2023 was a year of some really good movies for Tamil cinema. Solid content aside, the following list of films were also ranked highly by critics and the audience. In addition to the quality of the films, the performances of the actors and the innovative storytelling contributed to the success of these movies. Several of these films not only captivated the audience but also sparked important conversations about various social issues. The success of these movies also opened up new opportunities for talented filmmakers and actors in the Tamil film industry, paving the way for even more groundbreaking projects in the future. It’s truly remarkable to witness the impact that these films have had, not only within the industry but also on a larger cultural scale. The influence of these movies extends far beyond the screen, shaping and reflecting the perspectives and experiences of the audience in profound ways.
Por Thozhil
While investigating a string of killings, a rookie police officer and an experienced partner find themselves after a vicious serial killer who is out to kill as many people as possible.
In his feature film directorial debut, Vignesh Raja helms the criminal thriller Por Thozhil. The film was co-written by Vignesh Raja and Alfred Prakash. The movie stars Sarath Babu, Nizhalgal Ravi, Sunil Sukhada, Santhosh Keezhattoor, and R. Sarathkumar, with Ashok Selvan, Nikhila Vimal, and Sarath Babu in supporting parts. While Kalaiselvan Sivaji and Sreejith Sarang handled the cinematography and editing, Jakes Bejoy created the soundtrack.
Chithha
When his cherished niece disappears, Eshwar, also known as Chikku, loses everything, and his intense search pushes the boundaries of love.
Dramatic film Chithha, which was helmed by S. U. Arun Kumar and produced by Siddharth, has the actor in the lead role with Nimisha Sajayan, who plays the female lead in her Tamil debut, as well as Baby S. Aafiyah Tasneem and Baby Sahasra Shree in supporting parts.
Viduthalai Part 1
A police officer finds himself torn between morality and duty as his department launches a bloody hunt for a local activist.
Director Vetrimaaran and producer Elred Kumar, working together under the name of RS Infotainment, present a period crime thriller titled Viduthalai Part 1. The original work is a short novella by B. Jeyamohan titled Thunaivan (transl. Companion). Soori, Rajiv Menon, Bhavani Sre, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Ilavarasu, and Vijay Sethupathi are among the actors that appear in the movie.
Good Night
Middle-class guy Mohan’s snoring causes him troubles in his life. He thinks it will destroy his developing bond with Anu as well.
In his feature film debut, Vinayak Chandrasekaran writes and directs the romantic comedy Good Night. In addition to Ramesh Thilak, Raichal Rabecca, Balaji Sakthivel, and Bagavathi Perumal in supporting parts, the film stars Manikandan and Meetha Raghunath in the key roles.
