Malaysian Tamil cinema
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The making of local Tamil-language films is actively growing in Malaysia with many filmmakers wanting to make their mark.[5][6]
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Per capita2.4 per 100,000 (2011)[1]
Main distributorsLotus Five Star AV
Astro Shaw
Tayangan Unggul Sdn Bhd[2]
Astro Shaw
Tayangan Unggul Sdn Bhd[2]
Fictional26
| Malaysian Tamil cinema | |
|---|---|
| |
| No. of screens | 639 (2011)[1] |
| • Per capita | 2.4 per 100,000 (2011)[1] |
| Main distributors | Lotus Five Star AV Astro Shaw Tayangan Unggul Sdn Bhd[2] |
| Produced feature films (2009)[3] | |
| Fictional | 26 |
| Animated | 1 |
| Documentary | – |
| Number of admissions (2011)[4] | |
| Total | 59,500,000 |
| National films | 13,130,000 (22.1%) |
| Gross box office (2011)[4] | |
| Total | MYR 602 million |
| National films | MYR 125 million (20.7%) |
Malaysia's first Tamil film is known to be Ratha Paei, starring Kalaikkumar Chinnasamy, Susheela Devi, Sivaji Raja, M. Baharudeen, Mukesh, Jaya Gowri and Malaysia Vasudevan. It was shot in Golden Studio, Chennai and directed by Mooban. Music and background score of the film was composed by G. K. Venkatesh. Shooting of the film began in 1968 and it was released on 14 January 1969.
Centered in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor Bahru, the industry remained relatively small with fewer films produced. The industry is growing and faces strong competition from Tamil films from Indian Tamil cinema.
Highest-grossing movies
| * | Denotes films still running in cinemas |
| Rank | Movie | Year | Studio | Net gross (RM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C4 Cinta | 2024 | Scifilm Sdn Bhd | [9]2,500,500 |
| 2 | Veera Karrupu | 2026 | Kash Villanz Productions, Sai Nanthini Movie World | 1,773,941 |
| 3 | Vedigundu Pasangge | 2018 | Veedu Production | 1,330,219 |
| 4 | Maindhan | 2014 | Astro Shaw | 903,550 |
| 5 | Poochandi | 2022 | Trium Studio | 800,000 |
| 6 | Kaathe Ille Pathukalam | 2024 | Havoc Film Production | 619,479 |
| 7 | Appalam | 2011 | Astro Shaw | 590,707 |
| 8 | Mayangaathey | 2016 | Touchtronics Entertainment, Shaibha Vision | 554,816 |
| 9 | Venpa | 2019 | Vadai Productions | 542,686 |
| 10 | Geethaiyin Raadhai | 2016 | Vikadakavi Production | 529,162 |
| 11 | Adai Mazhai Kaalam | 2023 | Scifilm Sdn Bhd | 517,106 |
| 12 | Pulanaivu | 2019 | Story Films, Shaibha Vision | 512,048 |
| 13 | Oru Kadha Sollattaa Sir | 2024 | Kash Villanz Productions | 385,751 |
| 14 | Vetti Pasanga | 2014 | Veedu Production | 339,036 |
| 15 | Thirudathey Papa Thirudathey | 2018 | Story Films Sdn. Bhd. | 322,400 |
| 16 | Neeyum Naanum | 2018 | BGW Studios | 307,956 |
| 17 | Vennira Iravuggal | 2014 | Shine Entertainment | 260,353 |
| 18 | Kali Muni Tharisanam | 2019 | AT Movie | 236,806 |
| 19 | Jagat | 2015 | Skyzen Studios | 224,370.43 |
| 20 | Vere Vazhi Ille | 2015 | Veedu Production | 220,208.39 |
List of Tamil films from Malaysia by year
Below is a list of Tamil language films produced in Malaysia. The total grosses of the films are in Ringgit Malaysia, and the source is FINAS. This list consists mostly of theatrical releases alongside a few telefilms.
