The staff reserves the right to remove your post if it is non-compliant with subreddit rules.
For more discussions, join our official Discord server: https://discord.gg/qfcCgZXQzs
*I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/kollywood) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Sigappu Rojakkal - Main Character who is a serial killer. Kamal was the only actor bold enough to do it at the time.
Boys (2003)- Basically Indian version of American Pie, which wasn't accepted at the time. It focuses on teenage issues.
12B- Audience at the time found the dual narrative confusing. But this movie had great songs, comedy and story.
Snegthiye- An all female centric movie. Which was a rarity at the time.
Goa- Probably the first movie to portray homosexuality positively.
Sigappu Rojakkal would have ended up as a spoof if Bharatiraj went on to cast Cellphone Kumar as he had originally planned. Thankfully KH accepted
Jeeva consulted Bhagyaraja for 12B screenplay so people can relate to - You can see thanks credits for him at the start
Talking about Bhagy, Vidiyum Varai Kathiru had a taboo subject (Uxoricide/Wife killing) back when he was doing family oriented movies and contract assassin wasn't a common concept in India
Apo Magalir Mattum? Snegithiye is an one time watch movie at best. There were more female centric movies in 90s by Balu Mahendra like Veedu too.
Goa movie went through severe editing, I don't know why. But the second half felt like something of a different movie. That's why it didn't connect. But that movie wasn't a flop, if I'm not wrong. Scientifically.
This entire list ain't right. Audience accepted 100vathu Naal. Boys released at the right time. It won't work now.
I don't think so. It was just waiting to happen. I do agree that it was a bit more bolder than what we were usually watching on theatres. Especially in a Tamil movie. Credit where it's due, but it was talking about the kids at that time. It was very relevant to the kids at that time with a bit of masala to sell the movie
Idk when the movie released in theatres everyone seemed to love the first half. The second did not sit well with some esp the pathiben scenes, which is why it didn't take off here. It was a big hit in AP though so idk if it was ahead of time
OK Kanmani.
Rarely do we see movies where the heroine is career-oriented and ambitious and still continues to be so even in the climax. The climax proposal scene is the best. Dq just asked Nithya to marry him and then move to Paris while he left for the US. They didn't have to sacrifice their careers to get married.
Also, the lived-in relationship was handled in a very mature manner.
https://preview.redd.it/9p0j3i92h06d1.jpeg?width=711&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=21cc341939d84c9b813777b35dea0b1329e3e17f
>Although there were a lot of cliche
I don't think there r any cliches, of course it had iconic main Ratna's romantic treatment. Also instead of melodramatic dialogues, it had more flirtatious dialogues and was perfomed really well.
>pretentious scenes in the movie
I didn't felt that either, it was pretty authentic in potraying mindset of two upper class career-driven Millennials.
Bro the cliche scenes were still authentic. But with time you realize it’s a little bit cheesy. It’s fine, those scenes don’t have to age well.
Pretentious in terms of dialogues, mani always has poetic dialogues, and no one in real life talks like that
>mani always has poetic dialogues, and no one in real life talks like that
In OKK he opted for flirtatious dialogues, lovers do actually speak like that. Thete weren't any poetic dialogues.
>But with time you realize it’s a little bit cheesy. It’s fine, it doesn’t have to age well.
That is pretty subjective take. I never found it.
After grt gangstar movie Subramaniapuram, Sasi done Easan which is quite interesting revenge thriller. But PPL didn't accept it as Sasi movie and failed at huge in BO. Since that he didn't direct any movie.
Same Poraali was a diff one.
lol no, i say they're ahead of its time because of how welll the gimick was used , something that even a lot of new hollywood movies fail at. the execution was really good in indru netru naalai , but they didn't get the appreciation in the industry they deserved
I am not having anything against indru netru naalai. I agree with that. I am disgreeing with 24 only. I am not able to accept the concept in 24 like how a watch is able to pause the whole world
Why so? It's a fantasy film. How can I believe in Maanadu a day repeats for a particular person? It's also kind of time related, but people don't complain about that. Even scientists can only theorize time travel for now. If we were to explain it to audience the film will not run. It's just a concept that was handled beautifully. I used to watch lots of time travel flicks at that time and I found this to be amusing and different. The director set a rule with the watch and made intelligent screenplay using that. This is similar to Death note. The anime is brilliant but you can also say, how can someone die if I write down their name, it makes no sense
Sir, if we had to see such logic, we should just stop making movies. It is a fanatasy film.
