Tamil Cinema 2023 first half releases report: Full list of big blockbusters and small films you should definitely rewatch again

Tamil cinema 2023 first half releases report full list of big blockbusters and small films you should rewatch again - Tamil Movie Cinema News

Tamil cinema audiences witnessed several memorable films in the first half of 2023 and the first half of the year has so far been a monumental one for the industry. There have been several big-budget ventures that went on to become blockbusters raking in the moolah for the superstars and the producers, while a number of small films surprised fans by ringing the cash registers turning out to be box office money-spinners. From fans rushing to see their favorite stars on the big screen to watch films on the basis of their content, it has truly been a significant and momentous first half of the year for the audiences and the Tamil film fraternity. 

Below is the list of big-budget blockbusters and successful small ventures released in the first half of 2023: 

VARISU

Release Date: January 11, 2023
Cast: Vijay, Rashmika Mandanna, R Sarathkumar, Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Shaam, Srikanth, Yogi Babu, Jayasudha, Sangeetha Krish, Samyuktha Shanmughanathan, Nandini Rai, Ganesh Venkatraman, Sriman, VTV Ganesan Bharath Reddy, Sanjana and others
Director: Vamshi Paidipally
Music: Thaman S
Producer: Raju, Shirish (Sri Venkateswara Creations)

THUNIVU

Release Date: January 11, 2023
Cast: Ajith Kumar,  Manju Warrier, Samuthrakani, John Kokken, Veera, Bucks, and others.
Director: H. Vinoth
Music: Ghibran
Producer: Boney Kapoor (Bayview Projects LLP) and Zee Studios

DADA

Release Date: February 10, 2023
Cast: Kavin, Aparna Das, Bhagyaraj, Aishwarya Baskaran, VTV Ganesh, Pradeep Antony, Harish K, Fouziee
Director: Ganesh K Babu
Music: Jen Martin
Producer: S. Ambeth Kumar (Olympia Movies)

VAATHI

Release Date: February 17, 2023
Cast: Dhanush, Samyuktha, Sai Kumar,Tanikella Bharani,Samuthirakani,Thotapalli Madhu, Narra Srinivas, Pammi Sai, Hyper Aadhi, Shara, Aadukalam Naren, Ilavarasu, Motta Rajendran, Hareesh Peradi, Praveena and others.
Director: Venky Atluri
Music: G. V. Prakash Kumar
Producer: Naga Vamsi S (Sithara Entertainments) - Sai Soujanya (Fortune Four Cinemas)

AYOTHI

Release Date: March 3, 2023
Cast: Sasi Kumar, Yashpal Sharma, Preethi Asrani, Pugazh
Director: R. Manthira Moorthy
Music: N. R. Ragunanthan
Producer: R. Ravindran (Trident Arts)

PATHU THALA

Release Date: March 30, 2023
Cast: Silambarasan TR, Gautham Karthik, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Kalaiyarasan, Teejay Arunasalamm, Anu Sithara and others
Director: Obeli. N. Krishna
Music: A. R. Rahman
Producer: K. E. Gnanavelraja (Studio Green) and Jayantilal Gada (Pen Studios)

VIDUTHALAI: PART 1

Release Date: March 31, 2023
Cast: Soori, Vijay Sethupathi, Bhavani Sre, Chetan, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Rajiv Menon, Ilavarasu, Munnar Ramesh, Saravana Subbiah
Director: Vetri Maaran
Music: Ilaiyaraaja
Producer: Elred Kumar (RS Infotainment)

PONNIYIN SELVAN: 2

Release Date: April 28, 2023
Cast: Chiyaan Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Prabhu, R Sarath Kumar,  Vikram Prabhu, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, Rahman, and Radhakrishnan Parthiban
Director: Mani  Ratnam
Music: A. R. Rahman
Producer: Subaskaran Allirajah (Lyca Productions) and Mani Ratnam (Madras Talkies)

GOOD NIGHT

Release Date: May 12, 2023
Cast: Manikandan, Meetha Raghunath, Ramesh Thilak, Bucks, Balaji Shakthivel
Director: Vinayak Chandrasekaran
Music: Sean Roldan
Producer: Nazerath Pasilian, Magesh Raj Pasilian, Yuvaraj Ganesan (Million Dollar Studios and MRP Entertainment)

PICHAIKKARAN 2

Release Date: May 19, 2023
Cast: Vijay Antony, Kavya Thapar, Dato Radha Ravi, Y Gee Mahendran, Mansoor Ali Khan, Hareesh Peradi, John Vijay, Dev Gill, Yogi Babu
Director: Vijay Antony
Music: Vijay Antony
Producer: Fatima Vijay Antony (Vijay Antony Film Corporation)


POR THOZHIL

Release Date: June 9, 2023
Cast: Sarath Kumar, Ashok Selvan, Nikhila Vimal
Director: Vignesh Raja
Music: Jakes Bejoy
Producer: Sameer Nair, Deepak Segal, Mukesh R.Mehta, C.V.Sarathi, Poonam Mehra and Sandeep Mehra (Applause Entertainment, E4 Entertainments and Eprius Studio)

MAAMANNAN

Release Date: June 29, 2023
Cast: Udhayanidhi Stalin, Vadivelu, Fahadh Faasil, Keerthy Suresh
Director: Mari Selvaraj
Music: A. R. Rahman
Producer: Udhayanidhi Stalin (Red Giant Movies)

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