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16 Vayathinile
16 Vayathinile (பதினாறு வயதினிலே) is a 1977 Tamil romantic drama, Bharathiraja's directorial debut, starring Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, and Rajinikanth; the first Tamil film shot entirely outdoors, it won a National Film Award for S. Janaki and was remade as Padaharella Vayasu and Solva Sawan.
Aalavandhan (ஆளவந்தான்)
Aalavandhan (ஆளவந்தான்), also released in Hindi as Abhay, is a 2001 Tamil psychological action thriller directed by Suresh Krissna, starring Kamal Haasan in dual roles, adapted from his novel Dhayam, a box office failure that became a cult classic and won the National Film Award for Best Special Effects.
Aasai (ஆசை)
Aasai (ஆசை), also Asha, is a 1995 Tamil romantic thriller directed by Vasanth, produced by Mani Ratnam, starring Ajith Kumar, Suvalakshmi, and Prakash Raj as an army major obsessed with his sister-in-law; a ₹2-crore film that earned ₹5 crore and won Tamil Nadu State awards.
Agni Natchathiram (அக்னி நட்சத்திரம்)
Agni Natchathiram (அக்னி நட்சத்திரம்), also Agni Nakshatram, is a 1988 Tamil action drama by Mani Ratnam starring Karthik and Prabhu as feuding stepbrothers, with Ilaiyaraaja's music and P. C. Sreeram's noted cinematography.
Alaigal Oivathillai (அலைகள் ஓய்வதில்லை)
Alaigal Oivathillai (அலைகள் ஓய்வதில்லை) is a 1981 Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja, with music by Ilaiyaraaja, that marked the debuts of Karthik and Radha and ran over 200 days.
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum (அலிபாபாவும் நாற்பது திருடர்களும்)
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum (அலிபாபாவும் நாற்பது திருடர்களும்), aka Alibaba and the Forty Thieves, is a 1956 Tamil fantasy swashbuckler by T. R. Sundaram's Modern Theatres, starring M. G. Ramachandran and P. Bhanumathi; the first full-length Gevacolor colour film of Tamil and South Indian cinema.
Amaidhi Padai (அமைதிப்படை)
Amaidhi Padai (அமைதிப்படை) is a 1994 Tamil political satire directed and written by Manivannan, starring Sathyaraj as corrupt politician Amavasai and his policeman son Thangavel; music by Ilaiyaraaja, remade in Telugu and Hindi, re-released in 4K in 2026.
Amaran (அமரன்) (1992 film)
Amaran (அமரன்), also known as Amar, is a 1992 Tamil action gangster film written, directed, and produced by K. Rajeshwar, starring Karthik and Bhanupriya, with music by Adithyan and cinematography by P. C. Sreeram; distinct from the 2024 Sivakarthikeyan biopic of the same title.
Amarkalam (அமர்கலம்)
Amarkalam (அமர்கலம்) is a 1999 Tamil film directed by Saran, starring Ajith Kumar and Shalini, who later married. It was Ajith's 25th film and a major commercial success.
Amman Kovil Kizhakale (அம்மன் கோயில் கிழக்காலே)
Amman Kovil Kizhakale (அம்மன் கோயில் கிழக்காலே), also spelled Amman Koil Kizhakkaalae, is a 1986 Tamil romantic drama directed by R. Sundarrajan, starring Vijayakanth and Radha, with Ilaiyaraaja's hit music and a 150-plus-day theatrical run.
Andha Naal (அந்த நாள்)
Andha Naal (அந்த நாள், That Day) is a 1954 Tamil mystery-thriller directed by S. Balachander, produced by A. V. Meiyappan, starring Sivaji Ganesan; the first songless Tamil film and first Tamil noir, told through conflicting murder accounts.
Anjali (அஞ்சலி) (1990 film)
Anjali (அஞ்சலி) is Mani Ratnam's 1990 Tamil children's drama about a mentally disabled child reunited with her family. It won three National Film Awards, was India's 1991 Oscar entry, and features Ilaiyaraaja's 500th film score.
Annamalai (அண்ணாமலை)
Annamalai (அண்ணாமலை), also Annaamalai, is a 1992 Tamil action drama directed by Suresh Krissna, produced by Kavithalayaa, starring Rajinikanth as a milkman; a Khudgarz remake that ran 175 days and topped Tamil box office until Baashha.
Apoorva Raagangal (அபூர்வ ராகங்கள்)
Apoorva Raagangal (அபூர்வ ராகங்கள்), 1975 Tamil romantic drama by K. Balachander; Kamal Haasan, Srividya, Rajinikanth's debut; M.S. Viswanathan music; National Film Award-winning film about intergenerational relationships.
Apoorva Sagodharargal (அபூர்வ சகோதரர்கள்) (1989 film)
Apoorva Sagodharargal (அபூர்வ சகோதரர்கள்) is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, with Kamal Haasan playing three roles, including a dwarf.
