The making of local Tamil-language films its motherland of Tamil Nadu is actively growing in Malaysia. With the Tamil diaspora worldwide, there are many enthusiastic filmmakers who want to make their mark. Malaysia's first Tamil film is known to be ''Ratha Paei'', starring Kalaikkumar Chinnasamy, Susheela Devi, Sivaji Raja, M. Baharudeen, Mukesh, Vijaya Gowri and Malaysia Vasudevan. It was shot in Golden Studio, Chennai and directed by Mooban. Music and background score of the film was composed by G. K. Venkatesh. Shooting of the film began in 1968 and it was released on 14 January 1969. Centered in Kuala Lumpur,

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, the industry remained relatively small with fewer films produced. The industry is growing and faces strong competition from Tamil films from Kollywood.

Highest-grossing movies

List of Tamil films from Malaysia by year

Below is a list of Tamil language films produced in Malaysia. The total grosses of the films are in

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Actors

* Mugen Rao * Yuvaraj Krishnaswamy * Ben G * Ravin Rao Santheran

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* Shalini Balasundaram * Haanii Shivraj (1991–2014) *

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Pushpa Narayan Pushpa Narayan-Robless (born 6 November 1978) is a Malaysian entrepreneur, actress, model and of Malaysian Indian origin, who achieved popularity through her roles in several TV shows. Narayan has acted in Malay and Tamil Language dramas and movies ...

* Sangeeta Krishnasamy *

Shuba Jay Shubashini "Shuba" Jeyaratnam ( ta, சுபாசிணி ஜெயரத்தினம்; 15 July 197617 July 2014), also known by stage names Shuba Jay and Shuba Jaya ( ta, சுபா ஜெய்), was a Malaysian entrepreneur, stage ...

(1976–2014)

Directors

* Shalini Balasundaram * V. Nagaraj * Perakas Rajaram * Prem Nath *

Bala Ganapathi William Bala Ganapathi William, known professionally as BGW is a Malaysian actor, film director, television host, singer and producer. Bala Ganapathi William is the founder of BGW Studios companies which specialise in advertising, Malaysian Tamil film ...

* Praboo Ariva *

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References

{{Indians in Malaysia Cinema of Malaysia Tamil cinema Tamil diaspora in Malaysia