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Minsara Kanavu (மின்சார கனவு)
Minsara Kanavu (மின்சார கனவு), also known as Sapnay in Hindi, is a 1997 Tamil musical romantic comedy directed by Rajiv Menon, starring Arvind Swamy, Prabhu Deva, and Kajol, with A. R. Rahman's score winning four National Film Awards.
Minsara Kanna
Minsara Kanna (மின்சார கண்ணா) is a 1999 Tamil romantic comedy directed by K. S. Ravikumar, starring Vijay, Khushbu, and Rambha, released 9 September 1999, later compared to Parasite.
Mudhalvan (முதல்வன்)
Mudhalvan (முதல்வன்), also known as Oke Okkadu in Telugu and Nayak in Hindi, is S. Shankar's 1999 Tamil political action drama starring Arjun Sarja as a TV reporter who serves one day as Chief Minister, with music by A. R. Rahman.
Muthu (முத்து) (film)
Muthu (முத்து), 1995 Tamil masala film by K. S. Ravikumar, starring Rajinikanth in a double role with Meena; remake of Thenmavin Kombath, A. R. Rahman music, Diwali 1995 release, and a 1998 hit in Japan as Mutu: Odoru Maharaja.
Naalaiya Theerpu (நாளைய தீர்ப்பு)
Naalaiya Theerpu (நாளைய தீர்ப்பு, Tomorrow's Verdict) is a 1992 Tamil action drama directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar, produced by Shoba Chandrasekhar, and starring Vijay in his lead-acting debut; it flopped but launched his career.
Nadodi Thendral (நாடோடித் தென்றல்)
Nadodi Thendral (நாடோடித் தென்றல், Wandering Breeze) is a 1992 Tamil period romance drama by Bharathiraja, starring Karthik and Ranjitha, music by Ilaiyaraaja, set in British-era India.
Natpukkaga (நட்புக்காக)
Natpukkaga (நட்புக்காக, For Friendship) is a 1998 Tamil drama directed by K. S. Ravikumar, starring Sarathkumar in dual father-son roles with Simran and Vijayakumar; it won Filmfare and Tamil Nadu State Best Film and Best Actor awards and was remade as Sneham Kosam and Diggajaru.
Nattamai (நாட்டாமை)
Nattamai (நாட்டாமை), also Naattamai, is a 1994 Tamil drama directed by K. S. Ravikumar starring Sarathkumar in a dual role as a village chief and his brother, with Khushbu and Meena; a 175-day Diwali blockbuster remade in Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada.
Nerrukku Ner (நேருக்கு நேர்)
Nerrukku Ner (நேருக்கு நேர்), also Nerukku Ner, is a 1997 Tamil action drama directed by Vasanth, produced by Mani Ratnam, starring Vijay and Suriya in Suriya's debut, with music by Deva; released 6 September 1997.
Ninaithen Vandhai (நினைத்தேன் வந்தாய்)
Ninaithen Vandhai (நினைத்தேன் வந்தாய்), also spelled Ninaithen Vanthai, is a 1998 Tamil romantic musical comedy directed by K. Selva Bharathy, starring Vijay, Rambha, and Devayani; a remake of Telugu Pelli Sandadi, released 10 April 1998, distinct from the 2024 Zee Tamil serial of the same name.
Padayappa
Padayappa (படையப்பா), 1999 Tamil action drama directed by K.S. Ravikumar, starring Rajinikanth, Sivaji Ganesan, Ramya Krishnan, Soundarya; A.R. Rahman music; highest-grossing Tamil film of its time, re-released 2025.
Pandian (பாண்டியன்)
Pandian (பாண்டியன்) is a 1992 Indian Tamil film starring Rajinikanth as an undercover police officer avenging his brother-in-law's murder, released on Diwali day and directed by S. P. Muthuraman.
Poove Unakkaga (பூவே உனக்காக)
Poove Unakkaga (பூவே உனக்காக) is a 1996 Tamil romantic comedy directed by Vikraman, starring Vijay and Sangita, music by S.A. Rajkumar; Vijay's first blockbuster, ran 200-270 days, remade in Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.
Rasigan (ரசிகன்)
Rasigan (ரசிகன்), 1994 Tamil romantic action film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar, starring Vijay and Sanghavi; first film with the Ilaya Thalapathy title, Vijay's singing debut, a commercial hit.
Ratchagan
Ratchagan, also known as Rakshakudu, is a 1997 Indian Tamil romantic action film starring Nagarjuna and Sushmita Sen, both making their Tamil debuts, with music by A. R. Rahman.
Roja (ரோஜா) (film)
Roja (ரோஜா), 1992 Tamil drama by Mani Ratnam, produced by K. Balachander, starring Arvind Swamy and Madhoo. A.R. Rahman's debut score; first of his political trilogy; Hindi dub made it a pan-Indian hit.
