2013 was a memorable year for Tamil cinema with several standout films:

Ethir Neechal: Sivakarthikeyan impressed in this inspiring tale of a man who overcomes the shame of his name by winning a marathon. Anirudh’s hit music was a major highlight.

Raja Rani: Atlee’s directorial debut starring Arya and Nayanthara beautifully portrayed love after heartbreak, becoming a fan-favourite over the years.

Vishwaroopam: Kamal Haasan’s controversial spy thriller faced release hurdles in Tamil Nadu, which ironically boosted curiosity and box office numbers.

Soodhu Kavvum: This dark comedy, led by Vijay Sethupathi and featuring now-popular actors like Bobby Simha and Ashok Selvan, delivered laughter and satire in equal measure.

Endrendrum Punnagai: With Jiiva, Santhanam, and Vinay, this feel-good film about friendship, love, and reconciliation was filled with humour, romance, and sentiment.

Pandiya Nadu: Vishal and Lakshmi Menon starred in this impactful action drama, considered one of the key films in Vishal’s career.

Thalaivaa: Vijay’s politically-tinged action film faced backlash and delays but drew attention with its powerful story about a common man turning leader.

Each film brought something unique to the table, marking 2013 as a standout year for Tamil cinema.