List of Tamil films of 2016

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Post-amendment to the Tamil Nadu Entertainment Tax Act 1939 on 27 September 2011, Gross jumped to 130 per cent of Nett for films with non-Tamil titles and U certificates as well.[1] Commercial Taxes Department disclosed ₹85.81 crore in entertainment tax revenue for the year.[2] According to the FICCI-EY media and entertainment industry report, the Tamil film segment registered domestic nett box office receipts of ₹946 crore with 12.6 crore admissions.[3]

Box office collection[edit]

The highest-grossing Kollywood films released in 2016, by worldwide box office gross revenue, are as follows.

Rank Title Production Company Distributor Worldwide Gross Ref.
1 Kabali V Creations Gemini Film Circuit, Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments

Fox Star Studios, Malik Stream Corporations

₹295 crore (US$41 million) [4]
2 Theri V. Creations SPI Cinemas, Friday Film House, Carnival Motion Pictures ₹160 crore (US$22 million) [5]
3 24 2D Entertainment Eros International ₹100 crore (US$14 million) [6]
4 Iru Mugan Thameens Films Auraa Cinemas, Thameens Release ₹90 crore (US$13 million) [7]
5 Remo 24AM Studios Thameens Films ₹76 crore (US$11 million)
6 Aranmanai 2 Avni Cinemax Sri Thenandal Films ₹40 crore (US$5.6 million)
7 Kaashmora Dream Warrior Pictures Thenandal Films ₹60 crore (US$8.4 million) [8]
8 Pichaikkaran Vijay Antony Film Corporation KR films ₹60 crore (US$8.4 million) [9]
9 Kodi Grass Root Film Company Escape Artists Motion Pictures ₹50 crore (US$7.0 million) [10]
10 Dharma Durai Studio 9 Studio 9 ₹30 crore (US$4.2 million)

Released films[edit]

January – July[edit]

