Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil

The Filmfare Best Film Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Tamil (Kollywood) films.

Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil

Awarded for| Best Film in Tamil
Country| India
Presented by| Filmfare
First awarded| Naanum Oru Penn (1963)
Currently held by| Chithha (2023)
Website| Filmfare Awards

## Winners

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Year | Film | Producer | Ref

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2023 | Chithha |  • Siddharth | [1]
2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: I |  • Subaskaran Allirajah
• Mani Ratnam | [2]
2021-2020 | Jai Bhim |  • Suriya
• Jyothika | [3]
2018 | Pariyerum Perumal | Pa. Ranjith | [4]
2017 | Aramm | Kotapadi Ramesh | [5]
2016 | Joker |  • S. R. Prabhu
• S. R. Prakashbabu | [6]
2015 | Kaaka Muttai |  • Dhanush
• Vetrimaaran | [7]
2014 | Kaththi |  • K. Karunamoorthi
• A. Subashkaran
• A. R. Murugadoss | [8]
2013 | Thanga Meengal |  • Gautham Vasudev Menon
• Reshma Ghatala
• Venkat Somasundaram | [9]
2012 | Vazhakku Enn 18/9 | N. Linguswamy | [10]
2011 | Aadukalam | Kathiresan | [11]
2010 | Mynaa | John Max | [12]
2009 | Naadodigal | S. Michael Rayappan | [13]
2008 | Subramaniyapuram | Sasikumar | [14]
2007 | Paruthiveeran | K. E. Gnanavelraja | [15]
2006 | Veyil | Shankar | [16]
2005 | Anniyan | Oscar Ravichandran | [17]
2004 | Autograph | Cheran | [18]
2003 | Pithamagan | V. A. Durai | [19][20]
2002 | Azhagi | D. Udhaya Kumar | [21]
2001 | Aanandham | R. B. Choudary | [22]
2000 | Kandukondain Kandukondain | Kalaipuli S. Thanu | [23]
1999 | Sethu | A. Kandasamy | [24]
1998 | Natpukaaga | A. M. Rathnam | [25]
1997 | Bharathi Kannamma | Henry | [19]
1996 | Indian | A. M. Rathnam | [26]
1995 | Bombay | S. Sriram | [19]
1994 | Karuththamma | Bharathiraja | [27]
1993 | Gentleman | K. T. Kunjumon | [28]
1992 | Roja |  • Rajam Balachander
• Pushpa Kandaswamy | [29][30]
1991 | Chinna Thambi | K. Balu | [31][19]
1990 | Pudhu Vasantham | R. B. Choudary | [32]
1989 | Apoorva Sagodharargal | Kamal Haasan | [33][34]
1988 | Agni Natchathiram | G. Venkateswaran | [35]
1987 | Vedham Pudhithu | Bharathiraja | [36]
1986 | Samsaram Adhu Minsaram |  • M. Saravanan
• M. Balasubramaniam | [37][38]
1985 | Sindhu Bhairavi |  • Rajam Balachander
• V. Natarajan | [39][40]
1984 | Achamillai Achamillai |  • Rajam Balachander
• V. Natarajan | [41]
1983 | Man Vasanai | Chitra Lakshmanan | [42]
1982 | Enkeyo Ketta Kural | Panchu Arunachalam | [43]
1981 | Thaneer Thaneer | P. R. Govindarajan Duraisamy | [44]
1980 | Varumayin Niram Sivappu | R. Venkatraman | [45]
1979 | Pasi | Durai | [46][47]
1978 | Mullum Malarum | Venu Chettiyar | [48]
1977 | Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri | MAM Films | [49]
1976 | Annakili | P. Thamizharasi | [50]
1975 | Apoorva Raagangal | P. R. Govindarajan Duraisamy | [51]
1974 | Thikkatra Parvathi | Singeetham Srinivasa Rao | [52]
1973 | Bharatha Vilas | T. Bharathi | [53][54]
1972 | Pattikada Pattanama | P. Madhavan | [55]
1971 | Babu | A. C. Tirulokchandar/Cine Bharat films |
1970 | Engirundho Vandhaal | K. Balaji | [56]
1969 | Adimaippenn | M. G. Ramachandran | [57]
1968 | Lakshmi Kalyanam | A.L.Srinivasan | [58]
1967 | Karpooram | V. T. Arasu | [59][60]
1966 | Ramu | A. V. Meiyappan | [61]
1965 | Thiruvilayaadal | A. P. Nagarajan | [62]
1964 | Server Sundaram | Krishnan–Panju | [63][64]
1963 | Naanum Oru Penn |  • M. Murugan
• M. Kumaran
• M. Saravanan | [65][66][67][68]

