Before Bhairava, 5 'mass' entertainers of Ilayathalapathy Vijay you shouldn't miss
Actor Vijay is undoubtedly the most sought after 'commercial' hero in Tamil cinema. With the teaser of Bhairava already creating waves online, we give you five best entertainers of the Thupakki star.
Ghilli (2004):
While the film is a Tamil remake of the Telugu film Okkadu, Ghilli was a sensation when it released. The plot revolves around an aspiring Kabaddi player who saves a girl from a murderous factionalist leader who wants to marry her. Ghilli also emerged as the highest grossing Tamil film of that time. The film was a path-breaker in Vijay's career.
Pokkiri (2007):
Again, a Tamil remake of the Telugu film Pokiri, the film was a blockbuster upon release. After all these years, what stands out is the scene where the director reveals the original identity of the hero. Directed by Prabhudheva, the dialogues of the film have earned a cult among the audience.
Thirupachi (2005):
When you make a mass masala entertainer, you make it properly! Thirupachi on many levels is a well-made masala movie, which tells the story of Sivagiri (Vijay) and the affectionate bond he has with his sister. Sivagiri feels that a brother's duty towards his sister does not end with her marriage. The film completed a 200-day theatrical in Tamil Nadu.
Thuppakki (2012):
Be it the dialogues or the screenplay, Thuppakki, directed by AR Murugadoss already has a niche fan base.The story revolves around an Indian army intelligence officer from a Mumbai-based Tamil family on a mission to track down and destroy a terrorist group and deactivate the sleeper cells under its command. The film was remade in Hindi as Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty with Akshay Kumar.
Kaththi (2014):
Time has changed, so has the attention span of the audience. Kaththi, on many levels, is a template to deliver a commercial film with a bit of social consciousness. The full credit goes to AR Murugadoss for writing a rampant issue like farmer suicide.
Vijay is a good actor. But his stardom subverts his ability to act. However, thanks to Murugadoss for bring back the Ilayathalapathy from the '90s. Vijay as Jeevanandham stroke a chord among the audience for all the good reasons.