2026
| Opening | Title | Studio | Director | Cast | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar | Veera Karrupu | Kash Villanz Productions, Sai Nanthini Movie World | Thanesh Perrabu | Kash Villanz, Viknes Perrabu, Rupini Krishnan, Khesshikah, Turbogaana | Drama / Thriller | [10] |
| 7 May | Sattendru Maarudhu Vaanilai | Filmoholic Pictures | Kevin William | Kevin William, Kshirja Govind, Ranya Sandra, Vinosha Ganasan, Ashwini Nambiar, Sivakumar Palakrishnan, Viknesh RS, Nivashini Ravi, Habib Noor, Ashwanth Abraham | Drama | [11] |
| TBA | Irumbuth Thottam | AVLT Production | Jaydev Jayakumar | Irfan Zaini, Yuneswaran Ramaraj, Logavarman Stideran, Marie Dashani Matthews, Mohana Raj, Dhurgaashini S Vijyan, Vino Shan, Vijay Naidu | Crime Thriller | [12] |
| 27 August | Poovellaam Kettuppaar PKP | Shaibha Vision, SciFilm | Karthik Shaamalan | Datin Sri Shaila V, Magen Vikadakavi, Yuvaraj Krishnasamy, Thashrra Aghonderan, “Kalai Maamanu” KS Maniam, CS Murugan, Noorul Haq, Veronica Thomas, Thaneswari Rajenthiran | Adventure / Thriller | [13] |
2025
| Opening | Title | Studio | Director | Cast | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Tamil School Pasanga | Veedu Production | K. Shunmugam | Denes Kumar, Vidia Liana, Kuben Mahadevan, Ben-G, Malarvili, Veerasingam, Yasmin Nadiah, David Anthon | Comedy / Drama | [14] |
| 20 Feb | Simple Manusan | Veedu Production | Haran Kaveri and Shobaan | Hindravel Chandrabose, Mogan Chandra Das, Shamini Ramasamy, Braima Sivagnanam, Ravi Shanker, Arumugam Vellasamy, Gogularaajan Rajendran, Theva Nayagi | Comedy / Romance | [15] |
| 27 Feb | Karuppiah Perumal | Uyire Media, Poketplay | BenG | Aghonderan Sahadevan, BenG, Sasitharan, K Rajoo, Hemaji, Sathisvaran, Tresa Lazaroo | Comedy / Thriller | [16] |
| 20 Mar | Hero Friend-U | Dove Eye | Martin R. Chantheran | Thevaguru Suppiah, Kavitha, Shabby, Celina Jay, Ravin Rao, Dhilip Kumar | Comedy / Romance | [17] |
| 17 Apr | Sight & Sound In Love | Janu Talkies | Sandosh Kesavan | Arun Kumaran, Rupini Krishnan, Shamini Shradha, Dev JBC, Navinkumar Kannadasan | Musical | [18] |
| 15 May | Suttaa Thale Enakku | Sai Nanthini Movie World | Thanesh Perrabu | Viknes Perrabu, Samuel Sam, Jee Kutty, Nirmala Tharmarajan, Katiravan, Mogan, Govin, Shamaaraj, Risheekesan, Pavitran, Balan Santinathan, Gopal, Dnesh | Action / Comedy | [19] |
| 19 Jun | Mirugasirisham | Fivestar AV | Vijay Ganesh | Vijay Ganesh, Joshua Shashi Kumar, Jegan Shanmugam, Nirmala Tharmarajan, Kumari, Komalaa Naaidu | Thriller / Horror | [20] |
| 10 Jul | Aaradhana | MS Films | Malathi Sivagami | Punitah Shanmugam, Auro chakkaravarthy, Shamini Shradha, Aghonderan Sahadevan, Malathi Sivagami, Srikumaran munusany, Bobby Sri Kalirajan | Thriller | [21] |
| 21 Aug | Vegam, Vivegam, Vetri | Shree Leyshah Production | Adrian Reman | Anbuchelvan, Adrian, Saharudin, Puvaindrah, Ivan, Thamaraikanan | Action / Thriller | [22] |
| 30 Oct | Irudhi Strike | T. Danesh Kumar | Jibrail Rajhula, Sathiya, Ravin Rao Santheran, Affie Rania, Komalaa Naaidu | Thriller / Action | [23] | |
| 13 Nov | Macai | Skyzen Studios | Shanjey Kumar Perumal | Karnan Kanapathy, Kuben Mahadevan, Irfan Zaini, Fabian Loo, Subashini, Susan Lankester | Crime / Thriller | [24] |
| 4 Dec | Blues | Skyzen Studios | Shanjey Kumar Perumal | Karnan Kanapathy, Kuben Mahadevan, Tinesh Sarathi Krishnan, Rubini Sambanthan, Rupini Krishnan, Kris Law, Shabby Sharath Nair | Thriller / Action | [25] |
2024
| Opening | Title | Studio | Director | Cast | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | Black & White | Pocket Play | Logan | Logan, Sasi, Seelan Manoharan, Latha Ramasamy, Shamini Shradha | Comedy | [26] |
| 1 Feb | Agrinai | Sai Nanthini Movie World | Thanesh Perrabu | Aghonderan Sahadevan, Umagandhan, Viknes Perrabu | Thriller / Science Fiction | [27] |
| 15 Feb | Curry Mee | Poketplay | Kash Villanz | S. Gana, Ropie, Echo Quah, Nazira Ibrahim, Kavitha Sinniah | Comedy | [28] |
