It is no secret that the 90s was a golden era for Tamil cinema, with some of the most iconic movies and characters being born in that decade. Now, with the re-release of some of these classic Tamil movies, 90s kids are getting the chance to relive their childhood memories and experience the nostalgia all over again. Baba's re-release is no exception, as fans are requesting for these classic Tamil movies to be brought back to the big screen. From its heartwarming story to its captivating soundtrack, Baba is sure to bring back some special memories for 90s kids.

1. Baasha – 1995

Movie Baasha is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language action drama film, written and directed by Suresh Krissna. The film stars Rajinikanth, Nagma, and Raghuvaran. It is a remake of the 1993 Telugu film Bhalae Mithrulu, which itself was loosely based on the 1976 Hindi film Deewaar.

The story revolves around Manikkam (Rajinikanth), a former auto-rickshaw driver, who is forced to take revenge after his beloved brother is killed by a local gangster. He rises to the top and becomes a don, and soon earns the respect of the people. The film was released on 15 January 1995 and was a huge commercial success.

It was the highest grossing Tamil film of 1995, and became the highest grossing Tamil film of all time at the time of its release. The film was praised for its story, direction, performances, and its theme music. It was later remade in Kannada as Kotigobba and in Hindi as Aaj Ka Arjun.

2. Kadhalan – 1994

Kadhalan is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film, written and directed by Shankar and produced by K. T. Kunjumon. The film stars Prabhu Deva and Nagma, with Raghuvaran, Girish Karnad, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, and Vadivelu in supporting roles. It follows a student in India who falls in love with a girl from a different caste, and has to fight against the social stigma and opposition from her family.

The film was released on 25 August 1994 and was a huge commercial success. It was the highest grossing Tamil film of 1994, and has since become a cult classic. The film was praised for its direction, performances, music, and dance sequences, with Prabhu Deva's performance receiving particular acclaim. It was later remade in Hindi as Humse Hai Muqabala and in Telugu as Premikudu.

3. Minsara Kanavu – 1997

Minsara Kanavu is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy-drama film, written and directed by Rajiv Menon. The film stars Prabhu Deva, Kajol, and Aravind Swamy in the lead roles, while Vadivelu, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, and Prakash Raj play supporting roles. It follows the story of a young man who falls in love with an older woman, and has to overcome the obstacles of age difference, society, and his own family.

The film was released on 22 August 1997 and was a huge commercial success. It was the highest grossing Tamil film of 1997, and has since become a cult classic. The film was praised for its direction, performances, music, and dance sequences, with Prabhu Deva's performance receiving particular acclaim. It was later remade in Hindi as Sapnay and in Telugu as Prema Desam.

4. Uzhaippali – 1993

Uzhaippali is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language action drama film, written and directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Rajinikanth, Kushboo, and Raghuvaran in the lead roles, while Vadivelu, Manorama, and Senthil play supporting roles. It follows the story of an unemployed man who takes up a job as a hired assassin to support his family.

The film was released on 10 December 1993 and was a commercial success. It was praised for its direction, performances, and music, with Rajinikanth's performance receiving particular acclaim. It was later remade in Kannada as Thayavva and in Hindi as Krantiveer.

5. India – 1996

India is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language biographical drama film, written and directed by S. Shankar. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Manisha Koirala, and Urmila Matondkar in the lead roles, while Goundamani, Senthil, Nassar, and Charle play supporting roles. It follows the story of an honest police officer who is determined to take down a powerful criminal organization.

The film was released on 14 January 1996 and was a huge commercial success. It was the highest grossing Tamil film of 1996, and has since become a cult classic. The film was praised for its direction, performances, music, and action sequences, with Kamal Haasan's performance receiving particular acclaim. It was later remade in Hindi as Hindustani and in Telugu as Muthyamantha Muddu.

6. Kadhal Desam – 1996

Kadhal Desam is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film, written and directed by Kathir. The film stars Abbas, Vineeth, and Tabu in the lead roles, while Nassar, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, and Charle play supporting roles. It follows the story of two friends who fall for the same girl and have to compete for her affections.

 

7. Thulladha Manamum Thullum – 1999

Thulladha Manamum Thullum is a 1999 Tamil romantic drama film directed by Ezhil and produced by V. Mohan. The film stars Vijay and Simran in the lead roles, with Livingston, Radhika Chaudhari, S. S. Chandran and Srividya playing supporting roles.

 

The film follows the story of an orphaned young man named Prabhu (Vijay), who is adopted by an affluent family. Prabhu falls in love with a young woman named Kavitha (Simran), who is from a lower-class family. Prabhu's adoptive family is against the relationship, as they believe Kavitha is not good enough for him. Prabhu is determined to prove himself and his love for Kavitha, and is willing to do whatever it takes to make it work.

 

Thulladha Manamum Thullum was released on 8 October 1999, and was a commercial success. The film was praised for its story and performances, with Vijay and Simran's on-screen chemistry being highly praised. The film also won numerous awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Film.

 

8. Alaipayuthey – 2000

Alaipayuthey is a 2000 Tamil romantic drama film directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Madhavan and Shalini in the lead roles. The film explores the tensions of married life and the maturing of love. It was released on 14 April 2000 to critical acclaim, with praise particularly directed at the performances of Madhavan and Shalini, and the music by A. R. Rahman.

 

 

The film follows Karthik (Madhavan) and Shakthi (Shalini), two college sweethearts who marry each other despite their families being against the match. The film chronicles the couple's journey through their newfound married life and explores the themes of maturing love, commitment, and the importance of communication between couples.

 

Alaipayuthey was a critical and commercial success, with critics praising its direction, music, performances, and screenplay. The film has since gained a cult following among Tamil audiences and is considered one of the best romantic films of all time.

 

9. Muthu – 1995

Muthu is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The film stars Rajinikanth, Meena, and Sarath Babu in the lead roles, with Raghuvaran, Radha Ravi, Vadivelu, Senthil, and Manorama in supporting roles. The film revolves around Muthu (Rajinikanth), an orphaned village boy who is adopted and raised by the village chieftain Raja (Sarath Babu). Muthu eventually falls in love with Ranganayaki (Meena), the daughter of the village headman, but complications arise when Raja's son Prabhu (Raghuvaran) also falls in love with her.

 

 

The music for Muthu was composed by A. R. Rahman and the film's soundtrack album was released on 7 November 1995. The film was released on 14 November 1995 and emerged as a commercial success, running for more than 200 days at the box office. The film was later dubbed into Telugu and Hindi as Muthu Maharaja and Muthu Maharaj, respectively. Muthu was remade in Kannada as Raktha Kanneeru (2003).

 

10. Pudhiya Mugam – 1993

Pudhiya Mugam is a 1993 Tamil romantic drama film directed by Pavithran and written by Panchu Arunachalam. The film starred Prabhu, Revathi, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Goundamani in the lead roles. The film was produced by Parthasarathy under the banner Thirupathi Brothers and had music by A. R. Rahman.

 

The film tells the story of a young man named Ramesh (Prabhu) who falls in love with a rich girl named Priya (Revathi). After a series of misunderstandings, the couple eventually reconcile and get married. However, their happiness is short-lived as Priya's father disapproves of their relationship and creates obstacles in their path.

 

 

The film was praised for its strong performances, music and direction. It was one of the hits of the year and was also a commercial success. It also won several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.