List of Tamil films of 2011

Prior to the amendment of Tamil Nadu Entertainments Tax Act 1939 on 27 September 2011, gross was 115 per cent of Nett for films with non-Tamil titles. Post-amendment, gross jumped to 130 per cent of net for films with non-Tamil titles and U certificates as well. Commercial Taxes Department disclosed 59.43 crore in entertainment tax revenue for the year.

The following is a list of films produced in the Tamil cinema in India that were released in 2011.

Box office collection

Rank Film Worldwide gross
1 7 Aum Arivu ₹105 crore
2 Mankatha ₹75 Crore
3 Velayudham ₹67 Crore
4 Ko ₹55 Crore
5 Siruthai ₹50 Crore

List of released films

January – June

Opening Title Director Actors Genre Notes Ref
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7 Thamizh Desam Thamizh Selva Raghuvannan, Varshini Drama
14 Aadukalam Vetrimaran Dhanush, Taapsee Pannu, Kishore Drama Produced by Five Star Films
Siruthai Siva Karthi, Tamannaah Action, masala Produced by Studio Green
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Ilaignan Suresh Krishna Pa. Vijay, Remya Nambeesan, Meera Jasmine, Namitha Drama Produced by Martin Production
Kaavalan Siddique Vijay, Asin, Mithra Kurian Romantic comedy Produced by Ekaveera Creations
Sollitharava S. Sivaraman Sivan, Sharmila, Nivedhita Romance Produced by Foot Steps Production
28 Pathinaaru D. Sabapathy Shiva, Madhu Shalini Romantic drama Produced by Passion Movie Makers
Pazhagiyathe Pirivatharka S. A. Selvakumar Selvam, Tharuna Romance Siva Jothi Films Banner
Vaada Poda Nanbargal Manigai Nandha, Sharran Kumar, Yashika Romance Produced by 8 Point Entertainment
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4 Yuddham Sei Myshkin Cheran, Dipa Shah, Y. Gee. Mahendra Crime thriller Produced by AGS Entertainment
Thoonga Nagaram Gaurav Vimal, Anjali, Bharani, Nishanth, Gaurav Drama Produced by Cloud Nine Movies
11 Idhu Kadhal Uthirum Kaalam P.K.Shivashri T.Jayanraj, P.K.Shivashri Romance
Nandhi Thamizhvanan Akhil, Sanusha Drama Produced by Vision X Media
Payanam Radha Mohan Nagarjuna, Prakash Raj, Sana Khan, Poonam Kaur Thriller, drama Produced by Silent Movies
Thambikottai Ammu Ramesh Narain, Poonam Bajwa, Meena Action, masala Produced by Rajeshwari Films
Varmam A. S. Lawrence Madhavan Akilan, Anaka, Nizhalgal Ravi Crime thriller Produced by Crescent Creations
18 Aadu Puli Vijay Prakash Aadhi, Poorna, Prabhu Action Produced by Global Infotainments
Nadunisi Naaygal Gautham Vasudev Menon Sameera Reddy, Veera Bahu Psychological thriller Produced by Photon Kathaas
Thappu Akilan Vivan, Rani Chaturvedi, Jennifer Adult Produced by SSA Movies
25 Aaranin Kaaval K. Dharmaraj Ajay, Sonia Bhat Drama Produced by Rogan Films
Margazhi 16 K. Steven Jayanth, Srinidhi Romance Produced by Jayavishal Arts
Seedan Subramaniya Siva Ananya, Krishna, Dhanush Drama Produced by Mid Productions
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4 Singam Puli Sai Ramani Jiiva, Divya Spandana, Honey Rose Action, masala Produced by Silverline Film Factory
11 Ayyan Kendiran Muniyasamy Vasan Karthik, Divya Padmini Drama
Bhavani G. Kicha Sneha, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Vivek Action Produced by Shri Movie Makers
Aivar Sai Prasad Perarasan, Vijay Anand, Ilah, Athulya Drama Produced by AGR Night Films
18 Lathika R. Bharathan, Dr. Srinivasan Dr. Srinivasan, Meenakshi Kailash, Rahman Masala Produced by Lathika Films
Minsaram N. Selvakumar Yuvaraaj, Madhusantha, Thol. Thirumavalavan, Sowganthi Romance Produced by Kovai Film City
Avargalum Ivargalum Veera Pandian Sathish, Vimal Natarajan, Aishwarya, Supraja, Agathiyan Drama Produced by Lakshika Films
Muthukku Muthaaga Rasu Madhuravan Vikranth, Natty, Ilavarasu, Oviya, Monica, Saranya Ponvannan Drama Produced by Pandiyanadu Theatres
