Starring Madhavan, this film about a family haunted through their apartment's television was a clever psychological horror. It was simultaneously shot in Hindi as 13B . It received critical acclaim for its innovative premise and execution.

Produced by Director S. Shankar, Eeram re-defined the horror-thriller genre in Tamil cinema. By using water as a central visual motif and a chilling driving force, the film delivered atmospheric scares and a gripping investigative plot. 2. Unnaipol Oruvan Director: Chakri Toleti Cast: Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal

Below is a meticulously curated list categorized by release date, genre, and critical reception.

(Late 2008 release that ran successfully through early 2009) A heartwarming tale of a father-daughter relationship starring Prakash Raj and Trisha.

A raw, violent, and hard-hitting crime drama directed by R. Panneerselvam that tracked the lives of young criminals.

| Release Date | Movie Title | Cast | Director | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Feb 5 | Engal Aasan | Sarath Kumar, Namitha | R. Madhesh | Devotional drama | | Feb 6 | Kadhalna Summa Illa | Sathya, Archana | V. S. Kumar | Romantic comedy | | Feb 13 | TN 07 AL 4777 | R. K., Nithya Das | S. M. R. M. Ganesh | Action road film | | Feb 14 | A Aa E Ee | Navdeep, Monica | T. S. B. K. Moulee | Romantic comedy | | Feb 19 | Yogi | Ameer, Madhumitha | Subramaniam Siva | Action drama | | Feb 27 | Nesamum Nesamum | Shaam, Malavika | A. S. R. Ramesh | Romance |

Some sources may include Kanchana (2011) mistakenly. The 2009 Muni 2 was a different, lesser-known project. Also, a few small-budget or delayed releases from 2008–10 may overlap.

Flashback to 2009: The Year Tamil Cinema Found Its Groove The year 2009 was a pivotal one for Kollywood. It was a time when experimental scripts by newcomers shared the spotlight with massive star-driven blockbusters. From the high-stakes smuggling of to the raw, visceral world of Naan Kadavul , the variety was endless.