It was a sleek, modern thriller that avoided standard masala tropes.
Directed by A.R. Murugadoss and starring Vijay, this action-thriller set a new benchmark for commercial cinema. The story follows an Indian Army intelligence officer who uncovers a sleeper cell network in Mumbai. With a slick screenplay, memorable music by Harris Jayaraj, and Vijay’s career-defining performance, Thuppakki became an absolute box-office juggernaut.
A prequel to the 2007 Billa , this film followed Ajith Kumar as David Billa before he became the don. Shot extensively in Georgia and Eastern Europe, Billa II was high on style and stunts, though it received mixed reviews for its thin plot.
Tamil cinema pushed boundaries with several "firsts" in 2012:
