The death of Padaiyappa's father destroys his family. But his luck changes, and he is able to lead a prosperous life, until his nemesis plots to ruin his happiness once more.

Oru Yathramozhi (transl. An adieu) is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Prathap Pothan, based on a story by Priyadarshan and a screenplay by John Paul. It stars Sivaji Ganesan and Mohanlal. It was produced by V. B. K. Menon and distributed by Anugraha Release. The film's initial release date was 15 August 1996, but the release was postponed and finally graced theatres only in 1997. The film was dubbed in Tamil as Payanathin Mozhi.

Set against the backdrop of the feudal Madurai district, controlled by big landlords who employ their own gangs and often indulge in expensive feuds with their neighbours. The star explained that this environment was part of his childhood experience. He plays Shaktivelu, the modern son of Peria-thevar (Ganesan), who returns to his ancestral home to introduce his girlfriend (Gauthami) to his family. Unwittingly, he is forced to become involved in the bloody feuds between different members of the clan led by Mayathevar (Nasser), and when his father dies he assumes the godfather's mantle. The rival family is eventually annihilated in a gory ending. However, how will Shakti's love and personal life pan out?

AnandhaKkanneer is a 1985 Indian Tamil film, directed by K. Vijayan and produced by T. Manohar, Shanti Narayanasamy. The film stars Shivaji Ganesan and Lakshmi in lead roles. The film had musical score by Shankar Ganesh.

Two brothers are ousted from their house by their stepbrother's wife. Years later, when one of the brothers is framed for a murder, his stepbrother, who is a judge, returns as a lawyer to save him.

An unemployed gold medalist tries to become rich for his big family.

Two separated brothers need to fight against their father's vicious friends to reunite their father and mother to live happily together.

Chowdary is a disciplined police officer who is dedicated to his job. But his son Jagan is rebellious by nature and has all sorts of vices. Circumstances force Chowdary to arrest his son.

A group of theatre artists is not given respect and they feel dejected when their performances are rejected by the modern audience.

The story of this film is based on the life story of a prominent saint Tukaram.

Pattikada Pattanama (transl. Village or Town?) is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film produced and directed by P. Madhavan and written by Bala Murugan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalitha. The film deals with Kalpana, an urban woman who gets married to a villager Mookaiyan. After marriage, differences of opinion arise between the couple as Mookaiyan raises objections about city culture, leading to their separation. The rest of the film shows whether Kalpana reforms and the couple are united or not.

Prestige Padmanabha Iyer retires from his company executive position and has a lonely and unhappy life with his family in the ancestral home Vietnam House, named for the constant fighting and arguing.

The film tells the story of a man who faces upheavals in his life as he is caught between his lady-love and his devoted wife.

Vidyapati is a mute who lives a poor lifestyle with his widower father in the Ashwarayapur region. One day Devi Maa Saraswati appears before him, blesses him, gives him intelligence as well as his vocal chords, so that he can sing her praises, as well as spread the word knowledge is the best virtue and boon for human beings. Maalya is a coward who also lives a poor lifestyle, who, in turn, is blessed by Devi Maa Parvati, who gives him courage and strength, so that he can sing her praises as well as spread the word that strength is indeed the best boon for human beings. Maalya instantly becomes strong, defeats the regions' two top wrestlers single-handedly, and becomes famous overnight. Ashwarayapati is a beggar, who is blessed with infinite riches by Devi Maa Lakshmi, so that she can spread the word that Wealth is the best boon for human beings. She is subsequently crowned the Queen of Ashwarayapur. She hears of Vidyapati, meets him, hears him sing, is pleased, attempts to reward him, and also wants him to sing for her in her palace, but he refuses both. Angered, she drives home her horse-driven carriage, almost meets with an accident, but is rescued by Maalya. She then decides to make Maalya her Senapati, and also invites Vidyapati to her palace. Maalya accepts the position, Vidyapati accepts the invitation but humiliates her even more and she has him imprisoned. Little do these three know that their live have seen improvements mainly due to Sage Narad's mischievous prompting of Devi Maas' Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Parvati, in a bid to find out who is more powerful of these three. These three mortals must now enter into a conflict and each must do their best to prove whether Knowledge (Saraswati), Wealth (Lakshmi), or Strength (Parvati) reigns supreme.

