M. Sasikumar, Bharani, Ananya Director: Samuthirakani A raw, emotional drama about friendship and sacrifice. Naadodigal was a sleeper hit that turned into a cult phenomenon. The dialogue "Nee engey irundha naanum angae iruppen" (Wherever you are, I will be there) became a famous meme and catchphrase.
Released on Eid, Ayan was a stylish action-heist film starring Suriya in his career-defining role as Deva, a sharp-witted smuggler. With its slick cinematography, globe-trotting locations (Africa, Malaysia), and Harris Jayaraj's chart-topping music (especially "Nenje Nenje" ), the film was a massive critical and commercial hit. It proved that a well-crafted action thriller with a strong emotional core could outperform traditional mass masala films. 2009 tamil movies list
: Ranked third in the Best Movie category at the state awards. The dialogue "Nee engey irundha naanum angae iruppen"