Malaysian Tamil cinema

Malaysian Tamil cinema
Coliseum Theatre (Kuala Lumpur)
No. of screens639 (2011)[1]
 • Per capita2.4 per 100,000 (2011)[1]
Main distributorsLotus Five Star AV
Astro Shaw
Tayangan Unggul Sdn Bhd[2]
Produced feature films (2009)[3]
Fictional26
Animated1
Documentary–
Number of admissions (2011)[4]
Total59,500,000
National films13,130,000 (22.1%)
Gross box office (2011)[4]
TotalMYR 602 million
National filmsMYR 125 million (20.7%)

The making of local Tamil-language films is actively growing in Malaysia with many filmmakers wanting to make their mark.[5][6]

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
Highest-grossing Tamil language Malaysian films[7][8]
Rank Movie Year Studio Net gross (RM)
1 C4 Cinta 2024 Scifilm Sdn Bhd 2,500,000[9]
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 MarVeera KarrupuKash Villanz Productions, Sai Nanthini Movie WorldThanesh PerrabuKash Villanz, Viknes Perrabu, Rupini Krishnan, Khesshikah, TurbogaanaDrama / Thriller[10]
7 MaySattendru Maarudhu VaanilaiFilmoholic PicturesKevin WilliamKevin William, Kshirja Govind, Ranya Sandra, Vinosha Ganasan, Ashwini Nambiar, Sivakumar Palakrishnan, Viknesh RS, Nivashini Ravi, Habib Noor, Ashwanth AbrahamDrama[11]
TBAIrumbuth ThottamAVLT ProductionJaydev JayakumarIrfan Zaini, Yuneswaran Ramaraj, Logavarman Stideran, Marie Dashani Matthews, Mohana Raj, Dhurgaashini S Vijyan, Vino Shan, Vijay NaiduCrime Thriller[12]

2025

Opening Title Studio Director Cast Genre Ref.
23 JanTamil School PasangaVeedu ProductionK. ShunmugamDenes Kumar, Vidia Liana, Kuben Mahadevan, Ben-G, Malarvili, Veerasingam, Yasmin Nadiah, David AnthonComedy / Drama[13]
20 FebSimple ManusanVeedu ProductionHaran Kaveri and ShobaanHindravel Chandrabose, Mogan Chandra Das, Shamini Ramasamy, Braima Sivagnanam, Ravi Shanker, Arumugam Vellasamy, Gogularaajan Rajendran, Theva NayagiComedy / Romance[14]
27 FebKaruppiah PerumalUyire Media, PoketplayBenGAghonderan Sahadevan, BenG, Sasitharan, K Rajoo, Hemaji, Sathisvaran, Tresa LazarooComedy / Thriller[15]
20 MarHero Friend-UDove EyeMartin R. ChantheranThevaguru Suppiah, Kavitha, Shabby, Celina Jay, Ravin Rao, Dhilip KumarComedy / Romance[16]
17 AprSight & Sound In LoveJanu TalkiesSandosh KesavanArun Kumaran, Rupini Krishnan, Shamini Shradha, Dev JBC, Navinkumar KannadasanMusical[17]
15 MaySuttaa Thale EnakkuSai Nanthini Movie WorldThanesh PerrabuViknes Perrabu, Samuel Sam, Jee Kutty, Nirmala Tharmarajan, Katiravan, Mogan, Govin, Shamaaraj, Risheekesan, Pavitran, Balan Santinathan, Gopal, DneshAction / Comedy[18]
19 JunMirugasirishamFivestar AVVijay GaneshVijay Ganesh, Joshua Shashi Kumar, Jegan Shanmugam, Nirmala Tharmarajan, Kumari, Komalaa NaaiduThriller / Horror[19]
10 JulAaradhanaMS FilmsMalathi SivagamiPunitah Shanmugam, Auro chakkaravarthy, Shamini Shradha, Aghonderan Sahadevan, Malathi Sivagami, Srikumaran munusany, Bobby Sri KalirajanThriller[20]
21 AugVegam, Vivegam, VetriShree Leyshah ProductionAdrian RemanAnbuchelvan, Adrian, Saharudin, Puvaindrah, Ivan, ThamaraikananAction / Thriller[21]
30 OctIrudhi StrikeT. Danesh KumarJibrail Rajhula, Sathiya, Ravin Rao Santheran, Affie Rania, Komalaa NaaiduThriller / Action[22]
13 NovMacaiSkyzen StudiosShanjey Kumar PerumalKarnan Kanapathy, Kuben Mahadevan, Irfan Zaini, Fabian Loo, Subashini, Susan LankesterCrime / Thriller[23]
4 DecBluesSkyzen StudiosShanjey Kumar PerumalKarnan Kanapathy, Kuben Mahadevan, Tinesh Sarathi Krishnan, Rubini Sambanthan, Rupini Krishnan, Kris Law, Shabby Sharath NairThriller / Action[24]

