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Best Tamil Action Movies of 2009

Ranked by IMDb rating — 11 Tamil action films released in 2009.

1Ayan poster

Ayan

2009
IMDb7.611,706 votesaction vibe4.5/5

K. V. Anand · AVM Productions

ActionRomanceComedy

The film's story revolves around Deva, a youngster whose mother wants him to become a government official. He, on the other hand, works for a smuggling group run by Arumuga Dass who has been his mentor and looking after him since childhood. Conflict occurs when Deva's arch rival, Kamalesh opposes and tries to eliminate Arumuga Dass from the smuggling business.

Cast: Tamannaah, Prabhu, Akashdeep Saigal

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

2Maasilamani poster
IMDb6.556 votesaction vibe4/5

Manohar · AGS Entertainment

ActionRomance

Maasilamani tells the story of an orphan who falls in love with a wealthy girl despite their vastly different backgrounds. When his rough demeanor causes tension, he pretends to be a more refined version of himself, but ultimately wins her heart. However, their happiness is threatened by a determined inspector trying to expose his true identity and a rival suitor for the woman's affections. In the end, love prevails over deception and misunderstanding.

Cast: Nakul, Sunaina, Pavan

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

3Aadhavan poster
IMDb5.53,770 votesaction vibe4.1/5

K. S. Ravikumar · Red Giant Movies

ThrillerActionComedy

Aadhavan (Suriya) is a professional assassin working with his father Ibrahim Rowther (Sayaji Shinde) and brother Tharani (Anand Babu). Doctor Abdul Kulkarni(Rahul Dev) hires Aadhavan to kill prominent Judge Subramaniam (Murali), since he is handling the inquiry and verdict on Abdul's child kidnapping, murder and organ trafficking cases in Kolkata.

Cast: Nayanthara, Vadivelu, Murali

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

4Villu poster

Villu

2009
IMDb3.64,642 votesaction vibe4.4/5

Prabhu Deva · Ayngaran International

DramaActionComedy

Based in Chennai, plainclothes police officer Pugazh slays Raka, a male wanted by Inter-pol, during the Shri Ganesh Visarjan. This news alerts his associates, some of who become alert, while others relieved, and Pugazh is instructed to proceed with his next target. The latter then meets with Janavi and both eventually fall in love. She then lets him speak with her wealthy Munich-based father, J.D., who instructs them to come home. Once there, he displays his disapproval for Pugazh. Unable to get close to his target, his stay is prolonged, prompting his mother to also travel there. And it is her arrival that will dramatically alter the entire situation - changing everyone's lives forever.

Cast: Vijay, Nayanthara, Prakash Raj

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

5Renigunta poster
action vibe4.5/5

R. Panneerselvam

ActionDrama

This story dwells on the futility of crime and violence. Sakthi’s life turns upside down when his parents are murdered and he lands up in jail. There, he befriends four criminals and they pull off a prison break.

Cast: Johnny, Sanusha, Nishanth

Watch:Amazon Video

AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

7Naan Kadavul poster
action vibe3.7/5

Bala · Vasan Visual Ventures

DramaAction

A man returns 14 years after abandoning his son, Rudhran, in search of him, only to find him as a fierce Aghori sadhu who gives spiritual liberation. The son's mother seeks Rudhran's help when she is threatened by a ruthless person, Thandavan, who exploits and tortures her daughter, Hamsavalli. Rudhran fights back against Thandavan and ultimately kills him, freeing Hamsavalli from his cruelty. With her wish granted, Hamsavalli finds spiritual liberation through Rudran's help.

Cast: Arya, Pooja, Rajendran

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

8Peranmai poster
action vibe4.3/5

VidyaSagar

ActionAdventure

A brave man and a group of 5 NCC girls were onto a trekking in a forest. At the same time, a terrorist group plans to destroy an innovative rocket launch from that forest.

Cast: Jayam Ravi, Ponvannan, Vadivelu

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

9Padikathavan poster
action vibe4.2/5

Suraj

ActionDrama

Rocky is a 10th-grade dropout youngster who is looked down upon by his father, because of his sharp contrast to the rest of the family, who are well qualified in education. Rocky's friends advise him to love and marry a well-educated girl.

Cast: Dhanush, Tamanna Bhatia, Vivek

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

10Kanthaswamy poster
action vibe4.6/5

Susi Ganesan · V. Creations

ActionCrimeAdventure

A CBI officer moonlights as a modern day Robin Hood in the guise of the masked Kanthaswamy, as he helps fight corruption and aid impoverished people.

Cast: Vikram, Shriya Saran, Prabhu Ganesan

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

11Vettaikaaran poster
action vibe4.4/5

Babu Sivan

ActionDrama

Police-Ravi is a student aspiring to become a police officer, becomes hunted when he helps his friend out of trouble.The hunted becomes the Hunter to secure his future.

Cast: Vijay, Anushka Shetty, Srihari

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Tamil action movie of 2009?+

Our top-ranked Tamil action movie of 2009 is Ayan, based on its IMDb rating (TMDb as a fallback where OMDb hasn't rated it yet).

How many Tamil action movies came out in 2009?+

We've catalogued 11 Tamil action movies released in 2009.

Where can I watch Ayan?+

Ayan is available to stream, rent, or buy on Sun Nxt.