| 7 Mar | Oru Kadha Sollattaa Sir | Poketplay | Kash Villanz | Kash Villanz, Vikadakavi Magen, CK, Ben G, Moon Nilaa, Thivya Naidu, Shivakanth, Lallu, Kim Fukazawa | Comedy Fantasy | [29] |
| 8 Aug | Abinaya | Algebra Films Sdn Bhd | Devendran Arunasalam | Karnan Kanapathy, Hamsni Perumal, Tokoh Sathia | Comedy Romance | [30] |
| 21 Nov | C4 Cinta | Poketplay | Karthik Shaamalan | Yuvaraj Krishnasamy, Pashini Sivakumar, Ravin Rao, Dishaaleny Jack, Loga Varman Strideran, Tivagaran Kaliappan, Vijay Naidu, Santeinii Chandra Bos | Comedy Romance | [31] |
2023
| Opening | Title | Studio | Director | Cast | Genre | Gross (RM) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 January | Adai Mazhai Kaalam | Poketplay Sdn. Bhd. | Karthik Shamalan | Loga Varman, Thia Lakshana, Evarani, Sasitharan K Rajool | Romance Drama | [32] | |
| 2 Feb | Sawadikap Pei | Poketplay Sdn. Bhd. | Roman Anthony | Gana, Ellicia Wong, Nandu Ramesh, Kuben Mahadevan | Horror Comedy | [33] | |
| 9 Feb | Thallipogathey | Dreamhouse | Guna Jayakumar | Hamsni Perumal, Thevaguru Suppiah, Vicky Rao | Romantic Comedy | [34] | |
| 16 Feb | Aadhitya Arunachalam | Poketplay Sdn. Bhd | Ben G | Gaffar, Banumathi, Mcva, Aghonderan Sahadevan, Ben G | Action | [35] | |
| 29 Jun | Rajathanthiram: The Piano | Spike Productions (M) Sdn. Bhd. | Aaron Rao & DinakaranC | Moon Nila, Thevaguru Suppiah, K.S Maniam, S. Haridhass | Suspense/Drama | [36] | |
| 6 Jul | Club House | Triple S Films | Amin | Deisho Sivabaalan, Shamvanan, Leanesh Sivabaalan | Action Thriller | [37] | |
| 27 Jul | Kanneera | Poketplay Sdn. Bhd | Kathir Raven S | Kathir Raven S, Maya Glammy, Nanthakumar NKR, Chandhine Kaur | Romantic Drama | [38] | |
| 21 Sept | Vinveli Devathai | Story Films | Shalini Balasundaram | Shalini Balasundaram, Auro Chakkravarthy | Romantic Comedy | [39] | |
| 23 Nov | Naam Katra Isai | T. Danesh Kumar | Saresh D7, Alvin Martin, Kaameshaa Ravindran | Drama / Musical | |||
| 30 Nov | Ninaivo Oru Paravai | Kabilan Plondran | Karnan Kanapathy, Thivya Naidu, Sandhya Lord | Drama /Romance |
2022
| Opening | Title | Studio | Director | Cast | Genre | Gross (RM) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 January | Poochandi | Poketplay Sdn. Bhd. | JK Wicky | RJ Ramana, Ganesan Manohgaran, Tinesh Sarathi Krishnan, Logan, Hamsni Perumal | Thriller, horror | 800000 | [40] |
| 10 February | Aval Thediyathu | AT Movies | BGW | BGW, Subashini, Sanjna Suri, Irfan Zaini, Keshap Suria | Comedy, horror | ||
| 24 February | Narigal | Boss Pictures | RMS Sara | RMS Sara.R, Jayarajendran John, Alvin Martin, Nithyashree, Lingeswaran. | Action, thriller | ||
| 28 February | Kambathe Kannemma | D' Cinema | K K Khana | Sangeeta Krishnasamy, Sasikumar Kandasamy, Tokoh Sathia, Lockup Nathan | Comedy | ||
| 24 March | Viman | SB Production | Kishok | Kishok, Jasmin Michael, Coco Nantha, Jee Kutty. | Superhero | ||
| 16 June | Arul Mozhi | Jaysanga Sir | Manan Subra | Sangabalan Subramaniam, Alvin Martin, Vikadakavi Magen, Pashini Sivakumar. | Action, Drama. | ||
| 23 June | Moondram Athigharam | KALKI PRODUCTION | Sd Puvanendran | Jibrail Rajhula, Haridhass S, Kavitha Thiagarajan | Action | ||
| 25 August | Undercover Rascals 2 | V. Nagaraj | Bala Ganapathi William, K.K Khanna, G Crak Karnan, Rupini Krishnan, Irfan Zaini | Action | [41] | ||
| 31 August | Biishman | Magic Silvertree Productions | Danian Saravannan | G Crak Karnan, Vickran, Arvind Naidu, Moon Nila, Jasmin Michael, Mathi Alagan, Sheejay, Reentha | Gangster, Drama | ||
| 28 July | Senthozhan Sengkathirvaana | Poketplay | Govind Singh | Kash Villanz, Moon Nila | Thriller | ||
| 25 October | Gajen | Veedu Production | S.Mathan | Denes Kumar, Jasmin Michael, Abhirami Venkatachalam | Romantic Comedy | [42] | |
| 3 September | Dum Dum Dumeel | Rhythm Heights Red Sugarcane |
Deeban M. Vignesh | Irfan Zaini, Kavitha Sinniah, Vicran Elanggoven, Kuben Mahadevan, Ridzuan, James Devan Arokisamy, Revathy Mariappan, Govind Singh, Pushpa Narayan, Yuvaraj Krishnasamy, ‘Vikadakavi’ Magen | Romantic comedy |
