I have compiled a list of the top 20 Tamil movies from 1990 to 2017, covering various genres such as action, comedy, and drama. The list includes movies from different years, featuring diverse casts and falling into different categories.
1. Annamalai
Featuring Rajinikanth, Khushbu, and Sarath Babu, the Annamalai movie is a must-watch movie from the 1990s.
- Year: 1992
- Cast: Rajinikanth, Khushbu, Sarath Babu
- Direction: Suresh Krissna
- Genre: Drama
- Link: Annamalai watch online
2. Roja
Featuring Arvind Swami, Madhoo, Pankaj Kapur, the Roja movie is a must-watch movie from the 1992s.
- Year: 1992
- Cast: Arvind Swami, Madhoo, Pankaj Kapur
- Direction: Mani Ratnam
- Genre: Romantic Thriller
- Link: Roja watch online
3. Baashha
Baashha is a must watch Tamil movie having the cast of Rajinikanth, Nagma, Raghuvaran in the year of 1995.
- Year: 1995
- Cast: Rajinikanth, Nagma, Raghuvaran
- Direction: Suresh Krissna
- Genre: Action
- Link: Baashha watch online
4. Minsara Kanavu
Minsara Kanavu is a must-watch Tamil movie starring Arvind Swami, Kajol, and Prabhu Deva. It was released in 1997.
- Year: 1997
- Cast: Arvind Swami, Kajol, Prabhu Deva
- Direction: Rajiv Menon
- Genre: Musical Romantic Comedy
- Link: Watch online
5. Indian
"Indian" is a Tamil movie released in 1996, featuring an ensemble cast including Kamal Haasan, Manisha Koirala, and Urmila Matondkar. The film is a must-watch for those interested in Indian cinema.
- Year: 1996
- Cast: Kamal Haasan, Manisha Koirala, Urmila Matondkar
- Direction: S. Shankar
- Genre: Action Thriller
- Link: Indian watch online
6. Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
Kadhalukku Mariyadhai is a must-watch Tamil movie having the cast of Vijay, Shalini, Sivakumar in the year of 1997.
- Year: 1997
- Cast: Vijay, Shalini, Sivakumar
- Direction: Fazil
- Genre: Romantic Drama
7. Alaipayuthey
"Alaipayuthey, released in the year 2000, is a captivating Tamil film featuring the talented cast of Madhavan, Shalini, and Swarnamalya."
- Year: 2000
- Cast: Madhavan, Shalini, Swarnamalya
- Direction: Mani Ratnam
- Genre: Romantic Drama
8. Kannathil Muthamittal
Kannathil Muthamittal is a must-watch Tamil movie featuring Madhavan, Simran, P.S. Keerthana in the lead cast.
- Year: 2002
- Cast: Madhavan, Simran, P.S. Keerthana
- Direction: Mani Ratnam
- Genre: Drama
9. Pithamagan
Pithamagan is an absolute must-watch Tamil movie starring Vikram, Suriya, Laila, and Sangeetha, released in 2003.
- Year: 2003
- Cast: Vikram, Suriya, Laila, Sangeetha
- Direction: Bala
- Genre: Drama
- Link: Pithamagan watch online
10. Kaakha Kaakha
Kaakha Kaakha is a must-watch Tamil movie having the cast of Suriya, Jyothika, Jeevan in the year of 2003.
- Year: 2003
- Cast: Suriya, Jyothika, Jeevan
- Direction: Gautham Menon
- Genre: Action Thriller
11. Ghajini
Ghajiniis a must-watch Tamil movie having the cast of Suriya, Asin, Nayanthara in the year of 2005.
- Year: 2005
- Cast: Suriya, Asin, Nayanthara
- Direction: A.R. Murugadoss
- Genre: Action Thriller
- Link: Watch online
12. Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu is a must-watch Tamil movie having the cast of Kamal Haasan, Jyothika, Kamalinee Mukherjee in the year of 2006.
- Year: 2006
- Cast: Kamal Haasan, Jyothika, Kamalinee Mukherjee
- Direction: Gautham Menon
- Genre: Crime Thriller
13. Sivaji: The Boss
Sivaji: The Boss is a must-watch Tamil movie having the cast of Rajinikanth, Shriya Saran, Suman in the year of 2007.
- Year: 2007
- Cast: Rajinikanth, Shriya Saran, Suman
- Direction: S. Shankar
- Genre: Action Drama
14. Subramaniapuram
Subramaniapuram is a must-watch Tamil movie having the cast of Jai, Swathi Reddy, Sasikumar in the year of 2008.
- Year: 2008
- Cast: Jai, Swathi Reddy, Sasikumar
- Direction: M. Sasikumar
- Genre: Period Drama
15. Dasavathaaram
Dasavathaaram is a must-watch Tamil movie having the cast of Kamal Haasan, Asin, Mallika Sherawat in the year of 2008.
- Year: 2008
- Cast: Kamal Haasan, Asin, Mallika Sherawat
- Direction: K.S. Ravikumar
- Genre: Sci-Fi, Action
16. Enthiran
Enthiran is a must-watch Tamil movie having the cast of Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Danny Denzongpa in the year of 2010.
- Year: 2010
- Cast: Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Danny Denzongpa
- Direction: S. Shankar
- Genre: Sci-Fi, Action
17. Aadukalam
"Aadukalam" is a critically acclaimed Tamil film released in 2011, featuring an outstanding cast including Dhanush, Taapsee Pannu, and Kishore.
- Year: 2011
- Cast: Dhanush, Taapsee Pannu, Kishore
- Direction: Vetrimaaran
- Genre: Drama
18. Thuppakki
Thuppakki is a must-watch Tamil movie having the cast of Vijay, Kajal Aggarwal, Vidyut Jammwal in the year of 2012.
- Year: 2012
- Cast: Vijay, Kajal Aggarwal, Vidyut Jammwal
- Direction: A.R. Murugadoss
- Genre: Action Thriller
19. Visaranai
Visaranai is a must-watch Tamil movie having the cast of Dinesh, Anandhi, Aadukalam Murugadoss in the year of 2015.
- Year: 2015
- Cast: Dinesh, Anandhi, Aadukalam Murugadoss
- Direction: Vetrimaaran
- Genre: Crime Drama
20. Vikram Vedha
Vikram Vedha is a must-watch Tamil movie having the cast of Madhavan, Vijay Sethupathi, Shraddha Srinath in the year of 2017.
- Year: 2017
- Cast: Madhavan, Vijay Sethupathi, Shraddha Srinath
- Direction: Pushkar-Gayathri
- Genre: Crime Thriller
- Link: Watch online
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