Top 10 Tamil Movies of the Week

One look at the Top 10 Tamil movies of the week and we realise the variety of movies that have hit the theatres. This proves that Tamil movies� are now open to experiment with different genres and subjects.

A peek at the movies' countdown:

10. Sivapuram: The dubbed version of the Malayalam film Ananthabhadram starring Prithviraj and Kavya Madhavan, this supernatural thriller is directed by Santosh Sivan.

9. Aadadha Aattamellam: A love story with a difference, the movie is about a promising sportsman who becomes a drug addict and loses everything. Starring Bharathi of Ammuvagiya Naan fame, Azhagar's effort as writer-director is commendable.

8. Adada Enna Azhagu: A love story starring Jai Aakash and debutant Nicole, the movie directed by Jayamurugan, is the usual romantic fare.

7. 1977: Dhinesh Kumar directs Sarathkumar, Farzana, Namitha, Vivek and Jayasudha in this out and out commercial flick shot in India and Malaysia. Highlight of the film is Sarath's double role as father and son.

6. Kanchivaram: Priyadarshan moves away from his comedy remakes to make Kanchivaram, based on the silk weavers of Tamil Nadu, set in pre Independence era. Starring Prakashraj and Sriya (Thimiru fame), the movie has been a hit in the festival circuit.