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Cinema is more than just an entertainment medium in Tamil Nadu, known as the south Indian hub of filmmaking in the early days, is strongly holding on to the tradition of fan culture. From flooding the theatres to streaming the movies unlimitedly, the fandom has grown out of proportion with the take off of number games in social media.
Here is the list of the Top 10 Movie Trailers that have been watched the most number of times in Tamil on YouTube. An astounding number that is distributed across the board, the list does reflect the sheer reach and extent of fandom in the cinema and entertainment industry. The below information is derived from multiple sources and organic numbers tracked for some by Sacnilk and Times of India.
1. Good Bad Ugly – 32 Million
The Ajith Kumar, Trisha, Arjun Das starrer released in April 2025. Directed by ‘Mark Antony’ director Aadhik Ravichandran, the movie was one for the fans of Ajith Kumar.
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2. Leo – 31.91 Million
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and debated if it is a part of the LCU, Leo stars Vijay, Sanjay Dutt, Trisha in prominent roles. A pure action delight for Vijay fans.
3. Thunivu – 30.3 Million
This 2023 film directed by H. Vinoth is a bank heist movie that is also a social commentary. It stars Ajith Kumar, Manju Warrier, John Kokken in lead roles.
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4. Beast – 29.08 Million
An interesting combo of actor Vijay and Director Nelson Dilipkumar, ‘Beast’ was released with celebration in 2022. A mall hijack action film that is a huge hit among the fans.
5. Varisu – 23.04 Million
Yet another unexpected collaboration as Telugu director Vamshi Paidipally directed actor Vijay in an extravagant and emotional family drama. Cast members include Rashmika Mandanna, Sarath Kumar, Jayasudha.
6. Kanguva – 22 Million
One of actor Suriya’s hugely funded movies, ‘Kanguva’ blends periodical and contemporary stories in an action filled emotional commercial film. Directed by director Shiva, the movie also has Bobby Deol in a crucial role.
7. Bigil – 19.5 Million
Director Atlee and Vijay’s 2019 sports drama ‘Bigil’ is a commercial hit in Tamil Nadu. Vijay plays the goal oriented coach of a Women’s football team with Jackie Shroff dorning the antagonist hat.
8. Valimai – 17 Million
Yet another H. Vinoth – Ajith Kumar combo, ‘Valimai’ is an action flick that was released in 2022. A cop story where the hero is appointed to stop the nefarious bike gang and their crime in a city.
9. Pathu Thala – 14 Million
Directed by Obeli N Krishna and stars Silambarasan, Gautam Karthik, Gautham Vasudev Menon and others, ‘Pathu Thala’ is a cop story of an undercover cop who goes on a mission but learns the reality of good and evil.
10. Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu – 12.81 Million
A gangster action film starring Silambarasan, Siddhi Irani, Ajmina Kassim and others, ‘Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu’ is directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. The story of a man’s way to the top of the gangster world, must protect his loved ones.
