: Ajith Kumar's action film, where he played a dual role, was a major hit, grossing approximately ₹26.70 crore.
: Madhavan ( Run /Anbe Sivam), Meena ( Ivan ), and Vivek ( Run ) were among the top winners for their performances. 2002 tamil movies list
: The year marked the debut of Dhanush ( Thulluvadho Ilamai ), Trisha ( Mounam Pesiyadhe ), and Priyanka Chopra ( Thamizhan ). : Ajith Kumar's action film, where he played
: This film, starring Vikram, grossed over ₹25 crore and boosted his career. The film's catchphrase, "O Podu," became a cultural phenomenon. : Ajith Kumar's action film
: Rajinikanth's return after a three-year break earned about ₹30 crore. However, high production costs led to its classification as a financial disappointment for distributors.