: Directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth and starring Dhanush, the film became a global sensation primarily due to the song " Why This Kolaveri Di ," which was one of the most streamed videos of its time.
: Directed by A.R. Murugadoss and starring Vijay, this action-thriller followed an army captain's mission to dismantle terrorist sleeper cells. It was the highest-grossing Tamil film of the year, earning approximately ₹128 crore worldwide. tamil playcom 2012 movies verified
The year also saw significant technological advancements in the industry: : Directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth and starring Dhanush,
: A quirky comedy based on a real-life incident of temporary memory loss, further establishing Vijay Sethupathi as a versatile lead actor. It was the highest-grossing Tamil film of the
The box office in 2012 was dominated by a few massive commercial successes that set new benchmarks for the industry.
: Directed by Shankar, this official remake of the Bollywood film 3 Idiots starred Vijay, Jiiva, and Srikanth. It was praised as a beautiful journey of life and grossed ₹90 crore.