30 Best Tamil Romantic Movies of All Time
Tamil cinema has produced some everlasting romantic masterpieces. In this blog, you will find the 30 best Tamil romantic movies of all time according to Weekend Watcher.
From Classic to latest romantic movies, From musical to melodramatic romantic movies. We have listed the best Romantic Tamil movies and Where to Watch in, On various platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt, Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar
30. Engeyum Kadhal (2011)
Two completely different people, Kamal, who doesn’t believe in love, and a flirt, meet Kayal, a hopeless romantic college student, in Paris during his vacation.
Kayal falls in love with Kamal at first sight, but Kamal doesn’t reciprocate and sees Kayal as just another girl. Kayal becomes heartbroken when Kamal leaves for India after the vacation. However, after reaching India, Kamal is disturbed by a mental block which he can’t understand.
Where to Watch: Enjoy Musical romance on SunNxt
Director: Prabhu Deva
Music Composer: Harris Jeyaraj
Cast: Jayam Ravi, Hansika.
IMDB: 5.1/10
29. Peralagan (2004)
Chinna, a selfless guy who hides his insecurities with humor and optimism, and Karthik, a rugged college student, have their lives collide in a tragedy that changes both their lives. For one, a love story ends, and for the other, a love story begins.
Where to Watch: Enjoy Suriya and Jyothika’s Romance on Amazon Prime Video
Director: Sasi Shanker
Music Composer: Yuvan Shankar Raja
Cast: Suriya, Jyothika, Vivek.
IMDB: 6.4/10
28. Dum Dum Dum (2001)
Ganga, a small village girl, is forced to marry a young lawyer, Adhithy, from Chennai. But Both Ganga and Adhithya do not seem to be interested in this marriage. Fortunately for them, marriage is stopped due to some events that cancel the marriage.
After a few months, Adhithya and Ganga again meet, but this time in Chennai. But things get twisted this time around, and Aadhithya starts to develop feelings for Ganga.
Where to Watch: Enjoy Madhavan and Jyothika’s Romance on Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar
Director: Azhagam Perumal
Music Composer: Karthik Raja
Cast: Madhavan, Jyothika, Vivek.
IMDB: 7/10
27. Kushi (2000)
Shiva and Jennifer “Jenny” aka Selvi, in Calcutta and Tamil Nadu respectively.
Throughout their early Childhood, they cross paths on a few occasions, unaware of each other’s identities.
Coincidently Shiva and Jenny both enroll in Madras Christian College They meet each other at a temple and soon become close friends.
A Controversial incident happens between Shiva and Jenny which leads to a heated argument, following which both Shiva and Jenny end their friendship.
Shiva and Jenny try to avoid each other. But a few incidents happen which make both Shiva and Jenny fall in love with each other but their ego stops them from declaring their love.
After Shiva and Jenny finish their post-graduation and return to their hometowns, they make unsuccessful attempts to reach out to each other via phone to confess their love.
Shiva rushes to where Jenny is to board a train, while at the same time, Jenny goes to where Shiva is to board a train. Did they eventually meet? And declared their love for each other?
Where to Watch: Enjoy Vijay and Jyothika’s Romantic classic on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube (FREE)
Director: S.J Suryah
Music Composer: Deva
Cast: Vijay, Jyothika, Vivek.
IMDB: 7.9/10
26. Anbe Va (1966)
J. Balasubramaniam “JB” is a wealthy and popular industrialist who has been working without a vacation for two years straight, and decides to take a vacation at his bungalow in Shimla.
Upon his arrival, he discovers that his caretaker Krishnaiah has rented the bungalow to a couple, and their daughter, Geetha.
JB decides not to disclose his real identity and instead assumes the role of his personal secretary, Balu.
Balu plays continual pranks on Geetha, and he also falls in love with her. She also develops romantic feelings for him, yet external factors and their pride hinder them from openly expressing their emotions.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this MGR’s best-ever Romance on Amazon Prime Video
Director: A. C. Tirulokchandar
Music Composer: M.S Viswanathan
Cast: MGR, Saroja Devi, Nagesh, Manorama.
