| Movie | Release Date | Notes | |-------|-------------|-------| | Darbar | Jan 9 | Rajinikanth’s Pongal release; mixed reviews but box office hit | | Naan Sirithal | Jan 10 | Hiphop Tamizha starrer; comedy-drama | | Pattas | Jan 15 | Dhanush’s action-drama for Pongal | | Thambi | Feb 28 | Karthi, Jyothika; family thriller | | Oh My Kadavule | Feb 14 | Romantic comedy; sleeper hit | | Mafia: Chapter 1 | Feb 21 | Crime thriller; limited success | | Psycho | Jan 24 | Mysskin’s psychological thriller | | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | Feb 28 | Heist-romcom; OTT later | | Bhoomi | Jan 10 | Jayam Ravi; rural drama | | Asuran (Hindi dub) | – | Not a Tamil release; original 2019 film | | Cocktail | Mar 6 | Last major pre-lockdown release | | Mookuthi Amman | Nov 14 | Diwali release on Disney+ Hotstar (not theatrical) | | Eeswaran | Dec 18 | Silambarasan’s Pongal 2021 advance release; limited run |
: A surprise blockbuster that successfully blended rom-com elements with a con-thriller plot. Starring Dulquer Salmaan and Ritu Varma, this film was a commercial hit in early 2020. tamil movies list 2020
2020 forced Tamil cinema to evolve. While it was a lean year in terms of quantity, the quality of OTT releases set new benchmarks. Soorarai Pottru went on to win the , proving that a direct-to-digital Tamil film could achieve the industry’s highest honor. | Movie | Release Date | Notes |
This article provides a comprehensive guide to the notable Tamil films of 2020, ranked by impact, reception, and box office, including the shift toward OTT releases. Top 10 Must-Watch Tamil Movies 2020 While it was a lean year in terms