Tamil Movies 2000 To 2010 [upd] Jun 2026

The box office was dominated by superstars Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and the emerging "stardom" of Vijay and Ajith. Year Worldwide Gross (Approx.) Significance Thenali

: A.R. Rahman continued to dominate, while Harris Jayaraj and Yuvan Shankar Raja emerged as the definitive "sounds" of the youth during this period. or a breakdown of the best action thrillers from this decade? Lists that include Bharathi (2000) - Letterboxd tamil movies 2000 to 2010

Meanwhile, and Ajith Kumar solidified their statuses as the heirs to the throne. Vijay became the "people’s hero" with films like Ghilli (2004)—a remake of the Telugu Okkadu that set a new standard for pacing—while Ajith explored versatility, balancing the multiplex-friendly Minnale (2001) with the intense gangster epic Billa (2007). The box office was dominated by superstars Rajinikanth,

| Person | Contribution | |--------|----------------| | | Chandramukhi, Sivaji, Enthiran — redfined mass superstardom with VFX spectacle. | | Kamal Haasan | Hey! Ram, Virumaandi, Dasavathaaram — continued as the ultimate actor-performer. | | Suriya | Kaakha Kaakha, Ghajini, Ayan, Vaaranam Aayiram — became the "class" mass hero. | | Vikram | Pithamagan, Anniyan — won National Award; versatile. | | Dhanush | Pudhupettai, Polladhavan — from star-kid to serious actor. | | Vijay | Ghilli, Thirumalai — solidified mass fan base; struggled toward end of decade. | | Ajith | Varalaru, Billa — re-invented from romantic hero to stylish star. | | Directors | Shankar (big scale), Gautham Menon (romance/thriller), Bala (gritty realism), Selvaraghavan (dark narratives), AR Murugadoss (commercial thrillers). | | Music Directors | AR Rahman (dominated early 2000s), Harris Jayaraj (romantic hits), Yuvan Shankar Raja (youth & gangster anthems), Vijay Antony (experimental). | or a breakdown of the best action thrillers from this decade