Opening Title Director Cast Genre Producer Ref
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N 		1 Azhagu Kutti Chellam Charles Akhil, Riythvika, John Vijay, Karunas Drama Mercury Film Network
Karai Oram Jagadish Kumar Nikesha Patel, Iniya, Vasistha, Simran Mystery RJ Combines
Maalai Naerathu Mayakkam Gitanjali Selvaraghavan Balakrishna Kola, Wamiqa Gabbi, Parvathy Nair, Sharran Kumar Romantic drama Beeptone Studios
Peigal Jaakkirathai Kanmani Jeeva Rathnam, Eshanya Maheshwari, Thambi Ramaiah, Rajendran Horror comedy Sri Sai Sarvesh Entertainments
Tharkappu R. P. Ravi Shakthi Vasudevan, Vaishali Deepak, Sathish Krishnan, Samuthirakani Action Kinetoscope Production
8 Arithaaram T. Alexander Tamizh, Sangeeth, Soniya Action JSV Cinemas
Kurangu Kaila Poo Maalai G. Krishna Praveen Kumar Rajendran, Jagadeesh, Gautham, Chandini Romance Sai Ameer Productions
Meenakshi Kadhalan Ilangovan S. N. Hariram Selvam, Abhinitha, Chandru, Saravanan Romance Povla Film International
Thigilodu Vilaiyaadu V. R. P. Manohar Ravikumar Horror Studio Santhosh
14 Gethu Thirukumaran Udhayanidhi Stalin, Amy Jackson, Sathyaraj, Vikranth Action thriller Red Giant Movies [11]
Kathakali Pandiraj Vishal, Catherine Tresa Action thriller Pasanga Productions & Vishal Film Factory [11]
Rajinimurugan Ponram Sivakarthikeyan, Keerthy Suresh, Soori, Samuthirakani Comedy Thirrupathi Brothers [11]
Tharai Thappattai Bala Sasikumar, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar Action drama B Studios & Company Productions [11]
22 Moondraam Ullaga Por Sugan Kartthi Sunil Kumar, Akhila Kishore, Wilson Ng War drama Aartin Frames & TRS Studios
29 Aranmanai 2 Sundar C. Siddharth, Sundar C., Trisha, Hansika Motwani, Poonam Bajwa, Vaibhav Horror comedy Avni Cinemax [11]
Irudhi Suttru Sudha Kongara Madhavan, Ritika Singh, Mumtaz Sorcar Sports drama Thirukumaran Entertainment, UTV Motion Pictures & YNOT Studios [12]
Naalu Per Naalu Vidhama Pesuvaanga L. Madhavan Indrajith, Devika, Swaminathan Comedy Sri Krishna Talkies
Nanaiyadhe Mazhaiye Mahendra Ganapathy Dinesh, Vaidehi, Shankar Romance Kabi & Abi Chithirakatchi
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B 		5 Bangalore Naatkal Bhaskar Arya, Bobby Simha, Sridivya, Rana Daggubati, Parvathy, Raai Laxmi, Samantha Comedy drama PVP cinema & Bommarillu Bhaskar Cinema
Irandu Manam Vendum Pradeep Sundar Saji Surenderan, Chilanga, Saina Drama Holyman Films
Naalai Mudhal Kudikka Matten K. Senthil Raja Raj, Kantharaj, Samathin, Panimathi Comedy Panimathi Film Productions
Saagasam Arun Raj Varma Prashanth, Amanda Rosario, Sonu Sood Action masala Staar Movies
Sethu Boomi Kenthiran Muniasami Thaman Kumar, Samskruthy Shenoy, Kenthiran Muniasami Action Royal Moon Entertainments
Visaranai Vetrimaaran Dinesh, Anandhi, Samuthirakani Crime thriller Wunderbar Films & Grass Root Film Company
12 Anjala Thangam Saravanan Vimal, Nandita, Pasupathy Drama Farmer's Master Plan Productions & 1st Copy Pictures
Jil Jung Juk Deeraj Vaidy Siddharth, Sananth Reddy, Avinash Raghudevan Fantasy comedy Etaki Entertainment
Vennilavin Arangetram R. Muthukumar Samasthi, Dhinesh Kumar, Murthy Drama R Productions
Vil Ambu Ramesh Subramaniam Sri, Harish Kalyan, Srushti Dange, Chandini Tamilarasan, Samskruthy Shenoy Action drama Star Film Land & Nallusamy Pictures
19 Miruthan Shakti Soundar Rajan Jayam Ravi, Lakshmi Menon Science fiction Global Infotainment
Navarasa Thilagam Kamran Ma Ka Pa Anand, Srushti Dange, Karunakaran Comedy Square Stone Films
Sethupathi S. U. Arun Kumar Vijay Sethupathi, Remya Nambeesan Action drama Vansan Movies
26 Aarathu Sinam Arivazhagan Arulnithi, Aishwarya Rajesh, Aishwarya Dutta Crime thriller Sri Thenandal Films
Kanithan T. N. Santhosh Atharvaa, Catherine Tresa, Sunder Ramu, Tarun Arora Action thriller V Creations
Nayyapudai Vijay Kiran Pa. Vijay, Chandini Tamilarasan, S. A. Chandrasekhar Action drama 6 Face Studios
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R 		4 Pakki Payaluga Bharathi Valli, Lakshmanan, Murugesan, Manikandan Action Meenakshi Amman Studios
Pichaikkaran Sasi Vijay Antony, Satna Titus Action drama Vijay Antony Film Corporation
Pokkiri Raja Ramprakash Rayappa Jiiva, Hansika Motwani, Sibiraj Comedy PTS Film International
Sowkarpettai Vadivudaiyan Srikanth, Raai Laxmi Horror Shalom Studios
11 Aviyal Five Directors Nivin Pauly, Bobby Simha, Amrutha Srinivasan Anthology Stone Bench Creations
Enna Pidichirukka Subburaj Kevin, Preethi Vij, Ravi Mariya Romance Bright Future Moviemakers
Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum Nalan Kumarasamy Vijay Sethupathi, Madonna Sebastian Romantic comedy Thirukumaran Entertainment & Studio Green [13]
Kathiravanin Kodai Mazhai Kathiravan Kannan, Srija, Kalanjiyam Romance Yazh Tamil Thirai
Mapla Singam N. Rajasekhar Vimal, Anjali, Soori Comedy Escape Artists Motion Pictures
Natpadhigaram 79 Ravichandran Raj Bharath, Amzath Khan, Reshmi Menon, Tejaswi Madivada Drama Jayam Cine Entertainment
18 Aagam Vijay Anand Sriram Irfan, Deekshitha Manikkam, Jayaprakash, Riyaz Khan Drama JYO Star Enterprises
Endru Thaniyum Bharathi Krishnakumar (writer, director, orator) Yuvan Mayilsamy (actor), Jeevitha, Chandhana, Rajesh Balachandran (actor) Romance Vel Productions
Pugazh Manimaran Jai, Surabhi, RJ Balaji Action Film Department [14]
Sawaari Guhan Senniappan Benito Franklin, Mathivanan Rajendran, Sanam Shetty Thriller Entertainment Brothers
Vidayutham Nagamaneci Ram Saravana, Tanvi Ganesh Lonkar, Nagamaneci Horror Sree Nagaraja Sarpayakshi Films
25 Adida Melam Anbu Stalin Abhay Krishna, Abhinaya, Gaana Bala Romantic comedy B Vision
Dado Creations
Anbudan Anbarasi Allwyn Amala Prasanna Allwyn Amala Prasanna, Dharani, Pandu, Kovai Senthil, Velmurugan, Sivan Srinevasan, Yuvanswang, Advocate Abi, Sabarigiri Mani, Manivel Pandi, Romantic comedy Raj Marteen Films, Marteen Durai Raj, Fathima Rani Pilomin,
Thozha Vamsi Paidipally Nagarjuna, Karthi, Tamannaah Drama PVP cinema [15]
Vaaliba Raja Sai Gokul Ramnath Sethu, Vishakha Singh, Nushrat Bharucha, Santhanam Comedy Vanks Vision
Zero Arun Kumar Ashwin Kakumanu, Sshivada, JD Chakravarthy Supernatural thriller Madhav Media Entertainments
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R 		1 Darling 2 Sathish Chandrasekaran Kalaiyarasan, Rameez Raja, Maya, Kaali Venkat, Hari Horror comedy Rite Media Works
Sathish Chandrasekaranin Kadhaigal
Hello Naan Pei Pesuren S. Bhaskar Vaibhav, Aishwarya Rajesh, Oviya Horror comedy Avni Movies
Narathan Naga Venkatesh Nakul, Nikesha Patel, Shruti Ramakrishnan, Premji Amaren Comedy Vetrivel Film International
Uyire Uyire A. Rajasekhar Siddhu, Hansika Motwani Romance Jayaprada Productions
Studio 9 Motion Pictures
8 Avan Aval Ramkrish Mrinali Vignesh, Devika Madhavan Drama Khayan Pictures
Jithan 2 Rahul Jithan Ramesh, Srushti Dange, Karunas, Yogi Babu Horror Comedy SK Entertainment
Kida Poosari Magudi J. Jayakumar Thamizh, Ramdev, Nakshatra, Powerstar Srinivasan Drama Tamizh Thirai Viruthcham
Mudhal Thagaval Arikkai P. Rajaganesan Rayan, Kalpana Jeyam, Mujieeb Action Vellithirai Talkies
Oyee Francis Markus Geethan Britto, Eesha, Papri Ghosh, Arjunan Romantic comedy Mark Studio India Private Limited [16]
Tea Kadai Raja Raja Subbiah Raja Subbiah, Neha Gayatri, Yogi Babu, Sharmila Thapa Comedy Funtoon Talkies
14 Nijama Nizhala P. V. Sreenivasan Akhil Iyer, Malavika Menon Romance Sekar Movies
Theri Atlee Vijay, Samantha, Amy Jackson Action masala V Creations [17]
Yokkiyan Varan Somba Thooki Ulla Vai Swmayraaja Vijay Nagaraj, Priya Menon, Singampuli, Thennavan Comedy KDFCS Creations
