214 Films Exploring Indian Cinema

Vel

2007 • 160 min

Two brothers, separated in childhood, develop in completely contrasting worlds.

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Ghajini

2005 • 182 min • Budget $3M

Action, Romance, Thriller

Following a severe head injury, business executive Sanjay Ramaswamy develops anterograde amnesia, meaning he can't form new memories beyond about fifteen minutes. Driven by this condition, he embarks on a journey to uncover those responsible for the death of his…

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Maayavi

2005 • 150 min

A celebrated actress is kidnapped by a devoted fan. As the ordeal continues, she unexpectedly begins to develop feelings for her captor.

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Pithamagan

2003 • 139 min

Action, Drama

Raised in a graveyard from birth, a young man has never known human emotion. His world changes when he ventures beyond the cemetery gates and encounters others, forcing him to experience feelings for the very first time.

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Anniyan

2005 • 181 min • Box office $8M

Action, Drama, Thriller

Overwhelmed by societal decay and romantic disappointment, a mild-mannered lawyer develops multiple personality disorder. This manifests as distinct personalities: one a ruthless vigilante, the other a flamboyant metrosexual, both existing within him.

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Autograph

2004 • 167 min

Advertising executive Senthil invites his old friends to his wedding. This prompts him to embark on a journey to reconnect with people from his past – including former friends and lovers – revealing hidden aspects of his history.

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Vaseegara

2003 • 176 min

Bhupathi's father sends him to live with his close friend, Viswanath, with the hope that he'll find work. Bhupathi becomes part of the family and develops feelings for Viswanath's daughter, who is already promised to someone else.

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Pon Manickavel

2021 • 138 min

A police officer assigned to investigate a judge's murder discovers that a businessman may hold the key to solving the crime.

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Bagavathi

2002 • 160 min

Bagavathi, a tea vendor, hopes for a bright future for his brother, Guna. That hope is shattered when Guna’s girlfriend's father murders him. Now, Bagavathi must fight to protect Guna's unborn child.

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Youth

2002 • 160 min

On his wedding day, Shiva (Vijay) learns his bride, Aruna, has fled because she doesn't want to marry a cook. He travels to Chennai with Aruna’s brother (Shyam Ganesh) to find work, taking the situation in stride. One night, he…

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Shahjahan

2001 • 160 min

Shahjahan tells the story of Vijay, a man who inadvertently assists two lovers. He eventually discovers he's been helping his friend Krishna pursue a relationship with a woman Krishna desires. Vijay suppresses his own feelings and takes matters into his…

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Badri

2001 • 160 min

Badri is a constant disappointment to his father. Hoping for a different outcome, the father places his faith in his older son, Vetri, to win a kickboxing championship. Badri’s neighbor, Janu, has romantic feelings for him, though he only sees…

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Kushi

2000 • 178 min

Jenny and Shiva, close since college, are separated by a misunderstanding. They both realize they are deeply in love and can't imagine life without each other, but their pride keeps them apart.

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Minsara Kanna

1999 • 160 min

Indira avoids men, hiring only women for her company and personal staff. Kasi becomes her driver, and soon his whole family begins working in her home.

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Thirumalai

2003 • 160 min

Thirumalai, a mechanic, falls for Sweta, but her father, a businessman, disapproves of their relationship. He hires a gangster to end their romance. Can their love survive?

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Priyamaanavale

2000 • 160 min

Vijay, a contemporary man, marries his father’s devoted secretary, who comes from humble beginnings. However, their detailed prenuptial agreement includes a clause allowing him to dissolve the marriage after just twelve months.

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Kadhalukku Mariyaadai

1997 • 160 min

Jeevanandhan and Mini meet in a bookstore, and an instant connection sparks between them. Mini is cherished by her mother and three brothers, who fiercely protect her. Though drawn to Jeeva, Mini is hesitant to return his feelings, a love…

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Dhool

2003 • 160 min

Arumugham is a kind, simple villager. Easwari is his childhood friend. When a chemical factory pollutes the village river, threatening their drinking water, the villagers decide to send Arumugham to meet the local minister in Chennai. He travels with Easwari…

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Kanthaswamy

2009 • 190 min

A CBI officer secretly operates as Kanthaswamy, a masked vigilante who works to combat corruption and assist those in need.

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Gemini

2002 • 160 min

Gemini, a gangster, falls in love with Manisha, who loves him in return, unaware of his past. After serving a prison sentence following his arrest, he attempts to persuade Manisha that he has reformed.