2021
| Opening | Title | Studio | Director | Cast | Genre | Gross (RM) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 February | Paramapatham | Sai Nanthini Movie World (SNMW)
Dreamsky Home Production |
Thanesh Perrabu
Viknes Perrabu |
K.S.Maniam, Singai JGun, BenG, Aghonderan, Umagandhan, Vicky Nadarajah, Kavimaran (THR Raaga), Viknes Perrabu, Thanesh Perrabu, Sasivaroban, Risheekesan, Kausaliya, Pavitran, Vimal | Fantasy | ||
| 5 November | Pallavi Bakery | Astro Vaanavil | Sathish Natarajan | Irfan Zaini, Shalini Balasundaram | Romance, comedy | ||
| 9 December | Mr. Peyii | Unison Production | V. Nagaraj | Karnan G. Crack, Nithya Shree, Rupini Krishnan | Horror, comedy | ||
2020
| Opening | Title | Studio | Director | Cast | Genre | Gross (RM) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 January | At Rainbows End 2 | Fiery Movie | Mark Lee | Sharmini Ramesh, Susila Devi, Morgan Chandra Dass | Documentary | [43] | |
| 13 February | Santhittha Naal Muthal | Top Movies Sdn Bhd
Imagination Makers Sdn Bhd |
Sheela Pravina | Nawinia Murali, Mervin, Kishalini | Romance, comedy | [44] | |
| 7 March | Unakkagathane | Immortal Production | S.P Srikanth | Siva Shankar, Yasmin Nadiah, Rajendran, Rayer, Theva, Ashok Kumar, Keshap Suria | Romance, drama | [45] | |
| 5 March | Paakaati Po | More Four Production | Kathir Raven S | Kathir Raven S, Santhini Antony, Sai Sangeetha, Pavin Raymond, Aadith | Comedy, romance | [46] | |
| 12 March | Athaiyum Thaandi | ATMovies Sdn Bhd | Vikinish Lokarag Asokan | Vemanna Appannah, Yuvaraj Krishnasamy, Vanessa Cruez, Sathis Rao Chinniah | Romance, drama | [47] | |
| 14 April (TV) |
Kanmani Anbodu Kathalan | Astro | Kavi Nanthan | Kuben Mahadevan, Pashini Sivakumar | [48] | ||
| 15 October (Astro First) | Tamani | S.Mathan | David Anthony. Deva. Divya. | Crime | |||
| 11 November (Astro First) | Athigaari | Jhangri Production House | Kabilan Plondran | Bala Ganapathi William, Nanthini Ganasen, Karnan, Vicran, Puruji, Saha, Puvanan DaView | Action, thriller | ||
2019
| Opening | Title | Studio | Director | Cast | Genre | Gross (RM) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 February | Satte | Dove Eyes Entertainment | Ray Dinesh David | Lingeshvaran Maniam, Kuben Mahadevan, Senthil Kumaran Muniandy, Sangkari Elancheran | Crime, thriller | 27,637 | [49] |
| 7 March | Kuttram Seiyel | Astro Vaanavil | Venkatesh, Bharathirajaa | Bose Venkat, Vijith, Dr S Selvamuthu, Dheena | Action, crime | 14,615 | [50] |
| 27 June | Azhaggiye Thee | ATMovies Sdn Bhd | Logan | Saresh D7, Latha, Guna, Kokila, Yuvaraj | Drama | 50,851 | [51] |
| 18 July | Kali Muni Tharisanam | ATMovies Sdn Bhd | DTS Indran | Ben G, Nithya Sree, P. Jegan, David, Shan, Ratnaa Gowri, Kannan Raajamanikam | Mystery, thriller | 340,806 | [52] |
| 19 September | Venpa | Vadai Productions | K. Kavi Nanthan | Yuvaraj Krishnasamy, Agalyah Maniam, Thevaguru Suppiah, Nanthini Sugumaran, Kuben Mahadevan, Santeinii Chandrabos | Romance, comedy | 542,686.60 | [53] |
| 26 September | Ennaval | D' Cinema Sdn Bhd | Saran Z | Sangeeta Krishnasamy, C.Kumaresan, Vasanth Sarna, Yashini, Suresh | Romance, horror | 89,589 | [54] |
| 14 November | Pulanaivu | Story Films
Shaibha Vision |
Shalini Balasundaram, Sathish Natarajan | Shaila V, Shalini Balasundaram, Kabil Ganesan, Saran Manokaran | Crime, thriller | 600,048 | [55] |
| 28 November | Metro Maalai | Victory Film Production, Drona Films | Haran Kaveri, Shobaan | Sathish, Punitha Shanmugam, Karishma, Kumanavannan, Kay | Romance | 35,000 | [56] |
2018
| Opening | Title | Studio | Director | Cast | Genre | Gross (RM) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar | 33km From KL | El Praga Pasca Penerbitan | KS Umaagaanthan | Ben G, Kavi Maran, Logeswaran, Ananthan Muniandy | Thriller | 208,779 | [57] |
| 17 May | Sughamaai Subbulakshmi | MA Productions House | Karthik Shamalan | Saresh D7, Punitah Shanmugam, Bagya Arivuckarasu, Kuben Mahadevan, G Crack Karnan | Romance, comedy | 138,970 | [58] |
