Note: This list includes theatrical releases in Tamil Nadu. Some films may have had delayed releases in other states or overseas. Release dates are based on standard Tamil cinema archives and may vary by source.
Here is a look back at the defining films and the list of releases that made 2009 a memorable year for Tamil movie buffs. The Heavy Hitters: Highest Grossing Films If 2009 belonged to anyone, it was . His film
The year also saw a surge in "New Wave" cinema, with several films winning prestigious awards.