A satire starring Kamal Haasan (in a special appearance) and the comedian Goundamani. While not a full-length feature for Kamal, it is remembered for its hilarious take on middle-class penny-pinching and politics.

The "Top Star" was at his peak in 2000 with Parthen Rasithen , a film noted for its unique grey-shaded characters and catchy songs.

The year 2000 was pivotal for actors who would eventually become the "Thala" and "Thalapathy" of the next two decades. : Beyond Kandukondain Kandukondain , Ajith starred in