| 19 Apr | Villavan: The Vigilante | GVKM ELEPHANT PICTURES SDN BH | Vassan | Vinod Mohana Sundaram, Sangeeta Krishnasamy | Action | [59] | |
| 28 Jun | Ghora | Algebra Films | Devendran Arunasalam | G Crack Karnan, Mugen Rao, Yasmin Nadiah, Sara Baskin, Velarasan, Sathish Kumar | Horror, comedy | 129,816 | [60] |
| 5 July | Atcham Thavir | JPS Consultancy & Training | S.S. Vikneshwaran, Karthik Shamalan | Gana, Uthaya, Geetha, Aanantha | Thriller | 120,396 | [61] |
| 26 July | Vedigundu Pasangge | Veedu Production | Dr. Vimala Perumal | Denes Kumar, Sangeeta Krishnasamy | Action, comedy | 0 | [62] |
| 16 August | Thirudathey Papa Thirudathey | Story Films Sdn.Bhd. | Shalini Balasundaram | Saresh D7, Shalini Balasundaram, Kabil Ganesan, Yuvaraj Krishnasamy, Ztish, Yasmin JK | Action, romance, comedy | 322,400 | [63] |
| 20 September | Neeyum Naanum | BGW Studios | Bala Ganapathi William | Bala Ganapathi William, Jasmin Micheal, Kavitha Thiagarajan, Suhan | Romance, comedy | 307,956 | [64] |
2017
| Opening | Title | Studio | Director | Cast | Genre | Gross (RM) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jun | RIP? | Fenomena Seni Produksi | S.T. Bala | Suloshna Balan, S. S. Shivajee | Drama | 8,156 | |
| 7 July | Puthiya Payanam | More 4 Production | Raven | Raven, Lavysha, Yoga, Koghilan Suren | Sport, drama | 24,643 | |
| 3 August | Maama Machan | Boss Pictures | RMS Sara | Nithya Shree, RMS Sara, BenG | Comedy | 44,651 | |
| 28 August | Vettai Karuppar Ayya | Black Hunter Production | Amigoz Sugu | GK, GpKay, Sam, Nanba Vijay, Gayathri | Devotional, horror | 20,523 | |
| 28 September | The Farm: En Veettu Thottathil | BGW Studios, S cape Imagination | Karthik Shamalan | Jaya Ganason, Mohanaraj, Mahesan Poobalan, Yugendran Maniam, Haridhass | Horror | 179,673 | |
| 5 October | Vasantha Villas 10:45PM | D' Cinema | Roy | Jeeva, Vadivukarasi, Ben'G, Sangetha, Saminathan | Action, comedy | 7,264 | [65] |
| 3 November | Azhal | Magic SilverTree Productions | S.Saravannan | Arvind Naidu, Gcrak Karna, DatoShaSha, Yasini Davi, Sanpagan Sannasi | Crime, thriller | ||
| 9 November | Jhangri | Jhangri Production House | Kabilan Plondran | Vicran Elanggoven, Agalyah Maniam, Baby Koba, Suga, Nanthini Ganasen, John, Daview Puvanan | Romance, comedy | 140,268 | |
| 23 November | Thottam: The Garden | Blueye Productions | Arangkannal Raj | KS Maniam, Singai Jegan, Aghilvarman, Thana, Ruban, Vivian Chong | Family drama | 4,089 | [66] |
| 30 November | Aasaan | Nova Rimbun | SD Puvanendran | Hari Dhass, Shashi Tharan, Seelan Manoheran, Saresh D'seven, Sasitharan K Rajoo, Pushpa Narayan, Nazira Ibrahim, Rajkumar Kopalan, Logesshiine Ks | Thriller | 71,783 | |
2016
| Opening | Title | Studio | Director | Cast | Genre | Gross (RM) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 March | Ais Kosong | MS Digital Studio | Manan Subra | Alvin Martin, Sasikumar Kandasamy, Anu Ramamoorthy, Sangabalan, Shamini Ramasamy, Kristina Vinokree, Nanthakumar, Pradeep Singh, Sivakumar, Vishnukumar Elangovan | Adventure, comedy | 13,103.21 | |
| 9 June | Mayangaathey | Shaibha Vision | C. Kumaresan | C.Kumaresan, Shaila Nair, Thivya Naidu, K.K.Khanna, Nilaxshita Kumar, Sushmeetha Murogan, Shruthi Jayshankar, Havoc Mathan, Havoc Naven, Suresh THR, Ahila THR, Comedy King Sam, Suriya Ramaiah, Kannan Rajamanikam, Saran Narayanan, Queen, Theven Taiping | Horror, comedy | 536,102.00 | [7] |
| 22 September | Geethaiyin Raadhai | Vikadakavi Production | Shalini Balasundaram | K. Karnan G Crak, Shalini Balasundaram, Vicran Elanggoven, Suvarna Panjavaranam, Kannan Raajamanickam, Maniam, K.Gunasegaran, Shan, Kameleswary, Balan Raj, Divania | Romance | 529,162 | [67] |
2015
| Opening | Title | Studio | Director | Cast | Genre | Gross (RM) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Pinnokam | D'Cinema | A. Hamen Kumar | Hamen Kumar, Anu Ramamoorthy, Aghonderan Sahadevan II, Surenderaj Yuvaraj, Murali Raj, Shree, Jessie | Action, romance | 7,874.00 | [68] |
