. Karuppu earned the actor his first National Film Award for Best Actor. The folk soundtrack by G. V. Prakash Kumar, especially "Otha Sollaala," was a rage. Cast: Mahesh Babu (Kannada star, not Telugu), Ananya Director: Vasanthabalan 2010 tamil movies list
After the success of Paruthiveeran , Karthi delivered a gripping family-action drama. Naan Mahaan Alla starts as a light-hearted romance between a playful youth and a college student, but shifts into a gritty revenge thriller after a tragic incident. The film’s realistic violence and emotional core made it a sleeper hit. The year also saw a rise in psychological thrillers and horror comedies that have since gained cult status. 7. Raththa Sarithiram (Rattlesnake) Cast: Sundar C, Raghava Lawrence Director: Raghava Lawrence This film is a textbook example of a
A spoof film that parodies every cliché in Kollywood history. Thamizh Padam mocked the "punch dialogue," the hero's intro song, the villain's laugh, and even the logic of films like Enthiran and Ghajini . It was a low-budget film that became a cult classic. For a meta-look at Tamil cinema, this is a must-watch in the . 12. Kalavani (Gossip) Cast: Vimal, Ananya Director: A. Sarkunam It was a major box office hit