Directed by Selvaraghavan, Pudhupettai stars Dhanush as Kokki Kumar, a naive boy who rises through the ranks of the Chennai underworld to become a ruthless gangster.
Legendary director K. Balachander was a pioneer in exploring adult themes, complex human relationships, and marital infidelity long before it became mainstream. While his films focused on emotional maturity rather than physical nudity, they were deemed "adult" in theme because they challenged traditional conservative family structures. Sigappu Rojakkal (1978) Director: Bharathiraja Cast: Kamal Haasan, Sridevi Genre: Psychological Thriller 18 tamil movie list