MovieCrow Annual Rankings - Tamil Annual Music Roundup 2025

The year 2025 marked a visible shift in the Tamil music landscape. Audience preferences leaned heavily towards a Gen-Z friendly soundscape, driven largely by reel-centric, instantly catchy tracks that found quick success on social platforms. Composers chasing viral appeal continued to thrive commercially.

However, amid this trend-driven approach, a few music directors stood their ground—delivering albums rooted in classic song structures, strong melodies, and narrative-driven compositions. As a result, 2025 turned out to be a fascinating blend of the old and the new, with space for both trendsetters and purists.

Top 5 Composers

1.Sai Abhyankar (Dude)

Sai Abhyankar emerged as the biggest breakout star of 2025, instantly connecting with younger audiences.

His debut album Dude shot straight into the charts, and it would be no exaggeration to say that the music became the backbone of the film’s popularity. Every track resonated with listeners, creating a clear shift in the music landscape and taking the film to every corner of the audience.

With an innate understanding of the youth pulse and contemporary listening habits, Sai’s compositions became the strongest selling point of the film, marking a promising start that firmly places him among the most exciting new-age composers.

2. Anirudh Ravichander

Anirudh Ravichander continued to dominate 2025 with his signature blend of mass appeal and contemporary sound.

From the superstar energy of Coolie to Ajith Kumar’s Vidamuyarchi and Sivakarthikeyan’s Madharasi, his music consistently turned into a film’s key USP. The song “Monica” emerged as one of the most viral tracks of the year, topping charts and becoming a social media phenomenon.

With each album, Anirudh proved once again why he remains one of the industry’s most bankable composers.

3. G. V. Prakash Kumar

G. V. Prakash Kumar stands tall as one of the few composers who refused to bend entirely to trends and instead composed strictly in service of the script.

Idli Kadai is a prime example—an album rooted in emotion and storytelling rather than instant virality. Adding to his strong year, NEEK turned out to be another solid album, with every song enjoying wide reach and audience appreciation.

GV Prakash’s 2025 was defined by consistency, restraint, and musical honesty, making him one of the year’s most respected performers.

4. A. R. Rahman

Reuniting with Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan for Thuglife, A. R. Rahman delivered an album that stood out for its variety, texture, and mood-setting brilliance.

While the film may not have achieved the desired box-office outcome, the music remained a major talking point, offering a rich blend of genres and atmospheres. Rahman’s Kadhalikka Neramillai further reinforced his versatility, featuring several well-received tracks.

In 2025, Rahman once again reminded audiences why he remains a master craftsman, even decades into his career.

5. Santhosh Narayanan

Santhosh Narayanan delivered one of his most versatile albums in recent times with Retro. From heroic elevations to soulful moments and celebratory numbers, he covered the entire emotional spectrum with finesse.

His second release of the year, Thalaivan Thalaivii, also received due attention, especially the song “Pottale”, which gained strong traction. Santhosh once again showcased his ability to blend experimentation with accessibility.

Other Notable Mentions

• Leon James impressed with Dragon, where “Vazhithunaiye” emerged as a chart favorite. The album worked effectively as a complete package.

• Nivas K Prasanna delivered a strong album with Bison, with “Theekoluthi” gaining popularity and the overall soundtrack receiving appreciation.

• Sean Roldan continued to be a reliable backbone for smaller films, though his distinct musical stamp felt slightly subdued this year.

• Amrith Ramnath showed promise with 3BHK, featuring a couple of pleasant, melody-driven tracks.

 Top 10 Tamil Albums of 2025

1. Coolie

2. Dude

3. Retro

4. Neek

5. Dragon

6. Thug Life

7. Idli Kadai

8. Vidamuyarchi

9. Kadhalikka Neramillai

10. Bison

Top 10 Viral songs

• Monica – Coolie
• Golden Sparrow – NEEK 
• Oorum Bloddu – Retro
• Mutha Mazhai – Thuglife 
• Kanima – Retro
• Pottale – Thalaivan Thalaivii
• Vazhithunaye – Dragon
• Jingucha – Thuglife
• Savadika – Vidamuyarchi 
• Ennai Izhukkuthadi - Kadhalikka Neramillai