| 1 January | KID | FSP | Praboo Ariva | Jarrel Yeo, Shashi Anbah, Arun Chandran, Sarankumar, Kesavan Krishnamurthi | Crime | 6,763.50 | [69] |
| 16 April | Agileswari | RM Vission Films, Red Fires Film | Roy Krishnan | Uthaya THR Raaga, Vikneswary Miss Vasantham Singapore | Horor | 51,826.91 | [70] |
| 23 April | Avana Nee | D'Cinema | Logaruban Loganathan | Logaruban Loganathan, Vithya Perumal, Ashwin Kaur, Rai Jacintha, Krishnamurthy Rameshwara, Sures Kumar@VSK Thinaharan, Nilasyah Rebecca. Guna, Sara Roshan, Tashmaishree | Comedy | 7,479.65 | [71] |
| 2 July | Vere Vazhi Ille | Veedu Production | M.S. Prem Nath | Denes Kumar, Jasmin Michael | Horror, comedy | 220,208.39 | |
| 8 October | Maravan | Lotus Five Star | SD Puvanendran | Kumaresh, Haridass, Denes Kumar, Kavitha Thiagarajan, Logan, Seelan, Pushpa Narayan, Sangeeta Krishnasamy | Drama, thriller | 91,225.71 | [72] |
| 22 October | Muthukumar Wanted | MERP Film Factory | M.Pathmanaban | Sarran SK, Nazira Ibrahim, Haridass, Robo Shankar | Romance, action | 2,376.05 | |
| 29 October | Iravan: Man Behind the Shadow | DVA FILM PRODUCTIONS SDN BHD | Kash Villanz | Kash Villanz, Maney Villanz, Darkkey | Action | ||
| 17 December | Jagat | Skyzen Studios | Shanjhey Kumar Perumal | Jibrail Rajhula, Harvind Raj, Kuben Mahadevan, Aahmuu Thirunyanam, Saravanan Vishwa | Crime, drama | 224,370.43 | Budget RM 300,000[73] |
2014
| Opening | Title | Studio | Director | Cast | Genre | Gross (RM) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 January | Vetti Pasanga | Veedu Production | Vimala Perumal | Denes Kumar, Sangeeta Krishnasamy, Magendran Rahman, David Anthony, Alvin Martin, Shastan Kurup | Comedy, drama | 339,036.00 | [74][75][76] |
| 6 March | Vennira Iravuggal | Shine Entertainment | Perakas Rajaram | Sangeeta Krishnasamy, Magendran Rahman, Psychomantra @ Krishna Kumar Lechmana, David Anthony, Aruna Raj Devarajoo | Romance, comedy | 260,353.00 | [76][77][78] |
| 19 June | Goal | K. Guna | Irfan, Uthaya, THR Visha, Chinni Jayanth, Nazira Ibrahim | Sport, drama | 16,174.25 | [76][79][80] | |
| 22 June | Vivaagarathu | Viar Ventures | Revathy | Revathy, Haridass, Aghonderan Sahadevan, Bala Ganapathi William | Drama | 74,890.00 | [76][81] |
| 8 August | Maindhan | Astro Shaw, CK Films, SS Wawasan | C. Kumaresan | C. Kumaresan, Shaila Nair, 'Punnagai Poo' Gheetha, Rabbit Mac | Action | 732,505.80 | [6][82][83] |
| 25 September | 3 Geniuses | On Track Animation, Film Combines | P. K. Rhaj | K. Bhagyaraj, Shashi Tharan, Don Prasna, Aghonderan Sahadevan, Sangeeta Krishnasamy | Action, science fiction | [84] | |
| 13 November | Victory | D'Cinema | P Rameesh | G.Theeban, Yamini Gopalasamy, Gana Pragasam, Shashi Tharan, Gantiban Ben | Sport, drama | 40,974.00 | [85][86][87] |
2013
| Opening | Title | Studio | Director | Cast | Genre | Gross (RM) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 March | Ops Kossa Dappa 3 | ATV Pictures SDN BHD SSK Resources | K. Annan Joseph | Loganathan, Sasi Kumar, Buveni Ann Mayan, Jasmin Micheal, Nilasha Ravinderan | Science fiction | 70,000 | [88] |
| 9 May | Kaliyugha | Lotus Five Star AV | S.T.Bala | S.T.Bala, Geethanjali, Sharmini Ramesh | Drama | 23,000 | |
| 23 May | Olli | Nova Rimbun Production | P. Rameesh | Pushpa Narayan, Shashi Tharan | Science fiction | 50,000 | [89] |
| 18 July | Olipathivu | Snap Productions | Elson Tommas | Vassan, Sivabaalan, Govind Singh, Sasi Kumar, Xavier Lock-up, Devika Raghavakrishnan, Maney Villanz & Samuel Sam | Action, thriller | 11,000 | [90] |
| 5 September | Dhusrajanam | Renbash Entertainment | M. Suurya | M. Subash Abdullah, Kalpana Sundraju | Sport, drama | 14,000 | [91] |
| 19 September | Marai Mugam | Boss Pictures | Sara.R | Mogan, Krishnapriya | Comedy | 6,000 | [92] |
| 28 September | Mella Thiranthathu Kathavu | S Cape Imagination Mindspaark Films | Karthik Shamalan | Vinash Mitra, Joy Rasan, Kuben Mahadevan, Jaya Ganason, Yotesri, Pd Sara, LVK Prabhu | Romantic Drama | [93] |
2012
