Filmfare Best Movie Award (Tamil)
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The Filmfare Best Film Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South
for Tamil
(Kollywood
) films.
Filmfare Awards South
Filmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the South Indian film industry. The awards are separately given for Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films...
for Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
(Kollywood
Kollywood
Kollywood is a word referring two different movie industries in India and Nepal, derived from the word Hollywood and their local movie centers.* Tamil cinema, the Tamil language film industry based on Kodambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu,...
) films.
Winners
| Year | Film | Producer |
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| 2010 58th Filmfare Awards South The 58th Filmfare Awards South ceremony honoring the winners and nominees of the best of South Indian cinema in 2010 was held on July 2, 2011 in Hyderabad, India.-Tamil:*Nominations** 9 nominations: Aayirathil Oruvan... |
Mynaa Mynaa The film score and soundtrack for Mynaa was composed by D. Imman. The album consists of 5 tracks, featuring lyrics penned by Yugabharathi and Eknaath. The songs, especially the title track, had become very popular, while the album was widely considered Imman's finest work yet.-Awards:... |
John Max |
| 2009 57th Filmfare Awards South The 57th Filmfare Awards South ceremony honoring the winners and nominees of the best of South Indian cinema in 2009 was held on August 7, 2010 in Chennai, India.-Nominations:... |
Naadodigal Naadodigal Naadodigal is a 2009 Indian drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani. The film stars Sasikumar along with Chennai 600028 fame Vijay Vasanth and Kallori fame Bharani in lead roles, with newcomers Ananya, Abhinaya and Malaysia-based Shanthini Deva enacting the lead female roles and Ganja... |
Michael Rayappan |
| 2008 56th Filmfare Awards South The 56th Filmfare Awards South ceremony honored its selection of the best South Indian films of 2008 and was held on Friday, July 31, 2009, in Hyderabad, India.-Nominations:... |
Subramaniyapuram | Sasikumar M. Sasikumar M. Sasikumar is a Tamil film director, actor and producer. He is best known in the Tamil film industry for his debut film Subramaniapuram... |
| 2007 | Paruthiveeran Paruthiveeran Paruthiveeran is a 2007 Indian Tamil film written and directed by Ameer Sultan. The film stars Karthi in his feature film debut as the titular character, with Priyamani as the female lead and Ponvannan, Saravanan and Ganja Karuppu and Sujatha essaying supporting roles... |
K. E. Gnanavelraja |
| 2006 | Veyil Veyil Veyil is a 2006 Tamil-language film directed by Vasanthabalan. Bharath and Pasupathy are the heroes where Bhavana, Priyanka and Sriya Reddy plays the female leads.-Plot:... |
Shankar S. Shankar Shankar is an Indian film director and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He made his directional debut in Gentleman for which he was awarded the Filmfare Best Director Award... |
| 2005 | Anniyan Anniyan Anniyan is a 2005 Tamil psychological thriller film directed by S. Shankar. The film stars Vikram, Sadha, Prakash Raj, and Vivek, while featuring background score and soundtrack composed by Harris Jayaraj. The film was released worldwide on 10 June 2005.... |
Oscar Ravichandran |
| 2004 | Autograph Autograph (film) Autograph is a 2004 Tamil language film directed by Cheran. The film's soundtrack is composed by Bharathwaj. Cheran also plays the lead role in the film, and other cast members include Sneha, Gopika, Kanika and Mallika.... |
Cheran Cheran (director) Cheran is a Tamil film director from Tamil Nadu, India. He has won the Indian National Film Award thrice for Vetri Kodi Kattu , Autograph , and Thavamai Thavamirundhu . Besides he is three-time Filmfare Award winner as well.... |
| 2003 | Pithamagan Pithamagan Pithamagan is a 2003 Tamil feature drama film directed by Bala. The film stars Vikram, Surya, Laila, Sangeetha, and Simran. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilayaraaja.... |
V. A. Durai |
| 2002 | Azhagi Azhagi Azhagi is a Tamil film directed by Thankar Bachchan. The film is critically acclaimed and stars Parthiban, Nandita Das and Devayani. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja.-Plot:... |
D. Udhaya Kumar |
| 2001 | Aanandham Aanandham Aanandham is a 2001 Tamil language family-drama film directed by debutant N. Linguswamy, and starring Mammootty, Murali, Abbas, Srividya, Devayani, Rambha and Sneha in the lead roles. It became a blockbuster upon release and was one of the highest grossing films of the year... |
R. B. Choudary |
