'3BHK' to 'Aan Paavam Pollathathu':5 Tamil films of 2025 that won hearts with natural acting and nuanced stories

In modernTamil cinema, rich stories that touch the hearts of fans coupled with nuanced emotions, social perspectives, and comedy come together to set a new standard. In 2025, without achieving huge box office success, many films captured the hearts of audiences with their intimate stories. The importance of story, natural acting, and screenplays that reflect real situations made these films stand out. Here are the highlights of five of the most talked-about and heart-wrenching Tamil films of the year.