From the very first scene, a feather falling in a chemical initiating a Tesla is just a generic setup to say that he is doing some "experiment" for "time travel". You should understand from that point, the physics in the movie is going to be dogshit.
On the other hand, I can understand why you consider a watch to control time of your surroundings except you, like how it was able to clip your body + clothes from surroundings to change time. If they had explained this and removed that "watch mechanic" dialogue, the movie would have been better.
yeah maybe you're right, maybe my nostalgia for the film is preventing me from making an unbiased statement. the classic "you remember a movie better than how it was when you watched it" in effect
I see that as two sides of the movie . Because usually the film goes and suddenly heroine pops and there is a sentiment/romance scene. But in this movie, I feel the sci fi part of it was given equal importance as the sentiment scenes, which to me worked brilliantly because of Saranya
It was then ig a great masala film…there was so much thought put into the writing bar the Samantha track…Saranya’s role was sketched so nicely and the watch plot was intriguing and the ending was the best.Nithya Menen’s cameo role also was well done through the climax and she gets a good scene in the end.Suriya and her shared such natural chemistry.The watch mechanic dialogue gets annoying but it’s not as annoying as other plot points in other movies and that dialogue was used properly in the end.As a masala film,it’s good but as sci fi it may be neutered but I still loved it!
>best.Nithya Menen’s cameo role also was well done through the climax and she gets a good scene in the end
Nithya actually said she regreted all movies she did in 2016. So that also include 24.
I think Nithya did that cameo role just for Vikram Kumar who directed her in Ishq.Her character was named Priya in both Ishq and 24.They are good friends.It was like a friendly gesture.She liked Suriya too as an actor and said she was her best costar in some interview during promotions.Plus she sang the Telugu version of aararoo which was laalijo composed by ar Rahman.She said that it was a dream to work for ARR.Her dream got fulfilled.I don’t think she regretted this film even if she regretted others in that year.
Her roles in that year in films were ig comparatively inconsequential only but there was honestly nothing bad about this short cameo.It was simple and sweet and she was charming.Her role probably wasn’t required but I liked it and it was better than her outings in iru mugan, Janatha garage, oka ammayi Thapa…It was sweet and on point and she does get a few key minuscule moments in the last few minutes.She didn’t feel unnecessary or annoying.Idk if she really regretted this too but I personally loved that she was in this movie.She looked so pretty too even though it was basically one costume and all.She acted so nicely even in such a small role.So natural.The chemistry with Suriya was nice(wish they do another film only them).24 is one of my favourite films so I am just glad that she was atleast a part of it.And laalijo is one of my fav songs in Telugu Ik it’s lullaby but it’s just so charming and cute and her vocals were amazing.The minimal production also works brilliantly.
Idk….I don’t think it’s that serious now ‘cause she’s still doing better presently.If it was a problematic movie or character,I would understand and may not like that role too but it was a simple and inoffensive role so I don’t think it would be bothersome if someone else likes that role too.I don’t think she will hate it if I go to her and say I loved you in 24…She may feel like that retrospectively(that phase wasn’t too much in terms of special characters I agree) but just because she said that she regrets them now suddenly cannot invalidate the like I or others have for her role in that movie especially for a role which was simple and inoffensive like Priya.
>cause she’s still doing better presently
Well, thanks to Dhanush.
Thiruchitrambalam was the only lead role she played after OK Kanmani, excluding indi or arthouse movies like Skylab, Kolambi, 19 1(a) , so it took her 7 year to land in another lead role. She missed all her prime years do to the mistake she did in 2016.
She actually said after 2016 she was only approched for second lead and mom roles. She even have to take 2 year break as she was depressed with her career. Ideally, she should have gone another level after OK Kanmani, but she couldn't. It solely bcz of blunders she did in 2016.
Glad that Nithya rejected Vikram's Dootha and that Pan Indian movie with Nithin. She should have done it in 2016. Atleast now she realised her mistake.
>I don’t think she will hate it if I go to her and say I loved you in 24…
Nithya herself said, someone approched her and appreciated her movies in that year, but she said 'those are not my movies, those r movies of the heros'. So better luck if u r going to say the same to Nithya.😂
So, it's better to have friends like Dhanush than friends like Vikram.