Devarishi Narada visits Bhagawan Shri Shiva, Devi Maa Parvati, and their sons, Bhagwan Shri Ganesan, and Bhagwan Shri Kartikeyan,and presents Shiva with a fruit. He decides to give it to his wife, who, in turn, decides to give it to her sons. But Shiva wants her to give it to only one. As a result, both the sons are put to a test, and Ganesan is declared the winner. Kartikeyan gets offended and decides to leave, followed closely by his parents and brother. Parvati catches up to him and narrates a series of stories involving herself and Shiva, including how Shiva battled a giant shark; assisted a singer in overcoming a formidable opponent; as well as Shiva's anger towards his father-in-law, Dakshan.

When a rich man in Ooty falls in love with a woman he recently befriended, his presumed-dead wife returns home to tell him that she is still alive. He claims her to be a lookalike but no one believes him. He goes through a heavy emotional trauma before finding out the truth about the people around him.

Thyagarajan (Sivaji Ganesan) is an affluent industrialist and is subjected to a deep seated trauma in the form of witnessing the death of a childhood playmate which is caused by his possessiveness. Thyagarajan meets and becomes close friends with a virtuous man Sekar (S. S. Rajendran) and there is a well grown sense of mutual admiration and fondness amongst the friends. Sekhar sincerely loves Vanambadi (a pseudo name of Saroja Devi, her original name being Meena). One day, when Thyagu was monitoring the estate, he sees Meena and instantly falls in love with her and tells this to Sekar. Sekar, unknown that the women mentioned is none other than his lover, promises to Thyagu that he will arrange for his marriage. Eventually after a while Sekar comes to know about this and realizing the extent of love, Thyagu asks Meena to forgo their feelings and that she should go ahead and marry Thyagu. Meena obliges to this and also promises to Sekar that she will conceal their past relationship from Thyagu. Ironically, Thyagu is injured in a serious accident and ends up being a cripple. Meena pitches in the effort to care for Thyagu and spends all her time in his care. Thyagu then reveals his awful and deadly past to Meena. At one point of time, Thyagu doubts that there could be a relationship between Sekar and Meena and decides to kill Sekar. Sekar reveals the truth and now full of guilt, Thyagu decides to commit suicide. He also informs that his last wish would be to see Sekar and Meena married and falls off a death rock. After few days, presuming Thyagu has died, Sekar decides to marry Prema, who sincerely loves him from the beginning of the story. Meena decides to end her life from the same point where Thyagu died. Thyagu who is indeed alive comes to her rescue. He has also got back his legs from the the shock he suffered during the fall from death rock. Thyagu and Meena unite.

Raju (Balaji) the brother of Gopal (Sivaji) plays foul and gets married to Sita (Savitri), the girl originally earmarked for Gopal. Gopal unaware of this selfish move of his brother whom he...

The film is based on the biography of V.O.Chidambaram Pillai written by Ma. Po. Si.(M.P.Sivagnanam). V. O. C , founded the Swadeshi Stream Navigation Company to break the monopoly of the British over maritime trade out of India.

The bond of love between a brother and a sister is tested due to the machinations of a greedy relative.

Vaidyalingam Moopanar and his younger brother Sundaralingam live together along with their family. It is one big happy joint family. Vaidyalingam does not have any children while Sundaralingam has two sons. His older son's left hand is paralyzed since childhood, while his younger son is studying in college in the city. Vaidyalingam's wife is bitter and keeps cursing Sundaralingam and his family, while Vaidyalingam is very affectionate towards them and is unhappy with his wife for her bad behavior. Arrive Singaram and his sister Amudha who are related to Vaidyalingam's wife Akilandam. Singaram's entry into the house causes a lot of confusion and the family splits. Sundaralingam's younger son Mani gets married to Amudha. Evil Singaram misleads Akilandam and Mani into giving him money due to which both Akilandam and Mani get into trouble. What are the problems that the family face due to Singaram? Will Singaram succeed in his evil intentions? Will the family reunite?

Its a story about a simple poor girl who manages to change a rich spoilt brat, making him a responsible person.

Its story of a queen who gives birth to twins. But as fate, one of the twins is forcefully abandoned and grows up elsewhere. When fate brings both the twins together they start fighting, it is only their mother who can bring peace.

After an engineer is shot dead, several people around him relate different versions and the related incidents that may have led to the murder.