IMDB: 7.2/10
25. Kadhal Mannan (2001)
Shiva, a local mechanic in Delhi, Known daring spirit and never shying away from a challenge. His friend Menaka, a Tamil couple residing in Delhi.
In a playful dare, Menaka challenges Shiva to deliver a letter to her sister, Thilothama, who resides in Chennai. Menaka has been estranged from her family since she eloped and married her beloved.
Fueled by his love for dares and a desire to reunite a fractured family, Shiva accepts the challenge and embarks on a journey to Chennai.
However, Shiva finds himself falling in love with Thilothama. The twist in the tale is that Shiva soon discovers that Thilothama is already engaged, making his love story more complex.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this Ajith Kumar’s soft era classic on Aha (free) and Youtube (free)
Director: Sharan
Music Composer: Bharathwaj
Cast: Ajith Kumar, Maanu, Vivek, M.S. Viswanathan.
IMDB: 7/10
24. Shahjahan (2001)
Ashok Ilango is a love expert who guides others in finding love and even aids couples in eloping disapproving families.
However, when Ashok himself falls in love with a girl, he conceals his feelings due to past heartbreaks. One day, Ashok’s friend Raja seeks his assistance in wooing a girl. Ashok agrees and assists Raja in capturing her heart.
But when Ashok finally meets the mysterious girl, it delivers a devastating blow to his own heart.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this Vijay’s soft era classic on SUN NXT and Youtube (FREE)
Director: Ravi
Music Composer: Mani Sharma
Cast: Vijay, Richa Pallod, Vivek, Kovai Sarala.
IMDB: 7.7/10
23. Minnale (2001)
Rajesh Shivakumar, a student known for his poor academic performance and a history of rebellious, and misogynistic behavior, holds a deep-seated rivalry with Sam, a high-achieving student who enjoys popularity among faculty. After college, they go their separate ways.
However, when they reunite after a long period, Rajesh learns a surprising truth: Sam is now engaged to Reena, who has Rajesh’s romantic interest. The question arises: will Rajesh still attempt to win Reena’s heart despite the given complications?
Where to Watch: Enjoy this All time GVM classic on Youtube
Director: Gautham Vasudev Menon
Music Composer: Harris Jayaraj
Cast: Madhavan, Abbas, Reema Sen, Vivek.
IMDB: 7.6/10
22. Neethane En Ponvasantham (2012)
Varun and Nithya were childhood friends who had an on-and-off relationship during their teenage years due to various misunderstandings. During a college festival, Varun rekindled his feelings for Nithya, appreciating her talents and beauty in the cultural performances. They started talking again and fell in love once more, but unfortunately, another misunderstanding tore them apart.
Years later, Varun, with the help of his friends, embarked on a search for Nithya. He eventually located her and expressed his love for her. However, Nithya rejected his advances, leading to another breakup.
Later, when Nithya realized her mistake in rejecting Varun, she decided to pursue him, only to discover that Varun had already arranged for his marriage.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this New age complicated drama on Youtube
Director: Gautham Vasudev Menon
Music Composer: IlayaRaja
Cast: DJiiva, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Santhanam.
IMDB: 6.5 / 10
21. Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)
Vasudevan, a 23-year-old from a middle-class family, struggles to find a job due to his limited education and poor English skills. His father, a teacher, constantly criticizes him for being irresponsible, adding to his troubles.
One day, Vasu sees a woman named Keerthi and instantly falls in love with her. Vasu manages to secure a job at the same company Keerthi is working for after multiple interviews.
After multiple failed attempts, Vasu confesses his love to Keerthi. However, she rejects him, explaining that her family has already arranged her marriage to her cousin.
Tragically, Vasu’s father decides to meet Keerthi to pursue her to change her mind about his son, but she insults him and accidentally slaps him. That night, Vasu’s father passes away due to a heart attack.
