List Exclusive — 2001 Tamil Movies

: The highest-grossing film of the year with approximately ₹25 crore worldwide. This movie cemented Ajith Kumar's stardom and introduced him as "Thala".

: A family sentiment drama that boosted actress Sneha's career and was a commercial success for Super Good Films. Notable Directorial Debuts 2001 tamil movies list exclusive

The year 2001 was a transformative era for Tamil cinema, witnessing the emergence of legendary monikers like "Thala" for Ajith Kumar and the rise of blockbuster debuts such as A.R. Murugadoss's Dheena . From intense psychological thrillers like Aalavandhan to the commercial success of Friends , this exclusive list highlights the top-grossing films and critical milestones of the year. : The highest-grossing film of the year with

: Dheena and Friends both released during this period, competing for the top spot and eventually becoming year-toppers. Notable Directorial Debuts The year 2001 was a

: A high-octane action film starring Vijayakanth that earned ₹16.45 crore.

: An experimental psychological thriller starring Kamal Haasan in dual roles, earning roughly ₹22 crore.