| Opening | Title | Studio | Director | Cast | Genre | Gross (RM) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 October | Vajram | Genius Parade | M.Subash Abdullah | M.Suurya, Yasmin Khanif | [94] | ||
| 16 December | Adutha Kattam | NGP Film | Muralikrishnan Munian | Devendran Arunasalam, Gantiban Ben, Malar Meni Perumal | Horror |
2011
| Opening | Title | Studio | Director | Cast | Genre | Gross (RM) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 April | KL to Ipoh | Silver Movies Production | K. Ganeetban @ Ben G | Logithavan, Kalpana, Govind, Logan, Sasikumar, Sam, V. Manivannan, Thanisa, Sunshine, Jeff, Alan, Shankar, Divya | |||
| 13 October | Vilaiyaatu Pasange | Veedu Production | Vimala Perumal | Denes Kumar, Jasmin Michael | Comedy | ||
| 15 November | Appalam | Tayangan Unggul | Afdlin Shauki | Raja Ilya, Gana Pragasam, Jaclyn Victor, Shashi Taran, Sharifah Amani, Chelsia Ng | Comedy, drama | ||
| 29 December | Zha The Movie | Thirumalairajan | Raaghav, Sangeeta Krishnasamy, Babloo Prithviraj | Action | [95] |
2000 – 2010
| Opening | Title | Studio | Director | Cast | Genre | Gross (RM) | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 0 1 0 |
28 October | Undercover Rascals | V. Nagaraj | C. Kumaresan, Jasmin Michael, K.K. Khanna | Action, comedy | |||
| 4 November | Ganavin No10 Singgakottai K.L | Gana Pragasam | Gana Pragasam | Comedy | ||||
| 4 November | I Know What You Did Last Deepavali | K.Annan | Haridhass, Sangeeta Krishnasamy, Mathan, Raja Ilya, Logita, Mehen, Sasi, Logan | Horror | ||||
| 2 0 0 9 |
Aanava Aattam | KK.Khanna | CK, Vassan, Jaclyn Victor, Lovin, Maney Villanz, Nishan | Action, drama | ||||
| Vikrant | P Rameesh | Sri Kumar, Shanthini Nair, Mansheer Singh | Drama, thriller | |||||
| 2 0 0 8 |
Uruvam | V. Nagaraj | Haridass, Jasmin Micheal | Horror | ||||
| 2 0 0 7 |
July | Chalanggai (Dancing Bells) | One Hundred Eye MyFoto Studio | Deepak Kumaran Menon | Dhaarshini Sankran, Ramesh Kumar, Kalpana Sundraju, Bala Sundram @ Roy, Shangkara | Drama | ||
| Senthil Vel Kakka | P Rameesh | Shanmugam, P Jegan | Devotional | |||||
| Aathma (film) | V. Nagaraj | Shashi Tharan, Jasmin Micheal, Jaysree | Horror | |||||
| Vittaghan: The Hacker | White Merpati Entertainment | S.Baldev Singh | Kumaresh, Logitha, Ganteeben, Sugunan, Uthaya | |||||
| December | Yantra | |||||||
| 2 0 0 6 |
Ops Koosa Dappa 2 | Alirantek (M) SDN BHD Guru Production SDN BHD | K. Annan Joseph | Loganathan, Sasi Kumar, Pushpa Narayan, Jasmin Micheal | Science fiction | [96] | ||
| Sweet Dreams | Shan's Entertainment, Kino-i | Shan | Logan, V. Thangamani, Aghonderan Sahadevan, Mdm. Egavalli, Diana Rose | [97] | ||||
| 2 0 0 5 |
Chemman Chaalai | Deepak Kumaran Menon | Sarata Sivalingam, Gandhinathan, Thr Shangkara | Drama | ||||
| 12 May | Aandal | Janu Talkies | Sandosh Kesavan | THR Ram, Nandhini Harikrishnan, Unggal Shangkara | Drama | [98] | ||
| Ethirkalaam | C Kumerasen | Sri Kumar, Sheile Raman | Drama | [99] | ||||
| Utteratchai Kali | P Rameesh | P Rameesh, Jegan, Shasha Sree | Devotional | [95] | ||||
| Uyir | Ambi Agency | M.S. Prem Nath | Mahesan, Geethanjali | Horror | [100] | |||
| 2 0 0 4 |
Ops Kossa Dappa | K. Annan Joseph | Loganathan, Sasi Kumar, Pushpa Narayan, Jasmin Micheal | Science fiction | ||||
| 2 0 0 1 |
Alaikathey | P Rameesh | P Rameesh, C Kumerasen, Thr Maran | Horror | ||||
1990s
| Opening | Title | Studio | Director | Cast | Genre | Gross (RM) | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 9 9 1 |
31 August | Naan Oru Malaysian | Berjaya Film Productions | Sugan Pansha | Sugan Pansha, Devisri, K. Gunasegaran | Drama | 150,000.00 | [101] |
1960s
| Opening | Title | Studio | Director | Cast | Genre | Gross (RM) | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 9 6 9 |
14 January | Ratha Paei | Mooban | Kalaikkumar Chinnasamy, Susheela Devi, Suresh, Jaya Gowri, Malaysia Vasudevan | [102] | |||
Other releases
The following films were also released, though the release date remains unknown.
