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: Filmmakers like Mani Ratnam redefined romance with classics such as Alai Payuthey (2000), which explored the realities of marriage beyond the honeymoon phase. Rajiv Menon 's Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) also brought a high-production, multi-starrer appeal to romantic dramas.

The late 90s saw a blend of traditional family entertainers and a new wave of realistic storytelling. tamil movies 1998 2021

: High-concept thrillers like Vikram Vedha (2017), Ratsasan (2018), and Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru (2016) showcased a new level of technical and screenwriting prowess. : Filmmakers like Mani Ratnam redefined romance with

The Experimental Middle Era: New Waves and Cult Hits (2006–2014) : High-concept thrillers like Vikram Vedha (2017), Ratsasan

The period between 1998 and 2021 represents one of the most transformative eras in Tamil cinema, often referred to as Kollywood. This timespan witnessed the transition from the dominance of "superstar-driven" masala films to a sophisticated era of experimental narratives, realistic gritty dramas, and high-tech science fiction.

The mid-2000s to early 2010s were arguably the most "pathbreaking" decade.

The Modern Era: Social Consciousness and the "Lokesh" Wave (2015–2021)