2024

Opening Title Studio Director Cast Genre Ref.
18 JanBlack & WhitePocket PlayLoganLogan, Sasi, Seelan Manoharan, Latha Ramasamy, Shamini ShradhaComedy[25]
1 FebAgrinaiSai Nanthini Movie WorldThanesh PerrabuAghonderan Sahadevan, Umagandhan, Viknes PerrabuThriller / Science Fiction[26]
15 FebCurry MeePoketplayKash VillanzS. Gana, Ropie, Echo Quah, Nazira Ibrahim, Kavitha SinniahComedy[27]
7 MarOru Kadha Sollattaa SirPoketplayKash VillanzKash Villanz, Vikadakavi Magen, CK, Ben G, Moon Nilaa, Thivya Naidu, Shivakanth, Lallu, Kim FukazawaComedy Fantasy[28]
8 AugAbinayaAlgebra Films Sdn BhdDevendran ArunasalamKarnan Kanapathy, Hamsni Perumal, Tokoh SathiaComedy Romance[29]
21 NovC4 CintaPoketplayKarthik ShaamalanYuvaraj Krishnasamy, Pashini Sivakumar, Ravin Rao, Dishaaleny Jack, Loga Varman Strideran, Tivagaran Kaliappan, Vijay Naidu, Santeinii Chandra BosComedy Romance[30]

2023

Opening Title Studio Director Cast Genre Gross (RM) Ref.
26 JanuaryAdai Mazhai KaalamPoketplay Sdn. Bhd. Karthik Shamalan Loga Varman, Thia Lakshana, Evarani, Sasitharan K RajoolRomance Drama [31]
2 FebSawadikap PeiPoketplay Sdn. Bhd.Roman AnthonyGana, Ellicia Wong, Nandu Ramesh, Kuben MahadevanHorror Comedy[32]
9 FebThallipogatheyDreamhouseGuna JayakumarHamsni Perumal, Thevaguru Suppiah, Vicky RaoRomantic Comedy[33]
16 FebAadhitya ArunachalamPoketplay Sdn. BhdBen GGaffar, Banumathi, Mcva, Aghonderan Sahadevan, Ben GAction[34]
29 JunRajathanthiram: The PianoSpike Productions (M) Sdn. Bhd.Aaron Rao & DinakaranCMoon Nila, Thevaguru Suppiah, K.S Maniam, S. HaridhassSuspense/Drama[35]
6 JulClub HouseTriple S FilmsAminDeisho Sivabaalan, Shamvanan, Leanesh SivabaalanAction Thriller[36]
27 JulKanneeraPoketplay Sdn. BhdKathir Raven SKathir Raven S, Maya Glammy, Nanthakumar NKR, Chandhine KaurRomantic Drama[37]
21 SeptVinveli DevathaiStory FilmsShalini BalasundaramShalini Balasundaram, Auro ChakkravarthyRomantic Comedy[38]
23 NovNaam Katra IsaiT. Danesh KumarSaresh D7, Alvin Martin, Kaameshaa RavindranDrama / Musical
30 NovNinaivo Oru ParavaiKabilan PlondranKarnan Kanapathy, Thivya Naidu, Sandhya LordDrama /Romance