| Title | Studio | Director | Cast | Genre | Gross (RM) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agoram | Horror | |||||
| Athunge | Horror | |||||
| Kaattin Kattu Rani | Horror | |||||
| K-I-D-N-A-P (The-Crime-Begins) | Action | |||||
| Manjari | V Media | N. S. Krishna | Shashi Tharan | Action | ||
| Naana Neeya | Comedy | |||||
| Panja Muni | Mugill Productions, Dj Golden Builders SDN BHD | Aamigoz Sugu | Ananthan, M. C. Loga, Tanam | Horror | ||
| Saavi | Horror | |||||
| Thandavaa | Sreedharan, Vassan | Action | ||||
| Uttrachai Kali | ||||||
| Vaishnavi | Horror | |||||
Notable cast members
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Actors
- C. Kumaresan
- Umagandhan Krishnan
- Mugen Rao
- Shamvanan
- Yuvaraj Krishnasamy
- Ben G
- Ravin Rao Santheran
- Loga Varman
- Shashi Tharan[103]
- Denes Kumar
- G. Crak Karnan
- Irfan Zaini
- Haridass[104]
Actresses
- Shalini Balasundaram
- Haanii Shivraj (1991–2014)
- Nithya Shree
- 'Punnagai Poo' Gheetha
- Thia Lakshana
- Pushpa Narayan
- Sangeeta Krishnasamy
- Shuba Jay (1976–2014)
- Devakanni
- Moon Nila
Directors
- Shalini Balasundaram
- V. Nagaraj
- Perakas Rajaram
- Prem Nath
- Umagandhan Krishnan
- Praboo Ariva
- Vimala Perumal
- Karthik Shamalan
- SD Puvanendran
- Sun-J Perumal
1st Malaysian Indian Film Festival
Out of the 26 movies Malaysian Tamil films that were theatrically released from 2001 to 2011, 10 were chosen to be screened at the festival including Panja Muni and Ethirkalaam.[105][106][107] The festival took place at the former Sree Devi Preview Theatre in T. Nagar, Chennai. Radha Ravi, Saranya Ponvannan, Vagai Chandrasekhar, Subramaniam Sinniah and Haanii Shivraj attended the event with Manobala, Charle, and Fathima Babu choosing the films for each category. R. Sarathkumar presented the awards.[108][109]
Winners
Source[109]
| Category | Nominee | Work(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Actor | Shashi Tharan | Aathma, Manjari | |
| Best Actress | Jasmine Michael | Yantra, Aathma | |
| Best Director of Photography (DOP) | Ganesan | Uttrachai Kali | |
| Best Director | V. Nagaraj | Aathma, Uravam, Undercover Rascals | |
| Best Film | Afdlin Shauki | Appalam | [a] |
| Best Story | Sandosh Kesavan | Aandal | |
| Best Sound Engineer | Mansher Singh | Uttrachai Kali |
List of film series
Story-line / Character follow-up
- Ops Kossa Dappa film series (3 films)
- Ops Kossa Dappa (2004)
- 4S'S Ops Koosa Dappa II (2006)
- Highest rated movie at Astro Vaanavil's 24-hour Tamil movie marathon[96]
- 4S'S Ops Kossa Dappa 3: The Final Dappa (2013)
- Earned an entry in The Malaysia Book of Records for having the largest number of stars in a film (50)[111][105]
- Undercover Rascals film series (2 films)
- Undercover Rascals (2010)
- Undercover Rascals 2 (2022)
- Pasangge film series (3 films)
- Vilayaatu Pasange (2011)
- Vetti Pasanga (2014)
- Vedigundu Pasangge (2018)