These films dominated the box office and are still remembered for their music, dialogue, or star power.
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: Rajinikanth's return after a three-year break earned about ₹30 crore. However, high production costs led to its classification as a financial disappointment for distributors. These films dominated the box office and are
: Marked the debut of actor Dhanush ; it was a surprise hit that tackled bold teenage themes. : Marked the debut of actor Dhanush ;
| Movie | Lead Cast | Music | Notability | |--------|-----------|--------|-------------| | | Rajinikanth, Manisha Koirala | A. R. Rahman | Rajini’s spiritual-masala film; underperformed but cult later | | Villain | Ajith Kumar, Meena, Kiran Rathod | Vidyasagar | Stylish action thriller; Ajith’s mass image solidified | | Ramanaa | Vijayakanth, Simran | Devi Sri Prasad | Political action drama; huge hit for Vijayakanth | | Unnai Ninaithu | Surya, Laila | Sirpy | Romantic drama; Surya’s early breakthrough | | King | Vikram, Sneha | Srikanth Deva | Entertaining commercial potboiler; Vikram’s comic timing noted |