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Dhill

2001 • 180 min

Velu wants to be a police officer more than anything. One evening, after dinner at a restaurant by the beach, Velu leaves his girlfriend Asha briefly to pay the bill. While he's gone, a police officer drinks and urinates near…

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Majaa

2005 • 143 min

Govindan (Manivannan) is a thief with two children, Aadhi (Pasupathy) and Madhi ('Chiyaan' Vikram). After some time, Aadhi and Madhi decide to leave their life of crime and start working alongside their father. They move to a nearby village and…

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Padayappa

1999 • 172 min

Drama, Action

"Padayappa" is a story about an optimistic mechanical engineer whose life changes when his father gives the family property to his foster brother, causing his father to die from shock. Adding to his troubles, a woman he likes, Neelambari, seeks…

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Bambara Kannaley

2005 • 154 min

Srikanth, a young man from a lower caste, travels to Ooty for work and meets Aarthy Agarwal. He falls in love with her, but her parents arrange a marriage for her with Vikram Adhithya, a dishonest man.

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Parthibhan Kanavu

2003 • 152 min

Parthiban, a young marketing executive, discovers the woman he loves is also the woman his parents want him to marry. He then learns a surprising truth about her.

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Priyamaana Thozhi

2003 • 156 min

Two lifelong best friends, who both avoid romantic involvement with each other, both marry other people. Trouble begins when his wife becomes suspicious of their enduring friendship, and his friend’s husband’s father demands they end it.

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Sura

2010 • 173 min

A greedy politician attempts to take over the land belonging to a community of villagers. A strong and courageous fisherman rises up to oppose him.

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Bairavaa

2017 • 168 min • Box office $17M

Action

A debt collector targets the dishonest administrator of a school to secure funds for his girlfriend.

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Vishwaroopam

2013 • 147 min • Budget $17M • Box office $51M

Action, Thriller

Vishwanathan, a Kathak dance teacher in New York, enjoys a happy marriage with Nirupama, a nuclear oncologist who married him to facilitate her studies in the United States. Nirupama then hires a private detective to follow him, and is deeply…

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Stranded with My Mother-in-Law

2013 • 160 min

Romance, Comedy, Drama

John and Regina are compelled to marry, despite their reluctance. Their early days as a couple are difficult as they struggle to move on from previous relationships. Before their marriage, Regina was in love with Surya, while John had been…

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Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

2022 • 167 min • Budget $29M • Box office $59M

Action, Adventure, History

The Chola kingdom faces danger from within and without. With Crown Prince Aaditha Karikalan, his younger brother Arunmozhi Varman, and Emperor Sundara Chola all separated, a messenger must ensure the kingdom's safety. Will he succeed, especially as Karikalan’s former love,…

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Ayan

2009 • 162 min • Budget $3M • Box office $18M

Action, Romance, Comedy

Deva has been working for Arumugam, a smuggler who has looked after him for years. But after his closest friend is murdered, Deva chooses to assist the police in bringing down a notorious drug lord.

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Kanda Naal Mudhal

2005 • 133 min

Two young people meet at a wedding and immediately clash. They find themselves fighting whenever they cross paths. However, their constant animosity eventually transforms into love.

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Devan

2002 • 153 min

The film begins with Devan (Arun Pandiyan) coldly murdering photographer Jeeva (Thalaivasal Vijay) in his home. Jeeva had set up a video camera to record the murder, but Devan avoids the camera. Jeeva manages to name his killer just before…

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Saravana

2006 • 160 min

College buddies Saravana and Krishna. Saravana falls for Krishna's sister, Sadhana, after seeing a video of her studying in London. To meet her, Saravana accompanies Krishna to a village near Tirunelveli, only to find it embroiled in a violent caste…

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Kattabomman

1993

A young man seeks vengeance against those who murdered his family.

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Mersal

2017 • 161 min

Thriller, Action, Crime

When several medical professionals are murdered or disappear, the lead detective focuses on one doctor and makes an arrest. But is this doctor truly responsible for the crimes? And what is the motive behind these acts?

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Vedi

2011 • 137 min

Prabhakaran journeys from Tamil Nadu to Kolkata for a specific reason, accepting a position at a college where he meets Aishwarya. He also encounters Paro in Kolkata, and they quickly develop a deep affection for one another. However, a group…

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Thani Oruvan

2015 • 159 min

Thriller, Action

A dedicated police officer and a driven scientist-entrepreneur engage in a tense contest of intelligence.