25 Kullanari Koottam Sribalaji Vishnu Vishal, Remya Nambeesan Romance
Kumara T. K. Shanmughasundaram Ratheeshvaratha, Roopashree Romance
Padai Soozha A. S. Prabhu Ganesh Prasad, Prasad Raj, Varshini Masala
Sattapadi Kutram S. A. Chandrasekhar Sathyaraj, Vikranth, Bhanu, Harish Kalyan, Komal Sharma Action
Nil Gavani Sellathey Anand K. Chakravarthy Anand K. Chakravarthy, Jagan, Dhansika, Lakshmi Nair Suspense thriller Produced by Imagine Creations,
Re-release
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1 Appavi R. Raghuraj Gautham, Suhani Kalita, K. Bhagyaraj Drama Produced by Chartered Arts
Nanjupuram Charles Raaghav, Monica Thriller, fantasy Produced by Illusionz Infinite
Thenkasi Pakkathula A. Anthony Ajay, Ashmitha Drama Produced by Classic Combines
8 Mappillai Suraj Dhanush, Hansika Motwani, Manisha Koirala Masala Produced by Nemichand Jhabak
9 Ponnar Shankar Thyagarajan Prashanth, Pooja Chopra, Divya Parameshwaran, Sneha, Khushbu, Prakash Raj, Jayaram Epic Produced by Lakshmi Shanthi Movies
22 Ko K. V. Anand Jeeva, Karthika Nair, Ajmal, Piaa Bajpai Thriller Produced By RS Infotainment
Vikadakavi G. Krishnan Sathish, Amala Paul Romance Produced by ABC Studious
29 Kadhal Meipada Ravi Aacharya Vishnu Priyan, Madhumitha, Thalaivasal Vijay Romance
Vaanam Krish Silambarasan, Bharath, Anushka Shetty, Prakash Raj, Saranya Action, drama Produced by VTV Productions & Magic Box Pictures
Poova Thalaiya Sanjay Ram Krishnakumar, Udhaya, Sherin, Megha Nair Drama Produced by Lingam Theatres
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6 Engeyum Kadhal Prabhu Deva Jayam Ravi, Hansika Motwani Romance Produced by AGS Entertainment
Pasakkara Nanbargal Firose Khan Ajmal Khan, Divya Nagesh Drama Produced by Angel Film International
12 Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai Suseenthiran Appukutty, Saranya Mohan, Advaitha Comedy drama Produced by Escape Artists Motion Pictures
14 Narthagi G. Vijayabathma Vivin, Swathi, Kalki, Leema Babu Drama Produced by SG Films
20 Kandaen A. C. Mugil Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj, Rashmi Gautham, Santhanam Romantic comedy Produced by Sri Sivaselvanayagiamman Movies
Maithanam M. S. Sakthivel M. A. Kennedy, Suresh Guru, Jyothi Raj, Swasika Drama Produced by Anjana Cinemas
Suttum Vizhi Sudare Thilakar Chandru, Vinith, Sushma, Priyashri, Jeeva Romance Produced by Nila Films
27 Eththan L. Suresh Vimal, Sanusha Action Produced by Sherali Films
Sabash Sariyana Potti Venu Arvind Jayaram, Sriram Karthik, Anjana Thamburatti, Deepa Narendra Comedy Produced by Dwaraka Movies
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3 Aanmai Thavarael D. Kuzhandai Velappan Dhruvva, Shruthi, Sampath Raj Crime thriller Produced by Redhead Entertainment
Anbirkku Alavillai Maryam Kassai, Anand S Babu Sumeet Pathak, Neetu Chaudhury, Johnny Lever Romantic drama Produced by Shepherd India Media Private Limited
Oru Santhippil A. Sridhar M. S. Arulmani, Paveena Adult Produced by Tristar Movies
10 Aaranya Kaandam Thiagarajan Kumararaja Jackie Shroff, Ravi Krishna, Sampath Raj, Yasmin Ponnappa Mob, neo-noir Produced by Capital Film Works
Aasaipadugiren Balu Manivannan Sekhar, Gayathri Romance
Shanthi Appuram Nithya Murali Vishwa Magha Aditya, Archna Sharma Erotic thriller
17 Anaagarigam Krishna Devan Vibu, Prajwal Poovaiah, Vagitha, Rishikesh, Bobbylona Erotic
Avan Ivan Bala Arya, Vishal, Janani Iyer, Madhu Shalini Comedy drama Produced by AGS Entertainment
24 Pillaiyar Theru Kadaisi Veedu Thirumalai Kishore Jithan Ramesh, Sanchita Padukone, Suhasini Romance, action Produced by Super Good Films
Udhayan Chaplin Arulnithi, Pranitha Subhash Action Produced by Muthamizh Padaippagam
25 Nootrenbadhu P. Jayendra Siddharth, Priya Anand, Nithya Menen Romantic drama Produced by SPI Cinemas & Aghal Films

