4. Boomika (March 5) 5. Nenjam Marappathillai (March 5) 6. Jathi Ratnalu (March 11) – Telugu dubbed in Tamil 7. Vaanam Kottatum (March 26) 8. Kannai Nambathey (March 26)

Beyond the commercial blockbusters, 2021 was an extraordinary year for message-driven narratives that initiated widespread social dialogue and earned international acclaim.

If you are looking to catch up on the best Kollywood had to offer, here is a curated list of the top Tamil films of 2021.

Many of the year's most impactful films premiered directly on streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.