2002

Villain an award-winning action blockbuster with two roles by Ajiths, Kiran Rathod and Meena about disabality and helping sufferers of it. Played for astonishing 329 days. The film's total gross is estimated at Rs.30 crores.

Run: The biggest blockbuster of Madhavan ran for 100 days. Directed by Lingwusamy and stars Madhavan, Meera Jasmine, Atul Kulkarni and Vivek. It is about the victory of love set against the backdrop of Chennai city. This is a good Action oriented family entertainer. The film's total gross is estimated at Rs.22 crores. It is the biggest blockbuster in Madhavan's career.

Gemini: A masala movie with Vikram rescuing people from the don, Seena. Played for 100 days. Also starred Kiran Rathod. The film's total gross is estimated at Rs.21 crores.

Critically acclaimed films

Roja Kootam: This is a box office hit which ran for 163 days starring Rekha, Raadhika, Bhoomika Chawla, Srikanth, Raghuvaran and Vivek. This film is about the success of a young man's love. Kannathil Muthamittal: Mani Ratnam provides a tale based on the war in Sri Lanka. A girl (P.S. Keerthana) is adopted by Mr and Mrs Thiruchelvan (Madhavan and Simran). The girl is a war orphan from Sri Lanka who eventually wants to go back to see her real mother (Nandita Das). This movie won several awards. Music by A.R. Rahman. Other cast include Prakash Raj. Azhagi: Thankar Bhachan provided the story of love from young relationships and troubles starring Parthiban, Nandita Das and Devayani. Played for 100 days. For a round-up of top movies in 2002
Red: an action film with foot-tapping music starring Ajith and Priya Gill. The punch word Adhu became popular in mainstream Tamil society after this film. The film completed 100 days in southern districts.