2022

Opening Title Studio Director Cast Genre Gross (RM) Ref.
27 JanuaryPoochandiPoketplay Sdn. Bhd. JK Wicky RJ Ramana, Ganesan Manohgaran, Tinesh Sarathi Krishnan, Logan, Hamsni PerumalThriller, horror800000 [39]
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 [40]
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 [41]
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 FebruaryParamapathamSai 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, VimalFantasy
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 JanuaryAt Rainbows End 2Fiery MovieMark LeeSharmini Ramesh, Susila Devi, Morgan Chandra DassDocumentary[42]
13 FebruarySanthittha Naal MuthalTop Movies Sdn Bhd

Imagination Makers Sdn Bhd

 Sheela PravinaNawinia Murali, Mervin, KishaliniRomance, comedy [43]
7 MarchUnakkagathaneImmortal ProductionS.P SrikanthSiva Shankar, Yasmin Nadiah, Rajendran, Rayer, Theva, Ashok Kumar, Keshap SuriaRomance, drama[44]
5 March Paakaati Po More Four Production Kathir Raven S Kathir Raven S, Santhini Antony, Sai Sangeetha, Pavin Raymond, Aadith Comedy, romance [45]
12 March Athaiyum Thaandi ATMovies Sdn Bhd Vikinish Lokarag Asokan Vemanna Appannah, Yuvaraj Krishnasamy, Vanessa Cruez, Sathis Rao Chinniah Romance, drama [46]
14 April
(TV)		 Kanmani Anbodu Kathalan Astro Kavi Nanthan Kuben Mahadevan, Pashini Sivakumar [47]
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 FebruarySatteDove Eyes EntertainmentRay Dinesh DavidLingeshvaran Maniam, Kuben Mahadevan, Senthil Kumaran Muniandy, Sangkari ElancheranCrime, thriller27,637 [48]
7 MarchKuttram SeiyelAstro VaanavilVenkatesh, BharathirajaaBose Venkat, Vijith, Dr S Selvamuthu, DheenaAction, crime14,615[49]
27 June Azhaggiye Thee ATMovies Sdn Bhd Logan Saresh D7, Latha, Guna, Kokila, Yuvaraj Drama 50,851 [50]
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 [51]
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 [52]
26 September Ennaval D' Cinema Sdn Bhd Saran Z Sangeeta Krishnasamy, C.Kumaresan, Vasanth Sarna, Yashini, Suresh Romance, horror 89,589 [53]
14 November Pulanaivu Story Films

Shaibha Vision

 Shalini Balasundaram, Sathish Natarajan Shaila V, Shalini Balasundaram, Kabil Ganesan, Saran Manokaran Crime, thriller 600,048 [54]
28 November Metro Maalai Victory Film Production, Drona Films Haran Kaveri, Shobaan Sathish, Punitha Shanmugam, Karishma, Kumanavannan, Kay Romance 35,000 [55]

