Ramana
One
of
the
best
works
of
AR
Murugadoss
till
date
and
one
of
the
few
Vijaykanth
starrer
movies
which
is
remembered
by
the
audiences
for
a
long
time.
The
movie
focuses
on
a
drastic
threat
called
corruption
and
an
instant
remedy
for
it.
The
movie's
impact
was
such
that
it
was
later
remade
in
Telugu,
Kannada
and
Hindi.
Well,
this
movie
was
offered
to
Superstar
Rajinikanth
again.
Nothing
much
to
say
or
describe,
just
imagine
the
Style
Mannan
in
the
hospital
scene
or
in
the
climax
court
room
scene!
Sheer
mass
isn't
it?
Nerukku
Ner
The
movie
which
was
supposed
to
be
a
Vijay-Ajith
Combo
turned
out
to
be
a
Vijay-Suriya
combo
as
Ajith
faced
date
issues
and
was
unable
to
manage
the
same
for
his
already
committed
projects.
Suriya
who
was
looking
for
a
break,
got
one
with
Nerukku
Ner.
Suriya
even
had
thanked
Thala
during
the
shooting
of
Neengalum
Vellalam
Oru
Kodi,
a
reality
show
which
was
anchored
by
him.
Nandha
It
was
Bala
who
came
with
Nandha
for
Suriya
which
helped
the
actor
gain
quite
the
required
momentum
for
his
swinging
career.
This
movie
established
Suriya
as
a
leading
star
of
Kollywood.
Ajith
had
rejected
the
offer
quoting
that
the
script
was
not
completely
developed
as
the
narration
lacked
readiness.
The
movie
proved
to
be
quite
a
miss
for
Ajith.
Ghajini
The
Suriya
starrer
blockbuster
directed
by
AR
Murugadoss
helped
Suriya
establish
a
strong
foot
in
AP/TG
circuits
which
fetched
numerous
accolades
to
the
actor.
However,
the
movie
was
planned
to
be
made
with
Thala
Ajith
under
the
title
name
of
Mirattal.
But
the
project
was
shelved
for
unknown
reasons.
Well,
Ajith's
loss
once
again
turned
out
to
be
Suriya's
hat
trick
gain.
Autograph
The
movie
which
moved
the
audiences
for
its
screenplay
and
emotions
went
on
to
become
the
second
biggest
blockbuster
of
2004
after
Vijay's
Ghilli
at
the
box
office.
The
director
had
to
apply
grease
paint
along
with
calling
the
shots
for
the
movie
as
both
Ilayathalapathy
Vijay
and
R.
Madhavan
declined
the
offer.
Vijay,
though,
was
said
to
be
impressed
with
the
role
was
not
quite
sure
about
the
characterization
as
he
was
establishing
mass
image
for
himself.
Well,
Vijay
could
have
had
dual
Blockbusters
in
a
single
calendar
year.
Kaakha
Kaakha
Probably
the
biggest
gain
for
Suriya
in
his
career
as
this
GVM
directorial
venture
proved
to
be
the
massive
commercial
hit
for
Suriya
as
of
2003.
GVM
had
paid
some
unsuccessful
visits
to
the
door
steps
of
Vijay,
Ajith
and
Vikram.
It
was
Suriya's
on
&
off
screen
heroine,
Jyothika,
who
recommended
Gautham
to
consider
Suriya
for
the
character.
But
yes,
Suriya's
dedication
and
performance
doesn't
make
us
think
of
any
other
hero
in
the
shoes
of
Anbuselvan
IPS.
Thani
Oruvan
The
movie
which
created
a
lot
of
buzz
post
its
release
for
almost
every
aspect
of
the
movie.
The
major
highlight
of
the
movie
was
the
performance
and
characterization
of
Siddarth
Abhimanyu
portrayed
by
Arvind
Swamy.
Yes,
the
yesteryear
chocolate
boy
from
Mani
Ratnam's
movies
transformed
himself
into
a
meticulous
baddie.
But,
not
many
of
them
know
that
it
was
another
chocolate
boy
of
early
2000s
who
was
considered
for
the
role.
R.
Madhavan's
non
acceptance
of
the
role
led
to
the
entry
of
Arvind
Swamy
into
the
scene.
Well,
the
best
part
was
the
same
Arvind
Swamy
reprising
the
role
in
the
Telugu
version
of
the
Tamil
remake
as
the
makers
were
keen
to
repeat
the
Bombay
star
for
they
felt
that
no
other
actor
could
fill
in
his
place.