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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 (வீரா) (1994 film)
Veera (வீரா) is a 1994 Tamil comedy drama directed by Suresh Krissna, starring Rajinikanth, Meena, and Roja, a remake of Allari Mogudu with Ilaiyaraaja's music; a two-wives comedy that became one of 1994's highest-grossing Tamil films.
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.
Villain (2002 film)
Villain (வில்லன்), 2002 Tamil heist action film by K. S. Ravikumar starring Ajith Kumar in a dual role as twins Shiva and Vishnu, with Meena and Kiran Rathod; Diwali 2002 hit, Filmfare-winning, remade in Telugu.
Walter Vetrivel (வால்டர் வெற்றிவேல்)
Walter Vetrivel (வால்டர் வெற்றிவேல்) is a 1993 Tamil action film directed by P. Vasu, starring Sathyaraj as an IPS officer. A Pongal-release blockbuster running over 200 days, remade as S. P. Parasuram, Khuddar, and Dalavayi.