2018

Opening Title Studio Director Cast Genre Gross (RM) Ref.
15 Mar33km From KLEl Praga Pasca PenerbitanKS UmaagaanthanBen G, Kavi Maran, Logeswaran, Ananthan MuniandyThriller208,779[56]
17 MaySughamaai SubbulakshmiMA Productions HouseKarthik ShamalanSaresh D7, Punitah Shanmugam, Bagya Arivuckarasu, Kuben Mahadevan, G Crack KarnanRomance, comedy138,970[57]
19 AprVillavan: The VigilanteGVKM ELEPHANT PICTURES SDN BHVassanVinod Mohana Sundaram, Sangeeta KrishnasamyAction[58]
28 JunGhoraAlgebra FilmsDevendran ArunasalamG Crack Karnan, Mugen Rao, Yasmin Nadiah, Sara Baskin, Velarasan, Sathish KumarHorror, comedy129,816[59]
5 JulyAtcham ThavirJPS Consultancy & TrainingS.S. Vikneshwaran, Karthik ShamalanGana, Uthaya, Geetha, AananthaThriller120,396[60]
26 JulyVedigundu PasanggeVeedu ProductionDr. Vimala PerumalDenes Kumar, Sangeeta KrishnasamyAction, comedy0[61]
16 AugustThirudathey Papa ThirudatheyStory Films Sdn.Bhd.Shalini BalasundaramSaresh D7, Shalini Balasundaram, Kabil Ganesan, Yuvaraj Krishnasamy, Ztish, Yasmin JKAction, romance, comedy322,400[62]
20 SeptemberNeeyum NaanumBGW StudiosBala Ganapathi WilliamBala Ganapathi William, Jasmin Micheal, Kavitha Thiagarajan, SuhanRomance, comedy307,956[63]

2017

Opening Title Studio Director Cast Genre Gross (RM) Ref.
8 JunRIP?Fenomena Seni ProduksiS.T. BalaSuloshna Balan, S. S. ShivajeeDrama8,156
7 JulyPuthiya PayanamMore 4 ProductionRavenRaven, Lavysha, Yoga, Koghilan SurenSport, drama24,643
3 AugustMaama MachanBoss PicturesRMS SaraNithya Shree, RMS Sara, BenGComedy44,651
28 AugustVettai Karuppar AyyaBlack Hunter ProductionAmigoz SuguGK, GpKay, Sam, Nanba Vijay, GayathriDevotional, horror20,523
28 SeptemberThe Farm: En Veettu ThottathilBGW Studios,
S cape Imagination		Karthik ShamalanJaya Ganason, Mohanaraj, Mahesan Poobalan, Yugendran Maniam, HaridhassHorror179,673
5 OctoberVasantha Villas 10:45PMD' CinemaRoyJeeva, Vadivukarasi, Ben'G, Sangetha, SaminathanAction, comedy7,264[64]
3 NovemberAzhalMagic SilverTree ProductionsS.SaravannanArvind Naidu, Gcrak Karna, DatoShaSha, Yasini Davi, Sanpagan SannasiCrime, thriller
9 NovemberJhangriJhangri Production HouseKabilan PlondranVicran Elanggoven, Agalyah Maniam, Baby Koba, Suga, Nanthini Ganasen, John, Daview PuvananRomance, comedy140,268
23 NovemberThottam: The GardenBlueye ProductionsArangkannal RajKS Maniam, Singai Jegan, Aghilvarman, Thana, Ruban, Vivian ChongFamily drama4,089[65]
30 NovemberAasaanNova RimbunSD PuvanendranHari Dhass, Shashi Tharan, Seelan Manoheran, Saresh D'seven, Sasitharan K Rajoo, Pushpa Narayan, Nazira Ibrahim, Rajkumar Kopalan, Logesshiine KsThriller71,783

2016

Opening Title Studio Director Cast Genre Gross (RM) Ref.
3 MarchAis KosongMS Digital StudioManan SubraAlvin Martin, Sasikumar Kandasamy, Anu Ramamoorthy, Sangabalan, Shamini Ramasamy, Kristina Vinokree, Nanthakumar, Pradeep Singh, Sivakumar, Vishnukumar ElangovanAdventure, comedy13,103.21
9 JuneMayangaatheyShaibha VisionC. KumaresanC.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 TaipingHorror, comedy536,102.00[7]
22 SeptemberGeethaiyin RaadhaiVikadakavi ProductionShalini BalasundaramK. Karnan G Crak, Shalini Balasundaram, Vicran Elanggoven, Suvarna Panjavaranam, Kannan Raajamanickam, Maniam, K.Gunasegaran, Shan, Kameleswary, Balan Raj, DivaniaRomance529,162[66]