Arunachalam (film)
Arunachalam (அருணாச்சலம்) is a 1997 Tamil comedy-drama directed by Sundar C, starring Rajinikanth in a dual role with Soundarya and Rambha; released 10 April 1997, based loosely on Brewster's Millions.
Aval Appadithan (அவள் அப்படித்தான்)
Aval Appadithan (அவள் அப்படித்தான், She Is Like That) is a 1978 Tamil black-and-white drama directed by C. Rudhraiya, starring Sripriya, Kamal Haasan, and Rajinikanth; a feminist cult classic that won Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (அவள் ஒரு தொடர்கதை)
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (அவள் ஒரு தொடர்கதை), also Aval Oru Thodarkathai, is a 1974 Tamil drama directed and written by K. Balachander from M. S. Perumal's story, starring Sujatha as breadwinner Kavitha, with Kamal Haasan; it won the 1975 Filmfare Best Director award and was remade in four languages.
Avvai Shanmugi (அவ்வை சண்முகி)
Avvai Shanmugi (அவ்வை சண்முகி), also spelled Avvai Shanmughi, is a 1996 Tamil comedy directed by K. S. Ravikumar, starring Kamal Haasan as a divorced man disguised as an elderly governess, inspired by Mrs. Doubtfire and remade as Chachi 420.
Ayirathil Oruvan
Ayirathil Oruvan (ஆயிரத்தில் ஒருவன், One in a Thousand) is a 1965 Tamil adventure film by B. R. Panthulu, the first screen pairing of MGR and Jayalalithaa, restored and re-released in 2014; distinct from the 2010 Selvaraghavan film.
Baashha (பாஷா)
Baashha (பாட்ஷா; Baasha), a 1995 Tamil action crime drama directed by Suresh Krissna starring Rajinikanth, Nagma, and Raghuvaran, with Deva's music; the highest grossing Tamil film at release, remade in several languages.
Badri (2001 film)
Badri (பத்ரி) is a 2001 Tamil sports drama directed by P. A. Arun Prasad, a remake of his Telugu film Thammudu, starring Vijay as a slacker who becomes a kickboxer; it ran 100 days and streams on Prime Video and Sun NXT.
Basha
Baashha (பாட்ஷா) is a 1995 Tamil gangster action film directed by Suresh Krissna, starring Rajinikanth as auto driver Manickam hiding a don's past, with Nagma and Raghuvaran; Deva composed, 1995 Pongal release, re-released in 4K in 2025.
Bombay (பம்பாய்)
Bombay (பம்பாய்) is Mani Ratnam's 1995 Tamil romantic drama starring Arvind Swamy and Manisha Koirala, with music by A. R. Rahman, about a Hindu-Muslim couple caught in the 1992–93 Bombay riots; censored, protested, and banned in Singapore and Malaysia, yet a record-breaking hit.
Captain Prabhakaran (கேப்டன் பிரபாகரன்)
Captain Prabhakaran (கேப்டன் பிரபாகரன்) is a 1991 Tamil action film directed by R. K. Selvamani, starring Vijayakanth as a forest officer hunting smuggler Veerabhadran; his 100th film, source of his 'Captain' title, re-released in 4K in 2025.
Cheran Pandiyan (சேரன் பாண்டியன்)
Cheran Pandiyan (சேரன் பாண்டியன்), also Cheran Pandian, is a 1991 Tamil family drama directed by K. S. Ravikumar, starring Vijayakumar, Sarathkumar and Sreeja, about caste conflict between stepbrothers; it won Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and was remade in Telugu and Hindi.
Chinna Gounder (சின்ன கவுண்டர்)
Chinna Gounder (சின்ன கவுண்டர்), also Chinna Kounder, is a 1992 Tamil drama directed by R.V. Udayakumar, starring Vijayakanth as village judge Thavasi, with Ilaiyaraaja's music, Pongal release, Tamil Nadu State Film Award wins, and Telugu and Kannada remakes.
Chinna Thambi (சின்னத்தம்பி)
Chinna Thambi (சின்னத்தம்பி) is a 1991 Tamil romantic musical drama directed by P. Vasu, starring Prabhu and Khushboo with Ilaiyaraaja's music; a blockbuster that ran 356 days in 9 theaters and was remade as Ramachari, Shanthi, and Anari.
Chinna Thayee (சின்னத்தாயி)
Chinna Thayee (சின்னத்தாயி) is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and written by S. Ganesaraj, starring Vignesh and Padmashri, and released in February 1992 with music by Ilaiyaraaja.
Dheerga Sumangali (தீர்க்கசுமங்கலி)
Dheerga Sumangali (தீர்க்கசுமங்கலி), 1974 Tamil drama by A. C. Tirulokchandar starring K. R. Vijaya and R. Muthuraman; released 12 April 1974, remade in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.