Coincidentally, the Kannada film is called Varalaru. The film has Kannada actor Upendra, who has been part of films in Tamil like ... Thiruttu Payale
: A romantic drama starring Suriya and Jyothika , famous for its chart-buster music by A. R. Rahman. 2006 tamil movie list
Simultaneously, Ajith Kumar delivered a thriller that redefined his career. Directed by the then-debutant Vishnuvardhan, (later titled Mankatha conceptually similar in tone) was preceded by the success of his earlier works, but Veeram wasn't the focus—rather, his earlier film Varalaru (released late 2006) stands out. Directed by K.S. Ravikumar, Ajith played a triple role in this film. Despite production delays, Varalaru became a massive hit, showcasing Ajith's versatility and winning him critical acclaim alongside commercial success. Coincidentally, the Kannada film is called Varalaru
The following films were the major commercial successes of the year based on worldwide gross: Major Cast Ajith Kumar, Asin K. S. Ravikumar Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu Kamal Haasan, Jyothika Gautham Vasudev Menon Sillunu Oru Kaadhal Suriya, Jyothika, Bhumika Chawla N. Krishna Vishal, Reema Sen Tarun Gopi Unakkum Enakkum Jayam Ravi, Trisha Mohan Raja Silambarasan, Nayanthara Silambarasan Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam Dhanush, Shriya Saran Boopathy Pandian Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei Vadivelu, Monica Chimbu Deven Rahman’s chart-busting soundtrack
Undeniably, the defining film of 2006 was . Starring Rajinikanth and Shriya Saran, the film was not just a movie; it was a cultural phenomenon. Released in June 2006, Sivaji was then the most expensive Indian film ever made. It celebrated the "Superstar" status of Rajinikanth with unmatched grandeur. From the "Mottai Boss" look to A.R. Rahman’s chart-busting soundtrack, Sivaji dominated the year’s conversation and proved the commercial viability of Tamil cinema on a global stage.