2015

Opening Title Studio Director Cast Genre Gross (RM) Ref.
1 JanuaryPinnokamD'CinemaA. Hamen KumarHamen Kumar, Anu Ramamoorthy, Aghonderan Sahadevan II, Surenderaj Yuvaraj, Murali Raj, Shree, JessieAction, romance7,874.00[67]
1 JanuaryKIDFSPPraboo ArivaJarrel Yeo, Shashi Anbah, Arun Chandran, Sarankumar, Kesavan KrishnamurthiCrime6,763.50[68]
16 AprilAgileswariRM Vission Films, Red Fires FilmRoy KrishnanUthaya THR Raaga, Vikneswary Miss Vasantham SingaporeHoror51,826.91[69]
23 AprilAvana NeeD'CinemaLogaruban LoganathanLogaruban Loganathan, Vithya Perumal, Ashwin Kaur, Rai Jacintha, Krishnamurthy Rameshwara, Sures Kumar@VSK Thinaharan, Nilasyah Rebecca. Guna, Sara Roshan, TashmaishreeComedy7,479.65[70]
2 JulyVere Vazhi IlleVeedu ProductionM.S. Prem NathDenes Kumar, Jasmin MichaelHorror, comedy220,208.39
8 OctoberMaravanLotus Five StarSD PuvanendranKumaresh, Haridass, Denes Kumar, Kavitha Thiagarajan, Logan, Seelan, Pushpa Narayan, Sangeeta KrishnasamyDrama, thriller91,225.71[71]
22 OctoberMuthukumar WantedMERP Film FactoryM.PathmanabanSarran SK, Nazira Ibrahim, Haridass, Robo ShankarRomance, action2,376.05
29 OctoberIravan: Man Behind the ShadowDVA FILM PRODUCTIONS SDN BHDKash VillanzKash Villanz, Maney Villanz, DarkkeyAction
17 DecemberJagatSkyzen StudiosShanjhey Kumar PerumalJibrail Rajhula, Harvind Raj, Kuben Mahadevan, Aahmuu Thirunyanam, Saravanan VishwaCrime, drama224,370.43Budget RM 300,000[72]

2014

Opening Title Studio Director Cast Genre Gross (RM) Ref.
2 JanuaryVetti PasangaVeedu ProductionVimala PerumalDenes Kumar, Sangeeta Krishnasamy, Magendran Rahman, David Anthony, Alvin Martin, Shastan KurupComedy, drama339,036.00[73][74][75]
6 MarchVennira IravuggalShine EntertainmentPerakas RajaramSangeeta Krishnasamy, Magendran Rahman, Psychomantra @ Krishna Kumar Lechmana, David Anthony, Aruna Raj DevarajooRomance, comedy260,353.00[75][76][77]
19 JuneGoalK. GunaIrfan, Uthaya, THR Visha, Chinni Jayanth, Nazira IbrahimSport, drama16,174.25[75][78][79]
22 JuneVivaagarathuViar VenturesRevathyRevathy, Haridass, Aghonderan Sahadevan, Bala Ganapathi WilliamDrama74,890.00[75][80]
8 AugustMaindhanAstro Shaw, CK Films, SS WawasanC. KumaresanC. Kumaresan, Shaila Nair, 'Punnagai Poo' Gheetha, Rabbit MacAction732,505.80[6][81][82]
25 September3 GeniusesOn Track Animation, Film CombinesP. K. RhajK. Bhagyaraj, Shashi Tharan, Don Prasna, Aghonderan Sahadevan, Sangeeta KrishnasamyAction, science fiction[83]
13 NovemberVictoryD'CinemaP RameeshG.Theeban, Yamini Gopalasamy, Gana Pragasam, Shashi Tharan, Gantiban BenSport, drama40,974.00[84][85][86]

