Apart from making commercial entertainers and family dramas, Kollywood film is widely known for making motivational films. Some of the motivational films made in Kollywood are even remade and dubbing in other languages like Telugu, Hindi and Kannada. Now, we bring you the list of Best Motivational Movies in Tamil.
Mugavaree(2000)
Touted as a musical drama, Mugavaree showcases the struggle of an upcoming musician. Directed by VZ Durai, the film has Ajith and Jyothika in the lead roles. Deva has composed soundtracks for the film. The film is available online on the noted streaming platform Amazon Prime Video.
Velaiilla Pattadhari(2014)
Velaiilla Pattadhari, fondly known as VIP, explores the life story of an unemployed graduate in Civil Engineering. What kind of hurdles will Raghuvaran face in his journey as an unemployed youth? Forms the main USB of the film. Directed by Velraj, the movie has Dhanush, Amala Paul, Sharanya, Samuthirakani, Vivek among others in key roles. The film is available online on VOOT platform.
Soorarai Pottru(2020)
Nedumaaran Rajangam nicknamed Maara, a former Indian Air Force captain dreams to start a low-cost carrier airline. To achieve his dreams, Maara approaches Jaz Airlines owner Paresh Goswami but gets a rejection from him. Left with no option, Maara goes against all bigwigs in the Air Force industry and achieves his dream. Directed by Sudha Kongara, the film has Suriya, Paresh Rawal, Aparna Balamurali among others in key roles. The film had a direct to digital release on Amazon Prime Video in November 2020 and received high appreciation from the moviegoers and netizens.
Kaththi (2014)
Directed by AR Murugadoss, Kaththi mainly projects the problems being faced by the farmers. How will a social activist named Jeeva go against the corporate world and fight for the rights of farmers? Is showcased in the movie. Starring Vijay, Samantha, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Sathish in key roles, Kaththi is available online on Amazon Prime Video.
Indian (1996)
Directed by Shankar, Indian has Kamal Haasan, Manisha Koirala, Urmila Matondkar, Kasthuri, Sukanya in key roles. The film showcases how a veteran freedom fighter named Senapathy fights against the corruption in the society. The film is available online on VOOT platform.
Kaaka Muttai (2015)
Starring Aishwarya Rajesh, Ramesh, J Vignesh, Dhanush among others in prominent roles, Kaaka Muttai explores the life of kids living in a slum area. Directed by M Manikandan, the film is available online on Disney Plus Hotstar.
Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
Vaaranam Aayiram has Suriya in a dual role and explores the emotional journey between the father-son. Co-starring Sameera Reddy, Simran, Ramya among others in prominent roles, Gautam Vasudev Menon had directed the film. The film is available online on VOOT platform.
Nayakan(1987)
Starring Kamal Haasan, Saranya, Janagaraj, Delhi Ganesh among others in key roles, the film explores the life story of a man named Velu Nayakan. How he escapes from Mumbai police and becomes a gangster? Forms the rest of the story. The film is available online on Amazon Prime Video.
Annamalai(1992)
Starring Rajinikanth, Kushboo, Sarath Babu, Nizhalgal Ravi among others in crucial roles, Annamalai showcases the life story of a father-son. Directed by Suresh Krishna, the film is available online on Amazon Prime Video.
Boys(2003)
Directed by Shankar, Boys has Genelia D’Souza, Siddharth, Nakkhul, Thaman among others in key roles. The film showcases the musical journey of youngsters. Boys is available online on YouTube platform.