: A remake of the Hindi hit 3 Idiots , directed by Shankar and starring Vijay, Jiiva, and Srikanth. It was a major commercial success, earning approximately ₹90 crore worldwide.
The year 2012 was a transformative period for Tamil cinema, characterized by a massive surge in commercial blockbusters and a significant rise in independent, experimental filmmaking. From the introduction of pioneering audio technologies like in Vishwaroopam to the debut of new-age directors, the year redefined the Kollywood landscape. The 100 Crore Club: Major Commercial Hits
: Directed by A.R. Murugadoss and starring Vijay, this action thriller was the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2012, reportedly earning over ₹128 crore. It followed an army officer’s mission to deactivate sleeper cells in Mumbai. 2012 tamil movies download top
: An Ajith Kumar-starrer action thriller that served as a prequel to the 2007 film Billa , grossing around ₹75 crore.
The year was dominated by high-budget action and comedy dramas that shattered box office records. : A remake of the Hindi hit 3
Kollywood 2012: The good, the bad and the ugly | Tamil Movie News
While big stars drew crowds, 2012 is often remembered for "sleeper hits" that succeeded through unique storytelling and low budgets. From the introduction of pioneering audio technologies like
: Starring Suriya as conjoined twins, this sci-fi action film was directed by K.V. Anand and earned nearly ₹60 crore. The Rise of Indie and Experimental Cinema
: Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, this fantasy film featuring a reincarnated housefly became a massive bilingual hit, grossing roughly ₹120 crore.