For romance lovers: a poignant story of two high school sweethearts (Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha) who reunite after 22 years. No violence, no villain—just nostalgia and heartbreak. It is often the highest-rated romance on Tamiliannet.

Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, these films birthed the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). Kaithi is a breathless, real-time action thriller about a prisoner trying to see his daughter, while Vikram brings back Kamal Haasan in an explosive espionage epic. Both are celebrated for minimizing traditional song-and-dance routines in favor of tight, Hollywood-style action choreography.

Thiagarajan Kumararaja’s hyperlink drama is a masterclass in avant-garde filmmaking. Exploring themes of morality, religion, and gender identity through four intersecting stories, the film features an unforgettable, National Award-winning performance by Vijay Sethupathi as Shilpa, a transgender woman.

Another Mani Ratnam masterpiece, this contemporary take on the Mahabharata friendship between Karna and Duryodhana brought together sub-continental superstars Rajinikanth and Mammootty in an unforgettable, visually stunning drama.