Tamilyogi Exclusive — 2012

Directed by A.R. Murugadoss, this action thriller starred Vijay as an army captain. It became his first film to join the ₹100 crore club, setting a new benchmark for commercial success.

A prequel to Ajith Kumar's Billa , it focused on the origin of the underworld don David Billa. Rising Stars and Directorial Debuts 2012 tamilyogi exclusive

The directorial debut of Karthik Subbaraj, this horror thriller established Vijay Sethupathi as a leading man and revived the genre in Tamil cinema. Directed by A

A remake of the Hindi hit 3 Idiots , directed by Shankar and starring Vijay, Jiiva, and Srikanth. It was a massive success that resonated with the youth and families alike. A prequel to Ajith Kumar's Billa , it

This bilingual fantasy-action film directed by S.S. Rajamouli featured a housefly as the protagonist. Its innovative visual effects and unique storytelling made it one of the highest-grossing films of the year.

The year also saw a surge in "New Wave" Tamil cinema with unique plots and technical milestones. Best Tamil movies 2012 - IMDb

Directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth in her debut, it starred Dhanush and featured the globally viral song "Why This Kolaveri Di".