A cat-and-mouse game between a righteous cop (Madhavan) and a charismatic gangster (Vijay Sethupathi).
Before we dive into the list, it is crucial to understand the context. In 2017, legal streaming platforms like Amazon Prime (which started aggressive Tamil acquisitions in late 2017) and Netflix were still in their infancy in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities of Tamil Nadu. Data plans were cheap thanks to Jio, but awareness of legal consumption was low. moviesda 2017 tamil best
Cinematography transitioned toward gritty, realistic color palettes. Think of the dusty, sun-drenched landscapes of Rajasthan in Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru or the rain-slicked, neon-lit streets of Chennai in Maanagaram . Why 2017 Remains a Golden Year A cat-and-mouse game between a righteous cop (Madhavan)