| 2000 | Kandukondain Kandukondain Kandukondain Kandukondain Kandukondain Kandukondain is a 2000 Tamil musical and romantic film based on Jane Austen's novel Sense and Sensibility. Directed and co-written by Rajiv Menon, the film features an ensemble cast of Ajith Kumar, Mammootty, Tabu, Aishwarya Rai and Abbas in the lead roles... |
Kalaipuli S. Dhanu |
| 1999 | Mudhalvan Mudhalvan Mudhalvan is a 1999 Tamil political thriller film co-written and directed by S. Shankar. The film features Arjun, Manisha Koirala and Raghuvaran in the lead roles with Manivannan, Vijayakumar and Hanifa portraying other significant roles. The film featured an award-winning soundtrack composed by... |
Shankar S. Shankar Shankar is an Indian film director and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He made his directional debut in Gentleman for which he was awarded the Filmfare Best Director Award... |
| 1998 | Natpukaaga | R. B. Choudary |
| 1997 | Bharathi Kannamma Bharathi Kannamma Bharathi Kannama is a Tamil film directed by Cheran. The film marks Cheran's debut as a director and screenwriter. It was well received critically and commercially upon release.-Plot:... |
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| 1996 | Indian | A. M. Rathnam A. M. Rathnam A. M. Rathnam is a film producer of South Indian cinema from the town Buchi Reddy Palem of nellore Dt, Andhra Pradesh. He has produced several blockbusters under Sri Surya Movies, such as Indian, Kushi, Run, Boys, Enakku 20 Unakku 18, Dhool, Ghilli and 7/G Rainbow Colony, Bangaram. He also... |
| 1995 | Bombay Bombay (film) Bombay is a critically acclaimed and national award-winning 1995 Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Arvind Swamy and Manisha Koirala, with music composed by A. R. Rahman... |
Mani Ratnam Mani Ratnam Mani Ratnam is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and producer. He made his directorial debut with the Kannada film Pallavi Anu Pallavi starring Anil Kapoor in 1983... |
| 1994 | Karuthamma | |
| 1993 | Gentleman Gentleman (film) Gentleman is a 1993 Tamil film directed by S. Shankar, produced K. T. Kunjumon. The film marked S. Shankar's debut in film, and with the highest budget for an Indian film in that year, became a blockbuster upon release. It stars Arjun and Madhoo in the lead roles... |
K. T. Kunjumon |
| 1992 | Roja Roja Roja is a 1992 Tamil political drama, romance film directed by Mani Ratnam. The film was subsequently dubbed in Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam and Telugu.... |
Rajam Balachander Pushpa Kandaswamy |
| 1991 | Chinna Thambi Chinna Thambi Chinna Thambi is a 1991 Indian Tamil language film starring Prabhu Ganesan and Kushboo Sundar. Chinna Thambi starring Prabhu in the role of Chinna Thambi an uneducated village simpleton and Kushboo as Nandini who is a home tutored wealthy girl, is a story of love, family bonds and typical south... |
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| 1990 | Pudhu Vasantham | |
| 1989 | Apoorva Sagodharargal | Kamal Haasan Kamal Haasan Kamal Haasan is an Indian film actor, screenwriter and director, considered to be one of the leading method actors of Indian cinema. He is widely acclaimed as an actor and is well known for his versatility in acting... |
| 1988 | Agni Natchathiram Agni Natchathiram Agni Natchathiram is a 1988 Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam. The movie is about two half-brothers who come into conflict with each other in their claim for legitimacy as sons of a common father. The cast includes Prabhu Ganesan and Karthik Muthuraman. The movie's score and soundtrack are... |
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| 1987 | Vedham Pudhithu Vedham Pudhithu Vedham Pudhithu , starring Sathyaraj and Amala is a critically acclaimed Tamil movie, directed by Bharathiraja. Charuhasan, Saritha, Raja and 'Nizhalgal' Ravi played supporting roles in the movie. The story and dialogue was written by Kannan.... |
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| 1986 | Samsaram Adhu Minsaram | AVM Productions AVM Productions AVM is the oldest and largest film production studio in India. It is currently owned by M. Saravanan and his son, M. S. Guhan. The most recent film they have produced since their opening with Nam Iruvar in 1947, is Vettaikkaaran and Leader. The filming studios are located in Vadapalani, Chennai.... |
| 1985 | Sindhu Bhairavi | K. Balachander K. Balachander K. Balachander is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer. Balachander is known for his distinct film-making style. His films analyse unusual or complicated interpersonal relationships and social themes. He has directed nearly 80 films and has worked in 100 films either as director or... |