## Nominations

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### 1970s

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* 1972 – Pattikada Pattanama
* 1973 – Bharatha Vilas
* 1974 – Dikkatra Parvathi
* Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
* Urimai Kural
* 1975 – Apoorva Raagangal
* Anbe Aaruyire
* Idhayakkani
* 1976 – Annakili
* Chitra Pournami
* Moondru Mudichu
* Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu
* Thunive Thunai
* 1977 – Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri
* 16 Vayathinile
* Aattukara Alamelu
* Avargal
* Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal
* 1978 – Mullum Malarum
* Aval Appadithan
* Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu
* Kizhakke Pogum Rail
* Sigappu Rojakkal
* 1979 – Pasi
* Azhiyatha Kolangal
* Ninaithale Inikkum
* Puthiya Vaarpugal
* Uthiri Pookkal

### 1980s

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* 1980 – Varumayin Niram Sigappu
* Billa
* Jhonny
* Nenjathai Killathe
* Vandichakkaram
* 1981 – Thaneer Thaneer
* Alaigal Oivathillai
* Andha 7 Naatkal
* Panneer Pushpangal
* Thillu Mullu
* 1982 – Enkeyo Ketta Kural
* Agni Sakshi
* Gopurangal Saivathillai
* Moondram Pirai
* Payanangal Mudivathillai
* 1983 – Man Vasanai
* Mundhanai Mudichu
* Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu
* Thangaikkor Geetham
* Vellai Roja
* 1984 – Achamillai Achamillai
* Nallavanukku Nallavan
* Nooravathu Naal
* Pudhumai Penn
* Sirai
* 1985 – Sindhu Bhairavi
* Chinna Veedu
* Muthal Mariyathai
* Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
* Poove Poochudava
* 1986 – Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
* Amman Kovil Kizhakale
* Kadalora Kavithaigal
* Mouna Ragam
* Punnagai Mannan
* 1987 – Vedham Pudhithu
* Enga Chinna Rasa
* Nayakan
* Neethikku Thandanai
* Rettai Vaal Kuruvi
* 1988 – Agni Natchathiram
* En Bommukutty Ammavukku
* Sathya
* Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
* Veedu
* 1989 – Apoorva Sagodharargal
* Aararo Aariraro
* Pudhea Paadhai
* Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
* Varusham Padhinaaru

### 1990s

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* 1990 – Pudhu Vasantham
* Anjali
* En Uyir Thozhan
* Keladi Kanmani
* Kizhakku Vaasal
* Michael Madana Kama Rajan
* 1991 – Chinna Thambi
* Azhagan
* En Rasavin Manasile
* Gunaa
* Thalapathi
* 1992 – Roja
* Annamalai
* Chinna Gounder
* Thevar Magan
* Vaaname Ellai
* 1993 – Gentleman
* Gokulam
* Jathi Malli
* Kizhakku Cheemayile
* Marupadiyum
* 1994 – Karuthamma
* Kadhalan
* Mahanadhi
* Magalir Mattum
* Nattamai
* 1995 – Bombay
* Avatharam
* Indira
* Kolangal
* Sathi Leelavathi
* 1996 – Indian
* Anthimanthaarai
* Kadhal Desam
* Kadhal Kottai
* Kalki
* 1997 – Bharathi Kannamma
* Iruvar
* Minsara Kanavu
* Porkkalam
* Suryavamsam
* 1998 – Natpukkaga
* Desiya Geetham
* Jeans
* Maru Malarchi
* Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen
* 1999 – Sethu
* Housefull
* Mudhalvan
* Padayappa
* Thulladha Manamum Thullum