July – December

Opening Title Director Cast Genre Notes Ref
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1 Arumbu Meesai Kurumbu Paarvai Vetri Veeran Chandru, Jayanthi Romance Produced by New Line Talkies
Theneer Viduthi S. S. Kumaran Adith Arun, Reshmi Menon Romance Produced by Peacock Pictures
7 Venghai Hari Dhanush, Tamannaah Bhatia, Rajkiran Masala Produced by Vijaya Productions
15 Deiva Thirumagal A. L. Vijay Vikram, Anushka Shetty, Amala Paul, Baby Sara Drama Produced by Rajakaliamman Medias
22 Kanchana Raghava Lawrence Raghava Lawrence, R. Sarathkumar, Lakshmi Rai Comedy horror Produced by Raghava Productions
29 Bodinayakkanur Ganesan Gnanam Harikumar, Arundhathi, Sai Ravi Action
Karungali Kalanjiyam Kalanjiyam, Anjali, Srinivas, Sunitha Varma, Asmitha Drama
Markandeyan FEFSI Vijayan Sabarash, Savika Chaiyadej (Pinky), Nivedhitha, Srihari Action
Veppam Anjana Ali Khan Karthik Kumar, Nani, Nithya Menen, Bindu Madhavi Drama Produced by Photon Kathaas
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5 Doo Sriram Padmanabhan Sanjay, Nakshatra, Sangeetha Bhatt Romance
Potta Potti Yuvaraj Sadagoppan Ramesh, Harini Sports comedy
Ramanathapuram J. J. Hasen Rakesh, Archna Sharma Romance
12 Konjam Veyil Konjam Mazhai Ekadasi Tej, Nakshatra, Hansifa Drama Produced by FCS Creations
Rowthiram Gokul Jiiva, Shriya Saran Action Produced by Super Good Films
Sagakkal L. Muthukumara Swamy Sanjeev, Advaitha Drama Produced by VVV Creations
Sankarankovil Palanivel Raja Kanal Kannan, Rupika Ramnath, Nassar, Prabhu Drama Produced by Sivadarshini Cine Arts
Uyarthiru 420 Premnath Snehan, Meghana Raj, Akshara Gowda, Akshaya, Vaseegaran Action Produced by Rich India Talkies
19 En Ullam Unnai Theduthe N. Selvaraj N. Selvaraj, Manjula Vijayakumar, Anandraj, Dhaamu Romance
Mittai M. S. Anbu Santhosh, Prabha, Mayya Unni Romance
Mudhal Idam R. Kumaran Vidharth, Kavitha Nair, Kishore Romantic comedy Produced by AVM Productions
Vengayam Sankagiri Rajkumar Satyaraj, Alexander, Paveena Drama
26 Puli Vesham P. Vasu R. K., Karthik, Sadha, Divya Padmini Drama Produced by RK Worlds
Yuvan Yuvathi G. N. R. Kumaravelan Bharath, Rima Kallingal Romance Produced by Ram Pictures
31 Mankatha Venkat Prabhu Ajith Kumar, Arjun, Trisha, Lakshmi Rai, Andrea, Vaibhav, Anjali Action, thriller Produced by Cloud Nine Movies
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9 Ayudha Porattam Jai Akash Jai Akash, Preeti Minal, Anita Reddy Action
Kasethan Kadavulada Thirumalai Saran, Pandiarajan, Karunas, Kamna Jethmalani, Sathyan, Divya Padmini Comedy Jamal Movie Creations
Mathikettan Salai G. Patturajan Adarsh, Divya Nagesh Drama
16 Engaeyum Eppothum M. Saravanan Jai, Anjali, Sharvanand, Ananya Romantic drama Produced by Murugadoss Productions
Vandhaan Vendraan R. Kannan Jiiva, Nandha, Taapsee Pannu Action thriller Produced by Vasan Visual Ventures
23 Aayiram Vilakku S. P. Hosimin Sathyaraj, Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj, Sana Khan Drama Produced by HMI Pictures
Aduthathu Thakkali Srinivasan Sriman, Meenal, Ilavarasu, Nassar Thriller
Thigattadha Kadhal Manoj Erotic produced by Sweet Chilly Entertainment
30 Muran Rajjan Madhav Prasanna, Cheran, Haripriya, Nikita Thukral, Suma Bhattacharya Thriller Produced by UTV Motion Pictures
Vaagai Sooda Vaa A. Sargunam Vimal, Iniya, K. Bhagyaraj Period piece, romantic drama Produced by Village Theatres
