Wednesday, 8 April 2015

<h2>Greatest Tamil Films Ever Made</h2>

The history of Tamil cinema is as old as the Indian cinema itself. However the Tamil cinema or better known as Kollywood remained focused on the four states of South India throughout.These four states are - Tamil Nadu,Kerala,Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.It should not mean that Tamil cinema is just for these states.In fact Tamil cinema is the second largest film producing Industry in India right after Bollywood. The history of Tamil cinema take us back in the year 1916 when the first silent Tamil film <em>Keechaka Vaadham</em> was produced.When the talkies replaced the silent cinema,Kollywood also adapted the change.It was in 1948 when Kollywood started distributing its film nation wide and made an impact on Indians of other states.Now its a fact that most of the action movies made in Bollywood are remakes of Tamil cinema.

The second largest Indian film industry has produced many classics. Some even made to the Acadmy awards (and other reputed awards) and to the list of 'Best of Bests' listed by famous magazines and critics.Here i have made a list of 10 best Tamil movies of all time.You will find movies that were not only commercially successful but were also critically acclaimed.Academy award winning composer A.R. Rahman mainly worked in Tamil cinema.

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Directors like Mani ratnam and S. Shankar made Tamil cinema famous.While from the past 25 years Kamal Hassan and Rajnikanth are called as the greatest Tamil actor ever born.There are even temples in the name of Rajnikanth.While Kamal hassan is cited as the actor who would have won many Oscars if only he had born outside India.

If you find any of your favorite Tamil movie missing,then do let me know in comments.

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<li><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004L2FCOW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=yourshowman-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B004L2FCOW">Endhiran (Robot)</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=yourshowman-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B004L2FCOW" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></strong></li>
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<strong>Description :-</strong> In mid 00s Rajnikanth become the highest paid Asian actor was he was paid rs. 35 crore for the film Sivaji the boss.The film was success and the duo of Shankar and Rajnikanth worked on another project.This film was Enthiran and it stared Miss World Aishwarya rai too.Like Rajnikanth's previous film 'Robot' or Enthiran was also a Super Hit,breaking several records at Box office.The film also got positive reviews from critics world wide.Rajni Sir performance as an Android robot was loved and praised by fans and critics around the globe.

<strong>Director :-</strong> S. Shankar

<strong>Star-Cast :-</strong> Rajnikanth,Asihwarya Rai

<strong>Plot :-</strong> A Scientist makes an Android robot able to do anything.

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<li><strong>Anniyan</strong></li>
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<strong>Description :-</strong> Anniyan is one such Tamil film that can be put in the categories of classic Hollywood films like Fight Club,The Machinist and Primal fear.Vikram's acting is what makes this film wonderful.Though i must Admit that Shankar's direction was as usual classic.Vikram played once in a lifetime role.The film was dubbed in Hindi as Aparichit : The Stranger. It was hit in dubbed version too.Vikram bagged Nation film award for Best actor for his role in the film.

<strong>Director :-</strong> S. Shankar

<strong>Star-Cast :-</strong> Vikram,Prakash Raj

<strong>Plot :-</strong> A mysterious person kills corrupt politicians and officers.

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<strong>Description :-</strong> This was the movie that put Mani ratnam in to the category of Steven Spielberg.He experimented with the camera angles and direction and was successful.Acting was wonderful and music was also good.It wasn't composed by A.R. rahman but was still worthy.Actor Vijay and Karthik gave brilliant performance.

<strong>Director :-</strong> Mani Ratnam

<strong>Star-Cast :-</strong> Prabhu,Karthik

<strong>Plot :-</strong> Two half brothers fight over the legitimacy of being the real son.

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<li><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00008V6YA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=yourshowman-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00008V6YA">Indian</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=yourshowman-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00008V6YA" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></strong></li>
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<strong>Description :-</strong> Kamal hassan has played many memorable roles. He had done it all.Silent film (Pushpak),Double role(Appu Raja),Playing historical character (Hey ram),multiple roles (Dashavataram). Indian is one such fine film that explores his acting abilities.The man played double role of father and son.This patriotic drama film focuses on how a father kills corrupt politicians and in the end finds his own son drowning in the sea of corruption.This was another Hassan film that was India's Official entry for the Academy Awards (Nominated for Best Foriegn Language film). Manisha Koirala and Urmila Maondkar played the female lead.They too did well.S. Shankar gave another wonderful film.

<strong>Director :-</strong> S. Shankar

<strong>Star-Cast :-</strong> Kamal Hassan,Urmila Matondkar,Manisha Koirala

<strong>Plot :-</strong> Story of Son and Father on two sides of corruption.

