Thulluvadho Ilamai

Six high-school classmates, three boys and three girls, coming from different strata of society, who have each their own problems in their respective families and escape from their homes, deciding to live together on their own with the help of an older friend of theirs.

Directed by Kasthoori Raja, Thulluvadho Ilamai leans on a strong ensemble — Dhanush, Sherin Shringar, Abhinay — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 2002.