| Era | Years | Key Characteristics | Landmark Films | |------|-------|---------------------|----------------| | | 1930s–1950s | Mythological, social dramas, introduction of talkies | Chandralekha (1948), Parasakthi (1952), Andha Naal (1954) | | Classic Age | 1960s–1970s | Stalwarts like MGR, Sivaji Ganesan; political messaging | Thiruvilayadal (1965), Deiva Magan (1969), Mullum Malarum (1978) | | Transition Era | 1980s–1990s | Rise of Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan; commercial & parallel cinema | Nayakan (1987), Mouna Ragam (1986), Baasha (1995), Indian (1996) | | Modern Era | 2000s–2010s | New directors (Shankar, Mani Ratnam, Vetrimaaran), pan-India reach | Roja (1992 – early), Ghajini (2005), Enthiran (2010), Vikram Vedha (2017) | | New Wave (2020s) | 2020–present | Experimental storytelling, OTT releases, global recognition | Jai Bhim (2021), Ponniyin Selvan: I & II (2022–23), Jailer (2023), Leo (2023) |
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