Tamil Play.com - 2012 Movies

: Directed by A. R. Murugadoss, this action thriller was the year's top performer, becoming the first film for actor Vijay to gross over ₹100 crore. : Shankar's official remake of

While big-budget films like Thuppakki were pirated heavily, they still drew crowds to theaters for the "experience." However, for mid-budget films, the piracy hit hard. A film like 3 (famous for the "Why This Kolaveri Di" song) suffered at the box office partly because the curiosity generated by the song was satiated by poor-quality leaks online. Tamil Play.com 2012 Movies

: A prequel to the 2007 hit Billa , starring Ajith Kumar, which explored the origins of the titular gangster. : Directed by A

: Notable for its dual roles by Suriya as conjoined twins, it grossed roughly ₹60 crore. The "Small Movie" Revolution : Shankar's official remake of While big-budget films