4. Boomika (March 5) 5. Nenjam Marappathillai (March 5) 6. Jathi Ratnalu (March 11) – Telugu dubbed in Tamil 7. Vaanam Kottatum (March 26) 8. Kannai Nambathey (March 26)
Top Box Office Successes & Blockbusters (Theatrical & Hybrid) tamil films list 2021
Directed by T.J. Gnanavel, this legal drama starring Suriya, Lijomol Jose, and Manikandan became a global sensation. Based on a true incident, it focused on police brutality and the legal fight for a marginalized tribal couple. Jathi Ratnalu (March 11) – Telugu dubbed in Tamil 7
2021 was arguably most notable for films that tackled deep-seated social issues like caste injustice and police brutality. Sarpatta Parambarai Gnanavel, this legal drama starring Suriya, Lijomol Jose,
Despite 50% occupancy caps in theaters for much of the year, several films achieved phenomenal commercial success. The table below ranks the top performers based on worldwide box office gross:
The year's biggest releases were concentrated in November. The superstar Rajinikanth's was the biggest theatrical release, hitting screens on November 4. The action thriller Enemy , starring Vishal and Arya, also released in theatres in November. The critically acclaimed political thriller Maanaadu starring Silambarasan was released on November 25. The legal drama Jai Bhim , starring Suriya, had its direct digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video on November 2.
: A high-concept science fiction action thriller based on a "time loop," starring Silambarasan (Simbu) and S.J. Suryah.