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Top 20 Best Tamil Romantic Movies of All Time

Tamil romantic movies have a certain appeal of their own, fascinating audiences worldwide with their heartfelt narratives and powerful performances. Among the diverse kinds of cinematic experiences, best love movies in tamil stand out for their unique raw energy and exceptional acting talent. Tamil movies has birthed some legendary figures like Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan, Chiranjeevi, and a host of other iconic actors who have left a mark on the Tamil movie industry.

In addition to its action-packed sequences that have been appreciated globally, best Tamil movies also excels in delivering captivating romantic stories. Just as action movies from this region are celebrated worldwide, Tamil romantic movies also enjoy a lot of popularity among global audiences.

Whether you’re a seasoned fan or a newcomer to this genre, Tamil romantic movies list offer a wonderful and unforgettable cinematic experience.

Best Tamil Romantic Movies List –

20. Alaipayuthey

Alaipayuthey is a Tamil romantic movie released in 2000. The story is about a married couple and the tensions in their married life. It shows how Karthik and Shakthi, the lead characters of the movie Shakhti fell in love with each other. This movie also made its European premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2001. A Hindi remake of this movie was released in 2002 by the name ‘SAATHIYA’. 

Director – Mani Ratnam

Cast – Madhvan & Shalini (Lead Actors)

Release Date – 14 April, 2000

IMDb – 8.3/10

19. 96

96 is a Tamil Romantic movie released in 2018. The story revolves around the reunion of a former student’s batch of 1996. The reunion helps two former lovers to resolve their previous issues and helps in restarting a new journey for the both. The film received positive response from the critics as well as the audience. The dialogues were well appreciated by the people.

GENRE- ROMANTIC-DRAMA

DIRECTOR- C. PREMKUMAR

CAST- VIJAY SETHUPATI AND TRISHA (LEAD CHARACTERS)

RELEASE DATE- 4 OCTOBER, 2018

IMDb- 8.6/10  

18. VINNAITHAANDI VARUVAAYA

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya (Will You Cross the Skies For Me) is a Tamil romantic movie released in 2010. The story is about a Hindu Tamil boy and a Malayali Christian girl. The story shows the difficulties and strictness of their families as both the families belong to different religions. Bollywood remake of this movie was released in 2012 by the name ‘EKK DEEWANA THA’. 

GENRE- ROMANTIC-DRAMA

DIRECTOR- GAUTHAM MENON

CAST- SILAMBARASAN AND TRISHA (LEAD CHARACTERS)

RELEASE DATE- 26 February, 2010

IMDb- 8/10 

17. RAJA RANI

Raja Rani is a Tamil romantic movie released in 2013. The movie is inspired by the 1986 Tamil movie ‘MOUNA RAGAM’.  The movie is about two individuals who agree to marry each other for the happiness of their family. But soon after so many differences, fights and arguments the couple lives happily. The girl even gifted him a box with the words ‘Let’s begin our new life’. 

GENRE-ROMANTIC-DRAMA

DIRECTOR- ATLEE

CAST- ARYA AND NAYANTARA (LEAD CHARACTERS)

RELEASE DATE- 27 SEPTEMBER, 2013

IMDb- 7.6/10 

16. OK KANMANI

OK KANMANI is a Tamil romantic movie released in 2015. The movie totally deals with the modern mindset of urban India. This movie also deals with the issues of marriage and traditional values.  The movie was a financial success at the box office. The movie was remade in Hindi by the name ‘OK JAANU’ released in 2017 starring Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapoor. Even before the release of the movie the music was well appreciated by the people.

GENRE- ROMANTIC-DRAMA

DIRECTOR- MANI RATNAM

CAST- DULQUER SALMAAN AND NITHYA MENEN (LEAD PAIR), PRAKASH RAJ AND LEELA SAMSON

RELEASE DATE- 17 APRIL, 2015

IMDb- 7.4/10

15. MINNALE

MINNALE is a Tamil romantic movie released in 2001. The story is about a boy who tries to steal the identity of his enemy to pursue his lady-love and later deals with the repercussions of it. It received positive response and enjoyed financial success at the box-office. The movie was later remade in Hindi as ‘REHNAA HAI TERE DIL MEI’ featuring Madhavan.

GENRE- ROMANTIC-DRAMA

DIRECTOR- GAUTHAM MENON

CAST- MADHAVAN, ABBAS AND REEMA

RELEASE DATE- 2 FEBRUARY, 2001

IMDb- 7.6/10

14. MOONU

MOONU is a Tamil romantic film released in 2012. The story is about a high-school lover who eventually got married. But, soon the boy commits suicide and Janani (lead actress) tries to find out the reason behind his death.  The movie was loved by the audience for the dialogues, story and the acting by the actors.

GENRE- ROMANTIC

DIRECTOR- AISHWARIYA AND R. DHANUSH

CAST- DHANUSH AND SHRUTI HAASAN

RELEASE DATE- 30 MARCH, 2012

IMDb- 7.3/10

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13. KADHALUKKU MARIYADHI

KADHALUKKU MARIYADHI is a romantic movie. The story is about a couple, both from different backgrounds who fell in love with each other and how they unite after facing the opposition of their families. The movie received positive reviews.

GENRE- ROMANTIC-DRAMA

DIRECTOR- FAZIL

CAST- VIJAY AND SHALINI

RELEASE DATE- 19 DECEMBER, 1997

IMDb- 8.3/10

12. KAADHAL

KAADHAL is a romantic movie released in 2004. The story is about a simple boy doing a job as a mechanic who falls in love with a rich girl. But their love was not accepted by the girl’s family and so her family tries to kill the boy. In order to save Murugan’s life she agrees to marry someone else. Soon, Murugan was admitted to a mental health centre by the girl. 

GENRE- ROMANTIC-DRAMA

DIRECTOR- BALAJI SAKTHIVEL

CAST- BHARATH, SANDHYA AND SUKUMAR

RELEASE DATE- 17 DECEMBER, 2004

IMDb- 7.5/10

11. MADARASIPATTINAM

MADARASIPATTINAM is a romantic film released in 2010.  The story is about a Rich-English girl who falls in love with a local Indian boy. Girl’s father tries to force her to marry an English boy. The couple fights for their love. The movie was later dubbed into Telugu and released in Andhra Pradesh. The film became a box office success.

GENRE- DRAMA-ROMANTIC

DIRECTOR- A L VIJAY

CAST- ARYA, AMY JACKSON, NASSAR, LISA LAZARUS

RELEASE DATE- 9 JULY, 2010

IMDb-7.810

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