If you survived 2009 on Sun TV reruns, these names are probably your therapy.

: A high-action drama starring Vijay as an aspiring policeman who becomes a vigilante. Naadodigal

The box office was dominated by action-entertainers, with Suriya's Ayan emerging as the undisputed solo blockbuster of the year. Movie Title Lead Actors Worldwide Gross Suriya, Tamannaah ₹80–82 Crore Aadhavan Suriya, Nayanthara ₹59 Crore Unnaipol Oruvan Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal ₹52–54 Crore Vettaikaaran Vijay, Anushka Shetty ₹48 Crore Naadodigal Sasikumar, Abhinaya ₹35 Crore Critically Acclaimed and Award-Winning Films

: Directed by Bala, this dark masterpiece explored the life of an Aghori. It is frequently cited as one of the best Tamil movies for its raw intensity and technical brilliance.

These films dominated the commercial charts in 2009, led by Suriya's blockbuster performance: