Best Movies of Gautham Menon You Shouldn’t Miss Watching!

On the topic of the Best Movies of Gautham Vasudev Menon, unlike his contemporaries, Menon is always known for making unorthodox cinema and showcasing realistic stories in an engaging manner. Right from the very start of his career with Minnale, he proceeded to be on a roll and went on to direct quite a few hit films like Varanam Aayiram, VTV, etc. Although his recent career graph is on a decline, people still get excited about Gautham Vasudev Menon films as he still has the ability to pull in good numbers irrespective of the cast. So, to celebrate his prolific career here are the best movies from his filmography you should not miss watching.

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6. Neethaane En Ponvasantham

In Neethaane En Ponvasantham / Yeto Velipoyindi Manasu Jiiva and Nani played in the male leads in the Tamil and Telugu languages, respectively, with South Indian sweetheart Samantha Akkineni playing the female lead in both the versions. With Gautham Vasudev Menon’s beautifully crafted scenes, stellar performances from the cast, and remarkable music from Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, NEP/YVM is one of those rare movies that managed to sway every teenager’s heart at that time.

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5. Minnale

The first directorial feature of Gautham Vasudev Menon, Minnale, is still considered as one of the finest romantic movies made in Tamil Cinema. Bringing together some of the finest performers in R. Madhavan, Reema Sen, and Abbas on-screen, this film shines bright when it comes to the unorthodox storyline, occasional comedy, and the chartbuster songs by Harris Jayaraj (also a debutant in the movie).

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4. Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu

[This movie is also feat. in our ‘Best Telugu Movies on AHA’ list]

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu, an action drama starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role, explores the storyline of Raghavan, a cop who sets out to get a serial killer who murdered his friend’s daughter, Rani. A serious out-and-out cop drama, Gautham Vasudev Menon almost gets every aspect right from the screenplay to the story and performances and makes this 2006 film a one to remember.

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3. Kaakha Kaakha

[This movie is also feat. in our ‘Best Movies of Suriya’ list]

Kaakha Kaakha was a trendsetter in all aspects, leading to an increase in the number of cop-based films in Kollywood. Also, it helped both Suriya and Gautham Vasudev Menon earn an influential place in the industry. Yet another cop drama, Kaakha Kaakha, is about the life of an honest officer Anbuselvan IPS, and what happens when he crosses paths with a wicked criminal.

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2. Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa

[This movie is also feat. in our ‘Best Romantic Tamil Movies’ list]

Gautham Vasudev Menon’s Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa tells the story of Karthik and Jessie and authentically displays the absolute madness and the intensity in a relationship through beautifully written characters and dialogue. A. R. Rahman’s music acts as one of the primary strengths and supports the complicated storyline of the movie alongside Manoj Paramahamsa’s brilliant camera work. Filled with a range of emotions that are justifiable and pragmatic, VTV excels beyond the genre and is rightfully celebrated by millions, even to this day.

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1. Vaaranam Aayiram

[This movie is also feat. in our ‘Best Movies of Suriya’ list]

Vaaranam Aayiram deserves all the love, accolades, and recognition that it received over the years for all the right reasons. Narrating a coming-of-age story and a heart warming relationship between a father and his son, this 2008 film succeeds in every aspect and is a trend-setter that moves us with a wide variety of emotions from start to finish. From Harris Jayaraj’s music to GVM’s storytelling and Suriya’s incredible performance, Vaaranam Aayiram, even after 12 years after it’s theatrical release is still cherished and celebrated among the audience.

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