Vasu’s friend Cheenu invites him to his family’s countryside home to have a change. Interestingly, during the train journey, it is revealed that Keerthi is actually Cheenu’s fiancée.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this Dhanush’s one of the finest on SUN NXT
Director: Mithran R. Jawahar
Music Composer: Yuvan Shankar Raja
Cast: Dhanush, Raguvaran, Nayanthara, Karthik Kumar, Karunans.
IMDB: 7.3 / 10
20. Santhosh Subramaniyam (2008)
Santosh, the son of wealthy businessman Subramaniam, feels suffocated by his father’s excessive care and control over the family. He desires independence and the freedom to choose his own career and life partner.
One day, Santosh meets Hasini, a college student, and is instantly drawn to her playful and cheerful nature. They gradually develop a close bond and fall in love, but Santosh is afraid to confess his feelings to his father. However, Subramaniam unexpectedly discovers Santosh with Hasini and learns about their relationship.
Subramaniam insists that Santosh bring Hasini home and stay with them for a week so that he can convince Santosh that Rajeshwari would be a more suitable bride for him. But Things Don’t go well for Santhosh…
Did Hasini impress, Santhosh’s Family, His Father?
Where to Watch: Enjoy this awesome Rom-com on SUN NXT
Director: Mohan Raja
Music Composer: D.S.P
Cast: Jayam Ravi, Genelia D’souza, Prakash Raj, Geetha, Sathyan, Santhanam, Premji Amaran.
IMDB: 7.5 / 10
19. Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999)
Thulladha Manamum Thullum” has endeared Vijay to countless 90s kids as a feel-good film.
Kutty, an aspiring singer, and Rukmini, a college student, cross paths serendipitously.
A tragic accident leaves Rukmini blind, mistakenly attributing her condition to Kutty, the last person she saw. Determined to be her support, Kutty conceals his true identity.
Despite the loss of his mother, Kutty resolves to donate her eyes to Rukmani and redeem himself. However, an unfortunate incident leads to Kutty’s arrest.
Years later, upon his release, Kutty is amazed by the changed surroundings and Rukmini’s absence. He discovers that Rukmini has become an IAS officer. Yet, when he attempts to meet her, Rukmini orders the police to apprehend Kutty, believing he caused her suffering.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this Feel-Good movie on SUN NXT
Director: Ezhil
Music Composer: S.A. Rajkumar
Cast: Vijay, Simran, Manivannan, Vaiyapuri, Madan Bob.
IMDB: 8.3 / 10
18. Kadhal Desam (1996)
A rivalry always exists between Pachaiyappa’s and Loyola colleges. Karthik, a poor orphan from Pachaiyappa, and Arun, a wealthy playboy, from Loyola.
Both become unlikely friends after a life-saving incident. But, Their friendship is tested when they both fall for the same girl, Divya. In the end, Divya chooses whom, Or does Karthik or, Arun sacrifices their love for their friendship?
Where to Watch: Enjoy this love triangle on Amazon Prime Video
Director: Kathir
Music Composer: A.R. Rahman
Cast: Abbas, Vineeth, Tabu, Chinna Jayanth, Vadivelu.
IMDB: 6.8 / 10
17. Jeans (1998)
Only Shankar can come up with something like this. Jeans, is just an absolute emotional ride that no one should miss.
Visu and Ramu, twin doctors and the sons of successful restaurateur Natchiyappan in America. When their grandmother Krishnaveni, along with her grandchildren Madhu and Madhesh, visits the USA for her brain tumor treatment, a medical mishap leaves Krishnaveni paralyzed.
Visu takes a stand against the hospital to rectify the error, and Madhu falls in love with him after witnessing his compassion toward her grandmother.
When Krishnaveni proposes Visu and Madhu’s marriage to Natchiyappan. Natchiyappan shocks everyone by insisting that his sons must only marry twins. Krishnaveni devises a plan to convince Natchiyappan to accept Visu and Madhu’s relationship, but it comes with a price.
In the midst of love, family dynamics, and unforeseen obstacles, Visu and Madhu’s future hangs in the balance.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this unusual love drama on Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar
Director: Shankar
Music Composer: A.R. Rahman
Cast: Prashanth, Aishwarya Rai, Nassar, Laksmi, Radhika.