| 1984 | Achamillai Achamillai Achamillai Achamillai Achamillai Achamillai is a 1984 Indian Tamil language drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Delhi Ganesh, Rajesh and Saritha.- Soundtrack :... |
K. Balachander K. Balachander K. Balachander is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer. Balachander is known for his distinct film-making style. His films analyse unusual or complicated interpersonal relationships and social themes. He has directed nearly 80 films and has worked in 100 films either as director or... |
| 1983 | Man Vasanai | Chithra lakshmanan |
| 1982 | Enkeyo Ketta Kural Enkeyo Ketta Kural Enkeyo Ketta Kural is a Tamil film directed by S.P. Muthuraman. It was released in 1982. It was a family based movie. This movie is starrs Rajnikanth in the lead role with Ambika and Radha playing his love interests. The film also has Meena as Rajini's daughter.-Plot:Ambika and Radha are Rajini's... |
Meena Panju Arunachalam |
| 1981 | Thaneer Thaneer Thaneer Thaneer Thaneer Thaneer is a 1981 Indian Tamil language drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Saritha, Shunmugham, V. K. Veeraswami and Radha Ravi. The film, based on a story by Komal Swaminathan was filmed by B. S. Lokanathan and featured music by M. S. Viswanathan... |
P. R. Govindarajan Duraisamy |
| 1980 | Varumayin Niram Sivappu Varumayin Niram Sivappu Varumayin Niram Sivappu is a 1980 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by K. Balachander, starring Kamal Haasan and Sridevi in the lead roles. The film was also remade in Hindi as Zara Si Zindagi with Kamal Haasan and Anita Raj in 1983, directed by K... |
R. Venkatraman |
| 1979 | Pasi Pasi Pasi is a settlement near the coast of Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea, to the west of the province capital of Vanimo. It is four hours walk from the village of Krisa, of which it is an offshoot. Pasi is the largest I'saka-speaking settlement outside of Krisa.... |
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| 1978 | Mullum Malarum Mullum Malarum Mullum Malarum is a Tamil film directed by J. Mahendran. Starring Rajinikanth and Shoba in the lead, the film was filmed by Balu Mahendra and featured music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The screenplay for the movie is based on a novel with the same name Mullum Malarum authored by Umachandran... |
Venu Chettiyar |
| 1977 | Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri is a 1977 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by SP. Muthuraman, starring Sivakumar, Rajnikanth and Sumithra.-Plot:... |
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| 1976 | Annakili Annakili Annakili is a 1976 Tamil language film. It was directed by Devaraj Mohan.It was ilayaraja's first filmCast:Siva Kumar, SujathaProduces:Thiruppur Manian... |
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| 1975 | Apoorva Raagangal Apoorva Raagangal Apoorva Raagangal is a 1975 Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. This film was controversial upon release as it examines relationships between people with wide age gaps, which challenged Indian social mores. The film went on to win the National Film Awards in 1976... |
P. R. Govindarajan Duraisamy |
| 1974 | Thikkatra Parvathi | Singeetham Srinivasa Rao |
| 1973 | Bharatha Vilas Bharatha Vilas Bharatha Vilas is a 1973 Tamil film starring Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya in the lead. The film features an ensemble cast, with prominent actors from other languages playing guest roles in a song.-Plot:... |
T. Bharathi |
| 1972 | Pattikada Pattanama Pattikada Pattanama Pattikada Pattanama is a 1972 Indian Tamil language film starring Sivaji Ganesan, Jayalalitha and Manorama. Pattikada Pattanama played for 189 days in theaters and turned out to be one of the box office hits of year 1972.-Cast:... |
P. Madhavan |
| 1971 | Babu | |
| 1970 | Engiruntho Vanthaal | |
| 1969 | Adimaipenn | M. G. Ramachandran M. G. Ramachandran Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran , popularly known by his initials , was an Indian film actor, director, producer and politician.... |
| 1968 | Lakshmi Kalyanam | |
| 1967 | Karpooram | |
| 1966 | Ramu | |
| 1965 | Thiruvilayaadal Thiruvilayadal (1965 film) Thiruvilayadal is a 1965 Tamil feature film directed by A.P. Nagarajan. The cast included Sivaji Ganesan, R. Muthuraman, Savitri, Nagesh, Manorama, K. B. Sundarambal, T. R. Mahalingam and T. S. Balaiah... |
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| 1964 | Server Sundaram Server Sundaram - External links :*... |
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| 1963 | Naanum Oru Penn |
2000s
- 2003 - PithamaganPithamaganPithamagan is a 2003 Tamil feature drama film directed by Bala. The film stars Vikram, Surya, Laila, Sangeetha, and Simran. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilayaraaja....