15 Maasi Veedhi Veeramurugan Bala, Chandrika, Ganesh Drama Aarumuga Films
22 Ennul Aayiram Krishna Kumar Maha, Marina Michael, Vincent Asokan Suspense Drama Om Ganesh Creations
Guhan Azhagappan Aravind Kalathar, Sushma Prakash, Singampuli Action Great Talkies
Oru Nodiyil M.A. Chowdary Madan, Srushti Dange, Tapashree Horror comedy Akaar Productions
Vetrivel Vasantha Mani Sasikumar, Miya, Prabhu, Samuthirakani, Nikhila Vimal Action drama Lyca Productions
29 Kalam Robert Raaj Srinivasan, Amzath Khan, Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli, Pooja Ramachandran Horror Arul Movies Production [18]
Kanden Kadhal Konden Venkat G. Saamy Guhan, Ashwini, Mayilswamy Romance Creative Teamz [18]
Manithan I. Ahmed Udhayanidhi Stalin, Hansika Motwani, Prakash Raj Drama Red Giant Movies [18]
Saalaiyoram K Moorthy Kannan Raj, Serena, Pandiarajan, Singampuli Drama Smiley Productions [18]
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Y 		6 24 Vikram Kumar Suriya, Samantha, Nithya Menen Science fiction 2D Entertainment
Edaal Srijar Venkat, Yuva Romance D Extravaganza [19]
13 Inaiya Thalaimurai P. Elanthirumaran / Su.Ci.Easwar Ashwin Kumar, Manishajith Political Drama Maran Creations [20]
Jambulingam 3D Hari & Harish Narayan Gokulnath, Anjena Kirti, Ashvin Raja, Sukanya Comedy MPL Films [20]
Ko 2 Sarath Bobby Simha, Nikki Galrani, Prakash Raj Political drama RS Infotainment [20]
Pencil Mani Nagaraj G. V. Prakash Kumar, Sri Divya, Shariq Hassan Thriller drama Kalsan Movies [20]
Unnodu Ka RK Aari, Maya, Misha Ghoshal Romantic Comedy Abirami Cinemas [20]
20 Katha Solla Porom S. Kalyan Akshara, Viswanth, Kaali Venkat, Rajendran Drama Relax Adds Production [21]
Kodeeswaran Rajesh Patole Govind Rao, Madhura Munjal, Arul Raj Drama Raj Production [21]
Marudhu M. Muthaiah Vishal, Sri Divya Action Anna Gopuram Films [21]
27 Idhu Namma Aalu Pandiraj Silambarasan, Nayanthara, Andrea Jeremiah Romantic comedy Chimbu Cine Arts [22]
Jeniffer Karuppaiya G. M. Saravanapandi T. S. Vasan, Mridula Vijay, Rohini Drama Celebrity Cinema [22]
Meera Jaakirathai R. G. Keshavan Surendar, Monica, Bobby Simha, Swaminathan Horror White Screen Entertainment [22]
Sutta Pazham Sudaatha Pazham G. Shiva Raju, Kasmira, Power Star Srinivasan Comedy RR Cine Art [22]
Uriyadi Vijay Kumar Vijay Kumar, Mime Gopi, Henna Bella, Citizen Sivakumar Political Thriller Souvenir Productions [22]
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N 		3 Iraivi Karthik Subbaraj Vijay Sethupathi, S. J. Surya, Bobby Simha, Anjali, Kamalinee Mukherjee, Pooja Devariya Drama Thirukumaran Entertainment [23]
Kallathoni B. Saddam Hussain Deepika, Edin Alexander, Ramu Drama Vishnu Movie Makers
Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran Ezhil Vishnu Vishal, Nikki Galrani, Soori Comedy Vishnu Vishal Studioz, Ezhilmaaran Productions
10 Oru Naal Koothu Nelson Dinesh Ravi, Miya, Nivetha Pethuraj, Karunakaran Comedy Drama Kenanya Films [24]
Pandiyoda Galatta Thaangala S. T. Gunasegaran Nithin Sathya, Raksha Raj, Singampuli, Imman Annachi Comedy Virokshiya Media
Vithaiyadi Naanunakku Ramnathan K. B Ramnathan K.B, Sowra Syed Neo Noir Thriller L9 & ISR Ventures
17 Angali Pangali S. Balamurugan Vishnupriyan, Sanyathara, Soori Comedy SYJ Productions
Enakku Innoru Per Irukku Sam Anton G. V. Prakash Kumar, Anandhi, Saravanan Action Comedy Lyca Productions [25]
Muthina Kathirika Venkat Raghavan Sundar C, Poonam Bajwa, Sathish Comedy Avni Cinemax [26]
24 Amma Kanakku Ashwini Iyer Tiwari Amala Paul, Revathi, Samuthirakani Drama Wunderbar Films, Colour Yellow Productions [27]
Metro Ananda Krishnan Shirish, Bobby Simha, Sendrayan Action thriller E5 Entertainments, Metro Productions
Raja Manthiri Usha Krishnan Kalaiyarasan, Shaalin Zoya, Bala Saravanan, Kaali Venkat Comedy Drama Etcetera Entertainment

