: A high-octane action thriller directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, starring Kamal Haasan. It follows a special agent investigating a string of murders, eventually revealing a connection to an underground drug cartel and the "Lokesh Cinematic Universe." Ponniyin Selvan: I (PS-1)

Simultaneously, films like (a remake of the 2017 hit) and "Thiruchitrambalam" found solid footing, while "Kantara" (though Kannada) captured the Tamil market intensely. For the average moviegoer, 2022 offered an embarrassment of riches.

Starring Vijay , this action thriller had a record-breaking opening in Tamil Nadu, despite receiving mixed reviews.

: A historical epic directed by Mani Ratnam, released on September 30, 2022. It became one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of all time.