IMDB: 6.4 / 10
16. Rhythm (2000)
Karthik, a photographer journalist, meets Chitra, a bank employee while opening a bank account. While returning home, he again meets her on a train. They constantly bump into each other.
Even though Chitra was initially hesitant to be around Karthik, They Both don’t know their pasts are very much connected, and their bumping into each other is not merely a coincidence.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this unusual love drama on Amazon Prime Video and Aha(free)
Director: Vasanth
Music Composer: A.R. Rahman
Cast: Arjun Sarja, Meena, Jyothika, Ramesh Arvind.
IMDB: 7.6 / 10
15. Roja (1992)
A Mani Ratnam magic, This name is enough for someone to give it a shot to watch Roja.
Love drives Roja to embark on a daring mission to rescue her husband, Rishi, who gets kidnapped by terrorists. With unwavering determination, she overcomes hurdles, crosses borders, and battles against all odds to ensure his safe return.
Roja’s journey is a rollercoaster of emotions, entangling her in political turmoil, betrayals, and intense challenges. Will, love to conquer all?
Roja Introduced “Isai Puyal” to the world of music, and the Rest is History.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this emotional rollercoaster on Amazon Prime Video and Youtube(free)
Director: Mani Ratnam
Music Composer: A.R. Rahman
Cast: Arvind Swamy, Madhoo, Nassar.
IMDB: 8.1 / 10
14. Unnale Unnale (2007)
Unnale Unnale” revolves around Karthik and Jhansi, two individuals with contrasting personalities who cross paths and find love. Karthik is a carefree and fun-loving guy, while Jhansi is a practical and independent woman.
The movie takes the audience on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as Karthik and Jhansi navigate the complexities of their relationship. They face obstacles, misunderstandings, and personal challenges that test their love and commitment.
“Unnale Unnale” beautifully captures the essence of love, friendship, and self-discovery. It explores the transformative power of relationships and the importance of embracing change for personal growth. With lively music and heartfelt performances, the movie is a delightful journey of love and life lessons.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this realistic musical love drama on Youtube for free
Director: Jeeva
Music Composer: Harris Jayaraj
Cast: Vinay, Sada, Tanishaa Mukerji.
IMDB: 7.2 / 10
13. Vinnaithaandi Varuvaya (2012)
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya revolves around Jessi, a conservative Christian girl from Kerala, who breaks free to love Karthik, an aspiring filmmaker residing as a tenant in Jessi’s family house in Chennai.
This heartfelt tale delves into the complexities of relationships and Jessi’s internal struggle to balance her family values and love. And the ultimate question: Will Jessi find the courage to choose love that defies conventions or retreat back into her shell?
Where to Watch: Enjoy this complicated realistic love drama on Youtube for free
Director: Gautham Vasudev Menon
Music Composer: AR Rahman
Cast: Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Vtv Ganesh.
IMDB: 8.1 / 10
12. Alai Payuthe (2000)
The moment Madhavan took off on his bike to the tune of “Endrendrum Punnagai,” modern romantic Tamil cinema was born!
Manirathnam’s “Alaipayuthe” revolutionized the world of romance, setting a benchmark that many directors still aspire to in 2023, after 23 years of its release.
Karthik and Shakthi’s love story in the Tamil movie “Alaipayuthey” begins at a friend’s wedding. Their families strongly disapprove of their relationship.
Despite the family’s disapproval, They secretly marry each other and continue to live separate lives. But married life isn’t all sunshine and roses. As they navigate conflicts and challenges, their relationship is put to the test.”
Where to Watch: Enjoy this complicated modern love story on Amazon Prime Video
Director: Mani Ratnam
Music Composer: A.R. Rahman
Cast: Madhavan, Shalini, S, Prabhu, Vivek, Swarnamalya.
IMDB: 8.3 / 10
11. 7 G Rainbow Colony (2004)
Kadhir, a good-for-nothing person, belongs to a lower-middle-class family at Rainbow Colony. Kadhir’s life changes when a once well-off family moves into the same colony due to a loss in their business.