2013

Opening Title Studio Director Cast Genre Gross (RM) Ref.
14 MarchOps Kossa Dappa 3ATV Pictures SDN BHD
SSK Resources		K. Annan JosephLoganathan, Sasi Kumar, Buveni Ann Mayan, Jasmin Micheal, Nilasha RavinderanScience fiction70,000[87]
9 MayKaliyughaLotus Five Star AVS.T.BalaS.T.Bala, Geethanjali, Sharmini RameshDrama23,000
23 MayOlliNova Rimbun ProductionP. RameeshPushpa Narayan, Shashi TharanScience fiction50,000[88]
18 JulyOlipathivuSnap ProductionsElson TommasVassan, Sivabaalan, Govind Singh, Sasi Kumar, Xavier Lock-up, Devika Raghavakrishnan, Maney Villanz & Samuel SamAction, thriller11,000[89]
5 SeptemberDhusrajanamRenbash EntertainmentM. SuuryaM. Subash Abdullah, Kalpana SundrajuSport, drama14,000[90]
19 SeptemberMarai MugamBoss PicturesSara.RMogan, KrishnapriyaComedy6,000[91]
28 SeptemberMella Thiranthathu KathavuS Cape Imagination
Mindspaark Films		Karthik ShamalanVinash Mitra, Joy Rasan, Kuben Mahadevan, Jaya Ganason, Yotesri, Pd Sara, LVK PrabhuRomantic Drama[92]

2012

Opening Title Studio Director Cast Genre Gross (RM) Ref.
18 OctoberVajramGenius ParadeM.Subash AbdullahM.Suurya, Yasmin Khanif[93]
16 DecemberAdutha KattamNGP FilmMuralikrishnan MunianDevendran Arunasalam, Gantiban Ben, Malar Meni PerumalHorror

2011

Opening Title Studio Director Cast Genre Gross (RM) Ref.
10 AprilKL to IpohSilver Movies ProductionK. Ganeetban @ Ben GLogithavan, Kalpana, Govind, Logan, Sasikumar, Sam, V. Manivannan, Thanisa, Sunshine, Jeff, Alan, Shankar, Divya
13 OctoberVilaiyaatu PasangeVeedu ProductionVimala PerumalDenes Kumar, Jasmin MichaelComedy
15 NovemberAppalamTayangan UnggulAfdlin ShaukiRaja Ilya, Gana Pragasam, Jaclyn Victor, Shashi Taran, Sharifah Amani, Chelsia NgComedy, drama
29 DecemberZha The MovieThirumalairajanRaaghav, Sangeeta Krishnasamy, Babloo PrithvirajAction[94]

