Old Tamil Movies List 1970 To 1980 !exclusive! Jun 2026

These films represent just a few examples of the many iconic movies produced during this period. They have been selected for their impact on the industry, their enduring popularity, and their reflection of the social and cultural issues of the time.

The 1970s also saw the influence of the art cinema movement. Directors like J. Mahendran (not to be confused with Mahendran) and Bharathiraja brought rural Tamil Nadu to the forefront. Bharathiraja’s 16 Vayathinile (1977), starring a young Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, and Rajinikanth, shattered the urban, sophisticated mold of Tamil cinema. It portrayed village life with unflinching honesty, including a haunting portrayal of a psychopathic scoundrel (Rajinikanth’s breakout role as Parattai). This film gave birth to the "grassroots" realism that would define Tamil cinema for the next decade. old tamil movies list 1970 to 1980