The final leg saw Tamil cinema embrace pan-Indian markets ( Master , 2021; Jailer announced in 2021) and OTT platforms (Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hotstar) offering space for smaller gems like Mandela (2021) and Jai Bhim (2021). The pandemic accelerated digital releases, making films like Soorarai Pottru (2020) and Karnan (2021) international hits. Directors began prioritizing writing over star glitz, though commercial stars continued to dominate box office.
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