Tamil Movies 2005 Page

No discussion of 2005 is complete without mentioning the phenomenon that was . Directed by P. Vasu and starring the "Superstar" Rajinikanth, this film was a cinematic event. A remake of the Malayalam classic Manichitrathazhu , the film centered on a royal palace haunted by the ghost of an angry courtesan (played brilliantly by Jyothika).

The movies released in 2005 had a significant impact on the Tamil film industry. The success of films like and Mukkabaaz paved the way for more Bollywood-Tamil collaborations and established Tamil cinema as a major player in Indian cinema. tamil movies 2005

Coming off the massive success of Anniyan (late 2005 release in some regions, but considered the peak of the year), Vikram was on top. However, his film Majaa (released earlier in 2005) was a commercial disappointment. It proved that even star power couldn't save a weak script. No discussion of 2005 is complete without mentioning

2005 changed how love was portrayed on screen. Gone were the days of the hero stalking the heroine until she said yes. A remake of the Malayalam classic Manichitrathazhu ,

This coming-of-age film about teenage romance and rebellion was a sleeper hit. It cemented Dhanush’s image as the "common man’s hero" who could portray raw, young angst better than anyone else.