Vedi Prabhu Deva Vishal, Sameera Reddy, Poonam Kaur Action-masala Produced by GK Productions
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6 Vellore Maavattam R. N. R. Manohar Nandha, Poorna Action Produced by AGS Entertainment
8 Sadhurangam Karu Pazhaniappan Srikanth, Sonia Agarwal Political drama
7 Raa Raa Sandilya Udhaya, Shweta Basu Prasad Romantic comedy
Varnam S. M. Raju Giri, Ashwatha, Monica, Sampath Raj Drama
Varudangal 20 K. Kennedy Meenkhotti Erotic
13 Keezhatheru Kicha N. S. Madhavan Ramesh Ram, Dharsha, Natassha, Ganja Karuppu Comedy
Uyirin Yedai 21 Ayiri E. L. Indrajith E.L.Indrajith, Thilakan, Sangamithra Erotic
14 Kaadhal Alla Adhaiyum Thaandi V. C. Prem Pravin Ragav, Asini Romantic drama
25 7 Aum Arivu A. R. Murugadoss Suriya, Shruti Haasan, Johnny Tri Nguyen, Avinash Science fiction Produced by Red Giant Movies
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Velayudham M. Raja Vijay, Genelia D'Souza, Hansika Motwani, Saranya Mohan Action-masala Produced by Aascar Films
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11 Konjam Sirippu Konjam Kobam Sampoornam Mahesh, Anusha Romance Produced by Sri Ashtalakshmi Films
Naan Sivanagiren V. K. Gnanashekar Udhay Karthik, Varsha, Aditya, Prem Kumar Drama Produced by MN Creations
Thambi Vettothi Sundaram Vadivudaiyan Karan, Anjali, Saravanan Drama Produced by JS 24 Frames
18 Vithagan R. Parthiban Parthiban, Poorna, Milind Soman Action Produced by Seventh Channel Entertainment
Marudhavelu RKR Adhimolam Kailash, Akansha, Nakshatra Action drama Produced by S Shanmugapandian
25 Mayakkam Enna Selvaraghavan Dhanush, Richa Gangopadhyay Romantic drama Produced by Aum Productions
Othigai A. M. Bhaskar Jai Akash, Archna Sharma Romance
Paalai Senthamizhan Shammu, Sunil Drama
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1 Poraali Samuthirakani M. Sasikumar, Allari Naresh, Swati Reddy, Vasundhara, Niveda Action-drama Produced by Company Productions
2 Gurusamy K. R. Vishnaanth Udhayathara, Manikandan, Delhi Ganesh Devotional Produced by Channel R Five Production
8 Osthe Dharani Silambarasan, Richa Gangopadhyay, Githan Ramesh, Sonu Sood Action-masala film Produced by Balaji Real Media
Venmani Kathaka Thirumavalavan Karthik Jai, Kathaga Thirumvalavan Social Produced by Karthik Jai Movies
Neeye En Kadhali Chinni Jayanth Chinni Jayanth, Udhay, Priya Sharma Romance Produced by Expression Media
16 Mambattiyan Thyagarajan Prashanth, Meera Jasmine, Mumaith Khan Action Produced by Lakshmi Shanthi Movies
Uchithanai Muharnthaal Pughazhendi Thangaraj Neenika, Sathyaraj, Seeman, Sangeetha Drama Produced by Global Media & Entertainment
Mouna Guru Shantha Kumar Arulnithi, Iniya, John Vijay, Uma Riyaz Khan Action Produced by Mohana Movies
23 Rajapattai Suseenthiran Vikram, Deeksha Seth, K. Vishwanath Action-masala Produced by PVP Cinema
30 Mahaan Kanakku Sampath Ramana, Reecha Sinha Drama Produced by Pooja Film International
Maharaja Manoharan Sathya, Anjali, Nassar, Anita Hassanandani Comedy
Paavi Thambi Durai Rethuthu, Singamuthu, Steve, Vijayakumar Drama Produced by Thennaga Thirai Koodam
Padhinettan Kudi Ellai Arambam N. Sundareswaran Prithvi Rajan, Srinisha Romance Produced by SMS Talkies
Karuthakannan C/O Rekla Race A. Senthil Anandhan V. Rishiraj, Subhash, Soundarya, Stalin, Mamta Action Produced by Roshan Films International
Vazhi Vidu Kanne Vazhi Vidu S. G. Alikhan, M. G. Shankar Thamizh, Madhu Shree Romance Produced by MGS Productions

