The making of local Tamil-language films is actively growing in Malaysia with many filmmakers wanting to make their mark.
Malaysia's first Tamil film is known to be Ratha Paei, starring Kalaikkumar Chinnasamy, Susheela Devi, Sivaji Raja, M. Baharudeen, Mukesh, Jaya Gowri and Malaysia Vasudevan. It was shot in Golden Studio, Chennai and directed by Mooban. Music and background score of the film was composed by G. K. Venkatesh. Shooting of the film began in 1968 and it was released on 14 January 1969.
Centered in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor Bahru, the industry remained relatively small with fewer films produced. The industry is growing and faces strong competition from Tamil films from Indian Tamil cinema.
Highest-grossing movies * Denotes films still running in cinemas +Highest-grossing Tamil language Malaysian films Rank Movie Year Studio Net gross (RM)1 C4 Cinta 2024 Scifilm Sdn Bhd 2,500,5002 Veera Karrupu 2026 Kash Villanz Productions, Sai Nanthini Movie World 1,773,9413 Vedigundu Pasangge 2018 Veedu Production 1,330,2194 Maindhan 2014 Astro Shaw 903,5505 Poochandi 2022 Trium Studio 800,0006 Kaathe Ille Pathukalam 2024 Havoc Film Production 619,4797 Appalam 2011 Astro Shaw 590,7078 Mayangaathey 2016 Touchtronics Entertainment, Shaibha Vision 554,8169 Venpa 2019 Vadai Productions 542,68610 Geethaiyin Raadhai 2016 Vikadakavi Production 529,16211 Adai Mazhai Kaalam 2023 Scifilm Sdn Bhd 517,10612 Pulanaivu 2019 Story Films, Shaibha Vision 512,04813 Oru Kadha Sollattaa Sir 2024 Kash Villanz Productions 385,75114 Vetti Pasanga 2014 Veedu Production 339,03615 Thirudathey Papa Thirudathey 2018 Story Films Sdn. Bhd. 322,40016 Neeyum Naanum 2018 BGW Studios 307,95617 Vennira Iravuggal 2014 Shine Entertainment 260,35318 Kali Muni Tharisanam 2019 AT Movie 236,80619 Jagat 2015 Skyzen Studios 224,370.4320 Vere Vazhi Ille 2015 Veedu Production 220,208.39
List of Tamil films from Malaysia by year Below is a list of Tamil language films produced in Malaysia. The total grosses of the films are in Ringgit Malaysia, and the source is FINAS. This list consists mostly of theatrical releases alongside a few telefilms.
2026 Opening Title Studio Director Cast Genre Ref.5 Mar Veera Karrupu Kash Villanz Productions, Sai Nanthini Movie World Thanesh Perrabu Kash Villanz, Viknes Perrabu, Rupini Krishnan, Khesshikah, Turbogaana Drama / Thriller 7 May Sattendru Maarudhu Vaanilai Filmoholic Pictures Kevin William Kevin William, Kshirja Govind, Ranya Sandra, Vinosha Ganasan, Ashwini Nambiar, Sivakumar Palakrishnan, Viknesh RS, Nivashini Ravi, Habib Noor, Ashwanth Abraham Drama TBA Irumbuth Thottam AVLT Production Jaydev Jayakumar Irfan Zaini, Yuneswaran Ramaraj, Logavarman Stideran, Marie Dashani Matthews, Mohana Raj, Dhurgaashini S Vijyan, Vino Shan, Vijay Naidu Crime Thriller 27 August Poovellaam Kettuppaar PKP Shaibha Vision, SciFilm Karthik Shaamalan Datin Sri Shaila V, Magen Vikadakavi, Yuvaraj Krishnasamy, Thashrra Aghonderan, “Kalai Maamanu” KS Maniam, CS Murugan, Noorul Haq, Veronica Thomas, Thaneswari Rajenthiran Adventure / Thriller
