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Tamil Box Office 2009: Highest-Grossing Tamil Movies

Aadhavan (2009) is the highest-grossing Tamil-language movie released in 2009, with $1.6M worldwide, ahead of Vettaikaaran (2009) at $1.4M and Kanthaswamy (2009) at $1.2M. 20 Tamil-language films released in 2009 report a worldwide gross, $7.1M in all. That is down 69% on 2008, whose releases took $23M. By genre, Action leads with $7M across 12 Tamil releases.

2009 releases with a gross
20
combined worldwide
$7.1M
Aadhavan (2009), the #1
$1.6M
vs 2008
−69%
Aadhavan (2009) movie poster #1 of 20
#1 Tamil-language movie of 2009

Aadhavan (2009)

2009 · Comedy, Thriller

$1.6M worldwide · 22% of the chart's total

No US & Canada figure reported
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Tamil Hits of 2009?

Aadhavan (2009) leads with $1.6M, 22% of the total. The top 5 together took $6.1M, 87% of what all 20 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. Aadhavan (2009) movie poster Number 1
    $1.6M Aadhavan (2009)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  2. Vettaikaaran (2009) movie poster Number 2
    $1.4M Vettaikaaran (2009)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  3. Kanthaswamy (2009) movie poster Number 3
    $1.2M Kanthaswamy (2009)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  4. Ayan (2009) movie poster Number 4
    $1.2M Ayan (2009)
    No US & Canada figure reported
  5. Villu (2009) movie poster Number 5
    $834.2K Villu (2009)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Tamil Release of 2009, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2009.

  1. 1 Aadhavan (2009) movie poster
    Aadhavan (2009) Oct 17, 2009 · Comedy, Thriller $1.6M worldwide
    Oct 17, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.6M
  2. 2 Vettaikaaran (2009) movie poster
    Vettaikaaran (2009) Dec 18, 2009 · Action, Drama $1.4M worldwide
    Dec 18, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.4M
  3. 3 Kanthaswamy (2009) movie poster
    Kanthaswamy (2009) Aug 21, 2009 · Action, Adventure $1.2M worldwide
    Aug 21, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  4. 4 Ayan (2009) movie poster
    Ayan (2009) Apr 3, 2009 · Comedy, Romance $1.2M worldwide
    Apr 3, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.2M
  5. 5 Villu (2009) movie poster
    Villu (2009) Jan 12, 2009 · Comedy, Action $834.2K worldwide
    Jan 12, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $834.2K
  6. 6 Naan Kadavul (2009) movie poster
    Naan Kadavul (2009) Feb 6, 2009 · Action, Drama $413.1K worldwide
    Feb 6, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $413.1K
  7. 7 Sarvam (2009) movie poster
    Sarvam (2009) May 15, 2009 · Action, Romance $134.8K worldwide
    May 15, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $134.8K
  8. 8 Thoranai (2009) movie poster
    Thoranai (2009) May 29, 2009 · Drama, Action $104.8K worldwide
    May 29, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $104.8K
  9. 9 1977 (2009) movie poster
    1977 (2009) Mar 6, 2009 · Action $66K worldwide
    Mar 6, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $66K
  10. 10 Guru En Aalu (2009) movie poster
    Guru En Aalu (2009) Apr 24, 2009 · Comedy $51.2K worldwide
    Apr 24, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $51.2K
  11. 11 Malai Malai (2009) movie poster
    Malai Malai (2009) Jul 31, 2009 · Family, Comedy $44.9K worldwide
    Jul 31, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $44.9K
  12. 12 Naadodigal (2009) movie poster
    Naadodigal (2009) Jun 26, 2009 · Drama $38.7K worldwide
    Jun 26, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $38.7K
  13. 13 Padikathavan (2009) movie poster
    Padikathavan (2009) Jan 14, 2009 · Drama, Action $22.1K worldwide
    Jan 14, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $22.1K
  14. 14 Mayandi Kudumbathar (2009) movie poster
    Mayandi Kudumbathar (2009) Jun 5, 2009 · Drama, Family $19.4K worldwide
    Jun 5, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19.4K
  15. 15 Aarumugam (2009) movie poster
    Aarumugam (2009) Sep 25, 2009 · Romance, Action $19.2K worldwide
    Sep 25, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $19.2K
  16. 16 TN 07 AL 4777 (2009) movie poster
    TN 07 AL 4777 (2009) Feb 21, 2009 · Drama $14.2K worldwide
    Feb 21, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $14.2K
  17. 17 Newtonin Moondram Vidhi (2009) movie poster
    Newtonin Moondram Vidhi (2009) May 1, 2009 · Crime, Thriller $7.6K worldwide
    May 1, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $7.6K
  18. 18 Modhi Vilayadu (2009) movie poster
    Modhi Vilayadu (2009) Jul 24, 2009 · Romance, Drama $6.7K worldwide
    Jul 24, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.7K
  19. 19 Achchamundu Achchamundu (2009) movie poster
    Achchamundu Achchamundu (2009) Jul 17, 2009 · Drama, Thriller $6.2K worldwide
    Jul 17, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $6.2K
  20. 20 Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu (2009) movie poster
    Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu (2009) Jan 29, 2009 · Comedy, Drama $3.9K worldwide
    Jan 29, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $3.9K
Gross bands

How Many 2009 Releases Crossed $100 Million?