July – December[edit]

Opening Title Director Cast Genre Producer Ref
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U
L 		1 Appa Samuthirakani Samuthirakani, Thambi Ramaiah, Namo Narayana Drama Naadodigal Productions
Jackson Durai Dharani Dharan Sathyaraj, Sibiraj, Bindu Madhavi Horror comedy Sri Green Productions [28]
Oru Melliya Kodu A. M. R. Ramesh Arjun, Shaam, Manisha Koirala, Aqsa Bhatt Drama Thriller Akshaya Creations
Paisa Majith Sree Raam, Aara, Nassar, Mayilsamy Comedy KJR Studios & RK Dream World
7 Adra Machan Visilu Thiraivannan Shiva, Naina Sarwar, Srinivasan Comedy Arasu Films
Dhilluku Dhuddu Rambala Santhanam, Shanaya, Saurabh Shukla Horror comedy Sri Thenandal Films
8 Arthanari Sundarra Elangovan Arundhati, Ramkumar, Nassar Drama Kiruthikaa Film Company
Ka Ka Ka Po P. S. Vijay Kesavan, Sakshi Agarwal, Karunas, Srinivasan Comedy ONS Movie Productions
15 Kizhakku Chandu A. Senthil Anandhan Bala, Rani, Hashika Dutt, Saravana Subbiah Drama Karuppai Aandal Cinemas
Kodambakkam Kokila C. R. Muthupandi Asha Latha, Seyon, Ashish, Ambani Shankar Drama Thriller SVM Films
Megamoottam Vaidyanathan Natarajan KV Rajan, MR Balan, R Murali Romance Kudavarasi Movie Creations
Onbathilirindhu Pathu Varai Vijai Shanmugavel Iyyanaar Kathir, Swapna Menon, Saravana Subbiah Drama thriller Hero Cinemas
Summave Aaduvom Kadhal Sukumar Arun Balaji, Leema Babu, Yuvarani, Bala Singh Drama Sri Ranga Production
22 Kabali Pa. Ranjith Rajinikanth, Radhika Apte, Winston Chao, Kishore, Dinesh, Dhansika, Kalaiyarasan Action drama V Creations [29]
29 Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi Pugaal Mani Rathan Mouli, Shravya, Suza Kumar, Ramji Horror Comedy Govind Studio
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G 		5 Sandikuthirai Anbumani Rajkamal, Manasa, Risha Arul, Ganja Karuppu Romantic drama Sun Moon Company
Ennama Kadha Vudranunga V. Francis Raj Aarvi, Shalu, Alisha Chopra Comedy drama Alex Creations
Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum Premsai Jai, Yami Gautam, Santhanam, Ashutosh Rana Romantic comedy Photon Kathaas
Thirunaal P. S. Ramnath Jiiva, Nayanthara, Meenakshi Action Kodhandapani Films
12 Joker Raju Murugan Guru Somasundaram, Ramya Pandian, Gayathri Krishnaa Social satire Dream Warrior Pictures
Mudinja Ivana Pudi K. S. Ravikumar Sudeep, Nithya Menen, Prakash Raj Action masala Rambabu Productions
Wagah G. N. R. Kumaravelan Vikram Prabhu, Ranya Rao, Karunas Romanctic drama Vijay Bhargavi Films
19 Dharma Durai Seenu Ramasamy Vijay Sethupathi, Tamannaah, Aishwarya Rajesh, Srushti Dange, Raadhika Romantic drama Studio 9 Productions
Nambiyaar Ganeshaa Srikanth, Sunaina, Santhanam Comedy Golden Friday Films
Yaanai Mel Kuthirai Sawaari Karuppiah Murugan Archana Singh, Rajendran, Krishnamoorthy, Swaminathan, Tharika, Mippu Comedy Battlers Cinema
25 Bayam Oru Payanam Manisharma Bharath Reddy, Vishakha Singh, Meenakshi Dixit Horror Octo Spider Productions
26 54321 Ragavendra Prasad Shabeer, Aarvin, Pavithra Gowda, Rohini Drama MainStream Productions
Andha Kuyil Needhana Stanley Jose Keerthi Krishna, Sagar, Sreya Jose, Salam Kunnath Drama Ponnu Films
Enakku Veru Engum Kilaigal Kidayathu Ganapathy Balamurugan Goundamani, Soundararaja, Riythvika Comedy Jayaram Productions
Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai Mithran Jawahar Walter Phillips, Isha Talwar Romance Block Ticket Films
Vendru Varuvaan Vijendran Veerabharathi, Sameera, Kadhal Sukumar Action Reality Pictures
