We have cruised through the good and bad to hit the last day of the year. Here we are, at the end of the tunnel that was 2014, which stands out in striking memory. There were balloons that blow up to burst on our face, and there were ones that seldom did we anticipate to form the icing on the sumptuous cake that 2014 was, for Kollywood. Here's a month-by-month walk through the year, as we look back at 364 days that industry worked hard in entertaining us.

JANUARY:

Firsts are always a special - first recognition, first job, first love... And likewise, the first month of a brand new year. Much before 2014 opened its pages, fans had geared up for the Thala-Thalapathy welcome that the year brought, after about 7 years from the previous such festivity. For Pongal, Ajith starrer 'Veeram' and Vijay starrer 'Jilla' hit the screens on the same day. Both the films were received impartially, despite the trademark clash of fan clans. Both the films set the cornerstone in the year's list of blockbusters.

But what did come as a real surprise package, was 'Goli Soda'. Based on a bunch of young kids, with very little budget and even lesser advertisement, the film crushed all records for the month, to be a highly respected movie with a high revenue gain.

FEBRUARY:

While 'Goli Soda' creaked open the gates to varied audiences, February saw the real unfolding of the variety of ideas in Kollywood and the unquestioned audience for such healthy stories. Based on a successful short film, 'Pannaiyaarum Padminiyum' set the ball rolling for a year that boasts the credit of a number of such feel-good movies. This flick by Arun Kumar, ensured that you not only had a hearty laugh and appreciated the gentleness of love, but also made quite many people go back to vintage and fall in love with the style of the olden days.

Another feel-good entertainer was a remake from Bollywood, 'Band Bajaa Baaraat'. It is after 'Aaha Kalyanam' that wedding planners were readily accepted by far more people that dared to break their mindset from yesteryears.

The last entertainer of the month is a movie that will be remembered for music, acting and plot. Hit songs, adorable charm of the protagonists and a simple concept narrated in a nail-biting thriller, 'Thegidi' was the first thriller of the year.

MARCH:

After a lot of procrastination, 'Nimirnthu Nil' finally hit the screens in March. The film delivered a very different and offbeat touch to corruption and the way it was handled, also launching Jeyam Ravi back on track in Kollywood. This was one of the last projects for Amala Paul, before she settled down happy marriage.

Two people fell in inseparable love, but never saw each other. We rush so fast through life that we often fail to appreciate our sight. But director Raja Murugan slowed down to make his debut, a classic entertainer, where a girl and a boy, both blind, find true love in each other. 'Cuckoo' continues to be one of the trademarks of Tamil cinema, and is a critically acclaimed entertainer.

When March drew to a close, director Krishna of 'Sillunu Oru Kaadhal' fame came up with yet another movie of critical acclaim. Based on the lives of folks by the highway, 'Nedunchalai' was noted for its making, its rawness and music.

APRIL:

The onset of summer brought along a list of lighthearted movies. An opening batsman in the summer match was 'Maan Karate'. Good music, feel-good setting and hilarious throughout, this flick ensured lighthearted entertainment, typical modern Tamil fiction style.

Releasing for the Tamil New Year, 'Naan Sigappu Manithan' was another first of its kind movie. The film was a romantic thriller, set around a very unique and as of then, fairly unheard of, disorder narcolepsy; this drew critical acclaims to the movie.

Dulquer Salman debuted in Tamil with a movie, half of which had no dialogues, yet managed to get you laughing. 'Vaayai Moodi Pesavum' was an out-of-the-box idea of Balaji Mohan's, which was received well. 'Sundaralingam Mash-up' from the movie, still makes you giggle, for the idea.