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Iru Mugan

2016 • 150 min

Disgraced RAW agent Akilan (Vikram) is brought back into service to hunt down a dangerous scientist and a cross-dressing individual named Love (also Vikram). Love has developed a deadly new drug called 'Speed Inhaler'.

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Bigil

2019 • 177 min

Action, Family, Drama

A well-meaning crime boss wants his son to use his football talent to inspire hope in their community. However, the young man is pulled into a dangerous world. Years later, a chance arises – will he finally be able to…

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Kuruvi

2008 • 150 min

Driven by a need for answers, a son searches for the person who caused his father's vanishing, a mystery linked to a missing diamond. He ultimately steals the diamond from the culprit and flees with his sister.

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Annamalai

1992 • 180 min

This film explores the evolving relationship between two friends from different social backgrounds over many years. Their bond faces both moments of closeness and periods of distance as they navigate life's changes.

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Sivakasi

2005 • 180 min

Forced from his home as a child due to a crime committed by his older brother, Udayappa, Muthappa eventually returns. Discovering his brother's troubling behavior, Muthappa resolves to make him pay.

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Si 3

2017 • 155 min

A respected police officer from Tamil Nadu is assigned to Andhra Pradesh to investigate the puzzling murder of a high-ranking police official. As he works to solve the case, he confronts dangerous local criminals and gangs.

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Vasool Raja MBBS

2004 • 155 min

Rajaraman, a man working as a hired muscle, enrolls in medical school to honor his father's wish. He repeatedly breaks the school's regulations, causing trouble for Dr. Vishwanathan.

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Beast

2022 • 155 min • Budget $19M

Action, Adventure, Thriller

A former RAW officer is among the hostages in a mall seized by terrorists. He must stop the terrorists' plans and prevent the government from freeing a dangerous terrorist he previously helped imprison, a decision that came at a great…

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The Greatest of All Time

2024 • 183 min

A former star operative with the Special Anti-Terrorism Squad is brought back for a critical mission. This forces him to confront the events that shaped his past, leading him into a perilous situation.

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Aadhavan

2009 • 135 min

A skilled assassin is hired to kill a well-known judge. But when his initial attempts fail, he's confronted with unexpected problems and unresolved connections from his history.

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Velayudham

2011 • 160 min • Budget $7M

Action

A regular milkman unexpectedly transforms into the heroic figure of Velayudham, a champion who battles evil.

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Vettaikaaran

2009 • 166 min

Action, Drama

Police-Ravi, a student with aspirations of joining the police force, finds himself pursued after helping a friend. He transforms from being hunted into the hunter, determined to secure his own future.

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Azhagiya Tamil Magan

2007 • 171 min

Guru can foresee what will happen. Because of this gift, he learns about several upcoming events, including a planned attack on his girlfriend by someone who resembles her.

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Aathi

2006 • 160 min

Aathi defies his foster family to attend college in Chennai, driven by a desire to avenge his biological parents' murder. There, he encounters Anjali, who also harbors a hidden motive. They develop a relationship with unspoken agendas.

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Ayudha Poojai

1995 • 145 min

Krishnasamy, a well-regarded man, has been locked in a long-standing feud with Samiyappan. Krishnasamy’s daughter, Amudha, resents him, believing him to be a killer. Years ago, Krishnasamy was a tea master and close friend with Kandhasamy. After his father's death,…

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Sachein

2005 • 151 min

A cheerful college student instantly falls for a stunning young woman, but chooses an unconventional way to gain her attention, given her popularity on campus. The story follows how their relationship develops.

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Thirupaachi

2005 • 160 min

Sivagiri, a blacksmith from his village, travels to Chennai to visit his sister and brother-in-law. Disappointed by the city's lack of safety for ordinary people, he decides to address the problem himself.

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Madurey

2004 • 160 min

A vegetable vendor provides care for an elderly woman and her two young daughters, but a troubled past is closing in on him.

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Ghilli

2004 • 168 min

Action, Comedy, Family

Muthu Pandi, a powerful man in his village, wants to marry Dhanalakshmi. He starts by getting rid of anyone who stands in their way, beginning with her brothers. Desperate to escape, Dhanalakshmi is helped along the way by Velu, a…

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Thuppakki

2012 • 170 min • Budget $11M • Box office $23M

Action, Thriller

Intelligence officer Captain Jagadish is on vacation in Mumbai when he's drawn into a dangerous mission after witnessing a bus bombing. He discovers a network of sleeper cells plotting attacks throughout the city. Without official support, he teams up with…

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Pallikoodam

2007 • 154 min

Three former students of a failing school team up to prevent its closure. As they rally community support, they reconnect with shared experiences that defined who they became.

