It
is
no
secret
that
2018
has
been
a
pretty
eventful
year
for
the
fans
of
Tamil
cinema
so
far.
They
have
been
treated
to
some
highly
memorable
performances
and
quite
a
few
skilfully
made
films.
While
the
big
superstars
have
indeed
managed
to
give
a
strong
account
of
their
abilities,
quite
a
few
relatively
smaller
names
too
have
created
a
great
deal
of
buzz
for
all
the
right
reasons.
With
September
almost
upon
us,
here
is
a
look
at
the
best
Tamil
films
of
2018.
Tamizh
Padam
2
Directed
by
CS
Amudhan,
Tamizh
Padam
2
hit
the
screens
on
July
12,
2018,
and
emerged
as
a
big
hit.
Shot
against
a
limited
budget,
the
Shiva
starrer
clicked
with
the
audience,
thanks
to
its
effective
gags
and
an
entertaining
storyline.
Interestingly,
the
film
was
a
sequel
to
the
2010
hit
Thamizh
Padam.
Kadaikutty
Singam
Featuring
Karthi
in
the
lead,
Kadaikutty
Singam
was
a
rural
drama
and
hit
the
screens
on
July
13,
2018.
Directed
by
ace
film-maker
Pandiraj,
it
clicked
with
the
fans
because
of
its
mature
performances
and
flawless
depiction
of
village
life.
Also
featuring
Sayyeshaa
in
the
lead,
it
did
well
at
the
box
office.
Kolamaavu
Kokila
Featuring
Tamil
cinema's
'Lady
Superstar'
Nayantara
in
the
titular
role,
Kolamaavu
Kokila
is
a
dark
comedy
and
revolves
around
how
an
innocent
girl
gets
involved
in
the
drugs
trade.
Released
on
August
17,
2018,
the
film
received
rave
reviews
courtesy
Nayan's
solid
performance.
And,
this
helped
it
become
a
hit.
Irumbu
Thirai
Released
on
May
11,
2018,
Irumbu
Thirai
revolved
around
the
perils
of
the
cyber
world
and
featured
a
solid
performance
from
Vishal.
Also
featuring
Samantha
and
Arjun
Sarja
in
the
lead,
it
received
rave
reviews
and
did
well
at
the
box
office.
Tik
Tik
Tik
Featuring
Jayam
Ravi
and
Nivetha
Pethuraj
in
the
lead,
Tik
Tik
Tik
was
a
space-thriller
and
hit
the
screens
on
June
22,
2018
and
emerged
as
the
biggest
hit
of
Jayam's
career.
The
film
clicked
with
the
audience
thanks
to
its
superb
graphics.
Kaala
A
crime-drama,
Kaala
hit
the
screens
on
June
7,
2018,
and
created
a
great
deal
of
buzz
amongst
the
Thalaivaa
fans.
Directed
by
Pa
Ranjith,
it
featured
Rajinikanth
in
the
role
of
a
gangster
who
fights
for
the
rights
of
his
people.
Also
featuring
Huma
Qureshi
in
the
lead,
it
impressed
the
target
audience
and
did
well
at
the
Chennai
box
office.
Imaikkaa
Nodigal
Released
on
August
30,
2018,
Imaikkaa
Nodigal
revolved
around
the
conflict
between
a
CBI
officer
and
a
dangerous
'psycho'.
Directed
by
Ajay
Gnanamuthu,
it
clicked
with
the
fans
thanks
to
'Thalaivi'
Nayanthara's
remarkable
performance
and
its
captivating
screenplay.
Upon
release,
it
received
rave
reviews
and
emerged
as
a
big
hit.
Vada
Chennai
Directed
Vetrimaran,
the
film
hit
the
screens
on
October
17,
2018
and
opened
to
a
good
response
at
the
box
office.
Featuring
Dhanush
and
Aishwarya
Rajesh
in
the
lead,
Vada
Chennai
clicked
with
all
and
sundry
because
of
its
gripping
screenplay.
The
film
revolves
around
life
in
North
Chennai
and
is
a
hard-hitting
gangster-drama.