Kadhir is attracted to the daughter of his new neighbor, Anita. Although he tries to woo her, Anita treats him with disdain. Eventually, Anita reveals that she has fallen in love with him.
But it won’t be easy for them to lead a life together with overloading complications surrounding them. Even when they are contemplating life, tragedy strikes which change their lives
This is the kind of movie which will stay in your for days. A true masterpiece from Selva Raghavan.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this Tragic yet Inspiring love story on SUN NXT
Director: Selva Raghavan
Music Composer: Yuvan Shankar Raja
Cast: Ravi Krishna, Sonia Agarwal, Suman Shetty, Manorama, Vijayan.
IMDB: 7.9 / 10
10. 3 (Moonu) (2012)
The movie title 3 refers to the three stages of Ram’s life in which he meets Janani, falls for her, and Marries her, but the uncertainty of life strikes him.
“3,” tells the story of Ram and Janani, two high school sweethearts who fall in love and get married. However, their relationship takes a tragic turn when Ram begins to suffer from bipolar disorder.
It sheds light on the importance of empathy and understanding in dealing with mental health issues. It encourages breaking the stigma around mental illness.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this Tragic love story on SUN NXT
Director: Aishwarya Rajinikanth
Music Composer: Anirudh Ravichander
Cast: Dhanush, Shruti Haasan, Prabhu, Rohini, Bhanupriya
IMDB: 7.4 / 10
9. Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
Surya, an NSG official, receives news of his father’s death while on a rescue mission. This news triggers a flood of memories in Surya’s mind as he reminisces about the special bond he shared with his father and the life lessons he learned from him.
He remembers his old days at the different stages of his life and how his father was there for him to inspire, impact, and love.
With stunning visuals and soulful music, “Varanam Aayiram” is a heartfelt tribute to father-son relationships and the power of love to inspire and transform. This is the kind of movie whose impact will last for days.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this Feel-good movie on Youtube
Director: Gautham Vasudev Menon
Music Composer: Harris Jayaraj
Cast: Surya, Sameera Reddy, Simran, Divya Spandana.
IMDB: 8.2 / 10
8. Iyarkai (2003)
Marudhu, a sailor, and Nancy, a fruit vendor. Marudhu falls in love with Nancy at first sight and tries to woo her. However, Nancy is waiting for the captain, who had promised to return and marry her.
Despite knowing that Nancy is waiting for someone else, Marudhu cannot resist his feelings for her. Hoping that she will reciprocate his love. As time passes, Nancy starts to develop feelings for Marudhu. However, when all goes positive for Marudhu, an unexpected twist destroys all his happiness.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this impactful love Drama on SUN NXT
Director: S. P. Jananathan
Music Composer: Vidyasagar
Cast: Shaam, Arun Vijay, Kutty Radhika, Seema Biswas, Senthil, Karunas.
IMDB: 7.7 / 10
7. Raja Rani (2013)
John and Regina, are forced into an arranged marriage. Both John and Regina are still grieving the loss of their respective first loves and are unwilling to accept each other.
As they get to know each other, John and Regina open up about their pasts and eventually fall in love. However, their happiness is short-lived when they face a misunderstanding that threatens to tear them apart.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this New Generation Rom-Com on Disney+ Hotstar for Free
Director: Atlee
Music Composer: G. V. Prakash Kumar
Cast: Aarya, Nayanthara, Nazriya Nazim, Jai, Sathyaraj.
IMDB: 7.6 / 10
6. Bombay (1995)
“Bombay” is a Feather in Mani Ratnam’s cap. It is a story of love and religious conflict set against the backdrop of the 1992 Bombay riots.
A young Hindu man named Shekhar and a young Muslim woman named Shaila fall in love and decide to get married against their families’ wishes.
They move to Bombay and lead a happy life. Until the riot strikes due to the conflict between the two religions, changing their life upside down.
