Dominating the box office were films that pushed the boundaries of scale and "masala" storytelling.
An ambitious fantasy-adventure by Selvaraghavan that was ahead of its time. Though it had a mixed box-office run, it has since achieved massive cult status. 2010 tamil movies list
Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, this Silambarasan and Trisha starrer became a cultural phenomenon for its realistic take on urban love and its iconic soundtrack by A.R. Rahman. Dominating the box office were films that pushed
The year served as a bridge between the traditional star-driven era and the "New Wave" of Tamil cinema that would follow. It saw the debut or breakthrough of several prominent actors like (in Thenmerku Paruvakaatru ) and Sivakarthikeyan (transitioning from TV). The technical sophistication of films like Enthiran proved that Kollywood could compete on a global scale, setting the stage for the pan-Indian spectacles of the following decade. Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, this Silambarasan and
A raw, realistic portrayal of life in Chennai’s retail hubs, lauded for its authenticity and performances.
Directed by S. Shankar and starring Rajinikanth, this was a landmark sci-fi event. It grossed between ₹250–320 crore worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time at that point.