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For fans looking to revisit the past or new audiences curious about the foundations of modern Tamil cinema, this serves as a complete encyclopedia. From blockbuster actioners to cult classics, here is every major release from that memorable year.
Vijay, Anushka Shetty, Salim Ghouse Director: Babu Sivan Music: Vijay Antony Arguably the most anticipated film of the year, Vettaikaaran featured Vijay in a dual role. The film is best remembered for the iconic dialogue "Naan oru thadava sonna, nooru thadava sonna maadhiri" (If I say it once, it is like saying it a hundred times). Despite mixed reviews, Vijay Antony’s "Chinna Thamarai" became the anthem of the year.
Directed by K. V. Anand, Ayan starred Suriya in what would become his career-defining role. It was a slick, high-octane action film about diamond smuggling, drug trafficking, and friendship. The chemistry between Suriya, Tamannaah, and the latePrabhu Ganesan was praised, while Harris Jayaraj’s music (especially "Nenje Nenje" ) topped the charts. Ayan remains the gold standard for Tamil heist films.
dominated the charts with Ayan and Aadhavan . Songs like "Pala Pala" and "Vizhi Moodi Yosithal" were played on every radio station.
For fans looking to revisit the past or new audiences curious about the foundations of modern Tamil cinema, this serves as a complete encyclopedia. From blockbuster actioners to cult classics, here is every major release from that memorable year.
Vijay, Anushka Shetty, Salim Ghouse Director: Babu Sivan Music: Vijay Antony Arguably the most anticipated film of the year, Vettaikaaran featured Vijay in a dual role. The film is best remembered for the iconic dialogue "Naan oru thadava sonna, nooru thadava sonna maadhiri" (If I say it once, it is like saying it a hundred times). Despite mixed reviews, Vijay Antony’s "Chinna Thamarai" became the anthem of the year.
Directed by K. V. Anand, Ayan starred Suriya in what would become his career-defining role. It was a slick, high-octane action film about diamond smuggling, drug trafficking, and friendship. The chemistry between Suriya, Tamannaah, and the latePrabhu Ganesan was praised, while Harris Jayaraj’s music (especially "Nenje Nenje" ) topped the charts. Ayan remains the gold standard for Tamil heist films.
dominated the charts with Ayan and Aadhavan . Songs like "Pala Pala" and "Vizhi Moodi Yosithal" were played on every radio station.