GEN Z (2015–Present)
Vijay plays a raw, quiet character; movie set mostly inside a college campus and juvenile home
Master
Kabaddi player hero; village-to-city journey; sports & friendship
Ghilli
Prabhu Deva as a carefree dancer; youth-centric story
Mr. Romeo
Blind singer hero; innocence & emotional depth
Rajapaarvai
Two strangers meet repeatedly while travelling; destiny keeps crossing paths; One scene became iconic because of moving vehicles [HINDI]
Chaiyya Chaiyya
Dhanush as a food delivery boy; slice-of-life with middle-class emotions
Thiruchitrambalam
Stylish college romance; sunglasses, biker look hero, simran famous dance
Youth
Dreamer heroine; colourful fantasy vs reality. two heroes, church, green dress
Minsara Kanavu
Village-based love story
Hero struggles to express his feelings
Title reflects unspoken emotions
Solla Thudikuthu Manasu
A soft melody that feels like rain and memories; The film blends psychology with romance; Malayalam film starring Fahadh Faasil
Pavizha Mazhai
Sivakarthikeyan as a mischievous college student; colourful campus life
Memory loss; love survives forgetting; tattoo clue
ghajini
Love story set during communal & political unrest
Bombay
youth leaves home searching for meaning
Travel and self-discovery theme
Music guides the hero’s journey
Payanangal Mudivathillai
Celebration of friendship and rhythm; The song uses folk dance energy to show unity; Period action drama from Telugu cinema
RRR – “Naatu Naatu”
Rajinikanth returns with mass swag; jail, revenge, iconic slow walks
Jailer
Two best friends; rivalry, college politics
Kadhal desam
Female lead from a conservative family
Silent emotions,
child-like innocence
Kamal Haasan plays a mentally challenged role
Moondram Pirai
Classical dance at the heart of the story
Love, dedication, and sacrifice
A artistic role
Salangai Oli
Playful romance with awkward charm; The hook step is light, bouncy, and went viral; Vijay Sethupathi rom-com
Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum – “Dippam Dappam”
Teacher vs system; education-based social message
Vaathi
ARR early blockbuster; dance-heavy visuals; cross-cultural love
Kadhalan
The story unfolds mostly through letters and voice-over narration. The film explores love, loss, and the idea of waiting. A.R. Rahman’s background score is minimal but emotionally heavy
Iruvar (1997)
Stylish visuals and deep philosophy
Themes of love, loneliness, and identity
Directed by Mahendran
Johnny
Song celebrates beauty and grace using poetic metaphors; Sung by a legendary playback singer with classical touch; Romantic song picturised on a star heroine
Muththa Mazhai Thug Life