April saw the release of major summer entertainers, including the long-delayed Thoranai .
2009 was a great year for critics. Here are the films that won National and State awards. 2009 tamil movies list
: Another Suriya starrer, directed by KS Ravikumar. This action-comedy featured a stellar ensemble cast and was a major commercial success during the Diwali season. Kanthaswamy April saw the release of major summer entertainers,
Suriya’s second release of the year, this family-action-comedy saw him play a professional assassin with a heart. While it didn't match the critical acclaim of Ayan , it was a solid commercial success, featuring a memorable cameo by Nayanthara and hit songs like "Hasili Fisili" . : Another Suriya starrer, directed by KS Ravikumar
. While mass entertainers remained a staple, the year is best remembered for small-budget, critically acclaimed films that broke traditional molds. The Year of the Commercial Blockbuster