'Iruvar' to 'Velli Thirai': Tamil films that feature the journey to stardom

Stories of people attaining stardom are quite popular in cinema, and Tamil cinema has its fair share of such films. The recently released Kavin starrer 'Star' has been critically acclaimed and the film is receiving a lot of positive reviews. If you have watched 'Star' already, here are some Tamil films that revolve around the theme of individuals achieving stardom.

Directed by Parthiepan, the 2014 film revolves around the journey of 4 aspiring filmmakers who face a lot of setbacks in the competitive world of cinema. The film has a cloffhanging climax that leaves the audience to create their own conclusion if their story succeeds.

'Velli Thirai' is a Tamil film released in 2008. Directed by Viji, the film explores the behind-the-scenes drama of the Tamil film industry. The storyline revolves around a young aspiring filmmaker who dreams of making it big in the film industry. He faces numerous challenges and setbacks as he navigates the competitive world of cinema. It received positive reviews for its realistic portrayal of the behind-the-scenes workings of the Tamil film industry and the performances of the cast members.

The Rajinikanth starrer is a popular Tamil film released in 1989. Directed by S. P. Muthuraman, the film revolves around Raja, a simple-minded man who wants to make it big in the film industry but due to his economical situation works as a servant in a wealthy household. The film at the end shows him producing his own film and reaching stardom.

Directed by Rathna Kumar, this romantic comedy-drama was released in 2017. The film tells the story of an aspiring filmmaker and his friends who dream of making it big in the film industry. The film explores their journey, struggles, and aspirations as they strive to attain stardom.

Directed by Mani Ratnam, this 1997 film loosely depicts the lives of M. G. Ramachandran and M. Karunanidhi, two prominent figures in Tamil Nadu politics and cinema. It explores their journey from being aspiring artists to attaining stardom in politics and film industry respectively.