A list of 50 hand picked movies in Tamil, which you should not miss. A few pointers before reading about all these movies.
- I am not doing any kind of rating here. I am not an expert to do so. I am just making a list of wonderful movies in Tamil Cinema, which I believe are master pieces
- I am trying to go back and forth the years in order to make the posts different from each other..its a deliberate attempt to make the posts more interesting
- I am not writing about the movies just by researching Internet. I have seen all the movies at least once (most of them more than once) and so the movies are definitely hand picked
Click the individual links to read individual posts about the movies…
4. Madras to Pondicherry (1966)
11. Kappalotiya Thamizhan (1961)
13. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq (1971)
14. Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal (1976)
16. Thillana Mohanambal (1968)
17. 16 Vayadhinile(1977)
18. Sigappu Rojakkal(1978)
19. Mullum Malarum (1978)
21.Oru Thalai Raagam (1980)
22.Indru Poi Naalai Vaa (1981)
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Jan 03, 2012 @ 16:50:03
hi,
ur blog is too good..
50 tamil movies to watch b4 u die -i find only 19 movies could u share the remaining set -
Jan 27, 2012 @ 12:10:32
Dear Chitra, it’s a series blog, I write the blog after watching the movie once more, research on some interesting trivia and analysing the movie. COntinue to visit , you will find the entire list coming up in sometime
Feb 11, 2012 @ 05:15:15
Gud list mate… waiting for Johnny!!! and few KB’s masterpiece…
Keep up the work!
Feb 13, 2012 @ 19:10:55
Thanks for the comment buddy.. The next one will be up this week :)
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Jun 11, 2012 @ 00:09:05
Dear Sylvian,
I have just come across this when i was browsing some other pages. Wonderful I should say. Man, it takes a lot of effort and penchant for writing to bring this kind of blogs. I wanted to do for a long time but i dont make myself any time to do that. But, seeing yours, I am very impressed and motivated. Wonderfully analyzed, well picked movies, i still need to check the remaining, but, neverthless, great effort. Informative. keep blogging. Siva, Dubai
Jun 11, 2012 @ 23:16:38
completely loves your list, i totally agree with your views. i am surprised that u took note of “UDHIRIPOOKAL”, everytime i listen to “azhakiya kanne” , i feel sad that it has never taken centrestage. also, i expected to see K.BALACHANDER ‘S “aval oru thodarkathai” for sujatha s powerful female centric role, “moondru mudichi”, ” oru nadigai nadagam parkiral” for lakshmi and jayakanthan , “bama vijayam” an all time classic humour, ……… i ll just keep adding, wonderful to see a movie buff, waiting to see your list:)
Jun 13, 2012 @ 19:18:38
Hey Ramya
Thanks for the comment. Udhiripookal according to me is a classic and if it was sent to the oscars it would have won laurels for us. It should have been venerated, glorified and kept in the pinnacle of Indian Cinema Hall of fame. Period.
I dabbled on all your KB movies. In fact I almost wrote Aval oru Thodarkadhai but I can’t keep on adding KB movies to the list. I have to list films till 2010 and I haven’t set my foot on the golden era of Tamil Cinema :) Wait for other movies, you will not complain. Nice to meet another movie buff like me.
Aug 17, 2012 @ 20:38:17
Fabulous research
Oct 05, 2012 @ 22:11:48
Well done Sylvian -many people around the world want to do this but you have done it – kudos – I for one keep making lists but did not share – you have done a marvellous job starting with 1950 is good other wise you will end up with a lot more – and the idea of short-listing hard – ask any HR person who is doing interviews – they will know….golden age of tamil films – you mean you have not covered those – are you referring to the 70′s and 80′s ??…waiting to get to see the full 50 and then have a huge film festival….
Jan 30, 2013 @ 22:02:06
I have watched just a measly ten. Should catch up. Thanks for the list.
Joy always,
Susan
Jan 31, 2013 @ 10:22:45
Some of them are quite rare to get it on a DVD.. :) Try watching all the movies. It will be interesting
Feb 22, 2013 @ 07:24:32
Motor Sundaram Pillai and Uyarndha Manidhan were two classic understated performances by the great man.
Feb 25, 2013 @ 03:32:37
Hi, just found out about your blog, and this serie is priceless for people like me, non Indian South Indian Cinemas lovers ^^ Quite difficult to find old movies with subs , but I’ve already seen a few classics (at least 5 from your list). Keep up the good work! Cheers from France.
Feb 25, 2013 @ 08:03:56
Hey Anouch, Thanks for your reply. This is the reason why I started this series and I am happy that it had reached the right people. Keep watching and your comment has made my day :)
Feb 26, 2013 @ 21:55:09
Will your list have Nayagan &Thevar magan – master pieces of Kamal??
Apr 21, 2013 @ 23:04:52
sad tat i cldnt find masterpieces like sindhu bhairavi and a few other great creations of KB included :( lukn forward fr de updated list :) bt yeh i shd say tat its a grt collection and the movie silla nerangalil sila manidhatrgal is my favorite as well :)
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May 12, 2013 @ 18:27:26
Nice article on Tamil Cinema when you only hear of Hollywood and Bollywood bragging about themselves. Looking forward for more article on tamil cinema.