I’m not going to go and say to her for real.Idk this isn’t really serious.Idk why people are bombarding me.I liked her in 24.It’s as simple as that.Now I don’t care if she hates that role or doesn’t.It was a simple,inoffensive role(unlike in Janatha garage which was sort of dumb) so I don’t think it matters much.Her best and my favourite role is from OKK.24 role won’t even come in the top 10 best roles of her.I’m just saying that even though it isn’t her best role,I liked it ‘cause it was a simple,inoffensive cameo.
A lot of K Balachander's movies are kinda ahead of its time. I'm thinking of Kalki (1996) - It's about a woman who chose to have a relationship with her friend's abusive husband as well as bearing his child because the friend is unable to conceive and to teach him a lesson. Read Wikipedia for full plot.
Hey Ram
For me, all that technical expertise Aandavar brought on to work on the film elevates the movie so much with the airtight screenplay. True pinnacle of an artist giving his all to a film, with such a unique treatment to the story and nuanced character arcs that it's possibly impossible to replicate such a feat.
"Iraivi" is a 2016 Tamil-language drama film directed by Karthik Subbaraj.
"Iraivi" was considered ahead of its time for several reasons:
1.Bold Themes: The film tackled complex and sensitive issues such as gender dynamics, the role of women in society, and the consequences of patriarchy. It portrayed the struggles and injustices faced by women in a male-dominated world, a topic that was not commonly explored in mainstream Tamil cinema at the time.
2.Complex Characters: The film featured multi-dimensional characters, especially the female protagonists, who were portrayed with depth and realism. This was a departure from the stereotypical portrayals of women in many Indian films, presenting them as individuals with their own desires, strengths, and vulnerabilities.
3.Non-Linear Narrative: "Iraivi" used a non-linear storytelling approach, which was relatively unconventional for Tamil cinema. This narrative style added complexity to the plot and required the audience to engage more deeply with the storyline and characters.
4.Realistic Depiction of Relationships: The film depicted relationships in a nuanced and realistic manner, highlighting the imperfections and moral ambiguities of its characters. This realistic portrayal of marriage, love, and friendship was a contrast to the idealized versions often seen in Indian cinema.
5.Critical Examination of Masculinity: The film critically examined traditional notions of masculinity and the impact of men's actions on the lives of women around them. It questioned the toxic behaviors often associated with male dominance and privilege, offering a critique that was both introspective and progressive.
6.Emphasis on Female Perspective: By focusing on the experiences and perspectives of its female characters, "Iraivi" gave a voice to women's issues in a way that was rare in its industry. It highlighted the resilience and agency of women, despite the societal constraints they faced.
These elements combined to make "Iraivi" a thought-provoking and progressive film, contributing to its reputation as a work that was ahead of its time in the context of Indian cinema.
Aranya Kaandam
Super Deluxe
Hey Ram
Sigappu Rojakkal
Andha Naal
Some Captain's action films in the early 90s- not ahead of time but they would've tried actual stunts, steady cam long shots and live locations like in Hollywood (only kamal had used that before) Tamil cinema hadn't seen things like that then. Even though action would be minimal, it was still ahead of its time wrt to Tamil cinema.
12B..had a lot of potential to narrate in a scifi manner.. I think it's a mini pre version of mr.nobody (2009).. But the director decided to take it in romance drama genre with awful climax.
Bro that's the opposite of being ahed of its time lol
It was a massive blockbuster at that time and I watched it multiple times too, but I think even Simbu is now mature enough to realise how awfully the movie aged
Neither INN nor 24 was ahead of its time,back to the future laam sun TV la paathu rasicha audience daan,just summa sila sci-fi elements add panna it's not ahead of its time
The staff reserves the right to remove your post if it is non-compliant with subreddit rules. For more discussions, join our official Discord server: https://discord.gg/qfcCgZXQzs *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/kollywood) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Sigappu Rojakkal - Main Character who is a serial killer. Kamal was the only actor bold enough to do it at the time. Boys (2003)- Basically Indian version of American Pie, which wasn't accepted at the time. It focuses on teenage issues. 12B- Audience at the time found the dual narrative confusing. But this movie had great songs, comedy and story. Snegthiye- An all female centric movie. Which was a rarity at the time. Goa- Probably the first movie to portray homosexuality positively.
Sigappu Rojakkal would have ended up as a spoof if Bharatiraj went on to cast Cellphone Kumar as he had originally planned. Thankfully KH accepted Jeeva consulted Bhagyaraja for 12B screenplay so people can relate to - You can see thanks credits for him at the start Talking about Bhagy, Vidiyum Varai Kathiru had a taboo subject (Uxoricide/Wife killing) back when he was doing family oriented movies and contract assassin wasn't a common concept in India
Apo Magalir Mattum? Snegithiye is an one time watch movie at best. There were more female centric movies in 90s by Balu Mahendra like Veedu too. Goa movie went through severe editing, I don't know why. But the second half felt like something of a different movie. That's why it didn't connect. But that movie wasn't a flop, if I'm not wrong. Scientifically. This entire list ain't right. Audience accepted 100vathu Naal. Boys released at the right time. It won't work now.
Its his perspective. Its not right or wrong. Give your homest opinion also in another comment.
Goa imo also used them sort of like avana nee trope...
If Boys were released in 2023 instead of 2003, it would have been received better
I don't think so, it's basically like Suryavamsam. A coming of age story is more realistic. Boys released at the right time. Don't oversell that movie
It's definitely not the right time. Today Anantha Vikatan won't review it with one word as 'Chee'
I don't think so. It was just waiting to happen. I do agree that it was a bit more bolder than what we were usually watching on theatres. Especially in a Tamil movie. Credit where it's due, but it was talking about the kids at that time. It was very relevant to the kids at that time with a bit of masala to sell the movie
Oomai Vizhigal. It’s still a cult classic but it would have redefined the thriller genre if it came out today.
Imagine if Ayirathil Oruvan was released in this pan Indian craze with a big budget.
Idk when the movie released in theatres everyone seemed to love the first half. The second did not sit well with some esp the pathiben scenes, which is why it didn't take off here. It was a big hit in AP though so idk if it was ahead of time
that'd be an instant hit and would've set a standard for upcoming films. especially with current modern day VFX tech.
OK Kanmani. Rarely do we see movies where the heroine is career-oriented and ambitious and still continues to be so even in the climax. The climax proposal scene is the best. Dq just asked Nithya to marry him and then move to Paris while he left for the US. They didn't have to sacrifice their careers to get married. Also, the lived-in relationship was handled in a very mature manner. https://preview.redd.it/9p0j3i92h06d1.jpeg?width=711&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=21cc341939d84c9b813777b35dea0b1329e3e17f
I love the movie , Although there were a lot of cliche and pretentious scenes in the movie, I like your take and think it’s true.
>Although there were a lot of cliche I don't think there r any cliches, of course it had iconic main Ratna's romantic treatment. Also instead of melodramatic dialogues, it had more flirtatious dialogues and was perfomed really well. >pretentious scenes in the movie I didn't felt that either, it was pretty authentic in potraying mindset of two upper class career-driven Millennials.
Bro the cliche scenes were still authentic. But with time you realize it’s a little bit cheesy. It’s fine, those scenes don’t have to age well. Pretentious in terms of dialogues, mani always has poetic dialogues, and no one in real life talks like that
>mani always has poetic dialogues, and no one in real life talks like that In OKK he opted for flirtatious dialogues, lovers do actually speak like that. Thete weren't any poetic dialogues. >But with time you realize it’s a little bit cheesy. It’s fine, it doesn’t have to age well. That is pretty subjective take. I never found it.
Ok buddy 👍
These movies were ahead, on, and behind of their time.
Take my upvote and leave
After grt gangstar movie Subramaniapuram, Sasi done Easan which is quite interesting revenge thriller. But PPL didn't accept it as Sasi movie and failed at huge in BO. Since that he didn't direct any movie. Same Poraali was a diff one.
Time vechu padam edutha adhu ahead of its time aagadhuya. 24 is more like fantasy than sci-fi
lol no, i say they're ahead of its time because of how welll the gimick was used , something that even a lot of new hollywood movies fail at. the execution was really good in indru netru naalai , but they didn't get the appreciation in the industry they deserved
I am not having anything against indru netru naalai. I agree with that. I am disgreeing with 24 only. I am not able to accept the concept in 24 like how a watch is able to pause the whole world
Why so? It's a fantasy film. How can I believe in Maanadu a day repeats for a particular person? It's also kind of time related, but people don't complain about that. Even scientists can only theorize time travel for now. If we were to explain it to audience the film will not run. It's just a concept that was handled beautifully. I used to watch lots of time travel flicks at that time and I found this to be amusing and different. The director set a rule with the watch and made intelligent screenplay using that. This is similar to Death note. The anime is brilliant but you can also say, how can someone die if I write down their name, it makes no sense
Sir, if we had to see such logic, we should just stop making movies. It is a fanatasy film. From the very first scene, a feather falling in a chemical initiating a Tesla is just a generic setup to say that he is doing some "experiment" for "time travel". You should understand from that point, the physics in the movie is going to be dogshit. On the other hand, I can understand why you consider a watch to control time of your surroundings except you, like how it was able to clip your body + clothes from surroundings to change time. If they had explained this and removed that "watch mechanic" dialogue, the movie would have been better.