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Thimiru

2006 • 142 min

Ganesh travels to Chennai for his education, but finds himself targeted by a group of thugs. The typically gentle Ganesh is ultimately compelled to embrace his past skills and fight back to bring peace to the situation.

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Irumbu Thirai

2018 • 160 min

Action, Thriller

Kathiravan, an Indian Army major struggling with anger, is forced to take out a bank loan using fraudulent documents. When the funds disappear, he begins hunting for those responsible, a pursuit that brings him face-to-face with White Devil, a highly…

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Chellamae

2004 • 156 min

A young man follows his newlywed neighbor from Chennai to Goa, where she lives with her husband. His fascination with her escalates, leading him to kidnap her when his obsession takes a dangerous turn.

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Thaamirabharani

2007 • 154 min

Bharani, a quick-tempered man, attempts to mediate a dispute between his family and the family of his lover. However, escalating events compel him to resort to physical force rather than diplomacy.

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Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga

1999 • 151 min

Sakthi attempts to disrupt a marriage arranged by his father, only to be stunned when he discovers the woman he's to marry is actually the person he loves.

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Kanden Kadhalai

2009 • 144 min

During a train ride, a downcast man named Sakthivel meets Anjali, a cheerful young woman. Her presence sparks a shift in his perspective on life. Despite feeling drawn to her, he agrees to assist her in reuniting with someone she…

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Puli

2015 • 155 min

Magadheera, known as Puli (Tiger), is a noble soldier who dedicates himself to freeing his people from a tyrannical queen and her deceitful Marshal. Will goodness ultimately prevail against wickedness?

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Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam

2006 • 150 min

A young man with a tendency for impulsive decisions develops feelings for a woman. Her older brother, a wealthy and judgmental businessman, strongly opposes their relationship.

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Pazhani

2008 • 154 min

Pazhani is a Tamil action film starring Bharath as a car driver. Directed by Perarasu and produced by Shakthi Chidambaram under Cinema Paradise, the movie features music by Srikanth Deva. Kajal Agarwal plays the female lead, and Kushboo appears as…

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Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu

2006 • 160 min

Action, Thriller

Detective DCP Raghavan investigates the murders of Rani, the daughter of a fellow police officer. As more killings occur, he pursues the perpetrator to New York City in an attempt to apprehend the killer.

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Pistha

1997 • 174 min

Vennila, the privileged daughter of a wealthy businessman, marries Mani to secure her inheritance from her grandfather. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers Mani has a past as a convict.

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Arul

2004 • 160 min

Arul works in a mill and is the youngest of four brothers in a family of goldsmiths. Years ago, his brother stole a chain to cover their family’s financial difficulties, and Arul took the blame. As a result, he was…

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Gatta Kusthi

2022 • 146 min

Comedy, Drama, Family

Veera desires a quiet wife with long hair, but he accidentally marries Keerthi, a strong-willed wrestler who is also more educated and has short hair. How long can Keerthi keep up the pretense, and what will happen when Veera discovers…

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Ratsasan

2018 • 170 min

Thriller, Crime, Mystery

A serial killer is targeting schoolgirls, and a young police officer must hunt him down to prevent further deaths.

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7Aum Arivu

2011 • 168 min • Budget $1M • Box office $1M

Action, Science Fiction, Thriller

A genetics student attempts to recreate the abilities of a historical figure, hoping to apply those skills to protect India from a devastating virus outbreak originating in China.

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Baba

2002 • 160 min

Baba, a lifelong atheist who constantly doubts the existence of God, unexpectedly gains divine powers. He then dedicates himself to using these newfound abilities to assist those around him.

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Arunachalam

1997 • 165 min

Arunachalam, the son of a respected village leader, uncovers a hidden truth about his origins.