In The coastal Tamilnadu Villages, the sound of wind and rain, with ARR’s music, will make anyone feel the love in the air.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this Gem of a movie which has love, Drama, Tragedy in a single package on Amazon Prime Video
Director: Mani Ratnam
Music Composer: A.R. Rahman
Cast: Arvind Swamy, Manisha Koirala, Nassar, Kitty.
IMDB: 8.1 / 10
5. Oh Kadhal Kanmani (2015)
Mani Ratnam made a comeback with Oh Kadhal Kanmani. Oh Kadhal Kanmani beautifully portrays the complexities of modern relationships.
Adi and Tara are both focused on their careers and reluctant to get married. They decide to live together but soon realize that they have fallen deeply in love with each other.
As they navigate the challenges of their relationship, including differences in opinion on marriage and career opportunities abroad, they must come to terms with their true feelings for each other.
Ok Kanmani is truly a breezy feel-good romantic movie that deserves a spot above masterpieces like Bombay.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this Modern Romantic Drama Free on Disney+ Hotstar
Director: Mani Ratnam
Music Composer: A.R. Rahman
Cast: Dulquer Salman, Nithya Menen, Prakash Raj, Leela Samson, Ramya Subramanyam.
IMDB: 7.4 / 10
4. Kadhalar Dhinam (1999)
This is the story of a young man named Raja who falls in love with Roja, whom he has never met, but has only talked to on the Internet.
Because of the inferiority complex Raja has, he refuses to meet Roja in person. But when he learns who Roja really is, he sacrifices his love.
One of the 90s kids’ favorites from Kathir, who made movies like Idhayam and Kadhal Dhesam.
Where to Watch: Watch this feel-good movie on Amazon Prime Video
Director: Kathir
Music Composer: A.R. Rahman
Cast: Kunal, Sonali Bendre, Nassar, Manivannan, Goundamani.
IMDB: 6.5 / 10
3. Mouna Raagam (1986)
It’s when Manirathanam made a revolution by creating a modern and bold movie way ahead of time.
Divya is forced into an arranged marriage against her will while still grieving the loss of her first love, Manohar, who died in a tragedy. Even though her husband, Chandrakumar, is a caring and loving man, she could not forget Manohar.
Eventually, when Divya falls for Chadrakumar for his good nature, Chandrakumar decides to file for divorce, believing Divya hates him and hates her life with him.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this Manirathanam classic on Amazon Prime Video and Youtube(free)
Director: Mani Ratnam
Music Composer: Ilayaraja
Cast: Mohan, Revathi, Karthik.
IMDB: 8.4 / 10
2. Madhrasapattinam (2010)
Like Titanic, in which James Cameron Added the magic of love in a tragedy, Madharasapttianam director A.L Vijay added the magic of love in the struggling period of India for independence in the mid-1940s.
The story follows the love between a young British woman named Amy and a Tamil man named Parithi. Despite the cultural differences, Amy and Parithi fall in love. But to save Parithi’s life, Amy sacrifices her love and returns to England.
Years later, Amy returns to India to find Parithi and return him his valuable asset. But She learns about the sacrifices that Parithi made and realizes the depth of their love.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this masterpiece at Amazon Prime Video ( unfortunately not available in India)
Director: A. L. Vijay
Music Composer: G.V. Prakash Kumar
Cast: Aarya, Amy Jackon, Nassar, Sathish
IMDB: 7.9 / 10
1. 96 (2018)
A must- Watch Modern Day classic, Which will attain a cult status for years to come.
Ram and Janu were high school sweethearts but lost touch with life moving on. Twenty-two years later, Ram, now a travel photographer, returns to their hometown, which rekindles his lost memories. Ram is single and still clinging to his lost love with Janu.
Ram and his friends plan a reunion where Ram meets Janu, who is now married and has a family. The movie beautifully portrays the complexities of love, time, and regret, which leaves the audience with a bittersweet feeling.
Where to Watch: Enjoy this Tragic Love story at SUN NXT
Director: C.Prem Kumar
Music Composer: Govind Vasantha
Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Trisha, Gouri G. Kishan, Varsha Bollama, Devadarshini, Aadithya Bhaskar
IMDB: 8.5 / 10
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