2000 – 2010

Opening Title Studio Director Cast Genre Gross (RM) Ref.
2
0
1
0		 28 OctoberUndercover RascalsV. NagarajC. Kumaresan, Jasmin Michael, K.K. KhannaAction, comedy
4 NovemberGanavin No10 Singgakottai K.LGana PragasamGana PragasamComedy
4 NovemberI Know What You Did Last DeepavaliK.AnnanHaridhass, Sangeeta Krishnasamy, Mathan, Raja Ilya, Logita, Mehen, Sasi, LoganHorror
2
0
0
9		 Aanava AattamKK.KhannaCK, Vassan, Jaclyn Victor, Lovin, Maney Villanz, NishanAction, drama
VikrantP RameeshSri Kumar, Shanthini Nair, Mansheer SinghDrama, thriller
2
0
0
8		 UruvamV. NagarajHaridass, Jasmin MichealHorror
2
0
0
7		 JulyChalanggai (Dancing Bells)One Hundred Eye
MyFoto Studio		Deepak Kumaran MenonDhaarshini Sankran, Ramesh Kumar, Kalpana Sundraju, Bala Sundram @ Roy, ShangkaraDrama
Senthil Vel KakkaP RameeshShanmugam, P JeganDevotional
Aathma (film)V. NagarajShashi Tharan, Jasmin Micheal, JaysreeHorror
Vittaghan: The HackerWhite Merpati EntertainmentS.Baldev SinghKumaresh, Logitha, Ganteeben, Sugunan, Uthaya
DecemberYantra
2
0
0
6		 Ops Koosa Dappa 2Alirantek (M) SDN BHD
Guru Production SDN BHD		K. Annan JosephLoganathan, Sasi Kumar, Pushpa Narayan, Jasmin MichealScience fiction[95]
Sweet DreamsShan's Entertainment, Kino-iShanLogan, V. Thangamani, Aghonderan Sahadevan, Mdm. Egavalli, Diana Rose[96]
2
0
0
5		 Chemman ChaalaiDeepak Kumaran MenonSarata Sivalingam, Gandhinathan, Thr ShangkaraDrama
12 MayAandalJanu TalkiesSandosh KesavanTHR Ram, Nandhini Harikrishnan, Unggal ShangkaraDrama[97]
EthirkalaamC KumerasenSri Kumar, Sheile RamanDrama[98]
Utteratchai KaliP RameeshP Rameesh, Jegan, Shasha SreeDevotional[94]
UyirAmbi AgencyM.S. Prem NathMahesan, GeethanjaliHorror[99]
2
0
0
4		 Ops Kossa DappaK. Annan JosephLoganathan, Sasi Kumar, Pushpa Narayan, Jasmin MichealScience fiction
2
0
0
1		 AlaikatheyP RameeshP Rameesh, C Kumerasen, Thr MaranHorror

1990s

Opening Title Studio Director Cast Genre Gross (RM) Ref.
1
9
9
1		 31 AugustNaan Oru MalaysianBerjaya Film ProductionsSugan PanshaSugan Pansha, Devisri, K. GunasegaranDrama150,000.00[100]

1960s

Opening Title Studio Director Cast Genre Gross (RM) Ref.
1
9
6
9		 14 January Ratha PaeiMoobanKalaikkumar Chinnasamy, Susheela Devi, Suresh, Jaya Gowri, Malaysia Vasudevan[101]

Other releases

The following films were also released, though the release date remains unknown.

Title Studio Director Cast Genre Gross (RM) Ref.
AgoramHorror
AthungeHorror
Kaattin Kattu RaniHorror
K-I-D-N-A-P (The-Crime-Begins)Action
ManjariV MediaN. S. KrishnaShashi TharanAction
Naana NeeyaComedy
Panja MuniMugill Productions, Dj Golden Builders SDN BHDAamigoz SuguAnanthan, M. C. Loga, TanamHorror
SaaviHorror
ThandavaaSreedharan, VassanAction
Uttrachai Kali
VaishnaviHorror

Notable cast members

Broadway Theatre in Johor Bahru, Johor

Actors

Actresses

Directors

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.[104][105][106] 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.[107][108]

Winners

Source[108]

Category Nominee Work(s) Notes
Best ActorShashi TharanAathma, Manjari
Best ActressJasmine MichaelYantra, Aathma
Best Director of Photography (DOP)GanesanUttrachai Kali
Best DirectorV. NagarajAathma, Uravam, Undercover Rascals
Best FilmAfdlin ShaukiAppalam[a]
Best StorySandosh KesavanAandal
Best Sound EngineerMansher SinghUttrachai Kali

List of film series

Story-line / Character follow-up

  1. Ops Kossa Dappa film series (3 films)
    • Ops Kossa Dappa (2004)
    • 4S'S Ops Koosa Dappa II (2006)
    • 4S'S Ops Kossa Dappa 3: The Final Dappa (2013)
  2. Undercover Rascals film series (2 films)
    • Undercover Rascals (2010)
    • Undercover Rascals 2 (2022)
  3. Pasangge film series (3 films)

Notes

  1. ↑ A 2013 report by Astro listed Papadom (the original of Appalam) as winning the award.[109]

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