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Romantic Tamil Movies

Romantic movies always play a vital role in Tamil cinema. From the 80’s to 2K’s, everyone has
some interest in love and likes to watch more romantic movies rather than other journal
movies. Tamil cinema has released lots of romantic movies to their audience and got huge
success from the audience. Here are some of the best romantic movies in Tamil that you
must watch at least once. They are segmented as decades

80’s romantic movies in Tamil

Anbuku Naan Adimai 1980

Anbuku Naan Adimai was done by the familiar cast Superstar Rajinikanth with Rathi,
directed by Thyagarajan under the banner Devar lms. It was released 4th June 1980 with a
movie-length of 129 Minutes.

Anbukku Naan Adimai shares the sentimental scenes between two brothers, one is a thief
and the other is an inspector.
Oru Thalai Ragam 1980

Oru Thalai Ragam is a heartbroken love story from T.Rajendran. Starred by Shankar and
Roopa under the banner Mansoor creations. The movie was released with a length of 145
minutes on 2nd May 1980.

Oru Thalai Ragam Narrates the one side love story of the guy who falls in love with his
classmate. 

Alaigal Oivathillai 1981

Alagai Oivathillai is being made as a debut lm for both Karthik and Radha released on 18th
July 1981 which is directed by Bharathiraja and story by the Manivannan under the
production company “Pavalar Creations”.

The movie is about a love story between Vichu (Karthik), Hindu guy and Mary (Radha),
Christian Girl.
Indru Poi Naalai Vaa 1981

Indru Poi Naalai Vaa is a comedy romantic lm released on March 27, 1981, with a length of 137
Minutes. It was written and directed by Bakiyaraj under Rishad Creations. Bhakiraj and
Raadhika play a major role in this movie under the music composition of Ilaiyaraja.

Indru Poi Naalai Vaa states how three boys try to impress Jaya (Radhika), an innocent girl.
Moondram Pirai 1982

Moondram Pirai is a romantic drama movie starring Kamal Haasan and Sri Devi which makes
the breakthrough in their career. Written and directed by Balu Mahendra and produced by
Sathya Jyothi Films, released on February 19, 1982. Music was composed by Ilaiyaraja.

Moondram Pirai narrates how a woman recovers her memory after the car accident with the
help of a school teacher.
Munthanai Mudichu 1983

Munthanai Mudichu was released on 22nd July 1983 starred by Bhakiyaraj and Kavitha Rajini
known by stage name Urvashi. Munthanai Mudichu was written and Directed by
K.Bhagyaraj and produced by AVM Productions.

This story narrates how Urvashi falls in love with a school teacher,  married him by false
accusing and manages to take care of him and his 2-year-old son.
Muthal Mariyathai 1985

Mudhal Mariyathai starring Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganeshan and Radha released on 15th
August 1985 with the running time of 160 minutes. It was directed and produced by
Bharathiraja and music by Ilaiyaraja.

This story narrates the ashbacks of the man who is at the dead-end of his life.
Mouna Ragam 1986

Mouna Ragam is a top-class romantic movie written and directed by Mani Rathnam,
produced by Venkateshwaran ( Sujatha Films ). Mohan as Chandrakumar, Revathi as Divya,
and Karthik as Manohar play a lead role. Music by Isaignani Ilaiyaraja. It was released on 15th
August 1986 with a running time of 145 minutes and hit the box of ce.

Divya is a young fair girl forced to marry Chandrasekar. First, she neglected because of her
Ex-lover Karthik who was shot dead and accepted due to her father’s bad health. Finally,
how Chandrakumar and Divya managed to live a happy life is the story of this movie
Agni Natchathiram 1988

Agni Natchathiram is one of the iconic movies in mani Rathnam, written and directed by
mani Ratnam, produced by Sujatha Films. The lead roles in this movie are Prabhu, Karthi,
Amala, Vijaya Kumar, and Nirosha. It was released on 15th April 1988 with a movie-length of
146 minutes.

