Top 20 Tamil Movies of 2023 | Best Tamil Films 2023 - Times of India (2025)

1Parking ()4.0/5Star: Harish Kalyan,Indhuja,IlavarasuEven though Parking is in the space of a domestic drama, Ramkumar Balakrishnan narrates it in the tone of a thriller, ratcheting up the thrills
2Chithha ()4.0/5Star: Siddharth,Nimisha SajayanThe performances, too, are top-notch. There are also a couple of tender moments amidst all the grimness. It is such profound moments that elevate Chithha into something vital in these times.
3Viduthalai Part 1 (2023)4.0/5Star: Vijay Sethupathi,Soori,Ilavarasu,Rajiv Menon,Gautham Vasudev MenonViduthalai Part 1 maintains a consistent pace and keeps viewers engaged with moments of high tension.
4Fight Club (2023)3.5/5Star: Vijay Kumar,Monisha Mohan Menon,Avinash Raghudevan,Shankar Thas,Kaarthekeyen Santhanam,Saravana VelThe film's story, by Sasi, is only all too familiar, revolving around an individual who goes down a wrong path, and gets entangled in enmities old and new.
5Mark Antony (2023)3.5/5Star: Vishal,S. J. Suryah,Ritu Varma,Selvaraghavan,Sunil,Abhinaya,Y. G. MahendranMark Antony is not a great film, but it's quite a refreshing entertainer that delivers what it promises.
6Noodles (2023)3.5/5Star: Harish Uthaman,Sheela Rajkumar,ThirunavukkarasuWhile Noodles explores familiar themes, its intense and powerful screenplay keeps the audience captivated throughout.
7DD Returns (2023)3.5/5Star: Santhanam,Surabhi,Reddin Kingsley,Maran,Pradeep Rawat,Masoom ShankarThe film is undoubtedly a fun ride for movie lovers looking for a clean entertainer for the weekend.
8Aneethi (2023)3.5/5Star: Arjun Das,Dushara,Arjun Chidambaram,Vanitha Vijaykumar,Suresh ChakravarthiVasantha Balan, who is known for making emotionally loaded films, has come up with a well-written, hard-hitting thriller in Aneethi that's quite impressive in many ways.
9Por Thozhil (2023)3.5/5Star: Ashok Selvan,Sarath Kumar,Nikhila VimalPor Thozhil is convincing enough to enthral and engage us throughout.
10Good Night (2023)3.5/5Star: RJ Ramesh Thilak,Bagavathi Perumal,Balaji Sakthivel,Manikandan.KGood Night is an example of how feel-good films can be made with simpler-yet-effective conflict. It's definitely worth watching.
11Ponniyin Selvan: Part 2 (2023)3.5/5Star: Vikram,Aishwarya Rai,jayam ravi,Karthi,Trisha Krishnan,Prabhu,Sarath Kumar,Vikram Prabhu,Aishwarya Lekshmi,Sobhita Dhulipala,Jayaram,Prakash Raj,Parthiban RadhakrishnanHaving set the plot in motion in the first part, with Ponniyin Selvan 2, Mani Ratnam dives right into the heart of the novel.
12Kudimahaan (2023)3.5/5Star: Chandini Tamilarasan,Vijay Sivan,Namo NarayananKudimahaan is the kind of film that people will regret missing on the big screen for years to come.
13Ayothi (2023)3.5/5Star: Sanal Kumar Sasidharan,Yashpal Sharma,Preethi Asrani,PugazhAyothi is a movie that constantly emphasises love over religion, and it's worth watching.
14Dada (2023)3.5/5Star: Kavin,K. Bhagyaraj,Aparna DasDada is a well-written drama with the right mix of comedy, emotion, and love.
15Bommai Nayagi ()3.5/5Star: Yogi BabuBommai Nayagi is yet again an effective social drama that addresses a sensitive issue in the most sensible way.
16The Great Indian Kitchen (2023)3.5/5Star: Aishwarya Rajesh,Rahul Ravindran,Yogi BabuThe Great Indian Kitchen has stayed true to its original, and we have nothing to complain about its execution.
17The Great Indian Kitchen (2023)3.5/5Star: Aishwarya Rajesh,Rahul RavindranThe Great Indian Kitchen has stayed true to its original, and we have nothing to complain about its execution.
18Varisu (2023)3.5/5Star: Vijay,Rashmika Mandanna,Prakash Raj,Sarath Kumar,Jayasudha,Srikanth,Yogi BabuVijay is in terrific form, cracking one-liners that have us break out into a smile, make self-referential punches and show earnestness in the sentimental moments.
19Odavum Mudiyadhu Oliyavum Mudiyadhu (2023)3.0/5Star: Sathyamurthi.V,Gopi Aravindh,Sudhakar Jayaraman,Vijay Kumar Rajendran,Munishkanth,George Maryan,Sha Ra,Yashika Aannand,Riythvika,HarijaOdavum Mudiyadhu Oliyavum Mudiyadhu might not be an intellectually stimulating or life-changing cinematic experience, but rather, it's a laugh-out-loud movie that does complete justice to both the horror and comedy portions.
20Saba Nayagan ()3.0/5Star: Ashok Selvan,Megha Akash,Chandini Chowdary,Karthika Muralidharan,Mayilsamy

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Which is the top 1 Tamil movie in 2023? ›

Top 20 Tamil Movies of 2023: Jailer, Leo, Viduthalai: Part 1 and...
  • Best Tamil Movies 2023 on OTT.
  • Viduthalai: Part 1.
  • Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two.
  • Dada.
  • Ayothi.
  • Jailer.
  • Leo.
  • Jigarthanda DoubleX.

Which is the best Tamil movie award in 2023? ›

While R Madhavan's 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' won the National Award for the Best Feature Film category, Director M Manikandan's 'Kadaisi Vivasayi (The Last Farmer)' won the honours for the Best Tamil Film.

Which movie has highest rating in 2023 in India? ›

BEST INDIAN MOVIES OF 2023
  1. Leo. 20232h 44mNot Rated. 7.2 (62K) Rate. ...
  2. Jawan. 20232h 49mNot Rated. 6.9 (100K) Rate. ...
  3. Pathaan. 20232h 26mNot Rated. 5.8 (158K) Rate. ...
  4. Dunki. 20232h 40mNot Rated. 6.6 (78K) Rate. ...
  5. 2018. 20232h 30mNot Rated. ...
  6. Kaathal - The Core. 20231h 54m. ...
  7. Kannur Squad. 20232h 41m. ...
  8. Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam. 20221h 45m.

Which Tamil movie is top 1 in 2023 imdb? ›

Best Tamil Movies 2023
  1. Thalaikoothal. 20232h 20m. 7.5 (386) Rate. ...
  2. Burqa. 20231h 20m. 6.0 (456) Rate. ...
  3. Good Night. 20232h 22m. 7.7 (4.9K) Rate. ...
  4. Farhana. 20232h 20m. 6.3 (776) Rate. ...
  5. Por Thozhil. 20232h 27m. 8.0 (11K) Rate. ...
  6. Aneethi. 20232h 23m. 6.6 (1.2K) Rate. ...
  7. Tamilkkudimagan. 20232h 3m. 6.6 (469) Rate. ...
  8. Irugapatru. 20232h 33m. 8.1 (3.2K) Rate.

What are the top 3 movies in 2023? ›

Domestic Box Office For 2023
RankReleaseGross
1Barbie$636,225,983
2The Super Mario Bros. Movie$574,934,330
3Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse$381,311,319
4Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3$358,995,815
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Who is no 1 movie in Tamil Nadu? ›

Highest-grossing films within Tamil Nadu
RankTitleYear
1Leo2023
2Ponniyin Selvan: I2022
3Jailer2023
4Vikram2022
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Which movie won the pongal in tamilnadu in 2023? ›

​Varisu vs.

But Vijay's film grossed well higher than Ajith's film, and it made the former emerge as the winner of the 2023 Pongal.

Who is the best Tamil actor in 2023? ›

Kamal Haasan and Trisha were honored with key awards at SIIMA 2023 for their performances in Tamil films. Haasan won Best Actor for 'Vikram' while Trisha was awarded Best Actress for 'Ponniyin Selvan'. Trisha's portrayal of princess Kundavai was praised as a strong comeback to Tamil cinema.

Which film won the best film award 2023? ›

The National Film Festival was held on Tuesday at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Rocketry won the Best Film award, and Allu Arjun and Alia Bhatt won the best actor and actress awards. The 69th National Film Award ceremony took place at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Which is the box office king in tamilnadu 2023? ›

Released in September, 'Leo' has become the highest-grossing Tamil movie of 2023. It minted Rs 605.9 crore at the worldwide box office.

Which is the No 1 movie in India all time? ›

Baahubali 2 is the highest-grossing film in India, where it has grossed ₹1,417 crore (US$217.59 million).

Who is the Tamil best movie? ›

Some of the top movies in Tamil cinema history include "Nayakan," "Baasha," "Mouna Ragam," "Anbe Sivam," "Paruthiveeran," "Visaranai," and "Super Deluxe." My personal favorite is "Anbe Sivam" because of its profound narrative on humanity, the stellar performances by Kamal Haasan and R.

What is the latest hit South Indian movie in 2023? ›

Best South Indian Movies 2023: Japan, Leo, Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two & More
  1. Japan. Karthi's latest Tamil movie, Japan, is an amazing heist adventure. ...
  2. Leo. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Leo is a gripping South Indian action thriller featuring Vijay as Parthiban. ...
  3. Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two. ...
  4. Jigarthanda DoubleX. ...
  5. Jailer.
Dec 20, 2023

Which is the number one South Indian movie? ›

1. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.

Who is no 1 actor in Tamil nadu 2023? ›

Rajinikanth

He is one of the highest earning actors in Asia. Primarily starring in Tamil movies, he has also worked in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Hollywood movies.

Which is the most viewed South Indian movie in 2023? ›

Top 20 Highest Grossing South Indian Movies of 2023 (WW)
  • Leo : 606 Cr (T)
  • Jailer : 604 Cr (T)
  • Salaar : 600 Cr* (Tu)
  • PS-2 : 346 Cr (T)
  • Varisu : 300 Cr (T)
  • Waltair Veerayya : 220 Cr (Tu)
  • Thunivu : 200 Cr (T)
  • 2018 : 180 Cr (M)
Jan 10, 2024

Which movie is highest collection in world 2023? ›

2023 Highest Grossing Movies Worldwide
  1. Barbie. 20231h 54mPG-13. 6.8 (565K) Rate. ...
  2. The Super Mario Bros. Movie. 20231h 32mPG. ...
  3. Oppenheimer. 20233hR. 8.3 (792K) Rate. ...
  4. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 20232h 30mPG-13. ...
  5. Fast X. 20232h 21mPG-13. ...
  6. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. 20232h 20mPG. ...
  7. Full River Red. 20232h 39m. ...
  8. Wonka. 20231h 56mPG.

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