2025 Opening Title Studio Director Cast Genre Ref.23 Jan Tamil School Pasanga Veedu Production K. Shunmugam Denes Kumar, Vidia Liana, Kuben Mahadevan, Ben-G, Malarvili, Veerasingam, Yasmin Nadiah, David Anthon Comedy / Drama 20 Feb Veedu Production Haran Kaveri and Shobaan Hindravel Chandrabose, Mogan Chandra Das, Shamini Ramasamy, Braima Sivagnanam, Ravi Shanker, Arumugam Vellasamy, Gogularaajan Rajendran, Theva Nayagi Comedy / Romance 27 Feb Karuppiah Perumal Uyire Media, Poketplay BenG Aghonderan Sahadevan, BenG, Sasitharan, K Rajoo, Hemaji, Sathisvaran, Tresa Lazaroo Comedy / Thriller 20 Mar Hero Friend-U Dove Eye Martin R. Chantheran Thevaguru Suppiah, Kavitha, Shabby, Celina Jay, Ravin Rao, Dhilip Kumar Comedy / Romance 17 Apr Sight & Sound In Love Janu Talkies Sandosh Kesavan Arun Kumaran, Rupini Krishnan, Shamini Shradha, Dev JBC, Navinkumar Kannadasan Musical 15 May Suttaa Thale Enakku Sai Nanthini Movie World Thanesh Perrabu Viknes Perrabu, Samuel Sam, Jee Kutty, Nirmala Tharmarajan, Katiravan, Mogan, Govin, Shamaaraj, Risheekesan, Pavitran, Balan Santinathan, Gopal, Dnesh Action / Comedy 19 Jun Mirugasirisham Fivestar AV Vijay Ganesh Vijay Ganesh, Joshua Shashi Kumar, Jegan Shanmugam, Nirmala Tharmarajan, Kumari, Komalaa Naaidu Thriller / Horror 10 Jul Aaradhana MS Films Malathi Sivagami Punitah Shanmugam, Auro chakkaravarthy, Shamini Shradha, Aghonderan Sahadevan, Malathi Sivagami, Srikumaran munusany, Bobby Sri Kalirajan Thriller 21 Aug Vegam, Vivegam, Vetri Shree Leyshah Production Adrian Reman Anbuchelvan, Adrian, Saharudin, Puvaindrah, Ivan, Thamaraikanan Action / Thriller 30 Oct Irudhi Strike T. Danesh Kumar Jibrail Rajhula, Sathiya, Ravin Rao Santheran, Affie Rania, Komalaa Naaidu Thriller / Action 13 Nov Macai Skyzen Studios Shanjey Kumar Perumal Karnan Kanapathy, Kuben Mahadevan, Irfan Zaini, Fabian Loo, Subashini, Susan Lankester Crime / Thriller 4 Dec Blues Skyzen Studios Shanjey Kumar Perumal Karnan Kanapathy, Kuben Mahadevan, Tinesh Sarathi Krishnan, Rubini Sambanthan, Rupini Krishnan, Kris Law, Shabby Sharath Nair Thriller / Action
2024 Opening Title Studio Director Cast Genre Ref.18 Jan Black & White Pocket Play Logan Logan, Sasi, Seelan Manoharan, Latha Ramasamy, Shamini Shradha Comedy 1 Feb Agrinai Sai Nanthini Movie World Thanesh Perrabu Aghonderan Sahadevan, Umagandhan, Viknes Perrabu Thriller / Science Fiction 15 Feb Curry Mee Poketplay Kash Villanz S. Gana, Ropie, Echo Quah, Nazira Ibrahim, Kavitha Sinniah Comedy 7 Mar Oru Kadha Sollattaa Sir Poketplay Kash Villanz Kash Villanz, Vikadakavi Magen, CK, Ben G, Moon Nilaa, Thivya Naidu, Shivakanth, Lallu, Kim Fukazawa Comedy Fantasy 8 Aug Abinaya Algebra Films Sdn Bhd Devendran Arunasalam Karnan Kanapathy, Hamsni Perumal, Tokoh Sathia Comedy Romance 21 Nov C4 Cinta Poketplay Karthik Shaamalan Yuvaraj Krishnasamy, Pashini Sivakumar, Ravin Rao, Dishaaleny Jack, Loga Varman Strideran, Tivagaran Kaliappan, Vijay Naidu, Santeinii Chandra Bos Comedy Romance