In this movie, Prabhu pairs with Amala and Karthik pairs with Nirosha. The rest of the movie
is about who is going to claim Ramasaamy as his father.
En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan 1989

En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan was released on 3rd February 1989 with a movie-
length of 135 Minutes, cast by Vijayakanth, Rekha and Subashini. This movie was directed by
Manobala under the banner Manthralaya Cine Creations.

This movie narrates the possessiveness of two young ladies.

90’s romantic movies in Tamil

Idhayam 1991

Idhayam is always being the best movie for the one side lovers released on 6th September
1991, written and directed by Kathir under the production company Sri Sathya Jyothi Films.
Murali and Heera Rajagopal plays the lead role 
This movie narrates the love story of the introverted guy who doesn’t have the courage to
propose to her.

Roja 1992

Roja is a thriller romantic lm that deserves three National Film Awards directed by Mani
Ratnam under the producer K. Balachander. It was released on 15 August 1992 with a movie-
length of 137 minutes. Arvind Swami and Madhoo Play a vital role in Roja. Background Score
and Music by A.R.Rahman. 

It is the thrilling love story of Husband and Wife in the Army land.
Bombay 1995

Bombay is another iconic movie from Mani Ranam, cast by Arvind swami and Manisha
Koirala. It is produced by Aalayam Productions and distributed by Ayngaran Internationals
released on 10 March 1995 under the Music Composition of A.R. Rahman.

This movie narrates the love story of two inter-caste couples.

Kadhal Kottai 1996

Kaadhal Kottai deserves the National Film Award for the best-featured lm. It was released
on July 12, 1996, with a movie-length of 167 minutes written and directed by Agathiyan
under the banner Sivasakthi Movie Makers. Ajith Kumar and Devayani play a lead role.

Kaadhal Kottai is about long distance relationship between Suriya (Ajith Kumar) and Kamali
(Devayani)
Kadhaluku Mariyathai 1997

Kadhaluku Mariyathai was starred by Vijay and Shalini released on 19th December 1999
under the Murugan Cine Arts. its movie length is 165 minutes under the direction by Fazil

This movie narrates how Jeevanantham manages Mini’s brothers to marry her.
Minsara Kanavu 1997

Minsara Kanavu is one of the iconic movies for Prabhu Deva, Kajol and Arvind Swamy
directed by Rajiv Menon and produced by AVM production. The movie was released on 14
january 1997 with the movie length of 154 minutes. Music by A.R.Rahman.

This movie is about the love story of two men with a single woman.
Jeans 1998

Jeans always remain in the audience hearts which shows the 7 wonders of the world
directed by Shankar and produced by Amritraj Solomon Communications released on 24
April 1998. Prashanth and Aishwarya rai are the lead roles. Music was done by A.R. Rahman

This story about the love story of Identical twins  

Thulladha Manamum Thullum 1999

Thulladha Manamum Thullum is another iconic movie from Vijay with Devayani, directed by
Ezhil under the production of super good lms. It was released on 29 January 1999 with a
movie-length of 150 Minutes.

This story is about a love story of an innocent guy who was accused of a gangster by his
lover.
Kadhalar Dhinam 1999

Kadhalar Dhinam is a happy ending romantic movie starring Kunal, Sonali Bendre and
Nassar which is directed by Kathir under Sri Suriya Movies released on 9th July 1999 with the
movie length of 151 minutes.

The story is about how Raja & Roja get married through Roja’s father’s insistence.
Sethu 1999

Sethu is a romantic movie released on 10th December 1999 written and directed by Bala
under the production of Kandasamy and distributed by Sharmasha productions. Vikram and
Abitha played the lead role in this movie with the length of 130 minutes. Music by Ilaiyaraja.
Sethu movie won the National Film Awards for best feature movie.

This movie narrates the heart broken love story of a rugged boy and frightened women.
2000’s romantic movies in Tamil

Kandukondain Kandukondain 2000

Kandukondain Kandukondain is performed by legends Ajith, Mamooty, Abbas, Tabu and

Aishwarya Rai directed by Rajiv Menon under the V creations production. It was released on
5 May 2000 with the movie length of 158 Minutes. The music and background score was
done by A.R. Rahman.