An ambitious adaptation of Kalki Krishnamurthy's legendary novel. It was praised for its grand scale, stellar performances, and A.R. Rahman's haunting score. It effectively captured the political intrigue of the Chola Empire. 3. Kadaisi Vivasayi (The Last Farmer) Director: M. Manikandan Starring: Nallandi, Vijay Sethupathi
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Starring Thalapathy Vijay and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, Beast was an invasion action thriller set inside a hijacked shopping mall. While it received mixed critical reviews, the film opened to monumental box office numbers, fueled heavily by the global viral track "Arabickuthu" composed by Anirudh Ravichander. 4. Valimai isai minicom 2022 tamil movies top
This gritty gangster film, directed by GVM, stood out for its realistic portrayal of a young man’s journey into the criminal underworld of Mumbai, featuring a raw performance by STR. 9. Taanakkaran Genre: Action Drama Director: Tamizh Key Cast: Vikram Prabhu
The year 2022 was a monumental period for Tamil cinema, delivering a spectacular mix of massive blockbusters, critically acclaimed art pieces, and viral sensory sensations. If you are looking through the archives of , Minicom , or other popular digital discussion hubs to find the absolute best Tamil cinema had to offer that year, you are in the right place. It effectively captured the political intrigue of the
A raw and powerful depiction of police training, focusing on the systemic issues within the force.
Directed by GVM, this film saw Silambarasan TR ("STR") deliver a remarkably understated and gritty performance. Instead of a typical hero role, the movie focused on the slow transformation of a common man into a gangster, offering a realistic look at the underworld. A.R. Rahman’s music added depth to this gritty narrative. 5. Kadaisi Vivasayi - A Poetic Tale of the Soil Drama Director: M. Manikandan Key Performers: Nallandi, Vijay Sethupathi Thiruchitrambalam Drama / Romance
| Rank | Movie Title | Worldwide Gross (Estimate) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | | ₹450 - 500 crore | | 2 | Vikram | ₹435 - 500 crore | | 3 | Beast | ₹217 - 300 crore | | 4 | Valimai | ₹163 - 230 crore | | 5 | Etharkkum Thunindhavan | ₹100 - 125 crore | | 6 | Thiruchitrambalam | ₹100 crore (Dhanush's second 100 cr grosser) | | 7 | Don | ₹110 crore | | 8 | Love Today | ₹90 crore |
Mani Ratnam fulfilled his decades-long dream of adapting Kalki Krishnamurthy’s epic historical novel into a cinematic masterpiece. Featuring an ensemble cast including Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, and Trisha, PS-1 brought the glorious history of the Chola dynasty to life. AR Rahman’s magical score and the film's grand visuals resonated deeply with Tamilians worldwide, turning it into a massive cultural phenomenon.
A sleeper hit modern romance comedy exploring trust in the smartphone era; it became an immense box-office success. R. Madhavan
Revived Tamil pride through an authentic Chola dynasty epic. Romantic Comedy Lowest budget to highest profit margin ratio of the year. Thiruchitrambalam Drama / Romance