Tamil Movies — 2020 |verified|

Kannan, a 55-year-old projectionist at the old Udhayam theatre in T. Nagar, had seen it all. He had threaded the reels for Rajini’s Muthu and Kamal’s Indian . For him, 2020 smelled like fresh popcorn and the roar of a thousand strangers laughing in the dark. On February 14th, Oh My Kadavule was a sweet surprise—a small film that made big money. Kannan smiled. "The machine is humming," he told his assistant.

December 31st, 2020. Kannan stood alone on the roof of the Udhayam theatre, looking at the silent marquee. The neon sign hadn't been lit in nine months. Below, a gang of boys were watching a fan-made cut of Master on a tablet, huddled under a streetlamp. tamil movies 2020

In October, the government allowed theatres to reopen at 50% capacity. Kannan rushed back. He dusted the old projector. He tested the speakers. The first film was a re-release of an old Vijay film. Only twelve people came. They wore masks. They sat far apart. No one whistled. No one threw coins. Kannan, a 55-year-old projectionist at the old Udhayam

Yet, by July, Surya sent him a link. The film was called Andhaghaaram —a dark, twisting thriller. Kannan watched it on his tiny mobile screen, squinting. It was good. Different. A week later, a bigger one appeared: Ponmagal Vandhal . A court-room drama. Directly on a streaming app. For him, 2020 smelled like fresh popcorn and

A cold breeze blew. Kannan whispered to the dark, "The screen is dark, but the story continues. We just have to find a new way to turn on the light."

It was supposed to be the year of the kings. In January, the air in Chennai was thick with diesel fumes and anticipation. "Thalaivar's film is coming," they whispered. "No, Anna 's first with the young director." The posters were already up, faces larger than life, promising songs shot in Georgia and fights choreographed on cranes.