: A massive hit for , this comedy directed by K.S. Ravikumar featured Haasan as a Sri Lankan Tamil refugee with numerous phobias.
and Vidyasagar provided the high-energy folk and commercial beats that dominated the airwaves.
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The year 2000 served as the ultimate launchpad for stars who rule the industry today. It cemented and Thala Ajith as the undeniable twin titans of the modern box office. It introduced Madhavan as India's pan-national heartthrob. Furthermore, it proved that top-tier actresses like Jyothika and Simran could carry complex, performance-oriented films on their own merit.
: Directed by Mani Ratnam and starring Madhavan and Shalini, this film is a landmark in the romantic genre, known for its timeless music by A.R. Rahman. Kandukondain Kandukondain
: Directed by Vikraman and starring in a dual role, this family drama about brotherly sacrifice became the most commercially successful film of the year, running for over 250 days.
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But looking back, 2000 was the last year where a single actor (Rajinikanth) could literally shut down a city. It was the year music (ARR, Deva, S.A. Rajkumar) dominated the charts. And it was the year that set the stage for the 2000s "Golden Era" of Tamil cinema.