: A neo-noir crime thriller starring Kamal Haasan and Jyothika, directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. It was notable for being one of the first Indian films to use Super 35 technology and was a major commercial success.
According to Tamil film statistics from 2006 , the industry produced over 100 films, with approximately 25 achieving significant commercial success. A major factor in this success was a government decision to offer for films with Tamil titles, which encouraged local-language branding. Leading Actors Worldwide Gross (Approx.) Ajith Kumar, Asin ₹50–55 crore Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu Kamal Haasan, Jyotika ₹45–50 crore Sillunu Oru Kaadhal Suriya, Jyotika ₹35 crore Vishal, Reema Sen ₹30 crore Unakkum Enakkum Jayam Ravi, Trisha ₹25 crore Thematic Evolution: Realism vs. Mass Appeal tamil movies 2006 full
The following films dominated the box office and defined the year for mainstream audiences: : A neo-noir crime thriller starring Kamal Haasan