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P 		2 Ilamai Oonjal Mangai Harirajan Namitha, Kiran Rathod, Meghna Naidu, Keerthi Chawla Action Shree Preyam Creations
Kidaari Prasath Murugesan Sasikumar, Nikhila Vimal, Napoleon Action Company Productions
Kuttrame Thandanai M. Manikandan Vidharth, Pooja Devariya, Aishwarya Rajesh, Rahman Crime Thriller Don Productions & Tribal Art Productions
Thagadu M. Thanga Durai Ajay, Sanam Shetty, Hashika Dutt, Prabha, Priyanka Shukla Historical drama Thai Thanthai Movies
8 Iru Mugan Anand Shankar Vikram, Nayanthara, Nithya Menen Action Thameens Films
Vaaimai A. Senthil Kumar Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, Bhanu, Goundamani, Ramki, Thiagarajan, Manoj Bharathi, Prithvi Rajan Drama Min Max Movies
9 Pudhusa Naan Poranthen Majid Abu Biyon, Kalyani Nair, Kalabhavan Mani Drama Sahara Entertainments
16 Nayagi Govi Trisha, Ganesh Venkatraman, Sushma Raj Horror Giridhar Production House
Karma R. Arvind R. Arvind Thiller Creative Criminal
Pagiri Esakki Karvannan Prabhu Ranaveeran, Shravya, Ravi Mariya Romantic comedy Lakshmi Creations
Sadhuram 2 Sumanth Radhakrishnan Yog Japee, Rohit Nair, Riaz, Sanam Shetty Thriller Knockout Entertainment & Grey Matter Studios
Uchathula Shiva Jaypee Karan, Neha Ratnakaran, Aadukalam Naren Action drama K Entertainments
22 Thodari Prabhu Solomon Dhanush, Keerthy Suresh, Ganesh Venkatraman Romantic thriller Sathya Jyothi Films
23 Aandavan Kattalai M. Manikandan Vijay Sethupathi, Ritika Singh, Pooja Devariya Comedy Drama Gopuram Films
Oruthal Krishnadasan Senthil Jagadeesan, Gayathri Iyer Drama Sayeeleela Productions
30 Aasi N. P. S. Veerapandiyan Varshika, Jaga, Jeyashree, Aarthi, Raj Kapoor Horror Shanmuga Pictures
Kallattam G. Ramesh Nandha, Richard, Sharika, Usha Shree Action White Horse Productions
Kanaga Durga Chandra Kannaiyan Magi, Saravanan, Divya Nagesh, Janvika, Delhi Ganesh Devotional Jothi Vinayagar Cinemas
Kollidam Nesam Murali Nesam Murali, Ludhia, Vadivukkarasi Action Vertical Films
Nunnunarvu Mathivanan Sakthivel Mathivanan Sakthivel, Indira Thriller Sakthi Screens
Thirumaal Perumai Gopal Ram Gopal Ram, Tamilmani, Vaiyapuri, Delhi Ganesh Devotional MGS Films
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T 		7 Devi A. L. Vijay Prabhu Deva, Tamannaah, Sonu Sood Supernatural comedy Prabhu Deva Studios
Rekka Rathina Shiva Vijay Sethupathi, Lakshmi Menon, Sija Rose Action masala Comman Man Productions
Remo Bakkiyaraj Kannan Sivakarthikeyan, Keerthy Suresh, Sathish Romantic comedy 24AM Studios
14 Ammani Lakshmy Ramakrishnan Lakshmy Ramakrishnan, Subbalakshmi, Nithin Sathya Drama Tag Entertainment
21 Kagitha Kappal S. Sivaraman Appukutty, Dilija, M. S. Bhaskar Drama Evergreen Movie International
Nee Enbathu A. R. Rahim Mukil, Shamja, Pandi Romance Try Film Productions
Nenjukkulla Nee Neranjirukka Sampathkumar–Rajendran Sivahari, Ameetha Drama S. S. Studio Production
28 Kaashmora Gokul Karthi, Nayanthara, Sri Divya Supernatural Dream Warrior Pictures
Kodi R. S. Durai Senthilkumar Dhanush, Trisha, Anupama Parameswaran Political thriller Grass Root Film Company
Thiraikku Vaaradha Kadhai Thulasidas Nadhiya, Iniya, Eden, Subiksha Horror MJD Production
29 Kadalai P. Sagayasuresh Ma Ka Pa Anand, Aishwarya Rajesh, John Vijay, Ponvannan Comedy Udhayam Entertainment
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V 		4 Ini Avanea Sampathraj Santhosh, Sasi, Ashleysha, Ruby, Pavani Reddy Action Thriller Tamil Thai Creations & A.N.A Movie Creations
