Of course, previous year has been a mix of surprises and shocks with unbelievable twists and turns. Yeah, the most expected films had pathetically flunked at box office while the films produced at low budget were favorable to the producers yielding them Year 2008…..

 

With compilation of various film historians and journalists, a great record of all releases and important events in film industry has been done now.

 

 In 2007 only 137 Tamil films were released, in 2008 it becomes 180. In 2007, 107 direct films and 30 remake movies released, in 2008, 119 direct movies and 67 remake movies were released. Actor Nasser has been a part of more movies in 2008. Comedy actor Vadivelu acted 10 movies; Bharath and Nayanthara were the actor who had maximum number of flicks released (4 movies). Na.Muthukumar had penned lyrics for maximum around 30 movies. In 2008 Yuktha Mukhi, Munna Anu, Gopika, Vindhya, Shriya Reddy, Sibiraj, lyrist Yuga Bharathi, Director Madhumitha, Bhuvana Raj, Krishna, Thirumalai, playback singer Mahathi and Music Director D. Imaan entered into nuptials….  

 

 2008 Releases

 

1. Anjathey

2. Asoka

3. Abhiyum Naanum

4. Aaiya Vazhi

5. Arasangam

6. Ali Baba

7. Alagzu Nilayam

8. Alaipidhal

9. Arai En 305il Kadavul

10. Aadum Kuthu

11. Aayutham Seivoam

12. Indiralogathil Na. Azhagappan

13.  Iyakkam

14. Inba

15. Inivarum Kaalam

16. Utthiravindri Ullae Vaa  

17. Uruguthae

18. Uliyin Osai

19. Unakaga

20. Unnai Naan

21. Ellam Avan Seyal

22. Yealuthiya Tharadhi

23. Aegan

24. Akku

25. Kattuveeeriyan

26. Kannum Kannum

27. Katthi Kappal

28. Kasimeadu Govindan

29. Kadhal Endral Enna

30. Kadhal Kadidham

31. Kadal Vaanilae

32. Kathavarayan

33. Kaalai Pani

34. Kaalai

35. Kee Muu

36. Kuselan

37. Kuruvi

38. Kodaikanal

39. Sakkarakatti

40. Chakravugham

41. Sandai

42. Sathyam

43. Santhosh Subramaniam

44. Saroja

45. Saadhu Miranda

46. Saamida

47. Singakutty

48. Silla Nerangalil

49. Silambattam

50. Sutta Pazham

51. Subramaniapuram

52. Surya

53. Seval

54. Thangam

55. Dasavatharam

56. Tharagu

57. Dhanam

58. Dhaam Dhoom

59. Thithikum Illamai

60. Thiru Thiruda

61. Thiruvannamalai

62. Thikkuchi

63. Thiyavan

64. Dhurai

65. Thuindil

66. Thodakkam

67. Thota

68. Thoola

69. Nadigai

70. Nayagan

71. Neenchathai Kellatae

72. Neapaali

73. Netru Indru Naalai

74. Panchamirtham

75. Pachai Niramae

76. Patthu Patthu

77. Pandhayam

78. Palani

79. Pattaiya Kealappu

80. Pandi

81. Pidichirukku

82. Pirivom Sandipoam

83. Bheema    

84. Pudhusu Kanna Pudhusu

85. Pudhupaandi

86. Poo

87. Poochii

88. Bomallattam

89. Poi Solla Porom

90. Pon Magal Vandhal

91. Mahesh Saranya Mattrum Palar

92. Madurai Ponnu Chennai Paiyya

93. Mallarenum Melliea

94. Maanava Maanavegal

95. Maanavan Neenaithal

96. Mudhal Mudia Muthal Varai

97. Muniyandi

98. Moogam

99. Yaaradi Nee Mohini

100. Ragasiya Snegethnae

101. Raman Thaediya Seethai

102. Vasool

103. Vambu Sandai

104. Vaalamai Tharaiyoo

105. Valakaringar Aarchana

106. Vallavan Vaasugi

107. Vaaranam Aayiram

108. Vaazthugal

109. Vaalvelaam Vasantham

110. Vilaiyaadu  

111. Vellithirai

112. Veatha

113. Velvi

114. Vaitheswaran

115. Jayam Kondan             

                                       

