: The highest-grossing film of the year with approximately ₹25 crore worldwide. This movie cemented Ajith Kumar's stardom and introduced him as "Thala".
2001 saw the first films of directors who would later become giants in the industry. : Debuted with Dheena . Gautham Vasudev Menon : Debuted with Minnale . N. Linguswamy : Debuted with Aanandham .
: A family drama starring Ajith and Jyothika, which was a musical hit and grossed ₹16.15 crore. 2001 tamil movies list exclusive
: A romantic drama starring Vijay, known for its hit songs and a ₹16.20 crore collection.
: The debut of Gautham Vasudev Menon, starring Madhavan. It grossed ₹12.75 crore and became a cult classic for its soundtrack by Harris Jayaraj. Iconic Diwali & Pongal Releases : The highest-grossing film of the year with
Beyond the box office, these films were lauded for their artistic value and impact on the industry.
: A high-octane action film starring Vijayakanth that earned ₹16.45 crore. : Debuted with Dheena
: An experimental psychological thriller starring Kamal Haasan in dual roles, earning roughly ₹22 crore.
: Starring Ajith Kumar in multiple identities, this mission-based thriller grossed ₹19 crore.
: A village-based drama starring Vijayakanth and Soundarya, which collected ₹17.50 crore.