2023 Opening Title Studio Director Cast Genre Gross (RM) Ref.26 January Adai Mazhai Kaalam Poketplay Sdn. Bhd.Karthik Shamalan Loga Varman, Thia Lakshana, Evarani, Sasitharan K Rajool Romance Drama 2 Feb Sawadikap Pei Poketplay Sdn. Bhd. Roman Anthony Gana, Ellicia Wong, Nandu Ramesh, Kuben Mahadevan Horror Comedy 9 Feb Thallipogathey Dreamhouse Guna Jayakumar Hamsni Perumal, Thevaguru Suppiah, Vicky Rao Romantic Comedy 16 Feb Aadhitya Arunachalam Poketplay Sdn. Bhd Ben G Gaffar, Banumathi, Mcva, Aghonderan Sahadevan, Ben G Action 29 Jun Rajathanthiram: The Piano Spike Productions (M) Sdn. Bhd. Aaron Rao & DinakaranC Moon Nila, Thevaguru Suppiah, K.S Maniam, S. Haridhass Suspense/Drama 6 Jul Club House Triple S Films Amin Deisho Sivabaalan, Shamvanan, Leanesh Sivabaalan Action Thriller 27 Jul Kanneera Poketplay Sdn. Bhd Kathir Raven S Kathir Raven S, Maya Glammy, Nanthakumar NKR, Chandhine Kaur Romantic Drama 21 Sept Vinveli Devathai Story Films Shalini Balasundaram Shalini Balasundaram, Auro Chakkravarthy Romantic Comedy 23 Nov Naam Katra Isai T. Danesh Kumar Saresh D7, Alvin Martin, Kaameshaa Ravindran Drama / Musical 30 Nov Ninaivo Oru Paravai Kabilan Plondran Karnan Kanapathy, Thivya Naidu, Sandhya Lord Drama /Romance
2022 Opening Title Studio Director Cast Genre Gross (RM) Ref.27 JanuaryPoochandi Poketplay Sdn. Bhd.JK Wicky RJ Ramana, Ganesan Manohgaran, Tinesh Sarathi Krishnan, Logan, Hamsni Perumal Thriller, horror 80000010 FebruaryAT MoviesBGWBGW, Subashini, Sanjna Suri, Irfan Zaini, Keshap SuriaComedy, horror24 FebruaryNarigalBoss PicturesRMS SaraRMS Sara.R, Jayarajendran John, Alvin Martin, Nithyashree, Lingeswaran.Action, thriller 28 February Kambathe KannemmaD' Cinema K K Khana Sangeeta Krishnasamy, Sasikumar Kandasamy, Tokoh Sathia, Lockup NathanComedy24 MarchSB ProductionKishokKishok, Jasmin Michael, Coco Nantha, Jee Kutty.Superhero16 JuneArul MozhiJaysanga SirManan SubraSangabalan Subramaniam, Alvin Martin, Vikadakavi Magen, Pashini Sivakumar.Action, Drama.23 JuneMoondram AthigharamKALKI PRODUCTIONSd PuvanendranJibrail Rajhula, Haridhass S, Kavitha Thiagarajan Action25 AugustUndercover Rascals 2V. Nagaraj Bala Ganapathi William, K.K Khanna, G Crak Karnan, Rupini Krishnan, Irfan ZainiAction31 AugustBiishmanMagic Silvertree ProductionsDanian Saravannan G Crak Karnan, Vickran, Arvind Naidu, Moon Nila, Jasmin Michael, Mathi Alagan, Sheejay, ReenthaGangster, Drama 28 July Senthozhan SengkathirvaanaPoketplayGovind Singh Kash Villanz, Moon Nila Thriller25 OctoberGajen Veedu Production S.Mathan Denes Kumar, Jasmin Michael, Abhirami Venkatachalam Romantic Comedy3 SeptemberDum Dum DumeelRhythm Heights Red Sugarcane Deeban M. VigneshIrfan Zaini, Kavitha Sinniah, Vicran Elanggoven, Kuben Mahadevan, Ridzuan, James Devan Arokisamy, Revathy Mariappan, Govind Singh, Pushpa Narayan, Yuvaraj Krishnasamy, ‘Vikadakavi’ MagenRomantic comedy
2021 Opening Title Studio Director Cast Genre Gross (RM) Ref.1 FebruaryParamapatham Sai Nanthini Movie World (SNMW) Dreamsky Home ProductionThanesh Perrabu Viknes Perrabu K.S.Maniam, Singai JGun, BenG, Aghonderan, Umagandhan, Vicky Nadarajah, Kavimaran (THR Raaga), Viknes Perrabu, Thanesh Perrabu, Sasivaroban, Risheekesan, Kausaliya, Pavitran, Vimal Fantasy 5 NovemberPallavi BakeryAstro VaanavilSathish NatarajanIrfan Zaini, Shalini BalasundaramRomance, comedy9 December Mr. Peyii Unison ProductionV. NagarajKarnan G. Crack, Nithya Shree, Rupini KrishnanHorror, comedy
2020
Opening Title Studio Director Cast Genre Gross (RM) Ref.2 January At Rainbows End 2 Fiery Movie Mark Lee Sharmini Ramesh, Susila Devi, Morgan Chandra Dass Documentary 13 FebruarySanthittha Naal Muthal Top Movies Sdn Bhd Imagination Makers Sdn Bhd Sheela Pravina Nawinia Murali, Mervin, Kishalini Romance, comedy 7 March Unakkagathane Immortal Production S.P Srikanth Siva Shankar, Yasmin Nadiah, Rajendran, Rayer, Theva, Ashok Kumar, Keshap Suria Romance, drama 5 MarchPaakaati PoMore Four ProductionKathir Raven SKathir Raven S, Santhini Antony, Sai Sangeetha, Pavin Raymond, AadithComedy, romance12 MarchAthaiyum ThaandiATMovies Sdn BhdVikinish Lokarag AsokanVemanna Appannah, Yuvaraj Krishnasamy, Vanessa Cruez, Sathis Rao ChinniahRomance, drama14 April(TV)Kanmani Anbodu KathalanAstroKavi NanthanKuben Mahadevan, Pashini Sivakumar15 October (Astro First)TamaniS.MathanDavid Anthony. Deva. Divya.Crime11 November (Astro First)AthigaariJhangri Production HouseKabilan PlondranBala Ganapathi William, Nanthini Ganasen, Karnan, Vicran, Puruji, Saha, Puvanan DaViewAction, thriller
2019
Opening Title Studio Director Cast Genre Gross (RM) Ref.28 February Satte Dove Eyes Entertainment Ray Dinesh David Lingeshvaran Maniam, Kuben Mahadevan, Senthil Kumaran Muniandy, Sangkari Elancheran Crime, thriller 27,6377 March Kuttram Seiyel Astro Vaanavil Venkatesh, Bharathirajaa Bose Venkat, Vijith, Dr S Selvamuthu, Dheena Action, crime 14,61527 JuneAzhaggiye TheeATMovies Sdn BhdLoganSaresh D7, Latha, Guna, Kokila, YuvarajDrama50,85118 July Kali Muni TharisanamATMovies Sdn BhdDTS IndranBen G, Nithya Sree, P. Jegan, David, Shan, Ratnaa Gowri, Kannan RaajamanikamMystery, thriller340,80619 SeptemberVenpaVadai ProductionsK. Kavi NanthanYuvaraj Krishnasamy, Agalyah Maniam, Thevaguru Suppiah, Nanthini Sugumaran, Kuben Mahadevan, Santeinii ChandrabosRomance, comedy542,686.6026 SeptemberEnnavalD' Cinema Sdn BhdSaran ZSangeeta Krishnasamy, C.Kumaresan, Vasanth Sarna, Yashini, SureshRomance, horror89,58914 NovemberPulanaivuStory Films Shaibha VisionShalini Balasundaram, Sathish NatarajanShaila V, Shalini Balasundaram, Kabil Ganesan, Saran ManokaranCrime, thriller600,04828 NovemberMetro MaalaiVictory Film Production, Drona FilmsHaran Kaveri, ShobaanSathish, Punitha Shanmugam, Karishma, Kumanavannan, KayRomance35,000
2018