On the more experimental end of the spectrum, Kamal Haasan released his ambitious period drama
Bala refused to shoot songs in foreign locations. He refused to give the hero a bike. He shot his film in a real prison, with real sweat and real blood. While everyone else was making romances, Bala was making a tragedy. tamil 2000 movies
: A biographical film on the life of the revolutionary poet Subramania Bharati, this movie won several National Awards and reminded audiences of the power of literary history. On the more experimental end of the spectrum,
: A realistic take on a struggling musician's life, starring Ajith Kumar , which resonated deeply with the youth. Vaanathaippola While everyone else was making romances, Bala was
As the year ended, every family in Tamil Nadu sat for the Pongal releases. They watched Vetri Kodi Kattu (Murali) and Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven (Vijaykanth).
Before 2000, Tamil cinema was dominated by the "Midas Touch" of the 90s (Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and directors like Shankar and K.S. Ravikumar). The 2000s brought a shift:
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