11 Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada Gautham Menon Silambarasan, Manjima Mohan, Baba Sehgal Action Thriller Ondraga Entertainment & Escape Artists Motion Pictures
Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum Amudheswar Kalidas Jayaram, Ashna Zaveri, Prabhu, Pooja Kumar Comedy Eshan Productions
18 Anjukku Onnu Arviyar Amar, Guru Siddharth, Jerold, Megna, Umasri Comedy Parents Pictures
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru M. Rajesh G. V. Prakash Kumar, Nikki Galrani, Anandhi, Prakash Raj Comedy Amma Creations
24 Kavalai Vendam Deekay Jiiva, Kajal Aggarwal, Bobby Simha, Sunaina Romantic comedy RS Infotainment
25 Ilami Julian Prakash Yuvan, Anu Krishna, Akhil, Ravi Mariya Historical Joe Productions
Kannula Kaasa Kattappa Major Gowtham Aravind Akash, Chandini Tamilarasan, Ashwathy Warrier Comedy Sugar & Spice Entertainment
Pattathaari A. R. Sankar Pandi Abi Saravanan, Sayana Santhosh, Ambani Shankar Comedy Ges Movies
Virumandikum Sivanandikum Vincent Selva Sanjay, Arundhati Nair, Thambi Ramaiah, Robo Shankar Comedy Lakshmi Talkies
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C 		1 Saithan Pradeep Krishnamoorthy Vijay Antony, Arundhati Nair Psychological thriller Vijay Antony Film Corporation
2 Azhahendra Sollukku Amudha Nagarajan Rijan Suresh, Aashritha, Pattimandram Raja Romance Ralph Productions
Maaveeran Kittu Suseenthiran Vishnu Vishal, Sri Divya, Parthiban Drama Nallu Samy Pictures & Asian Cine Combines
Pazhaya Vannarapettai G. Mohan Prajin, Richard, Nishanth, Ashmitha, Karunas Drama Sri Krishna Talkies
9 Atti Vijayabhaskar Ma Ka Pa Anand, Ashmitha, Ramki Comedy Parinita Productions
Chennai 600028 II Venkat Prabhu Shiva, Jai, Vaibhav, Premji, Vijay Vasanth, Aravind Akash, Nithin Sathya, Ajay Raj, Mahat Raghavendra Sports Comedy Black Ticket Company
Parandhu Sella Vaa Dhanapal Padmanabhan Luthfudeen, Aishwarya Rajesh, Narelle Kheng, Karunakaran, Sathish, RJ Balaji Romantic comedy 8 Point Entertainment
16 Andaman Aadhavan Richard, Manochitra, Kannadasan, Manobala, Vaiyapuri Romance Sudha Movie Creations
Veera Sivaji Ganesh Vinayak Vikram Prabhu, Shamili, John Vijay Action Madras Enterprises
23 Balle Vellaiyathevaa Prakash M. Sasikumar, Tanya, Kovai Sarala, Sangili Murugan Comedy Company Productions
Kaththi Sandai Suraj Vishal, Tamannaah, Jagapati Babu, Vadivelu Action masala Madras Enterprises
Manal Kayiru 2 Madhan Kumar Ashwin Shekhar, Poorna, S. Ve. Sekhar, Visu Comedy drama Sri Thenandal Films
Ner Mugam Murali Krishna Rafee, Meera Nandan, Meenakshi, Pandiarajan Action Hi-Tech Pictures
29 Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru Karthick Naren Rahman, Ashwin Kumar, Prakash Raghavan, Santhosh Krishna, Yaashika Aanand Crime thriller Knight Nostalgia Filmotainment & Venus Infotainment
30 Achamindri Rajapandi Vijay Vasanth, Srushti Dange, Samuthirakani, Saranya Ponvannan Action drama Triple V Records
Adhiran J. V. Mohan Suresh Kumar, Sanjana, Shreeram, Fathima Drama B Movies
Eganapuram V. Suresh Natchatra V. Ravi, Jothisha Ammu, Rithu Rajasimman Drama VR Movies International
Kandadhai Sollugiren B. Lenin Poo Ram, Anand, Janaki, Karuna, Jeniffer Drama Buddha Pictures & JSK Film Corporation
Meow Chinnas Palanisamy R. Raja, Gayathri Iyer Comedy thriller Global Woods Movies
Mo Bhuvan Nallan Suresh Ravi, Aishwarya Rajesh, Pooja Devariya, Ramesh Thilak Horror comedy Moment Entertainment & Infotainment Ltd
Thalaiyatti Bommai Bagavathi Bala Ramesh, Tanvi, Meera Krishnan Horror comedy S Films

