The year 2009 in Tamil cinema was marked by a mix of high-budget commercial successes and experimental "small budget" films that received significant critical acclaim
A remake of the Hindi film A Wednesday! , this tight, gripping thriller starred Kamal Haasan (as a common man) and Mohanlal (as the police commissioner). Shot in a gritty, realistic style and largely confined to a control room, the film was praised for its intelligent script and powerful performances. It was a major success, proving that content-driven, low-budget films could find a wide audience. 2009 tamil movies list
: A star-studded remake of A Wednesday! , featuring Kamal Haasan and Mohanlal, it became a massive hit and is now considered a cult investigation thriller. Worldwide Gross (Est.) Suriya, Tamannaah ₹82 crore Suriya, Nayanthara ₹59 crore Unnaipol Oruvan Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal ₹52–54 crore Vettaikaaran Vijay, Anushka Shetty ₹48 crore The Rise of New-Age Realism The year 2009 in Tamil cinema was marked