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Thalapathi (தளபதி)
Thalapathi (தளபதி), also released in Hindi as Dalapathi, is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language crime drama directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Rajinikanth, Mammootty, and Arvind Swamy.
Thangapadakkam
Thangapadakkam (தங்கப்பதக்கம், "Gold Medal"), also Thanga Pathakkam, is a 1974 Tamil crime drama directed by P. Madhavan, written by J. Mahendran, starring Sivaji Ganesan as SP Choudhry who arrests his rebellious son; a silver-jubilee hit that set the template for Tamil cop films.
Thappu Thalangal
Thappu Thalangal (Wrong Notes) is a 1978 Indian crime film directed by K. Balachander. It stars Rajinikanth as a thug and Saritha in her debut as a sex worker.
Then Nilavu (தேன் நிலவு)
Then Nilavu (தேன் நிலவு) is a 1961 Tamil-language romantic comedy scripted, produced, and directed by C. V. Sridhar, and the first South Indian film shot in Jammu and Kashmir.
Thillana Mohanambal (தில்லானா மோகனாம்பாள்)
Thillana Mohanambal (தில்லானா மோகனாம்பாள்), 1968 Tamil musical romance directed by A. P. Nagarajan, adapted from Kothamangalam Subbu's Ananda Vikatan novel; Sivaji Ganesan as nadaswaram player and Padmini as dancer; K. V. Mahadevan music, 175-day run, 2 National Film Awards.
Uthama Puthiran (உத்தம புத்திரன்)
Uthama Puthiran (உத்தம புத்திரன்), also transliterated Uthama Puthran, is a 1958 Tamil historical action film directed by T. Prakash Rao, a remake of the 1940 film, starring Sivaji Ganesan in his first dual role; it ran over 100 days and made him a bankable star.
Uthiri Pookkal (உதிரிப்பூக்கள்)
Uthiri Pookkal (உதிரிப்பூக்கள்), also Uthiripookkal, is a 1979 Tamil drama directed by J. Mahendran, adapted from Pudumaipithan's story Chitrannai, starring Vijayan and Ashwini, with Ilaiyaraaja's music; a 175-day critical and commercial hit.
Varumayin Niram Sivappu (வறுமையின் நிறம் சிவப்பு)
Varumayin Niram Sivappu (வறுமையின் நிறம் சிவப்பு), 1980 Tamil satirical drama by K. Balachander starring Kamal Haasan and Sridevi, about educated unemployed youth; remade as Aakali Rajyam and Zara Si Zindagi.
Vedam Pudhithu
Vedam Pudhithu (வேதம் புதிது, The New Veda) is a 1987 Tamil drama directed by Bharathiraja, starring Sathyaraj as atheist Balu Thevar; it won the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues and faced censorship controversy.
Vedham Pudhithu (வேதம் புதிது)
Vedham Pudhithu (வேதம் புதிது, Vedam Pudithu) is a 1987 Tamil drama by Bharathiraja critiquing caste; starring Sathyaraj, it won National and Filmfare awards and faced a Brahmin-association ban demand.
Veera Pandiya Kattabomman (வீரபாண்டிய கட்டபொம்மன்)
Veerapandiya Kattabomman (வீரபாண்டிய கட்டபொம்மன்) is a 1959 Tamil historical film by B.R. Panthulu, starring Sivaji Ganesan as the chieftain who defied East India Company taxes; Cairo 1960 Best Actor award, 2015 restoration, disputed Ettappan portrayal.
Vikram (விக்ரம்) (1986 Tamil film)
Vikram (விக்ரம்), 1986 Tamil action-adventure spy film directed by Rajasekhar, starring Kamal Haasan, adapted from Sujatha's novel, music by Ilaiyaraaja, Raaj Kamal Films International; distinct from the 1986 Telugu Nagarjuna film of the same name.