2002 Tamil Movies List __top__
Written and produced by Rajinikanth, and directed by Suresh Krissna, this supernatural political drama was one of the most anticipated films of the decade. While it underperformed at the box office upon release due to sky-high expectations, its philosophical themes, political undertones, and Rajinikanth's screen presence have earned it a massive cult following today.
: Mounam Pesiyadhe also marked the debut of Trisha Krishnan as a leading lady. Her screen presence immediately caught the industry's attention, launching her journey to becoming a leading South Indian queen. 2002 tamil movies list
2002 was notable for its intense box office clashes, particularly during the festive seasons. The following films were among the highest-grossing and most impactful releases of the year: Written and produced by Rajinikanth, and directed by
: Gemini was the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2002, earning ₹210 million (US$2.5 million) worldwide. The lists above reflect net distributor share across languages. The lists above reflect net distributor share across
Kannathil Muthamittal won six National Film Awards, including Best Feature Film in Tamil, Best Music Direction (A.R. Rahman), and Best Child Artist.
| Movie | Cast | |-------|------| | Aanai | Arjun, Rambha | | Baba | Rajinikanth | | Bagavathi | Vijay, Asin | | Bala | Shyam, Laila | | Charlie Chaplin | Prabhu Deva | | Dhaya | Surya, Sneha | | Ezhumalai | Arjun, Simran | | Gemini | Vikram, Kiran | | Guru | Surya, Jyothika | | Ivan | Ramki, Meena | | Jjunction | Abbas, Rathi | | Karmegham | Sarath Kumar | | Kannathil Muthamittal | Madhavan, Simran | | King | Vikram, Sneha | | Mutham | Cheran, Mallika | | Naina | Jayam Ravi (debut) | | Pammal K. Sambandam | Kamal Haasan | | Pithamagan | Vikram, Surya | | Ramanaa | Vijayakanth | | Red | Ajith Kumar | | Run | Madhavan, Meera Jasmine | | Samurai | Vikram, Anita | | Shree | Surya, Gayatri Jayaraman | | Style | Prabhu Deva, Riya Sen | | Thamizhan | Vijay, Priyanka Chopra (debut) | | Unnai Ninaithu | Surya, Laila | | Villain | Ajith, Meena | | Youth | Vijay, Sandhya |
Early in the year, established stars carried audience expectations. Films led by veterans offered familiar pleasures: energetic song-and-dance sequences, punchy dialogues, and family-centric plots. These releases sustained the box office and showcased the industry’s dependable star system. Yet 2002 also saw a marked presence of newcomers and mid-level talents stepping into roles that allowed greater range—romantic leads who could charm without larger-than-life bravado, antagonists with nuanced motives, and comedians whose timing elevated secondary plots into highlights.