Vijay Sethupathi changed the game. In ‘96 , his relationship with Trisha (as Ram and Jaanu) wasn't about action. It was about middle-aged regret. That film proved that a romantic storyline needs no kissing, no hugging, and no duets in Switzerland. Just nostalgia and tears.
Tamil cinema has come a long way since its inception. The early years saw the rise of social dramas and mythological films, which gradually gave way to romantic films. The 1950s and 1960s saw the emergence of iconic romantic pairs, such as Sivaji Ganesan and Bhanumathi, and M.G.R. and Padmini. These on-screen pairs set the tone for future generations of Tamil actors and cemented the importance of romance in Tamil cinema. Vijay Sethupathi changed the game
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Suriya and Vikram are known for portraying characters whose love is transformative and often tragic, characterized by deep emotional stakes (e.g., Vaaranam Aayiram ). That film proved that a romantic storyline needs