No list of 2007 is complete without mentioning the magnum opus directed by Shankar and starring Rajinikanth. Sivaji: The Boss was a cultural phenomenon that broke box office records worldwide. With A.R. Rahman’s electrifying music (think "Athiradee" and "Style") and a story about an NRI fighting corruption, the film became the highest-grossing Tamil film of its time.
Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jyothika, Prakash Raj Director: Radha Mohan Music: Vidyasagar 2007 tamil movie list
: A stylish remake starring Ajith Kumar that redefined gangster films in Kollywood [11, 29]. No list of 2007 is complete without mentioning
, which became the first South Indian film to gross over worldwide. Highest Grossing Tamil Movies (2007) Lead Actor Worldwide Gross (Approx.) Sivaji: The Boss Rajinikanth ₹148 crore Industry Hit Ajith Kumar ₹76 crore Blockbuster ₹55 crore Blockbuster ₹52 crore Paruthiveeran ₹32 crore Blockbuster Unnale Unnale ₹20 crore Critically Acclaimed & Cult Classics Highest Grossing Tamil Movies (2007) Lead Actor Worldwide
The year was also filled with films that catered to varied tastes: Unnale Unnale
Perhaps the most exciting aspect of the 2007 Tamil movie list is the emergence of directors who would go on to define the next decade of Tamil cinema.