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Muthu

1995 • 165 min

Comedy, Drama, Action

Muthu is a loyal servant and charioteer to the wealthy zamindar, Raja Malayasimman. As they live alongside each other, both men are captivated by Ranganayaki, an alluring actress and dancer. Their blossoming romance faces danger from Ambalathar, Raja's uncle, who…

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Veera

1994 • 140 min

A man falls in love and learns to play music for the woman he loves. Tragedy strikes when a cyclone destroys her home, and he mistakenly believes she has died. Heartbroken, he moves to the city and marries someone else.…

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Panakkaran

1990 • 190 min

Raised by a struggling alcoholic, a man discovers he's the secret son of a wealthy man and a singer. Torn between love and a desire to know his origins, he sets out to uncover his true parentage. Will his adoptive…

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Once More

1997 • 161 min

Vijay, a man who doesn't take things seriously, enlists Selvam, a senior living in a home, to pose as his father for a crucial business transaction. As they work together, the two men gradually offer each other support and assistance…

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Perazhagan

2004 • 148 min

A phone booth operator with a hunchback falls for a blind street dancer and is determined to help her see again. Meanwhile, a constable who looks just like him is secretly in love with the commissioner's daughter.

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Guru Sishyan

1988 • 140 min

Guru and Babu encounter a man wrongly accused of murder. Determined to assist him and uncover the true killer, Guru intentionally breaks his hand, triggering a delay in the man's death sentence.

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Master

2021 • 179 min

Action, Thriller, Crime

A professor with a drinking problem is assigned to a juvenile detention center. There, he finds himself in conflict with a gangster who exploits the students for illegal activities.

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Unnai Ninaithu

2002 • 145 min

A young man desperately tries to warn his girlfriend that her fiancé is dishonest. She dismisses his concerns. Eventually, she understands he was right and seeks him out. However, by then, he has fallen in love with someone else.

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Darbar

2020 • 159 min

Action, Drama, Thriller

Mumbai Police Commissioner Aaditya begins tracking Ajay, a drug dealer. His investigation reveals a larger issue connected to a powerful international drug lord, forcing Aaditya to pursue justice.

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Poovellam Kettuppar

1999 • 148 min

A young couple must resolve the long-standing feud between their families if they hope to marry with their parents' approval.

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Adanga Maru

2018 • 146 min

Action, Thriller, Crime

A dedicated police officer, suspended after clashing with powerful figures, embarks on a path of vengeance against those responsible for the deaths of people close to him.

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Anjaan

2014 • 170 min

A man goes to Mumbai to find his brother, who is a notorious criminal. Following his brother's path, he navigates dangerous gang conflicts and changing partnerships. He discovers a complicated world of loyalty, lies, and violence where the distinction between…

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Ghajinikanth

2018 • 147 min

A young man with a memory problem falls for a woman, but her father disapproves of him because of his condition.

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Singam 2

2013 • 166 min • Budget $7M

Action, Comedy, Crime

Continuing the story from Singam, Duraisingam is now working undercover as an NCC officer at a school in Thoothukudi, after meeting with the Home Minister. Only the Chief Minister and Home Minister are aware of his operation, besides Duraisingam himself.

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Comali

2019 • 142 min

A man in his mid-30s navigates life after waking up from a 16-year coma and grappling with the reality of his lost time.

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Dheena

2001 • 157 min

A local gangster and his adopted brother share control of a town. Their bond fractures when the gangster's sister dies as a result of his actions.

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Soorarai Pottru

2020 • 149 min

Drama, Action

Nedumaaran Rajangam, known as Maara, aims to empower ordinary people to achieve their dreams. This puts him in direct conflict with the world's most expensive industry and a number of powerful opponents determined to stop him.

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Mugavari

2000 • 156 min

Sridhar, a musician hoping to become a music director, has faced years of difficulty breaking into the industry. He finds love, but prioritizes his career, willing to set his relationship aside to pursue his ambitions.

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Thenkasi Pattanam

2002

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Oru Kal Oru Kannadi

2012 • 166 min

Saravanan is instantly captivated by Meera, but she rejects his advances. Discovering she is engaged, Saravanan and his friend Partha travel to Pondicherry with the intention of preventing the wedding.

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Gambeeram

2004

A determined police officer clashes with a powerful local politician, resulting in the loss of his wife. Driven by grief and fueled by newfound authority, he battles back against corrupt politicians.

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Singam

2010 • 154 min • Budget $2M • Box office $9M

Action, Comedy, Crime

In the quiet town of Nallore, Thoothukudi District, Sub-Inspector Durai Singam is a dedicated officer, primarily serving his hometown to honor his father's memory. Known for his patience and wisdom in resolving local disputes, he only uses force when necessary.…

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Anandham

2001 • 162 min

Thirupathisamy, the oldest of his brothers, works tirelessly to support his three siblings: Madhavan, Kannan, and Surya. But family troubles emerge when Madhavan's wife starts to defy him.

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