The year 2005 was a landmark for Kollywood, featuring massive blockbusters and experimental hits that are still celebrated today.
: A popular romantic comedy starring Vijay and Genelia D'Souza. Thavamai Thavamirundhu
: The original action-thriller starring Suriya (later remade in Hindi with Aamir Khan), known for its unique "short-term memory loss" plot.
The film industry, governments, and law enforcement agencies have been waging a war against online piracy for years. Several efforts have been made to shut down Tamilrockers and similar websites, but they continue to operate, often under new domains and guises. The Indian government has implemented various measures, such as the Information Technology Act, to curb online piracy, but the problem persists.