Sathi Leelavathi (1995 film)
Sathi Leelavathi (சதி லீலாவதி) is a 1995 Tamil comedy directed by Balu Mahendra, produced by Kamal Haasan, starring Ramesh Aravind, Kalpana, Heera, loosely adapted from She-Devil, remade as Biwi No.1 and Rama Shama Bhama.
Sethu (சேது) (film)
Sethu (சேது), 1999 Tamil romantic drama, Bala's directorial debut starring Vikram and Abitha, music by Ilaiyaraaja. National Film Award winner; Vikram's breakthrough as 'Chiyaan'; remade as Tere Naam.
Sethupathi IPS (சேதுபதி ஜ.பி.எஸ்)
Sethupathi I.P.S (சேதுபதி I.P.S) is a 1994 Tamil action thriller directed by P. Vasu, starring Vijayakanth as a DCP who foils a terrorist plot against India's Prime Minister; AVM Productions, music by Ilaiyaraaja.
Suryavamsam
Suryavamsam (சூர்யவம்சம்), also Surya Vamsam, is a 1997 Tamil family drama directed by Vikraman, starring Sarathkumar in a dual father-son role with Devayani; a 1997 blockbuster remade in Telugu, Hindi (Sooryavansham), and Kannada, distinct from the 2020 Zee Tamil TV series of the same name.
Suyamvaram (சுயம்வரம்)
Suyamvaram (சுயம்வரம்), 1999 Tamil comedy-drama produced by Giridharilal Nagpal, filmed in 23 hours 58 minutes by 14 directors with an ensemble cast, holding Guinness records for fastest film and most stars.
Taj Mahal (1999 film)
Taj Mahal (தாஜ்மகால்) is a 1999 Tamil romantic drama directed by Bharathiraja, starring debutants Manoj Bharathiraja and Riya Sen, with story by Mani Ratnam and music by A. R. Rahman; it flopped at the 1999 Deepavali box office.
The Terrorist (1998 film)
The Terrorist (Theeviravaathi: The Terrorist) is a 1998 Tamil-language drama directed by Santosh Sivan, starring Ayesha Dharker as Malli, a 19-year-old suicide bomber inspired by the Rajiv Gandhi assassination; shot for $50,000, it won the Cairo Golden Pyramid and a National Film Award.
Thevar Magan (தேவர் மகன்)
Thevar Magan (தேவர் மகன்), 1992 Tamil drama directed by Bharathan, written and produced by Kamal Haasan, starring Sivaji Ganesan; five National Film Awards, India's 65th Academy Awards entry, caste-controversial classic.
Thiruda Thiruda (திருடா திருடா)
Thiruda Thiruda (திருடா திருடா), also Donga Donga, is a 1993 Tamil caper comedy directed by Mani Ratnam with a Ram Gopal Varma story, starring Prashanth and Anand, with an A. R. Rahman soundtrack and two 1994 National Film Awards.
Thulladha Manamum Thullum (துள்ளாத மனமும் துள்ளும்)
Thulladha Manamum Thullum (துள்ளாத மனமும் துள்ளும்), also spelled Thullatha Manamum Thullum, is a 1999 Tamil romantic drama directed by debutant Ezhil, starring Vijay and Simran, music by S. A. Rajkumar, a 200-day Super Good Films hit.
Ullathai Allitha
Ullathai Allitha (உள்ளத்தை அள்ளித்தா) is a 1996 Tamil comedy film directed by Sundar C., starring Karthik, Rambha, and Goundamani; released 15 January 1996, music by Sirpi, inspired by Andaz Apna Apna, a blockbuster hit.
Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (உன்னிடத்தில் என்னை கொடுத்தேன்)
Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (உன்னிடத்தில் என்னை கொடுத்தேன்) is a 1998 Tamil drama directed by Vikraman, starring Karthik, Roja, and Ajith Kumar; it was Karthik's 100th film, ran over 250 days, and won Cinema Express and Tamil Nadu State awards.
Uzhaippali (உழைப்பாளி)
Uzhaippali (உழைப்பாளி), also spelled Uzhaippaali, is a 1993 Tamil action drama directed by P. Vasu starring Rajinikanth as a coolie posing as an heir, with Roja and Radha Ravi; released 24 June 1993, music by Ilaiyaraaja, a hit despite a distributors' Red Card.
Vaalee (வாலி) (1999 film)
Vaalee (வாலி), also spelled Vaali, is a 1999 Tamil romantic psychological thriller, S. J. Suryah's directorial debut, starring Ajith Kumar in a dual role as twins Shiva and Deva with Simran and Jyothika; it won Filmfare and Cinema Express awards and was re-released digitally in 2024.