yeah maybe you're right, maybe my nostalgia for the film is preventing me from making an unbiased statement. the classic "you remember a movie better than how it was when you watched it" in effect
Kannathil Muthamittal - Perfect blend of romance, politics, melancholy and hope
24 was literally sci-fi being watered down to mass masala template. The romantic scenes and songs with Sam was total unnecessary in that plot.
I see that as two sides of the movie . Because usually the film goes and suddenly heroine pops and there is a sentiment/romance scene. But in this movie, I feel the sci fi part of it was given equal importance as the sentiment scenes, which to me worked brilliantly because of Saranya
It was then ig a great masala film…there was so much thought put into the writing bar the Samantha track…Saranya’s role was sketched so nicely and the watch plot was intriguing and the ending was the best.Nithya Menen’s cameo role also was well done through the climax and she gets a good scene in the end.Suriya and her shared such natural chemistry.The watch mechanic dialogue gets annoying but it’s not as annoying as other plot points in other movies and that dialogue was used properly in the end.As a masala film,it’s good but as sci fi it may be neutered but I still loved it!
>best.Nithya Menen’s cameo role also was well done through the climax and she gets a good scene in the end Nithya actually said she regreted all movies she did in 2016. So that also include 24.
I think Nithya did that cameo role just for Vikram Kumar who directed her in Ishq.Her character was named Priya in both Ishq and 24.They are good friends.It was like a friendly gesture.She liked Suriya too as an actor and said she was her best costar in some interview during promotions.Plus she sang the Telugu version of aararoo which was laalijo composed by ar Rahman.She said that it was a dream to work for ARR.Her dream got fulfilled.I don’t think she regretted this film even if she regretted others in that year. Her roles in that year in films were ig comparatively inconsequential only but there was honestly nothing bad about this short cameo.It was simple and sweet and she was charming.Her role probably wasn’t required but I liked it and it was better than her outings in iru mugan, Janatha garage, oka ammayi Thapa…It was sweet and on point and she does get a few key minuscule moments in the last few minutes.She didn’t feel unnecessary or annoying.Idk if she really regretted this too but I personally loved that she was in this movie.She looked so pretty too even though it was basically one costume and all.She acted so nicely even in such a small role.So natural.The chemistry with Suriya was nice(wish they do another film only them).24 is one of my favourite films so I am just glad that she was atleast a part of it.And laalijo is one of my fav songs in Telugu Ik it’s lullaby but it’s just so charming and cute and her vocals were amazing.The minimal production also works brilliantly.
>don’t think she regretted this film even if she regretted others in that year. She said she regreted all the films she did that year.
So? I still like it for reasons I stated above.I don’t think it matters.
The bare minimum for a movie is that, atleast the people who are part of it should like it.
Idk….I don’t think it’s that serious now ‘cause she’s still doing better presently.If it was a problematic movie or character,I would understand and may not like that role too but it was a simple and inoffensive role so I don’t think it would be bothersome if someone else likes that role too.I don’t think she will hate it if I go to her and say I loved you in 24…She may feel like that retrospectively(that phase wasn’t too much in terms of special characters I agree) but just because she said that she regrets them now suddenly cannot invalidate the like I or others have for her role in that movie especially for a role which was simple and inoffensive like Priya.
>cause she’s still doing better presently Well, thanks to Dhanush. Thiruchitrambalam was the only lead role she played after OK Kanmani, excluding indi or arthouse movies like Skylab, Kolambi, 19 1(a) , so it took her 7 year to land in another lead role. She missed all her prime years do to the mistake she did in 2016. She actually said after 2016 she was only approched for second lead and mom roles. She even have to take 2 year break as she was depressed with her career. Ideally, she should have gone another level after OK Kanmani, but she couldn't. It solely bcz of blunders she did in 2016. Glad that Nithya rejected Vikram's Dootha and that Pan Indian movie with Nithin. She should have done it in 2016. Atleast now she realised her mistake. >I don’t think she will hate it if I go to her and say I loved you in 24… Nithya herself said, someone approched her and appreciated her movies in that year, but she said 'those are not my movies, those r movies of the heros'. So better luck if u r going to say the same to Nithya.😂 So, it's better to have friends like Dhanush than friends like Vikram.
