: The debut film of actor Karthi, it received universal acclaim. Lead actress Priyamani won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance. Mozhi
| Movie Title | Director | Cast | | --- | --- | --- | | Sivaji: The Boss | Shankar | Rajinikanth, Jayanthi, Vivek | | Kadavul | Bala | Kamal Haasan, R. Madhavan, Isha Koppikar | | Naalum Nadhiyum Nadhe | Arjun Sarja | Arjun Sarja, Priyamani, Prakash Raj | | Pallu Padama Paathuka | Shankar | Siddique, Sneha, Premji | | Thiruvannamalai | K. Bhagyaraj | Vijay, Priyanka Chopra, S. J. Surya |
Ameer's rural drama marked the spectacular debut of Karthi. The film won multiple National Awards and is revered for its raw, uncompromising depiction of rural life and tragic romance. Epic Romantic Drama