None of the 20 films reached $100M. 20 films, 100% of the list, earned under $10M. Each band shows its films and its share of the $7.1M total.

  • $1B or more 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $500M to $1B 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $100M to $500M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • $10M to $100M 0 films, 0% of the list No films
  • Under $10M 20 films, 100% of the list $7.1M · 100% of the gross
By release month

Which Month of 2009 Earned the Most?

October releases took the most, $1.6M from 1 film, led by Aadhavan (2009). September was the quietest month ($19.2K). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.

  1. January Jan Villu (2009) $860.2K Villu (2009)
  2. February Feb Naan Kadavul (2009) $427.2K Naan Kadavul (2009)
  3. March Mar 1977 (2009) $66K 1977 (2009)
  4. April Apr Ayan (2009) $1.2M Ayan (2009)
  5. May May Sarvam (2009) $247.2K Sarvam (2009)
  6. June Jun Naadodigal (2009) $58.1K Naadodigal (2009)
  7. July Jul Malai Malai (2009) $57.7K Malai Malai (2009)
  8. August Aug Kanthaswamy (2009) $1.2M Kanthaswamy (2009)
  9. September Sep Aarumugam (2009) $19.2K Aarumugam (2009)
  10. October Oct Aadhavan (2009) $1.6M Aadhavan (2009)
  11. November Nov No reported grosses – No reported grosses
  12. December Dec Vettaikaaran (2009) $1.4M Vettaikaaran (2009)
Last 10 years

How Does 2009 Compare With Previous Years?

Of these 10 years, 2008 earned the most: $23M from 29 films, led by Dasavatharam (2008). 2009 took $7.1M.

Year Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
2000 1 film 1 $274.7K – Hey Ram (2000) $274.7K
2001 1 film · −99% 1 $2.2K −99% Aalavandhan (2001) $2.2K
2002 2 films · +50628% 2 $1.1M +50628% Samurai (2002) $1.1M
2003 1 film · +85% 1 $2M +85% Boys (2003) $2M
2004 1 film · −92% 1 $164K −92% Ghilli (2004) $164K
2005 No films 0 – – –
2006 9 films 9 $277.8K – Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) $70.6K
2007 23 films · +1383% 23 $4.1M +1383% Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007) $1M
2008 29 films · +459% 29 $23M +459% Dasavatharam (2008) $16.4M
2009 20 films · −69% 20 $7.1M −69% Aadhavan (2009) $1.6M
By genre

Which Tamil Genres Earned the Most in 2009?

Action took $7M across 12 films, 98% of the total, ahead of Comedy ($3.7M) and Drama ($3M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

2009 Tamil Box Office by Genre

  1. Action $7M
    12 films · #1 Aadhavan (2009)
  2. Comedy $3.7M
    6 films · #1 Aadhavan (2009)
  3. Drama $3M
    12 films · #1 Vettaikaaran (2009)
  4. Thriller $1.6M
    3 films · #1 Aadhavan (2009)
  5. Romance $1.4M
    7 films · #1 Ayan (2009)
  6. Crime $1.2M
    2 films · #1 Kanthaswamy (2009)
  7. Adventure $1.2M
    1 film · #1 Kanthaswamy (2009)
  8. Family $64.3K
    2 films · #1 Malai Malai (2009)
Archive

Tamil Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1965 to 2025 with its total and its biggest film. 2022 leads with $101.1M, led by Vikram (2022).

2020s 6 years · $157.8M
2010s 10 years · $191.3M
2000s 9 years · $38.1M
1990s 3 years · $31.6K
1980s 3 years · $25.3K
1960s 1 year · $443K
FAQ

Tamil Box Office 2009: Questions & Answers

The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 20 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing Tamil-language movie in 2009?

Aadhavan (2009) leads with $1.6M worldwide. Next come Vettaikaaran (2009) at $1.4M and Kanthaswamy (2009) at $1.2M.

How much did Tamil-language movies released in 2009 earn?

20 Tamil-language films released in 2009 report a worldwide gross, $7.1M in all, or $354.9K per film on average. 2008 releases took $23M.

How many Tamil-language movies released in 2009 made $1 billion?

None. The biggest, Aadhavan (2009), earned $1.6M.

How is the 2009 Tamil box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?

Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in 2009. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact, and so are films whose stored language is most likely wrong.

How often is the 2009 Tamil box office chart updated?

Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.