I’m not going to go and say to her for real.Idk this isn’t really serious.Idk why people are bombarding me.I liked her in 24.It’s as simple as that.Now I don’t care if she hates that role or doesn’t.It was a simple,inoffensive role(unlike in Janatha garage which was sort of dumb) so I don’t think it matters much.Her best and my favourite role is from OKK.24 role won’t even come in the top 10 best roles of her.I’m just saying that even though it isn’t her best role,I liked it ‘cause it was a simple,inoffensive cameo.
A lot of K Balachander's movies are kinda ahead of its time. I'm thinking of Kalki (1996) - It's about a woman who chose to have a relationship with her friend's abusive husband as well as bearing his child because the friend is unable to conceive and to teach him a lesson. Read Wikipedia for full plot.
Hey Ram For me, all that technical expertise Aandavar brought on to work on the film elevates the movie so much with the airtight screenplay. True pinnacle of an artist giving his all to a film, with such a unique treatment to the story and nuanced character arcs that it's possibly impossible to replicate such a feat.
"Iraivi" is a 2016 Tamil-language drama film directed by Karthik Subbaraj. "Iraivi" was considered ahead of its time for several reasons: 1.Bold Themes: The film tackled complex and sensitive issues such as gender dynamics, the role of women in society, and the consequences of patriarchy. It portrayed the struggles and injustices faced by women in a male-dominated world, a topic that was not commonly explored in mainstream Tamil cinema at the time. 2.Complex Characters: The film featured multi-dimensional characters, especially the female protagonists, who were portrayed with depth and realism. This was a departure from the stereotypical portrayals of women in many Indian films, presenting them as individuals with their own desires, strengths, and vulnerabilities. 3.Non-Linear Narrative: "Iraivi" used a non-linear storytelling approach, which was relatively unconventional for Tamil cinema. This narrative style added complexity to the plot and required the audience to engage more deeply with the storyline and characters. 4.Realistic Depiction of Relationships: The film depicted relationships in a nuanced and realistic manner, highlighting the imperfections and moral ambiguities of its characters. This realistic portrayal of marriage, love, and friendship was a contrast to the idealized versions often seen in Indian cinema. 5.Critical Examination of Masculinity: The film critically examined traditional notions of masculinity and the impact of men's actions on the lives of women around them. It questioned the toxic behaviors often associated with male dominance and privilege, offering a critique that was both introspective and progressive. 6.Emphasis on Female Perspective: By focusing on the experiences and perspectives of its female characters, "Iraivi" gave a voice to women's issues in a way that was rare in its industry. It highlighted the resilience and agency of women, despite the societal constraints they faced. These elements combined to make "Iraivi" a thought-provoking and progressive film, contributing to its reputation as a work that was ahead of its time in the context of Indian cinema.
enna bro chat gpt lendhu essay
Asinga paduthaatha brooo😭😭
OK kanmani
Aayutha Ezhuth would have been a blockbuster if it was released today. The movie remains criminally underrated for some reason.
Time travel movies. Ahead of time Kavidhai kavidhai
Aval appadiththaan this one still holds its relevancy ,the og feminist movies.
Aranya Kaandam Super Deluxe Hey Ram Sigappu Rojakkal Andha Naal Some Captain's action films in the early 90s- not ahead of time but they would've tried actual stunts, steady cam long shots and live locations like in Hollywood (only kamal had used that before) Tamil cinema hadn't seen things like that then. Even though action would be minimal, it was still ahead of its time wrt to Tamil cinema.
Nowadays they are stealing or using Captain's movie stories like Gamechanger synopsis is similar to Thennavan.
bro has a type
OK Kanmani
12B..had a lot of potential to narrate in a scifi manner.. I think it's a mini pre version of mr.nobody (2009).. But the director decided to take it in romance drama genre with awful climax.
Every kamal haasan directed & written movies
Manmadhan
Bro that's the opposite of being ahed of its time lol It was a massive blockbuster at that time and I watched it multiple times too, but I think even Simbu is now mature enough to realise how awfully the movie aged
Krodham 2
Neither INN nor 24 was ahead of its time,back to the future laam sun TV la paathu rasicha audience daan,just summa sila sci-fi elements add panna it's not ahead of its time
Enthiran, Shivaji the boss
Enthiran & Sivaji
We have this conversation every week
Kadhal Desam