Top Musical Hit Tamil Movies

Top 30 Musically Hit Tamil Movies Since 2000

There are many Tamil movies that have good music even though the film might have failed to perform well at the box office. Some movies are known for their music alone. Each song will be a gem from the soundtrack. Here are the top 30 musically hit Tamil movies since the year 2000:

1. Alai Payuthey (2000)

Many Rahman fans have unanimously declared this album as Rahman's best-ever work. Every song in the album was a super hit and was rich in terms of composition.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWkXzBbS_rw

2. Kushi (2000)

Though the music industry was slowly getting infiltered by new-age musicians like Harris Jayaraj and Yuvan Shankar Raja, Deva produced a mega-hit soundtrack for this movie, even going to the extent of reusing Michael Jackson's Why You Wanna Trip On Me's base rhythm in the song Mottu Ondru. 

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4ahA56ryi0

3. Rhythm (2000)

Just five songs based on the five elements of nature. But the album was a rage back then and it is a rage now too for Rahman's fans. Every song is a masterpiece and can be played repeatedly till you get addicted.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGa99_CPSng

4. Minnale (2001)

Harris Jayaraj catapulted to stardom with this soundtrack. Containing super-hit songs like Azhagiya Theeye, Vaseegara, Venmathiye, and Ivan Yaaro, this album was a benchmark one in the music industry. 

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDzsOlnV7gE

5. Shahjahan (2001)

The album of Shahjahan reminded all music lovers that simple yet elegant music still existed. That's how beautiful was this album with songs like Melliname and Minnalai Pidithu.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=379wBePmvIc

6. Boys (2003)

For a movie that had music as its main theme, the soundtrack started a revolution in terms of its songs. It opened a new soundscape in the music industry with the songs being way ahead of their time due to the modern lyrics written by Vaali and Pa. Vijay.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHcrkTIinzQ

7. Kaadhal Kondein (2003)

This was the second collaboration of Selvaraghavan and Yuvan Shankar Raja and the soundtrack turned out to be a mind-blowing one with chartbuster songs like Devathaiyai Kanden, Kadhal Mattum Purivadhillai, Nenjodu Kalandhidu, and Thottu Thottu.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl-I6Z1JU_s

8. Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004)

Another soundtrack by A.R. Rahman that had songs that were way ahead of their time. The revolutionary Jana Gana Mana, the romantic Sandakozhi, Nenjam Ellam, and Hey Goodbye Nanba, and the party track Yaakkai Thiri were all chartbusters.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m8JKVu3mMY

9. 7G Rainbow Colony (2004)

This was another collaboration between Selvaraghavan and Yuvan Shankar Raja that bore some masterpiece songs. Some heart-melting numbers like Ninaithu Ninaithu, Kan Pesum Vaarthaigal, and Kana Kaanum Kaalangal were chartbusters.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqDBtWhCNWk

10. Chandramukhi (2005)

Though a commercial soundtrack, this album had some beautiful songs like Konja Neram, Raa Raa, Athithom, and Kokku Para Para composed by Vidyasagar.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JExcQjbXs_g

11. Anniyan (2005)

Harris Jayaraj came up with chartbuster numbers like Kannum Kannum Nokia, Andangakka Kondakaari, and Kaadhal Yaanai for this movie. Each song was a mega-hit.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A32iRtpUnUw

12. Vetaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006)

Harris Jayaraj once again came up with a banger soundtrack for this Gautham Vasudev Menon movie. The song Manjal Veiyil is still a rage among music lovers.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKMp84e9XZo

13. Deepavali (2007)

The movie as well as the album were celebrated without much fanfare. It still has a special place in the hearts of Yuvan fans. No one can ever forget Kaadhal Vaithu or Pogadhe or Kannan Varum Velai.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSoQUnLoVQo

14. Unnale Unnale (2007)

Many Harris fans claim this is the best album composed by him. And it's true, what with nostalgic chartbusters like June Ponal, Unnale Unnale, Mudhal Naal Indru, and Vaigaasi Nilave. This soundtrack is celebrated even today. 

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks16VWggRyc

15. Mozhi (2007)

Vidyasagar was hailed as a musical genius for composing this album. As much as the movie was feel-good, the album too carried the same feeling. Kaatrin Mozhi is still a favourite of many music lovers.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2J45xndGWg

16. Azhagiya Tamizh Magan (2007)

This album proved that 2007 was indeed the most musical year in the Tamil film industry. A.R. Rahman forayed into composing some commercial chartbusters like Ella Pugazhum, Valayapathi Thavile, Nee Marilyn Monroe, and Maduraikku Pogathadi.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ksCCZ4VMcw

17. Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)

Though Yuvan Shankar Raja reused the songs from the Telugu version, the album became a super hit and added to the movie's success.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgDBoJPXuMg

18. Kadhalil Vizhunthen (2008)

Though Vijay Antony had already established himself in the music industry, this album catapulted him to success. Songs like Nakka Mukka and Thozhiya En Kadhaliya became chartbusters.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Oz7_Ccc2I

19. Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)

No words to write about this album. Just the name is enough to understand the magnitude of the music in it.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APgPTURDjM4

20. Paiyaa (2010)

Five songs. Five chartbusters. Many Yuvan fans claim Paiyaa as his best work. And no wonder the songs are gems on their own.

Here's the jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cysqW6LP8Cg

21. Engeyum Kaadhal (2010)

The movie didn't perform well at the box office, but the songs became chartbusters. This is one of Harris Jayaraj's finest albums. Songs like Thee Illai, Dhimu Dhimu, Nenjil Nenjil, Lolita, and Nangaai are still popular.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ3hvaNnux0

22. Moonu (2012)

This groundbreaking album established Anirudh Ravichander as one of the leading musicians in the Tamil film industry. It also had the global rage Why This Kolaveri Di in it.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bjUOMxQm_o&t=15s

23. Neethane En Ponvasantham (2012)

With some alluring songs like Kaatrai Konjam, Vaanam Mella, Mudhal Murai, Saayndhu Saayndhu, and Yennodu Va Va, this album by Ilaiyaraaja catered to all the millennials in love.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsYzq65eKhw

24. O Kadhal Kanmani (2015)

Mani Ratnam-ARR combo can never fail. This is one of the best soundtracks of the modern era.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pvqx9BqjreY

25. Naanum Rowdy Dhan (2015)

Another wholesome album from Anirudh that played a huge role in the movie's success. Songs like Neeyum Naanum and Thangamey became a rage.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5z0mj5QgXE

26. Pyaar Prema Kaadhal (2018)

Yuvan Shankar Raja belted out a whopping 12 songs for this soundtrack and each one turned out to be a fresh and breezy tune.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lnm8DjlgClI

27. 96 (2018)

Govind Vasantha got a foothold in the Tamil music industry with this ethereal album. Filled with beautiful melodies, the music of this movie was one of its highlights.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZZLqoRuuHw

28. Maara (2021)

Ghibran outdid himself with this album. The songs of the movie were its greatest aspect and played a crucial role in its success. Yaar Azhaippadhu is still a soul song for many music lovers.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anaAdys9S9E

29. Sita Ramam (2022)

This movie reminded everyone how musically rich movies perform. Every song was a gem and flowed easily throughout the movie, elevating the emotions in it.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtrkmZy0D1k

30. Ponniyin Selvan 1 (2022)

With experimental songs like Ratchasa Maamaney and Devaralan Aattam, and breezy melodies like Alaikadal and Sol, this magnificent soundtrack was one of the best albums of 2022.

Here's a jukebox of the songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTHp8LB5TXg

 

 

 

 






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