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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.
Enga Veettu Pillai (எங்க வீட்டுப் பிள்ளை)
Enga Veettu Pillai (எங்க வீட்டுப் பிள்ளை), 1965 Tamil masala film directed by Tapi Chanakya, starring M. G. Ramachandran in a double role as Ramu and Ilango; a remake of Ramudu Bheemudu, released 14 January 1965, silver jubilee hit, later remade as Ram Aur Shyam.
Ezhaavathu Manithan
Ezhaavathu Manithan (ஏழாவது மனிதன், "The Seventh Man") is a 1982 Tamil-language film directed by K. Harikaran, remembered as the film that introduced actor Raghuvaran as a hero.
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.
Gunaa (குணா)
Gunaa (குணா) is a 1991 Tamil psychological romance directed by Santhana Bharathi, starring Kamal Haasan, Roshini, and Rekha, with Ilaiyaraaja music. A Diwali release that initially underperformed, it became a cult classic, gave Guna Caves its name, and was revived by Manjummel Boys in 2024.
Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu (இளமை ஊஞ்சலாடுகிறது)
Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu (இளமை ஊஞ்சலாடுகிறது), a 1978 Tamil romance by C. V. Sridhar starring Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, with Ilaiyaraaja music; won Tamil Nadu's Third Best Film award and was remade in Telugu and Hindi.
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).
Johnny (ஜானி)
Johnny (ஜானி) is a 1980 Tamil film directed by J. Mahendran, starring Rajinikanth in a dual role as con artist Johnny and barber Vidyasagar, with Sridevi as singer Archana and music by Ilaiyaraaja; released 15 August 1980, 140 minutes, also shot in Telugu as Aakali Rajyam.
Kadalora Kavithaigal (கடலோரக் கவிதைகள்)
Kadalora Kavithaigal (கடலோரக் கவிதைகள்), also Kadolara Kavithaigal, is a 1986 Tamil romance-drama directed by Bharathiraja, starring Sathyaraj and Rekha, with Ilaiyaraaja's music; it ran 200 days and was remade as Aradhana and Kaurava.
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.
Kadhalikka Neramillai (காதலிக்க நேரமில்லை) (1964 film)
Kadhalikka Neramillai is a 1964 Tamil romantic comedy directed by C. V. Sridhar, remembered as one of the earliest Tamil films shot in Eastman Colour.
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.
Kalathur Kannamma
Kalathur Kannamma (களத்தூர் கண்ணம்மா), also known as Kallathur Kannamma, is a 1960 AVM Productions Tamil drama directed by A. Bhimsingh, starring Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, and child actor Kamal Haasan in his debut, released 12 August 1960.
Kalyana Agathigal (கல்யாண அகதிகள்)
Kalyana Agathigal (கல்யாண அகதிகள்) is a 1985 Tamil drama directed and written by K. Balachander, starring Saritha, about women who leave failed marriages and form a music troupe; it marks Nassar's screen debut.
Kanne Kalaimaane (1979 film)
Kanne Kalaimaane (கண்ணே கலைமானே), also called Kanne Kalaimane, is a 2019 Tamil romantic drama directed by Seenu Ramasamy, starring Udhayanidhi Stalin and Tamannaah, released 22 February 2019; not a 1979 film.
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.
Kappalottiya Thamizhan (கப்பலோட்டிய தமிழன்)
Kappalottiya Thamizhan (கப்பலோட்டிய தமிழன்) is a 1961 Tamil biographical film by B. R. Panthulu starring Sivaji Ganesan as V. O. Chidambaram Pillai; it won the President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Tamil.
Karagattakaran (கரகாட்டக்காரன்)
Karagattakaran (கரகாட்டக்காரன்), also spelled Karakattakkaran, is a 1989 Tamil romantic comedy dance film directed by Gangai Amaran with Ilaiyaraaja's music, starring Ramarajan and Kanaka as folk dancers; a blockbuster with a 485-day Madurai run.
Karnan (கர்ணன்) (1964 film)
Karnan (கர்ணன்), 1964 Tamil mythological epic by B R Panthulu starring Sivaji Ganesan as Karna and N T Rama Rao as Krishna; National Award winner, digitally restored and re-released in 2012.
Kizhake Pogum Rail (கிழக்கே போகும் ரயில்)
Kizhake Pogum Rail (கிழக்கே போகும் ரயில்; Kizhakke Pogum Rail, Eastbound Train) is a 1978 Tamil romantic drama, Bharathiraja's second film, starring debutants Sudhakar and Raadhika with Ilaiyaraaja's music; it ran over 365 days and was remade as Toorpu Velle Railu and Saveray Wali Gaadi.
Kizhakke Pogum Rail (கிழக்கே போகும் ரயில்)
Kizhakke Pogum Rail (Eastbound Train), 1978 Tamil romantic drama, Bharathiraja's second film after 16 Vayathinile; debuts of Sudhakar and Radhika, Ilaiyaraaja music, released 10 August 1978, remade as Toorpu Velle Railu.
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.