Films Celebrating Jubilees

 

388 days – Paruthiveeran

200 days – Yaaradi Nee Mohini

150 days – Kuruvi

100 days – Mudhal Mudhalai, Malai Kottai, Polladhavan, Veale, Santhosh Subramaniam, Anjathey, Onbathu Roobai Nottu, Pirivom Sandipoam, Pandi, Vallamai Thaarayo, Dasavatharam, Subramaniapuram, Dhaam Dhoom,Yaaradi Nee Mohini, Poi Solla Porom, Kaalai, Palani, Sandai, Thota, Billa, Mirugam, Silandhi, Kathavarayan, Saroja, Uliyin Osai, Nayagan, Jayam Kondan.

 

Film with out songs             -              Ashoka, Akku

Film directed by reporters   -              Silandhi

Long film                             -             Anjathey (5214 mtrs)

Shot film                              -             Akku (2310 mtrs)

 

 

                                     Women in screen

 

Director           -       Madhu Metha

Lyrists              –       Vasu Kokilla, Prema

Story writer      -       Veenolia

Music Director -       Srileka

 

 

                                       Dubbed Movies

 

In 2008, 61 movies were remade from other languages.

 

 

 

                                        Global film Function

 

·         “Kanchipuram’ had participated in Toronto film function. It has been screened in a global film function held in Goa.

 

·         ‘Billa’ movie was screened in Cannes Film Festival….

 

·         Saratha Ramanathan, Janaki Ramanathan, Revathi, Suhasini films were screened in INCO Center for female director function.

 

·         Ameer who direct the film ‘Paruthi Veeran’ received the award in Berlin.

 

·         Film’s in Panorama (Kanchipuram, Billa, Mudhal Mudia Mudhal Varai

 

 

                                                Remake Films

 

• Adavadi from Kanadam

• Kalakkara Chandru from Malayalam (one man show)

• Kireedam from Malayalam (Kireedam)

• Seena Thaana from Malayalam (CID Musa)

• Thavam from Telugu (Idllu-Sharavanni Subramaniam)

• Thiru Ranga from Telugu (Julayee)

• Numnadu from Malayalam (lioon)

• Neenaithalae from Telugu (Anand)

• Parattai Ennkindra Azhugu Sundaram from Kanadam (Yogi)

• Pokkiri from Telugu (Pokkari)

• Veerappu from Malayalam (Ispadigam)

 

 

                               Tamil film in Telugu industry

 

Punnagai Dessam (Nava Vasantham)

Eadhri (State Rowdi)

Thiruvelaiadal Aarambam (thakkri)

Chithiram Paesuthadi (Raju Bai)

Sivakasi (Vijayadasami)

 

 

                                        Artist’s who passed away

 

Actors: Rani Somanathan, M.N. Nambiar, Pandian, Shoban Babu, T.P.Muthulakshmi, Gobi, Thaeni Kuncharambaal, Jaya Gowri, Kunal, John Amirtha Raj, Raghuvaran, Vikkaramathithiyan.

 

Directors: Sridhar, Avenasi Mani, Gokula Krishna, Shesha Giri Rou.

 

Producers: Lankaal Murugesh, T.V.S.Sasthri, M.A.Prakash, Dr. Paremallam.

 

Reporter: Vijayan.

 

Story Writers: Sujatha, R.N. Jayagopal.

 

Musician: Kunnakudi Vaidhiyanathan

 

 

                                             Special Events

 

T.M.S. was honored in Madurai for his stunning performance.

 

Babu Ganesh debut 14 works in ‘Nadigai’ film.

 

A.R.Rahman started a new musical school.

 

Actor Mohan completed his century in film industry.

 

Pyramid Saimira sponsored 10 producers at the same time.