Life can get a little tough sometimes, and it might seem as there is no hope left, during these tough times, you must get your mind off the negative stuff and have a little faith, and one of the best ways you can do this and escape from the harsh reality that we live in is by watching movies, they are a great medium to distract yourself, and get your mind off things, and few movies can even help make you feel good and inspire you, the Tamil Film Industry has seen its fair share of emotional movies, and in this article, we will be looking at the Best Tamil Inspirational And Motivational Movies you should watch
Best Tamil Inspirational and Motivational Movies
Anbe Sivam
Anbe Sivam which translates to Love is God is a comedy-drama film directed by Sundar C, the film stars Kamal Hassan, along with Madhavan and Kiran Rathod in the lead roles. The film tells the story of two men on an unexpected journey from Bhubaneswar to Chennai and the difficulties they face due to their contrasting personalities. The film was released on 15 January 2003 to positive reviews but failed to perform well at the box office, however over the years, the film has gained a good reputation, and is now regarded as one of the classics of the Tamil Film Industry.
Sivaji: The Boss
Sivaji: The Boss is a masala film directed by S. Shankar, the film stars Rajinikanth, Shriya Saran, along with Suman, and Vivek in pivotal roles. The film tells the story of an NRI named Sivaji, who comes back to India, in hopes of giving back to society with free medical treatment and education. However, he is left bankrupt due to corrupt officials and politicians and is left with no option but to fight the system in his way. The film is full of powerful and iconic dialogues and great action sequences, the film also manages to cover heavy topics such as corruption and black money, and they never give up attitude of Sivaji makes the film extremely motivational and inspiring.
Aramm
Aramm is a drama film written and directed by Gopi Naina, it stars Nayanthara in the lead role along with Ramachandran Durairaj and Sunu Lakshmi in supporting roles, the plot revolves around a District Collector named Madhivadhani who faces a big professional challenge after a young village girl, falls into a deep borewell. Nayanthara does a brilliant job in her portrayal of District Collector and the film has a sense of raw and realness to it, all the scenes are beautifully shot and the background score adds to the drama that unfolds, Overall Aramm is an emotional movie which has an intelligent screenplay and an intriguing narrative that will keep you hooked till the end.
Paradesi
Based on the English novel Red Tea by Paul Harris, Written and directed by Bala, Paradesi is a period drama film, starring Atharvaa, Vedhicka and Dhansika in the lead roles. The plot revolves around the lives villagers who are forced to work in the Tea plantation farms by the British in the pre-independence era of the 1940s. the movie touches heavy topics such as slavery and labour exploitation and does a great job of bringing the vibe 1940s India, the story is emotion and heart-wrenching, all the actors do an exceptional job and deliver powerful performances, if you are looking for an emotional story, with great writing and tight screenplay, then Paradesi is a great pick.
Annaamalai
A remake of the 1987 Hindi film Khudgarz, based on Jeffrey Archer’s novel Kane and Abel, Annaamalai is an action drama film directed by Suresh Krissna, the film stars Rajinikanth, Kushboo and Sarath Babu in the lead roles. The film tells the story of two friends Annaamalai, a poor milkman, and Ashok, son of a rich businessman, complications arise, as Ashok’s father opposes the friendship and tries to sabotage it, the film showcases Tamil cinema at it’s finest, it has everything you would expect in a good Tamil Movie, Epic dialogues, loads of action sequences and great acting, the overall theme of the film revolves around true friendship, making it a great watch.
Nayakan
Directed by the legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam, Nayakan is a Gangster film starring Kamal Haasan and Saranya in the lead roles, the film is loosely based on the life of the Bombay underworld don Varadarajan Mudaliar, as it tells the story of a young boy Sakthivel and how he becomes the most feared gangster of Mumbai. Nayakan is often considered as one of the greatest films ever made, the film solidified Mani Ratnam as one of the best directors and storytellers in the film industry, the film went on win several awards including two National awards for Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction.
Kaaka Muttai is a comedy-drama film written, directed and filmed by M. Manikandan, the film tells the story of two slum children and their desire to taste a pizza. The film was premiered on 5 September 2014 at the 39th Toronto International Film Festival to critical acclaim, with many appreciating the story, premise, direction and acting. The film is extremely emotional and heartbreaking, the story of two poor kids will touch your heart, the film covers heavy topics such as inequality and poverty, and takes you on an emotional roller coaster ride, in which you will find yourself laughing and crying, the little actors do a fantastic job and carry the plot on their tiny shoulders, Kaaka Muttai is one of those movies that you should experience for yourselves.
Velaiilla Pattadhari is an action comedy film written, directed and filmed by Velraj, in his directorial debut. The film stars Dhanush and Amala Paul in the lead roles. The film tells the story of a graduate Raghuvaran who has been unemployed for 4 years, he finally gets a job, but there are consequences. The film was released on 18 July 2014 to positive reviews and went on to do well at the box office, grossing 53 crores during its theatrical run. The film is filled with traditional Tamil dialogues, Dhanush and Paul do a great job and deliver realistic performances, Velraj does a brilliant job as the screenplay is tight, the direction is good and the cinematography is top-notch, Velaiilla pattadhari takes a unique premise and delivers a strong film that you should watch.
