Udhayanidhi Stalin is the 3rd and current Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu since 2024, serving under Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. K. Stalin. He is the youngest person in Tamil Nadu to have ever held the position. He has also been the Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development in Tamil Nadu since December 2022.
Padikkadha Medhai is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and co-written by A. Bhimsingh. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, S. V. Ranga Rao, Kannamba and Sowcar Janaki. It is a remake of the 1953 Bengali film Jog Biyog, itself based on the novel of the same name by Ashapurna Devi. The film was released on 25 June 1960 and became a commercial success. It was remade in Telugu as Aatma Bandhuvu (1962), with Ranga Rao and Kannamba reprising their roles, and in Hindi by Bhimsingh as Mehrban (1967).
Athey Kangal is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language mystery thriller film written and directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. The film stars Ravichandran and Kanchana. It focuses on a girl's family being stalked by a masked murderer, and her lover's attempts to apprehend him.
50/50 is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language horror comedy film directed by Krishna Sai, who previously directed the Kannada film Traya (2019). The film stars Yogi Babu, Sethu, Shruthi Ramakrishnan, Bavithra, and Shreya Gupta. This film marks Ramakrishna's return to Tamil cinema after a sabbatical and Bavithra's lead film debut. This was Sethu's final film as actor.
Asuravadham is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Maruthupandian, and produced by Leela Lalitkumar. It is based on rural areas. Govind Menon scored the music for the film, and cinematography is handled by S.R Kathiir. The film was earlier scheduled to have its theatrical release on 13 April 2018, coinciding with Puthandu, but was postponed to 29 June 2018 due to Kollywood strike, which resulted in a standoff between Nadigar Sangam and Digital Service Providers on the increase of VPF charges. The film had its theatrical release on 29 June and received mixed reviews from critics and audience and emerged as an average hit.
Kannai Nambathey is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film written and directed by Mu. Maran. The film stars Udhayanidhi Stalin in his penultimate acting credit, Prasanna, Srikanth, and Aathmika, while Bhumika, Vasundhara Kashyap, and Sathish play supporting roles. The music was composed by Siddhu Kumar with cinematography by Jalandhar Vasan and editing by San Lokesh. The film released theatrically on 17 March 2023 and received mixed reviews from critics.
Jiivi (transl. Intelligent) is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by V. J. Gopinath and written by Babu Tamizh. Jointly produced by M. Vellapandian, Sudalaikan Vellapandian and Subramanian Vellapandian. The film stars Vetri in the lead role, alongside an ensemble cast including Karunakaran, Monica Chinnakotla, Rohini, Ashwini Chandrashekar and Mime Gopi. The soundtrack album and background score was composed by K. S. Sundaramurthy, while art work, production controlling, executive production, line production were handled by Vairabalan, S. Nagarajan, Vivin S. R. and I. B. Karthikeyan, respectively. The film released on 28 June 2019 and was a successful venture. A sequel, Jiivi 2, was released in 2022.
Vani Bhojan is an Indian actress, who predominantly appears in Tamil and Telugu films. She made her Telugu film debut with Meeku Maathrame Cheptha in 2019 and her Tamil film debut with Oh My Kadavule in 2020.
Thagadu is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by M. Thangadurai. The film stars Prabha, Ajay and Sanam Shetty in the lead roles. It was released on 2 September 2016.
Smruthi Venkat is an Indian actress who appears predominantly in Tamil language films. Aside from a brief role in Indru Netru Naalai (2015), she made her acting debut with commercially success film Thadam which was released in 2019.
Vindhya Victim Verdict V3 is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. Amudhavanan and starring Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Paavana Gowda, Esther Anil and Aadukalam Naren. It was released on 6 January 2023.
Vizhithelu is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by A. Tamil Selvan. The film stars Ashok Kumar, Gayatri Rema in the lead roles with Billy Murali, Salem Saravanan, Saravana Sakthi, Paruthiveeran Sujatha and Vinodhini Vaidyanathan portraying supporting roles. The film was released theatrically on 3 March 2023.
Noodles is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language thriller film written and directed by Madhankumar Dakshinamoorthy and produced by Pragna Arun Prakesh. The film features Harish Uthaman, Sheela Rajkumar, Madhankumar Dakshinamoorthy, Thirunavukkarasu, Aazhiya Senthilkumar, and Vasant Marimuthu.
Pagalariyaan (transl. Daylighter) is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language thriller film produced and directed by Murugan under the banner of Rishikesh Entertainment. The film stars Vetri Sudley and Akshaya Kandamuthan in lead roles along with Sai Dheena, Murugan, and Chaplin Balu in supporting roles.
Rail is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Bhaskar Sakthi. The film stars Kungumaraj Muthusamy, Parvaiz Mahroo, Vairamala and Ramesh Vaidya. The film was produced by M. Vediyappan under the banner of Discovery Cinemas, and had a theatrical release on 21 June 2024.
Maya Puthagam is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by Rama Jayaprakash.The film stars Ashok Kumar and Abarnathi along with Srikanth, Aadukalam Naren, Madhankumar Dhakshinamoorthy and K S G Venkatesh supporting roles.
Pogumidam Vegu Thooramillai is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language family drama film written and directed by Micheal K. Raja. The film stars Vimal, Karunas, and Mery Rickets in lead roles.
Nandhan is a 2024 film Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by Era. Saravanan. The film stars M. Sasikumar and Suruthi Periyasamy in the lead roles.
Neela Nira Sooriyan is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language film written and directed Samyuktha Vijayan who also stars in the lead role alongside Kitty Krishnamoorthy, Gajaraj, Geetha Kailasam, KVN Manimegalai, Prasanna Balachandran and others in supporting roles.
Sir is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Bose Venkat. The film stars Vimal and Chaya Devi Kannan in the lead roles. The film is produced by S Siraj and Nilofer Siraj under SSS Pictures banner and presented by Vetrimaaran under his Grass Root Film Company banner. Siraj S, Saravanan, Rama and V. I. S. Jayapalan appear in supporting roles. The film has music composed by Siddhu Kumar, cinematography handled by Iniyan J Harish and editing by Sreejith Sarang.
