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Thalaimagan (2006) was Sarathkumar's 100th film as an actor. Sarathkumar is a prominent Tamil cinema actor who also had a career in politics.

Amarkalam (1999) was Ajith's 25th film, marking a significant milestone in his career. The other options - Kathal Mannan, Uyirodu Uyiraaga, and Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven - were from different phases of his filmography.

Ayya (2005) was Nayanthara's debut Tamil film, launching her successful career in Kollywood. Chandramukhi was also released in 2005 but Nayanthara had a supporting role, while Billa and Ghajini came later as she became a leading lady.

Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987) was comedy actor Vivek's debut film as a supporting actor. The other options - Puthu Puthu Arthangal, Ithaya Roja, and Ithaya Veenai - came later in his career.

Vathyar Veettu Pillai (1991) was Sathyaraj's 100th film, a milestone in his career spanning the 1980s and 1990s. Velai Kidachuduchu, Rickshaw Mama, and Walter Vetrivel came at different points in his filmography.

Veyil (2006) was G.V. Prakash Kumar's debut film as a music director at age 19. The film's soundtrack was critically acclaimed and launched his successful career in Tamil cinema. Kuselan, Angaadi Theru, and Ayirathil Oruvan came later.

Pavithra (1996) was the first film where A.R. Rahman composed music for an Ajith-starrer. This came early in both their careers. Varalaaru, Kandukonden Kandukonden, and Asal were later collaborations.

Ragavendra (1985) was Rajinikanth's 100th film, marking a major milestone in his career. Billa, Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal, and Padikkathavan came at different points - Billa was a much earlier film (1980).

Raja Paarvai (1981) was Kamal Haasan's 100th film, and notably his first production as well. Moondraam Pirai, Sikappu Rojakkal, and Sakalakala Vallavan were other significant films from his early career.

Bharathi Kannama (1997) was director Cheran's debut film, which he also wrote and produced. The film was critically acclaimed and established him as a director with social consciousness. Porkalam, Thesiya Geetham, and Autograph came later.

Kannukkul Nilavu (1999) was Vijay's 25th film. The chronology checks out: Nerukku Ner was 5th (1997), Kathalukku Mariyathai was 9th (1997), Nilaave Vaa was 6th (1998).

Ayirathil Oruvan (1963) was MGR's first film starring Jayalalitha. This marked the beginning of their famous on-screen pairing before both entered politics.

Mathuraiyai Meetta Sundarapandian (1978) was MGR's last film before he fully focused on his political career as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

Madhuri Dixit made her acting debut with the film 'Abodh' in 1984. While 'Tezaab' (1988) was her breakthrough film and 'Dil' (1990) and 'Parinda' (1989) were major hits, 'Abodh' was her first appearance on the silver screen.