### 2000s

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* 2000 – Kandukondain Kandukondain
* Alaipayuthey
* Hey Ram
* Kushi
* Mugavaree
* Vaanathaipola
* 2001 – Aanandham[69]
* Friends
* Kasi
* Nandha
* Pandavar Bhoomi
* 2002 – Azhagi
* Kannathil Muthamittal
* Panchatanthiram
* Ramanaa
* Unnai Ninaithu
* 2003 – Pithamagan
* Anbe Sivam
* Dhool
* Kaakha Kaakha
* Kadhal Kondein
* Saamy
* 2004 – Autograph
* Aayutha Ezhuthu
* Ghilli
* Kaadhal
* M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
* 2005 – Anniyan
* Ayya
* Chandramukhi
* Ghajini
* Thavamai Thavamirundhu
* 2006 – Veyyil
* Chithiram Pesuthadi
* E
* Em Magan
* Thiruttu Payale
* 2007 – Paruthiveeran[70]
* Billa
* Mozhi
* Pokkiri
* Sivaji
* 2008 – Subramaniyapuram
* Anjathe
* Dasavathaaram
* Santosh Subramaniam
* Vaaranam Aayiram
* Yaaradi Nee Mohini
* 2009 – Naadodigal
* Ayan
* Kanchivaram
* Naan Kadavul
* Pasanga
* Peranmai

### 2010s

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* 2010 – Mynaa
* Aayirathil Oruvan
* Angadi Theru
* Enthiran
* Madrasapattinam
* Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa
* 2011 – Aadukalam
* 7aum Arivu
* Deiva Thirumagal
* Ko
* Mankatha
* 2012 – Vazhakku Enn 18/9
* Kumki
* Neerparavai
* Sundarapandian
* Thuppakki
* 2013 – Thanga Meengal
* Haridas
* Paradesi
* Singam 2
* Thalaimuraigal
* Vishwaroopam
* 2014 – Kaththi[71][72]
* Kaaviya Thalaivan
* Madras
* Mundasupatti
* Velaiyilla Pattathari
* 2015 – Kaaka Muttai
* 36 Vayathinile
* I
* OK Kanmani
* Papanasam
* Thani Oruvan
* 2016 – Joker
* Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada
* Irudhi Suttru
* Kabali
* Theri
* Visaranai
* 2017 – Aramm
* Aruvi
* Taramani
* Theeran Adhigaram Ondru
* Vikram Vedha
* 2018 – Pariyerum Perumal
* 96
* Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
* Ratsasan
* Sarkar
* Vada Chennai

### 2020s

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* 2020-2021 – Jai Bhim
* Ka Pae Ranasingam
* Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
* Karnan
* Mandela
* Sarpatta Parambarai
* Soorarai Potru
* 2022 – Ponniyin Selvan: I
* Gargi
* Iravin Nizhal
* Kadaisi Vivasayi
* Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
* Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu
* Vikram
* 2023 – Chithha
* Ayothi
* Maamannan
* Kadaisi Vivasayi
* Ponniyin Selvan: II
* Viduthalai Part 1

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## External links

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* 52nd Annual Awards

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Filmfare Awards South

Main awards|

| Kannada|

* Best Film
* Best Director
* Best Actor
* Best Actress
* Best Supporting Actor
* Best Supporting Actress
* Best Music Director
* Best Lyricist
* Best Male Playback
* Best Female Playback
* Critics Best Actor
* Critics Best Actress

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Malayalam|

* Best Film
* Best Director
* Best Actor
* Best Actress
* Best Supporting Actor
* Best Supporting Actress
* Best Music Director
* Best Lyricist
* Best Male Playback
* Best Female Playback
* Critics Best Actor
* Critics Best Actress

Tamil|

* Best Film
* Best Director
* Best Actor
* Best Actress
* Best Supporting Actor
* Best Supporting Actress
* Best Music Director
* Best Lyricist
* Best Male Playback
* Best Female Playback
* Critics Best Actor
* Critics Best Actress

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* Best Film
* Best Director
* Best Actor
* Best Actress
* Best Supporting Actor
* Best Supporting Actress
* Best Music Director
* Best Lyricist
* Best Male Playback
* Best Female Playback
* Critics Best Actor
* Critics Best Actress

Technical awards|

* Best Cinematography
* Best Choreography
* Best Editor
* Best Art Director
* Best Action Director

Special awards|

* Best Male Debut
* Best Female Debut
* Special Jury Award
* Lifetime Achievement Award

Retired awards|

* Best Tamil Villain
* Best Tamil Comedian
* Best Telugu Villain
* Best Telugu Comedian

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