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Tamil - Films List 2021

: Starring Suriya , this legal drama based on true events became the highest-rated film on IMDb in 2021. It was released directly on Amazon Prime Video and drew global attention to police brutality and tribal rights.

Dhanush starred in this intense action drama directed by Mari Selvaraj, which received widespread critical acclaim and was a box office success, grossing over ₹67 crore.

The Tamil film industry, also known as Kollywood, produced a diverse range of movies in 2021. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry managed to release a significant number of films, many of which received critical acclaim and performed well at the box office. Here's a list of some notable Tamil films released in 2021: tamil films list 2021

October–December

While the pandemic crippled theatrical releases early in the year, the second half saw a surge in revenue. Several films crossed the ₹100 crore mark globally, bringing the audiences back to theaters. : Starring Suriya , this legal drama based

: A satirical social drama starring Yogi Babu as a local barber whose single vote becomes the deciding factor in a high-stakes village election. Major Box Office Hits

: A surprise blockbuster that used a unique time-loop concept, starring Silambarasan TR S.J. Suryah . It crossed the ₹100 crore Sivakarthikeyan 's dark comedy thriller grossed over ₹100 crore , becoming his first film to reach that milestone. Critical Darlings & Social Impact The Tamil film industry, also known as Kollywood,

Audiences and critics found common ground on several films this year. The table below lists the most acclaimed releases that performed exceptionally well on the IMDb rating scale:

| Genre | Notable Films | | :--- | :--- | | (45 films) | Master, Annaatthe, Sulthan | | Social Drama (38 films) | Karnan, Jai Bhim, Mandela | | Comedy (32 films) | Doctor, Aranmanai 3, Oh Manapenne | | Romance (28 films) | Aelay | | Horror (25 films) | Pei Irukka Bayamen | | Documentary (10 films) | Kodiyil Oruvan | | Other (10 films) | Various experimental and short formats |