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<li><strong>Kadhalan</strong></li>
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<strong>Description :-</strong> Though Prabhu deva become famous as a dancer in late 80s.Kadhalan was his first acting assignment.No wonder the man did more than good on screen.He was paired opposite hot and sexy Nagma and the couple was liked and admired by the Tamil film fans.S. Shankar who directed the film received high critical acclaim and rose to stardom,earning lots of respect.The film focuses on a young man who falls for a girl.He even joins dance classes for her.The girl is daughter of powerful and influential politician.They both admit their love but unluckily its during a terrorist attack.The rest film shows how the boy saved his love and killed terrorists.

<strong>Director :-</strong> S. Shankar

<strong>Star-Cast :-</strong> Prabhu Deva,Nagma

<strong>Plot :-</strong> Story of a Young man who falls in love with a girl whose father happens to be a terrorist.

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<li><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UP5MTK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=yourshowman-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B004UP5MTK">Kanchivaram</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=yourshowman-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B004UP5MTK" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></strong></li>
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<strong>Description :-</strong> Priyadarshan Kanchivaram is a heart touching Tamil drama film.The film focuses on a poor weaver who dreams of marrying a woman who wears silk saree.Though he himself is a silk weaver but due to low labor he hardly makes money to buy an expensive silk saree.His dreams remain unfulfilled when he marries a poor woman.When he become father of a daughter,he pledge that his daughter will wear a silk saree on her wedding.The film revolves around how he keeps his promise.This drama film is a satire upon low labor and life of laborers in India specially in south.Priyadarshan won National film award for this film.

<strong>Director :-</strong> Priyadarshan

<strong>Star-Cast :-</strong> Prakash Raj, Shreya Reddy and Shammu

<strong>Plot :-</strong> Story of a Weaver in Tamil Nadu.

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<li><strong>Marupakkam</strong></li>
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<strong>Description :-</strong> This award winning Tamil drama film portrays a dying relationship between father and son beautifully.Father is going to die.On his death bed he is not even able to recognize his son who left him long ago and married a Christian girl.His mother tells about her husband's affair with a girl named Avayam.She ask him to bring her step mother.To save his family and his dying father he takes help of his friends.The film gave National film award to director Sethumadhavan and acting of Jaya and Sivakumar was praised.

<strong>Director :-</strong> K.S. Sethumadhavan

<strong>Star-Cast :-</strong> Jaya Bharti,Sivakumar,Radha

<strong>Plot :-</strong> A Young man finds about his father's love story and decide to save the family from falling apart.

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<strong>Description :-</strong> Rahman's music and Mani's direction make this film a must watch.It was second film in Mani ratnam's Terrorism-romance trilogy.The film focused on the real life events with a fictional love story.In 1992 Babri Masjid was demolished by Hindus.This led to a riot nation wide between Hindu and Muslims. The plot of Bombay focuses on a couple of Hindu boy and Muslim who finds their relationship on the verge to break down due to riots.The film become one the highest grossing Tamil film of all time.

<strong>Director :-</strong> Mani Ratnam

<strong>Star-Cast :-</strong> Arvind Swammy,Manisha Koirala

<strong>Plot :-</strong> Love story of a Hindu man and a Muslim girl

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<li><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016GOJRM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=yourshowman-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0016GOJRM">Roja</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=yourshowman-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B0016GOJRM" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></strong></li>
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<strong>Description :-</strong> Long before A.R. Rahman tasted world wide fame,he become already famous in Indian suburb for Roja.Till date the soundtrack of Roja is considered by Many as the best Indian soundtrack ever composed.It was Rahman's debut film.Roja is as beautiful and heart touching as its music.Mani Ratnam's film beautifully portrays a love story that becomes tragic under sadistic terrorism and corrupt politics.Acting of Madhoo and Arvind swamy is must watch.

<strong>Director :-</strong> Mani Ratnam

<strong>Star-Cast :-</strong> Madhoo,Arvind Swamy

<strong>Plot :-</strong> Roja marries a man who takes her to Kashmir where they are kidnapped by terrorists.

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<li><strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GPT8KC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=yourshowman-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000GPT8KC">Nayagan</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=yourshowman-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000GPT8KC" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></strong></li>
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<strong>Description :-</strong> It wouldn't be over-statement if i call this film as the Indian Godfather.Francis Ford Cappolla's The godfather is considered as the greatest film of all time. Mani ratnam adopted the highly successful plot and transformed in to Indian culture and Presented Nayagan.Kamal Hassan the actor of Versatility portrayed the character of Velu naiker superbly.The film was also included in Time Magazine's '100 Greatest Film of All time" (2005). It was India's official entry for 1988 Academy awards.Though it didn't made to the finals but it is still considered as landmark in Indian cinema.

<strong>Director :-</strong> Mani Ratnam

<strong>Star-Cast :-</strong> Kamal Hassan

<strong>Plot :-</strong> The rise and fall of a crime lord.

Here was my list of 10 best Tamil movies of all time.What you think about it? Shout about your favorite Tamil movie below.

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