The list of 2011 Tamil movies that i have watched were fairly longer than the English one at 30 movies. I only remember going to the cinema a handful of times. Most of the movies were watched through the subscription of Astro (Malaysia's Direct Broadcast Satellite Pay TV Service) in my house which is my mother's favorite pass time. The television is basically switched on and switched off in accordance with the time we wake and the time we go to sleep everyday. There was a lot of Tamil movies which were released last year but i would not be able to judge the movies that i have not watched yet. So in order to give a clearer picture of my "Top 10" selection, i have enlisted all the 30 movies below.
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| 7am Arivu |
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| Mayakkam Enna |
- 7am Arivu
- Aadukalam
- Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai
- Deiva Thirumagal
- Engeyum Eppodhum
- Engeyum Kaadhal
- Kaavalan
- Kandaen
- Ko
- Kullanari Koottam
- Mankatha
- Mappilai
- Mayakkam Enna
- Mouna Guru
- Muran
- Nootrenbadhu
- Pathinaaru
- Payanam
- Poralli
- Seedan
- Singam Puli
- Siruthai
- Thambikottai
- Thoonga Nagaram
- Vaagai Sooda Vaa
- Vaanam
- Velayudham
- Venghai
- Veppam
- Yuddham Sei
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| Nootrenbathu |
My "Top 10" would of course take into consideration good story, screenplay, technical work, acting performance, direction and many other aspect. Unfortunately stardom does not merit any points from me. Well without getting to technical and going into too much detail, lets just conclude that this "Top 10" is the 10 best movies in my opinion out of the 30 movies that i watched. The movies are not listed according to rank but in numerical/alphabetical order.
1. 7am Arivu
Directed by AR Murugadoss, 7am Arivu re-introduces "Bodhidharma", the forgotten Tamil Pallava Prince who was one of the founding fathers of Shaolin Kung Fu to the audience. Set in the present time, the director has coupled history with DNA enhancement concept with great affect. Surya, Shruti Hassan and Johnny Tri Nguyen all have played their part very well. It is a must watch movie for all Tamilans, and the effort put into the movie should be given its due appreciation.
2. Aadukalam
A captivating story set around the village activity of "cockfighting". Aadukalam brings the best out of Dhanush, who plays a Madurai teenager whose life evolves around the world of "cockfighting". Honor, jealousy, family and friendship are the themes given the main focus in the movie and is knitted very well into smooth running storyline which is embroidered with great technical work and wonderful direction by Vetrimaran. Aadukalam will be a movie that will remembered for many years to come.
3. Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai
Suseenthiran brings to live a short story of the same name to the silver screen. Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai brings you the feeling of watching a moral value based fairy tale that we use to watch in Disney Movies during the school holidays last time with the mixture of Indian culture and village lifestyle which adds more nuances to the movie. Though not being a star studded cast, every actor has done amazingly to portray their role. The film is simple, heartwarming and a must watch.
4. Deiva Thirumagal
Based on the Hollywood movie "I am Sam" which garnered Sean Penn an Academy Award nomination for best actor, Deiva Thirumagal tells the story of a mentally challenged father who fights for the right to raise his 6 year old daughter. Vikram's portrayal of a disabled father needs to be applauded, a wonderful performance indeed. A heart gripping story that makes us root for the father even though we know he will be incapable of taking care of her. As love clouds our judgement over common sense, the movie gives us an eye opening ending.
5. Engeyum Eppodhum
Story of two couples in two different places, whose lives intersect in a road accident involving two buses which the couples travel in. A simple story about people and their everyday lives enlisting simplicity as its main strength, the frailty of life and how it can change suddenly. A light road safety message also incorporated into the movie. A movie with a light feeling which carries you throughout a well crafted screenplay strengthen by equally good performance by all the main four characters. Watch Engeyum Eppodhum, anywhere and anytime.
6. Ko
A young generation out to revolutionize the current political misdemeanors in Tamil Nadu. Jeeva plays a journalist who covers the change in the political era from the old corrupted politicians to the younger generation who are out to change everything for the better. Movie provides quite a number of twist to keep viewers engaged to the storyline. Whether intentional or not, Ajmal projects the political values of Machiavelli and also a characterization which is influenced by Machiavellinism. A fast paced movie, which would have been even better without the focus on office romance.
7. Mayakkam Enna
Once again Selvaraghavan comes up with a brilliant movie depicting a character who strives to succeed in his passion for photography. Dhanush justified his National Award for best actor which he received for Aadukalam by doing a totally different role with a very in depth characterization which is a trademark in Selvaraghavan's movies. The story already carries itself and the added excellent acting glues us to our seats. A story about passion, love, struggle, hardship, friendship, loyalty and success. Mayakkam Enna is excellence and brilliance.
8. Nootrenbadhu
Not many movies gives us a different take on life, gives realization and makes us think about our life and others, to be grateful, to be hopeful and to be wishful. A movie that makes us content and inspires us to reach out, Nootrenbadhu. Siddarth plays an American doctor whose life takes a 180 degree turn when he is diagnosed with cancer. Leaving his loving wife, Siddarth goes to India where his condition makes him see the world in a different angle which illustrates us to do the same. A lighthearted movie that needs to be watch, and most importantly reflected upon.
9. Vaagai Sooda Vaa
A village where everyone works to produce bricks, even the children. Vimal goes to the village as a teacher to provide education to the children where the school is no more in use and all the children are poised to work and produce bricks. The story evolves around the struggle of Vimal trying to give realization to the villagers and their children that education is the only way to break out of the circle of being underprivileged for generations. The movie emphasizes on the importance of education and how child labor deprives them of having a better life in the future. Vaagai Sooda Vaa comes to win.
10. Vaanam
A remake of a Telugu movie, Vaanam is the story of different individuals whose fates come together on New Year's eve in a terrorist shoot out in a public hospital. Vaanam though hosts different individual with different stories and addressing different issues, the main theme remains to be humanity. Vaanam gives a realization of our humanity even though we are different geographically. religiously, in our occupations, in our social status, in our principles, in our believes and in our characters. All the characters are well balanced, and the screenplay is well written to ensure all the different stories intertwine nicely and is brought together in a ending that heightens our feeling of humanity.
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