The first Tamil film, , was released in 1918, marking the beginning of Tamil cinema. During the 1920s and 1930s, Tamil films were primarily mythological and devotional in nature, with Ardeshir Irani's 'Ravindra' (1934) being one of the notable early films. These early films laid the foundation for the growth of the industry, which would eventually become a significant part of Indian cinema.
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By the 1980s and 90s, Tamil cinema had split into two exhilarating streams. On one side stood Rajinikanth, the "Superstar," whose films— Baashha , Muthu , and later Sivaji and Enthiran —redefined the concept of "Mass Cinema." His movies were events, celebrated with fireworks and milk-abhishekams in theaters. His filmography is a lesson in style, screen presence, and the commercial viability of the "hero." The first Tamil film, , was released in