: A stylish remake of the 1980 classic, starring Ajith Kumar . It set new trends in cinematography and art direction, grossing approximately ₹76 crore worldwide.

2007 introduced directors who would shape the next decade, including Vetrimaaran, Venkat Prabhu, and Ameer.

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Paruthiveeran showed that raw, rustic storylines could win both awards and box office.