- Anbe SivamAnbe SivamAnbe Sivam is a 2003 Tamil drama film directed by Sundar C and written by Kamal Hassan. The film stars Kamal Hassan and R. Madhavan. The music is composed by Vidyasagar....
- DhoolDhoolDhool is a Blockbuster Tamil film directed by Dharani. As like other Dharani films it is a masala based entertainer. The movie stars Vikram, Jyothika, Reema Sen, Vivek, Sayaji Shinde, Telangana, Pasupathy, Paravai Muniyamma, Mayilsamy, Chitti Babu, Shakeela and Manoj K Jayan. The film's music...
- Kaakha KaakhaKaakha KaakhaKaakha Kaakha is a 2003 Tamil crime thriller film starring Surya, Jyothika and Jeevan in the lead roles. The film was written and directed by Gautham Menon and the music was composed by Harris Jayaraj...
- Kadhal KondeinKadhal KondeinKaadhal Kondein is a 2003 Indian Tamil drama film written and directed by Selvaraghavan, starring his brother Dhanush and newcomer Sonia Agarwal in lead roles, whilst newcomers Sudeep, Nagesh and Daniel Balaji play supporting roles...
- SaamySaamySaamy is a 2003 Tamil film directed by Hari starring Vikram and Trisha. The film's music was composed by Harris Jayaraj. This film was a blockbuster of the year and was a musical hit too...
- Anbe Sivam
- 2008 - Subramaniyapuram
- AnjatheAnjatheAnjathe is a Tamil drama film directed by Mysskin; starring Prasanna and Narain. The film opened to rave reviews. The song, 'Kattazha kannale kuthatha née enna' has topped the review charts and captured the hearts of many youngsters.-Plot:...
- Dasavathaaram
- Santosh SubramaniamSantosh SubramaniamSantosh Subramaniam is a 2008 Tamil musical and romantic film which was directed and co-written by Raja Mohan while Kalaprathi S. Agoram produced the film. While Jayam Ravi and Genelia D'Souza played the lead roles, Prakash Raj and Geetha, prominent actors from the south Indian film industry,...
- Vaaranam Aayiram
- Yaaradi Nee MohiniYaaradi Nee MohiniYaaradi Nee Mohini is a 2008 Tamil family drama film directed by Mithran Jawahar. The film, remake of the 2007 Telugu hit film Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule, directed by Selvaraghavan that starred Venkatesh and Trisha Krishnan, stars Dhanush, Selvaraghavan's brother, and Nayantara in lead roles,...
- Anjathe
- 2009 - NaadodigalNaadodigalNaadodigal is a 2009 Indian drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani. The film stars Sasikumar along with Chennai 600028 fame Vijay Vasanth and Kallori fame Bharani in lead roles, with newcomers Ananya, Abhinaya and Malaysia-based Shanthini Deva enacting the lead female roles and Ganja...
- AyanAyan (film)Ayan is a 2009 Tamil action thriller film written and directed by K. V. Anand. The film, starring Surya, Prabhu, Tamannaah and Akashdeep Saighal in lead roles, was produced by M. Saravanan and M. S. Guhan, while distribution handled by Sun Pictures. The film score was composed by Harris Jayaraj,...
- Kanchivaram
- Naan KadavulNaan KadavulNaan Kadavul is a 2009 Indian Tamil film co-written and directed by Bala, based on the Tamil novel Yezhaam Ulagam by Jayamohan who also penned the dialogues for the film. The film stars Arya and Pooja in the lead roles...
- PasangaPasangaPasanga is a 2009 Tamil film directed by debutant Pandiraj, who worked as an erstwhile assistant to Cheran. It stars numerous debutant child artists in the lead roles along with newcomer Vimal and Saroja fame Vega Tamotia in supporting roles...
- PeranmaiPeranmaiPeranmai is a 2009 Tamil action-adventure film. Directed and written by S. P. Jananathan in his venture and produced by Ayngaran International, it stars Jayam Ravi and Roland Kickinger in the lead roles while Ponvannan, Vadivelu and Urvashi, prominent actors from the Tamil industry, played...
- Ayan
- 2010 - MynaaMynaaThe film score and soundtrack for Mynaa was composed by D. Imman. The album consists of 5 tracks, featuring lyrics penned by Yugabharathi and Eknaath. The songs, especially the title track, had become very popular, while the album was widely considered Imman's finest work yet.-Awards:...
- Aayirathil Oruvan
- Angadi Theru
- Enthiran
- Madrasapattinam
- Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa