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was a brilliantly made horror-thriller by debutant director Karthik Subbaraj, starring Vijay Sethupathi. The story followed a pizza delivery boy who gets trapped in a customer's house and begins witnessing paranormal activity. Made on a modest budget with limited characters and locations, it was a path-breaking film that proved that content is king. It achieved profitability and became a cult classic through extraordinary word-of-mouth, launching the career of Vijay Sethupathi. Tamil Play.com 2012 Movies
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: While reviews for the screenplay were mixed, the film is legendary for the "Why This Kolaveri Di" phenomenon and the strong performances of Dhanush and Shruti Haasan.
Directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth, 3 marked the debut of composer Anirudh Ravichander, featuring the sensational "Why This Kolaveri Di." Starring Dhanush and Shruti Haasan, the film was a romantic psychological thriller that offered a different kind of intensity, focusing on mental health and love.