The 2000s (2000–2010) was a transformative decade for Tamil cinema, often referred to as a "golden era" for its shift from star-centric commercialism to content-driven, pathbreaking storytelling
The most significant development of the 2000s was the rise of a group of directors who challenged the status quo. Often called the "New Wave Tamil Cinema" movement, it began around 2003-2004 with films like , Pithamagan , Autograph , and Kaadhal . tamil movies 2000 to 2010