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| Person | Role | Notable Post‑1995 Work | Current Status (2026) | |--------|------|-----------------------|-----------------------| | | ACP Aravind | Indian (1996), Vishwaroopam (2013) | Continues acting & directing; announced a new sci‑fi venture for 2027 | | Arjun Sarja | DSP Ranjith | Gentleman (1993), Madrasi (2006) | Veteran action star, also a producer | | Nassar | Inspector Raghav | Virumaandi (2004), Maya (2015) | Highly sought after character actor | | Prakash Raj | Terrorist leader | Iruvar (1997), Raavanan (2010) | Works across all four South Indian languages | | Revathi | Meena | Mouna Ragam (1986), The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) | Director & social activist | | A. R. Rahman | Music Director | Bombay (1995), Slumdog Millionaire (2008) | Grammy‑winner, still dominating global charts | | Jeeva (Cinematographer) | Director of Photography | Uzhavan (1995), Ullam Ketkumae (2005) | Tragically passed away in 2007; Kuruthipunal remains his hallmark work |

In an era where commercial cinema relied heavily on five-song formats and romantic subplots, Kamal Haasan made the bold choice to eliminate songs entirely. The background score by Mahesh Mahadevan drove the narrative focus. kuruthipunal tamilblasters top

Directed by veteran cinematographer , Kuruthipunal was a bold departure from the song-and-dance formula prevalent in the 90s. It was a remake of the Hindi film Drohkaal , but Kamal Haasan’s screenplay and the gritty performances elevated it to a different league. 1. A Story of Duty and Sacrifice | Person | Role | Notable Post‑1995 Work