Awards

Category/organization Filmfare Awards South
7 July 2012
SIIMA Awards
22 June 2012
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
14 July 2017
Vijay Awards
16 June 2012
Best Film Aadukalam Ko Vaagai Sooda Vaa Engeyum Eppodhum
Best Director Vetrimaaran
Aadukalam
Vetrimaaran
Aadukalam
A. L. Vijay
Deiva Thirumagal
Vetrimaaran
Aadukalam
Best Actor Dhanush
Aadukalam
Dhanush
Aadukalam
Vemal
Vaagai Sooda Vaa
Vikram
Deiva Thirumagal
Best Actress Anjali
Engeyum Eppodhum
Asin
Kaavalan
Iniya
Vaagai Sooda Vaa
Anjali
Engeyum Eppodhum
Best Music Director G. V. Prakash Kumar
Aadukalam
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Aadukalam
Harris Jayaraj
Ko
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Aadukalam

Notable deaths

Month Date Name Age Profession Notable films
January 11 Shobana 31 Actress Sillunu Oru KaadhalSuraSiruthai
February 20 Malaysia Vasudevan 66 Singer, actor Mr. BharathAdutha VarisuKizhakku Cheemayile
21 M. Peethambaram 90 Producer, makeup artist
April 6 Sujatha 58 Actress Aval Oru Thodar KathaiAvargalBaba
14 Rami Reddy 52 Actor AlaiyadikkuthuThadayamVIP
22 Anil 33 Music director Kadhalna Summa IllaiNetru Indru Naalai
May 1 Alex 52 Actor/magician ValliKovilpatti Veeralakshmi
July 25 Ravichandran 71 Actor Kadalikka NeramillaiAthey KangalUtharavindri Ulle VaaArunachalam
29 Ajai 25 Actor Ambuli
August 8 Glamour Krishnamurthy 74 PRO
14 Radha Narayanan 51 Producer KanchanaKuttySahadevan Mahadevan
18 Samir Chanda Art director AalavandhanDasavathaaramRaavanan
September 9 Gandhimathi 65 Actress KaragattakaranWalter VetrivelMuthuAgal Vilaku
October 14 Saleem 80 Choreographer Captain PrabhakaranIlamai Oonjal AadukirathuVietnam Veedu
28 LIC Narasimhan 71 Actor Aarilirunthu Arubathu VaraiThemmangu Pattukkaran
December 9 P. S. Loknath 70 Cinematographer Apoorva RaagangalAval Oru Thodar KathaiMoondru Mudichu

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