| Movie Title | Starring | Director | Genre | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Suriya, Laila | Bala | Action/Drama | Though released late 2001, it dominated awards in 2002. Re-established Suriya as a serious actor. | | Julie Ganapathi | Jayaram, Ramya Krishnan | Balu Mahendra | Thriller | A cult classic; Indian adaptation of Misery . | | Punnagai Poove | Nandha, Kaveri | Saba Kailash | Drama | Noted for its music by Yuvan Shankar Raja. | | Solla Marandha Kadhai | Sreekanth, Sneha | Thangar Bachan | Drama | Acclaimed for its poetic storytelling and rural setting. |
The year 2002 was a transformative period for the Tamil film industry, marked by a fascinating blend of experimental dramas, high-octane action blockbusters, and the rise of a new generation of stars. While veterans like Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth explored varied genres, the year truly belonged to the emerging powerhouse actors and directors who reshaped modern Kollywood. 2002 tamil movies list
| Movie Title | Starring | Director | Genre | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Vikram, Kiran | Saran | Action/Romance | Major blockbuster; Vikram's star status solidified. | | Run | Madhavan, Meera Jasmine | N. Linguswamy | Action/Romance | Known for its realistic city setting and hit music. | | Dhool | Vikram, Jyothika | Dharani | Action/Comedy | High-octane action film; huge commercial success. | | Mounam Pesiyadhe | Suriya, Trisha | Ameer Sultan | Romance/Drama | Suriya's breakthrough into stardom; critically acclaimed. | | Thamizh | Prashanth, Simran | Hari | Action/Drama | Successful mass entertainer. | | Youth | Vijay, Sandhya | Vincent Selva | Romance/Action | Vijay's "soft hero" avatar; decent box office performance. | | Movie Title | Starring | Director |