Top 10 hits of South Cinema :2009

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Kick': ... and GOAL!

This out-and-out action entertainer, directed by Surender Reddy, has resurrected Ravi Teja on top of the charts. Ileana D'Cruz has also effected a terrific comeback with this movie. Made at a cost of Rs 20 crore, 'Kick' recovered its cost in three weeks!

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'Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu': New is Gold!

The film, of/by/for newcomers, dealt with the lives of a few Kabaddi players. It made an instant connect with the viewers and collected more than Rs 4 crore in its first week.

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'Naan Kadavul': Intensely Yours...!

Bala never fails to spring surprises on his fans. His latest offering, 'Naan Kadavul', takes us deep into the enigmatic/mysterious world of aghora sanyasis and beggar rackets. Arya and Pooja deliver stunning performances. 'NK' was both a critical and box-office success.

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'Pazhassi Raja': King's Day Out!

This period film on Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, who fought a lone battle against the British in the early years of 19th century, has already broken all collection records in Kerala. Mammootty plays the title role and Sarathkumar plays his trusted lieutenant, Edachena Kunkan. The Hariharan film has reportedly collected Rs 42 crore from Kerala alone; its Tamil dubbed version has also been well received.

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2 Harihar Nagar': Salaam, Sequel!

This rib-tickling sequel to '80s Malayalam blockbuster 'In Harihar Nagar', was given a thunderous welcome at the Kerala B.O. Made at a modest budget, '2HN' is the second biggest Malayalam hit of 2009.