Tamil Films List 2021 Jun 2026

Kicking off the year with a bang, Master was the film that brought audiences back to theaters. The clash between Vijay (JD, an alcoholic college professor) and Vijay Sethupathi (Bhavani, a ruthless gangster) was the cinematic event of the year. With Anirudh Ravichander’s chart-topping soundtrack and high-octane action, this is a mass entertainer done right.

: This Suriya-starrer legal drama gained global recognition for its powerful portrayal of tribal rights. It recently earned the at the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards . Maanaadu

The was defined by groundbreaking cinematic evolution, remarkable resilience against pandemic disruptions, and a shift toward deep social storytelling . Despite severe theater capacity restrictions and a prolonged summer shutdown, Kollywood bounced back to deliver some of its most globally acclaimed blockbusters. From hard-hitting court dramas to high-octane time-loop thrillers, the year set a new standard for Indian cinema. tamil films list 2021

Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Master was the ultimate savior for theater owners. Starring Thalapathy Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi, this action thriller was a massive box office hit and reportedly grossed over ₹200 crore globally, making it one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of 2021.

| Film | Platform | Cast | |------|----------|------| | | SonyLIV | Hiphop Tamizha, Iswarya Menon | | Boomerang | ZEE5 | Megha Akash, Munishkanth | | Chakra | SonyLIV | Vishal, Shraddha Srinath | | Pulikkuthi Pandi | Disney+ Hotstar | Vikram Prabhu, Lakshmi Menon | | Yennai Arindhaal… Reboot (Anthology) | SonyLIV | Various | | Netrikann | Disney+ Hotstar | Nayanthara, Manikandan | | Maara | Amazon Prime | Madhavan, Shraddha Srinath | | Udanpirappe | Amazon Prime | Jyothika, Sasikumar | | Plan Panni Pannanum | ZEE5 | Rio Raj, Ramya Nambeesan | | Thittam Irandu | SonyLIV | Aishwarya Rajesh, Pavithrah | | Aelay | Netflix | Samuthirakani, Manikandan | Kicking off the year with a bang, Master

In addition to the above films, several other Tamil movies made a significant impact in 2021. Some notable mentions include:

: Directed by Pa. Ranjith, this sports drama set in 1970s North Madras was widely hailed as one of the best boxing movies in Indian cinema. : This Suriya-starrer legal drama gained global recognition

The year 2021 was a roller-coaster for Tamil cinema. Despite the immense challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic—including,, intermittent theatre closures and reduced occupancy—2021 proved to be a remarkably resilient year, yielding some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films in modern Tamil cinema. It was a year where big-screen entertainers returned with a vengeance, while hard-hitting dramas found massive audiences on OTT platforms.