2021 was a defining year for streaming, with major stars opting for digital premieres.
The 2021 Tamil film calendar was a landmark year for Kollywood, marked by high-profile theatrical comebacks and a surge in direct-to-streaming (OTT) releases due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year featured some of the industry's most significant commercial hits and critically acclaimed dramas, ranging from massive action blockbusters to socially conscious legal and sports dramas. Top Highest-Grossing Tamil Films of 2021
: Starring Sivakarthikeyan, this dark action-comedy earned over ₹100 crore at the box office. tamil films list 2021
Despite theatrical occupancy restrictions, several films achieved major box-office success.
: A commercial family action drama starring Rajinikanth, released for Diwali. It earned approximately ₹239 crore to ₹240 crore globally. 2021 was a defining year for streaming, with
: Released during Pongal in January, this action thriller starring Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi was the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2021 . It grossed between ₹228 crore and ₹250 crore worldwide.
: A powerful action drama featuring Dhanush, which grossed approximately ₹63 crore to ₹67 crore. Critically Acclaimed and Notable OTT Releases Top Highest-Grossing Tamil Films of 2021 : Starring
: A sci-fi political thriller starring Silambarasan, which became a surprise blockbuster with a worldwide collection of roughly ₹117 crore.