Dubbed films[edit]

Opening Title Director(s) Original film Cast Ref.
Title Language
5 August Namadhu Chandrasekhar Yeleti Manamantha Telugu Mohanlal, Gauthami
14 October Sivanaagam Kodi Ramakrishna Nagarahavu Kannada Vishnuvardhan, Ramya, Diganth, Saikumar

Awards[edit]

Category/Organization Filmfare Awards South
17 June 2017[30]		 IIFA Awards
28 March 2017[31]		 SIIMA Awards
30 June 2017[32]
Best Film Joker Irudhi Suttru Irudhi Suttru
Best Director Sudha Kongara
Irudhi Suttru		 Atlee
Theri		 Atlee
Theri
Best Actor R. Madhavan
Irudhi Suttru		 R. Madhavan
Irudhi Suttru		 Sivakarthikeyan
Remo
Best Actress Ritika Singh
Irudhi Suttru		 Ritika Singh
Irudhi Suttru		 Nayanthara
Iru Mugan
Best Music Director A. R. Rahman
Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada		 A. R. Rahman
Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada		 A. R. Rahman
Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada

Notable deaths[edit]

J.Jayalalitha — 5 December Cho Ramaswamy - 7 December

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Entertainment tax doubled to 30% (from 15%) for non-Tamil titles and U certificates
  2. ↑ CTD reports ₹85.81 crore ET collection in 2016–17
  3. ↑ Kollywood admissions total 12.6 crore in India in 2016
  4. ↑ Hooli, Shekhar H. (22 July 2018). "Kaala total worldwide box office collection: Rajinikanth starrer incurs huge losses to distributors". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  5. ↑ Upadhyaya, Prakash (27 June 2016). "'Theri' box office collection: Vijay-starrer collects over Rs. 150 crore worldwide". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  6. ↑ Upadhyaya, Prakash (24 May 2016). "'24' worldwide box office collection: Suriya-starrer grosses Rs. 150 crore". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
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  13. ↑ "Nalan's 'Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum' for February 14?". Sify. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
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  19. ↑ "Friday Fury – May 06". Sify. 6 May 2016.
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  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 "Friday Fury – May 20". Sify. 20 May 2016.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 22.3 22.4 "Friday Fury – May 27". Sify. 27 May 2016.
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  24. ↑ "'Oru Naal Koothu' Tamil Movie Database". tamilcineainfo.com. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  25. ↑ "'Enakku Innoru Per Irukku' Tamil Movie Database". tamilcineainfo.com. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  26. ↑ "'Muthina Katirikai' Tamil Movie Database". tamilcineainfo.com. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  27. ↑ "'Amma Kanakkuu' Tamil Movie Database". tamilcineainfo.com. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  28. ↑ "'Jackson Durai' Tamil Movie Database". tamilcineainfo.com. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  29. ↑ "'Kabali' Tamil Movie Database". tamilcineainfo.com. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  30. ↑ "Winners: 64th Jio Filmfare Awards 2017 (South) - Times of India".
  31. ↑ "IIFA awards event from today". The Hindu. 28 March 2017.
  32. ↑ "SIIMA awards 2017 nominations announced".
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