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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Duet (1994 film)
Duet (டூயட்) is a 1994 Tamil romantic musical film directed by K. Balachander, starring Prabhu, Ramesh Aravind, Meenakshi Seshadri, and Prakash Raj in his Tamil debut, with a saxophone-centered A. R. Rahman score, inspired by Cyrano de Bergerac.
Endrendrum Kadhal (என்றென்றும் காதல்)
Endrendrum Kadhal (என்றென்றும் காதல்), "Forever Love", is a 1999 Tamil romantic drama directed and co-produced by Manoj Bhatnagar, starring Vijay and Rambha, released March 5, 1999, about a businessman who refuses to settle in Switzerland after marriage.
Gentleman (ஜென்டில்மேன்) (1993 film)
Gentleman (ஜென்டில்மேன்) is a 1993 Tamil action film, S. Shankar's directorial debut, produced by K.T. Kunjumon with A.R. Rahman's music, starring Arjun Sarja as a Robin Hood-style thief funding education for the poor; not to be confused with its Telugu dub or Hindi remake.
Indian (1996 film)
Indian (இந்தியன்), also released in Hindi as Hindustani, is Shankar's 1996 Tamil vigilante film starring Kamal Haasan in a dual role as freedom fighter Senapathy and his corrupt son Chandru, with music by A. R. Rahman; it won three National Film Awards and launched a franchise with Indian 2 (2024).
Indira (இந்திரா) (film)
Indira (இந்திரா) is a 1995 Tamil drama directed by Suhasini Maniratnam, starring debutante Anu Hasan with Arvind Swamy, Nassar, and Radha Ravi; music by A. R. Rahman, lyrics Vairamuthu, cinematography Santosh Sivan; distinct from the 2025 thriller Indra.
Iruvar (இருவர்)
Iruvar (இருவர், The Duo) is Mani Ratnam's 1997 Tamil political drama starring Mohanlal and Prakash Raj as MGR- and Karunanidhi-inspired figures; a box-office flop that won two National Film Awards.
Jeans (film)
Jeans (ஜீன்ஸ்) is a 1998 Tamil romantic comedy directed by S. Shankar, starring Prashanth and Aishwarya Rai, with A.R. Rahman music; at Rs 19–20 crore it was then the costliest Indian film and India's 1999 Oscar entry.
Jodi (ஜோடி) (1999 film)
Jodi (ஜோடி), 1999 Tamil romantic comedy drama directed by Praveenkanth, starring Prashanth and Simran, music by A. R. Rahman with tunes reused from Doli Saja Ke Rakhna; released 9 September 1999, dubbed in Telugu, remade as Sajni (2007).
Kadhal Desam (காதல் தேசம்)
Kadhal Desam (காதல் தேசம்), aka Land of Love, is a 1996 Tamil romance film directed by Kathir, starring Vineeth, Abbas, and Tabu, with A. R. Rahman's hit soundtrack including Mustafa Mustafa.
Kadhal Kottai (காதல் கோட்டை)
Kadhal Kottai (காதல் கோட்டை, The Fort of Love) is a 1996 Tamil romantic drama directed by Agathiyan, starring Ajith Kumar and Devayani as lovers who fall in love by letter without meeting until the climax; it won three National Film Awards.
Kadhalan (காதலன்)
Kadhalan (காதலன்), also Kaadhalan, is a 1994 Tamil romantic thriller directed by S. Shankar, starring Prabhu Deva and Nagma, with A. R. Rahman's hit soundtrack and four National Film Awards.
Kadhalar Dhinam
Kadhalar Dhinam (காதலர் தினம்), 1999 Tamil romance directed by Kathir, starring Kunal Singh and Sonali Bendre, A. R. Rahman music, chatroom love story, Telugu Premikula Roju, Hindi Dil Hi Dil Mein.
Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (காதலுக்கு மரியாதை)
Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (காதலுக்கு மரியாதை), 1997 Tamil romantic drama directed by Fazil, remake of Aniyathipravu, starring Vijay and Shalini, Ilaiyaraaja music, released 19 December 1997, Vijay's breakthrough hit.
Kannukkul Nilavu (கண்ணுக்குள் நிலவு)
Kannukkul Nilavu (கண்ணுக்குள் நிலவு), 2000 Tamil romantic psychological thriller directed by Fazil, starring Vijay, Shalini, and Kaveri; released 14 January 2000, Vijay's 25th film, music by Ilaiyaraaja.
Kizhakku Cheemayile (கிழக்கு சீமையிலே)
Kizhakku Cheemayile (கிழக்கு சீமையிலே), also Kizhakku Seemayile, is a 1993 Tamil family drama directed by Bharathiraja, starring Vijayakumar, Radhika Sarathkumar, and Napoleon, with A. R. Rahman's folk-styled soundtrack and a brother-sister feud plot.
Kuruthipunal (குருதிப்புனல்) (film)
Kuruthipunal (குருதிப்புனல்), also Kurudhippunal, is a 1995 Tamil action thriller directed by P. C. Sreeram, produced by and starring Kamal Haasan, remaking Drohkaal; first Indian film with Dolby Stereo SR, India's 68th Oscars entry.
Manikkam
Manikkam (மாணிக்கம்), 1996 Tamil action drama directed by Surya Prakash (K. V. Pandian) in his debut, produced by T. Siva, starring Rajkiran and Vanitha Vijayakumar, music by Karthik Raja; distinct from the 2024 film Thiru.Manickam.
Mannan (film)
Mannan (மன்னன்), 1992 Tamil masala film by P. Vasu starring Rajinikanth, Vijayashanti, and Khushbu; a remake of Kannada Anuraga Aralithu about a mechanic forced to marry his boss, released Pongal 1992.