Thegidi was a sleeper hit that showcased the growing audience for suspense thrillers in Tamil cinema. Starring Ashok Selvan and Janani Iyer, this film followed a detective who discovers his targets are being killed one by one.
The year's commercial landscape was dominated by veteran superstars and high-octane action films.
: The year started with a clash between Ajith Kumar’s Veeram and Vijay’s Jilla . Both films were rural action dramas that became significant hits at the box office. Critically Acclaimed Masterpieces moviesda 2014 tamil movies top
Madras offered a gritty, realistic look into the life of North Chennai. Directed by Pa. Ranjith, the film focused on political power struggles, friendship, and betrayal. Karthi delivered a grounded performance, but it was the nuanced depiction of the locality and the supporting characters that made Madras a top contender. The film broke the typical formulaic approach to urban stories in Tamil cinema. 4. Velaiyilla Pattathari (VIP) (2014) Action-Drama/Comedy Director: Velraj Cast: Dhanush, Amala Paul, Saranya Ponvannan
Next was —Ajith’s Pongal blockbuster. Moviesda had it in “DVDscr” quality, which felt like a luxury. The site’s pop-up ads were a nightmare—gambling sites, fake virus alerts, and half-naked banners—but Karthik had become an expert. Right-click, inspect element, delete the overlay. Click the tiny download button. Wait two hours for the 700MB file to crawl down the 2G connection. Thegidi was a sleeper hit that showcased the
: Starring Suriya and directed by N. Lingusamy, this stylish Mumbai-based gangster drama generated unprecedented hype before its release. Though it received mixed critical reviews, its opening collections and chart-buster music made it a major talking point of the year. The Trendsetters: Story-Driven and Concept Cinema
Unique plot, subtle humor, and excellent production design. 7. Sathuranga Vettai (2014) : The year started with a clash between
This dark comedy thriller marked the debut of director H. Vinoth. Centered around a charismatic conman, the film exposed real-world financial scams, MLM schemes, and superstitious frauds with sharp, witty dialogues and an engaging screenplay.
: A heartwarming romance between two visually impaired individuals, celebrated for its emotional depth and music.